ok... u can build one with better parts for less but without all the gimicky crap u probably wont need...
do u need a:
-56k modem
-Wireless
-Bluetooth
-TV Tuner
-Card Reader
Motherboard
G-B 81925X-G $245
CPU
P4 3.4Ghz 800FSB $385
RAM
2 x 512MB PC3200 DDR400 $188
HDD
WD 250GB 8MB IDE $159
GFX Card
Winfast PCX6600GT DVI Express PCI $345
DVD ROMs
LG 16x DVD ROM $35
LG 16x DVD-R $92
Case
Coolermaster CAV-T01 with Silent P/S $175
Thats 1545 so far...
Just add in a decent sound card and a nice wireless keyboard and mouse and wireless network card and its about the same but with more RAM and a better GFX card and way better case.