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Show summary: We'd recommend the HP Pavilion Elite h8xt to anyone in the market for well-rounded, higher-end desktop, and for headphone users especially; the included Beats Audio software will provide a marginal boost to audio output.
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August 22, 2011
Show summary: Look no further than the Dell Inspiron 620 if you're interested in a mainstream PC with strong computing features housed in a case that dares to stand out in a sea of desktop conformity.
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August 22, 2011
Show summary: Generous price cuts on higher-end systems give this Acer some competitive difficulty, but this system is still more affordable than most, and comes wrapped in a pleasing design.
Category: First Look
August 22, 2011
Show summary: Not everyone wants a living-room computer, but the Acer Revo 100 is one of the better low-cost HTPCs we've seen thanks to a wisely chosen feature set, its attractive design, and a mostly well-conceived input device.
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August 5, 2011
Show summary: The Acer Aspire X1920-UR20P is a poorly configured, overpriced budget desktop with little to recommend it. Look instead to Acer's Gateway subsidiary for better slim-tower options.
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August 1, 2011
Show summary: Apple's new $799 Mac Mini demands that you abandon disc-based media, and that you surround it with considerable, potentially expensive extra hardware to realize its full benefits. It makes most sense for those that need it for a specific niche-case, or for those that simply value style over functionality for the dollar.
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July 21, 2011
Show summary: The new 2TB Time Capsule brings improved price competitiveness and faster networking performance to Apple's Wi-Fi router/NAS drive combo device, which will satisfy consumers in need of a multipurpose networking device.
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July 15, 2011
Show summary: The Lenovo IdeaCentre K330 is a decent attempt to compete with other budget gaming PCs, but a few configuration misses prevent a stronger recommendation. It's best for mainstream shoppers looking for a combination of basic 3D power and Blu-ray playback capability.
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June 30, 2011
Show summary: The fixed-configuration Digital Storm Ode Level 3 earns top marks in an increasingly competitive gaming PC market thanks to a smartly chosen set of components and an enticingly low price tag.
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June 21, 2011
Show summary: We can't recommend the Alienware Aurora on performance and value grounds, but its unique appearance might appeal to those interested in making a statement with a gaming desktop.
Category: First Look
June 2, 2011
