Our all-in-one desktops picks for holiday shoppers.
Rich Brown
Rich was the editorial lead for CNET's Home and Wellness sections, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Before moving to Louisville in 2013, Rich ran CNET's desktop computer review section for 10 years in New York City. He has worked as a tech journalist since 1994, covering everything from 3D printing to Z-Wave smart locks.
The 27-inch iMac still rules over the all-in-one market with the largest display in its category. Its appealing good looks and fast performance don't hurt, either.
HP's TouchSmart 610 is the must fully-featured Windows all-in-one, complete with a touch screen and well-developed touch software to go along with it. Touch all-in-ones aren't for everyone, but if you're in the market for one, HP's is one of the most robust.
The first true gaming-oriented all-in-one, Lenovo's IdeaCentre B520 is a speedy, fairly priced, do-it-all home entertainment PC. It even supports Nvidia's 3D Vision technology, and includes a set of the required glasses. It's not quite as fast as a standalone gaming desktop at the same price, but this system provides a capable, self-contained gaming experience.
We love the '80s future retro looks of the Samsung Series 7 all-in-one. While it's not quite as loaded as the more expensive HP TouchSmart 610, the Samsung's smartly chosen set of features and elegant touch software make this perhaps the most user-friendly all-in-one for consuming digital media at home.
