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Reviewed on September 10, 2009
Velocity Micro's Edge Z30 is the best deal going right now for midlevel gaming PCs featuring Intel's new Core i7 chips. The overclocked Core i7 860, a fast Nvidia graphics card, and a solid selection of features all around make it easy for us to recommend this system to anyone looking for a capable gaming desktop.
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Velocity Micro, Intel Core Microarchitecture, Blu-ray drive, optical drive, Dell, Intel, video card, Blu-ray, chipset, 64-bit, motherboard, CPU, games, PC
CNET review:
8.9
Excellent
Check prices$1,099.00
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Reviewed on January 27, 2009
Maingear's Ephex is the fastest PC we've reviewed, and also the most expensive. You can find better service policies from other boutique PC vendors, but the Ephex's overall speed and build quality are enough for us to recommend it to those in the market for the best desktop they can find.
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Maingear, Intel Core Microarchitecture, LightScribe, Blu-ray, 64-bit, video card, PC, Intel, games, hard drive
CNET review:
8.9
Excellent
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on March 4, 2009
Apple made a number of changes to this $1,499 iMac, but making a 24-inch screen available at this price is the most impressive. The rest of the updates are welcome, and Apple's multitasking capability remains unmatched. Provided you like your all-in-ones best as straightforward desktop computers, the iMac will meet your expectations with speed and elegance.
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Apple iMac, Intel Core 2 Duo, Apple Computer, graphics chip, home entertainment, Blu-ray, Intel, NVidia, Nvidia GeForce, monitor, Apple Macintosh, adapter, PC, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.8
Very good
Check prices$1,315.99
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Reviewed on January 26, 2009
With a true 1080p display, the 18-inch Acer Aspire 8930 is a capable HD-content playback machine, but we'd spend a bit more for a Blu-ray-equipped version.
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Acer Aspire, Blu-ray, Blu-ray drive, Acer Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, SD card, subwoofer, IEEE 802.11, Intel, HDMI, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, laptop computer, keyboard
CNET review:
7.5
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on July 2, 2009
The Asus Essentio CM5570-AP002 isn't an overly remarkable desktop, but it has a few extra features that help it stand out. Its Wi-Fi and HDMI video out port give it some unique capabilities, and the best part is that Asus still manages to keep the price down. It's hard not to like this system, even though we wish Asus had more comprehensive support.
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ASUS, HP Pavilion SlimLine, Blu-ray drive, HP Pavilion, Blu-ray, Gateway Inc., Intel, HP, 64-bit, Intel Pentium, PC, Microsoft Windows
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on April 23, 2009
The AVADirect shopping experience can be daunting, but for the tech-savvy buyer willing to navigate the many options available for this system, you'll find that AVADirect's Custom Gaming PC is competently built, with options for blazing fast overclocking, all at an attractive price.
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Intel Core Microarchitecture, overclocking, degree, Blu-ray, motherboard, PC, Intel, games
CNET review:
8.4
Excellent
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on May 13, 2009
You can find more-cost-effective large-screen all-in-ones for general productivity, but Sony's Vaio LV250B is our favorite for home entertainment. Loaded with unique features geared toward digital media convenience, this system will meet the needs of anyone looking for a PC to use as an entertainment hub.
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HP TouchSmart, home entertainment, Sony Vaio, Blu-ray drive, Intel Core 2 Duo, HDMI, Sony Corp., Blu-ray, IEEE 802.11, Apple iMac, Bluetooth, Apple Computer, CPU, video, Intel, HP
CNET review:
7.7
Very good
Check prices$1,824.40-$1,899.99
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Reviewed on December 12, 2008
No other all-in-one PC can offer touch-based input or an LCD screen as large as that of the HP TouchSmart IQ816. It's hard to deny that those features make this a compelling desktop for families with a place to put it. Weak performance hinders its suitability for work, and it's not the best digital entertainment center, but we recommend this system to anyone looking to get in early on the touch-computing experiment.
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HP TouchSmart, Intel Core 2 Duo, IEEE 802.11n, Blu-ray, digital audio, HP, 64-bit, PC, Intel, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Check prices$1,199.95-$2,080.00
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Reviewed on November 24, 2008
Even if we have a few reservations about this system, we can't deny that Alienware has an outstanding deal on its hands, with the Area 51 X58. It offers the same core hardware and twice the storage capacity as PCs that cost $1,500 more. High-end bargain hunters, assuming they exist, will find an amazing deal in this PC.
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Alienware, ATI Radeon, Blu-ray, Intel, ATI Technologies, Samsung Electronics, hard drive, PC, games, operating system, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
8.3
Excellent
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on March 17, 2009
While its overall specs are somewhat lower end for the price, the Sony Vaio VGN-FW351J/H makes up for it with sharp design and Blu-ray playback.
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Sony Vaio, Blu-ray disc, Sony Corp., Blu-ray, keyboard, multimedia, laptop computer, speakers, Intel, video
CNET review:
7.2
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on July 2, 2009
Digital Storm's 950Si has all the makings of a quality performance gaming system, but its value proposition comes up just a bit short. The stable-yet-aggressively overclocked CPU tells us that Digital Storm knows what it's doing, and with a more competitive price it would earn a more enthusiastic recommendation.
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Intel Core Microarchitecture, Blu-ray drive, Western Digital, burner, Blu-ray, DVD-drive, 64-bit, CPU, Intel, hard drive, PC
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on November 26, 2008
With an HD-friendly 16-inch screen, beautiful design, and dedicated graphics, the affordably priced Gateway MC7803u makes an excellent portable entertainment center, provided your HD content is not on a Blu-ray Disc.
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Gateway Inc., Blu-ray disc, Sony Vaio, Blu-ray, laptop computer, keyboard, battery, Sony Corp., Intel
CNET review:
7.2
Very good
Pricing not available
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