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Reviewed on October 22, 2009
Toshiba's slick entry into the thin-and-light laptop world is timed for Windows 7, but if you're going to get one, make sure it's the dual-core T135-S1310, and not its single-core cousin.
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thin-and-light, Toshiba, satellite, Toshiba Satellite, rest, dual-core, Intel, keyboard, button
CNET review:
7.8
Very good
Check prices$599.99-$742.00
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Reviewed on April 8, 2009
HP's slick-looking 12-inch Pavilion dv2 carves out a niche between entry-level Netbooks and expensive ultraportables.
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Netbook, HP Pavilion, dual-core, HP, AMD, laptop computer, keyboard, AMD Athlon, ATI Technologies, Intel, CPU, Samsung Electronics, Sony Corp.
CNET review:
7.2
Very good
Check prices$755.97
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Reviewed on November 3, 2008
Thanks to an expensive new motherboard requirement, Intel's new Core i7 desktop processors will remain enthusiast and professional-level parts until more affordable complementary hardware comes out later next year. Speed never comes cheap, however, and if you're willing to spend for it now, you'll find yourself in possession of the fastest CPU on the market.
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Intel, Intel Pentium 4, CPU, chipset, motherboard, Intel Pentium, platform, memory stick, dual-core, AMD
CNET review:
8.7
Excellent
Check prices$1,110.95
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Reviewed on July 17, 2009
For $549, the HP Pavilion G60-445dx has a mediocre processor and performance in a package that's not much of a bargain.
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AMD Turion X2, HP Pavilion, SD card, Expresscard, dual-core, AMD Turion, Wi-Fi, dual-core processor, IEEE 802.11, webcam, Bluetooth, keyboard, HP, laptop computer, Nvidia GeForce, AMD
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on July 10, 2009
The Dell Inspiron i1545-012B is one of the better deals you'll find for a mainstream laptop priced less than $500.
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SD card, IEEE 802.11, dual-core, Wi-Fi, keyboard, Dell, laptop computer, retailer, Intel, CPU
CNET review:
7.5
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on July 11, 2008
The Dell Inspiron 1525-121B is the textbook example of a midsize, mainstream laptop. Switching to slower CPU knocks a little off the performance, but also takes $80 off the price and adds battery life, compared with Dell's more mainstream configurations.
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Dell Inspiron, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium, Dell, dual-core, Intel, laptop computer, keyboard, CPU
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on July 15, 2009
The Dell Inspiron 545s cuts a more robust profile than other budget Inspirons by offering better upgrade options and some decent performance for its price. It has a hard time challenging Gateway's strong budget slim tower, but this Dell might sway you, depending on your needs.
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Dell Inspiron, Gateway Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, Dell, dual-core, 64-bit, Intel, Ethernet, hard drive, video
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on November 1, 2006
If you thought dual cores were over the top, get ready. Intel presents the Core 2 Extreme QX6700, a single CPU with four distinct processing cores. At $999, the first quad-core CPU will remain an enthusiast part for a while, but as a glimpse of the future, it's clear that clock speed is out and core counts are in.
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Intel Core 2 Extreme, multi-core, quad-core, digital media, clock speed, dual-core, Intel, Intel Core 2 Duo, CPU, AMD, PC
CNET review:
8.7
Excellent
Check prices$1,027.95
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Reviewed on September 2, 2008
The Acer Aspire X1200-U1520A is a speedy, compact, low-end desktop that's powerful enough to serve as a light-duty home theater PC. Expansion is limited by an especially cramped interior (even for a small PC), but the total package is worthwhile for PC shoppers on a budget.
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Acer Aspire, Acer Inc., graphics chip, 64-bit, burner, dual-core, Microsoft Windows Vista, networking, memory, HDTV, Ethernet, NVidia, AMD, PC, video, Intel
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on July 13, 2006
Intel's Core 2 Duo line marks the end of AMD's run of dominance through the dual-core desktop-processor landscape. Not only are Intel's new chips fast, efficient, and well designed, but they're also aggressively priced and sure to send ripples though the desktop PC industry. If you are buying or building a new computer, we recommend that a Core 2 Duo chip be at its center.
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Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64, AMD Athlon 64 X2, AMD Athlon, AMD, Intel, dual-core
Check prices$175.00-$204.75
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Reviewed on April 17, 2009
The latest version of our favorite budget gaming laptop, the Gateway P-7808u FX edition, adds an Intel Core 2 Quad CPU. It's a great deal, partially undone by a sub-HD display.
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Gateway Inc., SD card, IEEE 802.11, dual-core, resolution, Nvidia GeForce, keyboard, ASUS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NVidia, Intel, games, laptop computer
CNET review:
7.8
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on July 13, 2006
Intel's Core 2 Duo line marks the end of AMD's run of dominance through the dual-core desktop-processor landscape. Not only are Intel's new chips fast, efficient, and well designed, but they're also aggressively priced and sure to send ripples though the desktop PC industry. If you are buying or building a new computer, we recommend that a Core 2 Duo chip be at its center.
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Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon 64 X2, Intel, AMD, dual-core
Check prices$339.95
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Reviewed on December 10, 2007
AMD's new Phenom quad-core CPU has little to recommend it over competing chips from Intel. The Phenom is marginally less-expensive, but not enough to make up for its subpar performance. Unless AMD drops prices more aggressively, it looks like Intel will maintain its grasp on the CPU market for the foreseeable future.
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Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD, quad-core, Intel, dual-core, CPU, PC
Check prices$264.95
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Reviewed on August 15, 2005
This server's solid components, economical price, and lack of manageability software make it most appropriate for budget-minded small businesses with just a few employees.
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Dell PowerEdge, bay, IBM eServer xSeries, SCSI, IBM eServer, Intel Xeon, Intel Pentium 4, Serial ATA, small business, Intel Pentium, server, dual-core, Dell, component, IBM Corp., PCI
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on August 25, 2005
As long as you don't need dual processors, the PowerEdge 830 will aptly serve your small to medium-size business.
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Dell PowerEdge, SCSI, server, Intel Pentium, Intel Celeron, Dell, Intel Pentium 4, dual-core, small business, Serial ATA, component, PCI
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on July 13, 2006
Intel's Core 2 Duo line marks the end of AMD's run of dominance through the dual-core desktop-processor landscape. Not only are Intel's new chips fast, efficient, and well designed, but they're also aggressively priced and sure to send ripples though the desktop PC industry. If you are buying or building a new computer, we recommend that a Core 2 Duo chip be at its center.
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Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64, AMD Athlon 64 X2, AMD Athlon, Intel, AMD, dual-core
Check prices$298.95
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Reviewed on November 6, 2007
They don't call them budget PCs for nothing. If price is your first concern, the eMachines T3626 seems to offer the best computing deal for the money, but only thanks to its $50 rebate. If you can stand to spend $400 or more, you can get substantially more computer for your dollar.
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eMachines Inc., HP Pavilion SlimLine, Compaq Presario, AMD Sempron, dual-core, HP Pavilion, Dell Inspiron, Compaq Computer Corp., Adobe PhotoShop, Acer Inc., Nvidia GeForce, AMD, NVidia, hard drive, Dell, Apple Computer
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on January 9, 2006
TAGS:
BAPCo, AMD Athlon 64, AMD Athlon 64 X2, AMD Athlon, Half-Life 2, AMD, dual-core, Intel Pentium, multi-core, Intel, CPU, games
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on February 11, 2008
eMachines nailed the $300-$400 desktop with the T3642. It has a faster CPU, a larger hard drive, and is generally more capable than any other system in this price category. We would recommend it over anything else out there for the same price.
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eMachines Inc., AMD Athlon, Lenovo, dual-core, AMD, Intel Pentium, hard drive, PC
CNET review:
7.9
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on August 13, 2008
The eMachines W3653 is a budget desktop computer that also includes an LCD. Because of the bundled display, this system ends up with an inflated price tag. We'd highly recommend you shop for a standalone low-end system instead.
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eMachines Inc., graphics chip, Intel Celeron, 32-bit, Dell Inspiron, dual-core, monitor, Intel, Intel Pentium, Microsoft Windows Vista, Dell, hard drive, Microsoft Windows
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