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Reviewed on December 15, 2009
With strong competition among small PCs on the Windows side of the aisle, the latest Mac Mini faces a greater challenge than older models. If you demand a small, relatively affordable Mac, we suppose the Mac Mini is your only option. Otherwise, you can find Windows-based small form factor desktops that offer more interesting features with better value.
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Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Mac Mini, Intel Core 2 Duo, Gateway Inc., Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, networking, Intel, Nvidia GeForce, adapter, video, Microsoft Windows
Check prices$764.00-$794.00
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Reviewed on July 10, 2009
Gateway's SX2800-01 offers a strong combination of performance and features all wrapped up in a design that fully embraces the merits of a slim tower PC. We recommend this system to anyone looking for a fast, affordable desktop for the home office, the living room, or anywhere in between.
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HP Pavilion SlimLine, Gateway Inc., Dell Inspiron, clock speed, HP Pavilion, Dell, 64-bit, HP, Intel, PC, video
CNET review:
7.9
Very good
Check prices$514.99
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CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Check prices$649.99
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Reviewed on November 20, 2009
The Gateway DX-4822-01 makes a convincing pitch with the performance numbers and features to earn its place in your home, but if you're not tied to the midtower design, the older Gateway SX2800-01 offers faster speeds and the option to set it up as a media center PC.
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Gateway Inc., graphics chip, clock speed, ASUS, Intel, Apple iTunes, hard drive, PC
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Check prices$499.99
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Reviewed on November 20, 2009
Gateway's affordable One ZX4800-02 all-in-one isn't the most feature-rich desktop at this price, but it's fast and capable enough that it will handle most basic consumer tasks with aplomb. Don't get too excited about its touch screen, but there's enough to like about this system that we can recommend it as an everyday PC.
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Gateway Inc., IEEE 802.11n, Acer Aspire, Acer Inc., 64-bit, touch screen, CPU, Intel Pentium, networking, Intel, PC, HP, Microsoft Corp., hard drive, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.2
Very good
Check prices$699.99
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Reviewed on February 20, 2009
Our favorite budget gaming laptop returns as the Gateway P-7805u FX, and while it's still the best deal going in mobile gaming, we're bummed the screen resolution has been dumbed down to sub-HD levels.
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Gateway Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, SD card, resolution, keyboard, games, laptop computer, video card, Intel, video
CNET review:
8.2
Excellent
Check prices$999.96
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Reviewed on November 17, 2009
Despite its good looks and a few useful new features, Apple's new iMac is all about business. You can find a larger screen for less, not to mention all kinds of digital entertainment features, but no other all-in-one at this price can boast similar performance. If you need a modestly priced all-in-one for getting work done, we'd recommend no other system.
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Apple iMac, Apple Computer, Intel Core 2 Duo, IEEE 802.11n, Acer Inc., Windows 7, Nvidia GeForce, Gateway Inc., NVidia, Intel, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.8
Very good
Check prices$1,149.00-$1,199.00
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Reviewed on October 6, 2009
The Gateway One ZX6810-01 makes a strong first impression for Windows 7-based all-in-ones PCs, with fast performance and an attractive case design. Its touch input and accompanying applications fall flat, but there's enough respectable computer here that it's worth a look. Our only suggestion is that you wait to inspect the rest of the new Windows 7 crowd once they are released.
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Gateway Inc., Windows 7, Intel Core 2 Duo, PC, Microsoft Windows, Intel, Microsoft Corp.
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Check prices$1,399.99
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Reviewed on December 4, 2009
The HP Pavilion P6210y gets by as a decent performer in entry-level applications, but we're disappointed by its lack of features. It can definitely serve as a family PC, but the Gateway SX2800-01 is a faster computer with more flexibility in its connection offerings.
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HP Pavilion, Gateway Inc., graphics chip, Ethernet LAN, Dell Inspiron, optical drive, HP, Intel Core 2 Duo, microphone, CPU, ASUS, Dell, AMD, Intel
Check prices$579.99
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Reviewed on November 25, 2009
We're fond of the Gateway DX4300-11's clever design, but halfhearted performance scores mar its overall worth. The TV tuner and 1TB hard drive may tempt you to stick it in your living room as a media center PC, but your money is better spent on the Asus Essentio CG5270-BP004.
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Gateway Inc., ASUS, graphics chip, TV Tuner, TV, Intel, Apple iTunes, CPU, hard drive
Check prices$599.99-$656.99
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Reviewed on December 3, 2009
The Dell Inspiron 545s-3055NBK improves on previous models with more upgrade options and faster performance. Its modest components can easily handle the most common tasks, but shoppers looking for a home theater PC should consider the Gateway SX2800-01 or Dell's forthcoming Zino HD instead.
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Dell Inspiron, Gateway Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, IEEE 802.11n, graphics chip, Dell, Adobe PhotoShop, Intel, Apple iTunes, PC, hard drive
Check prices$579.99
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Reviewed on November 19, 2009
At a glance, the Asus Essentio CM5570-AP003 offers adequate performance compared with other midtower budget desktops, but an older Gateway outshines Asus with faster performance and more versatility for a little more, leaving us unenthusiastic about this system.
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graphics chip, ASUS, Gateway Inc., Gigabit Ethernet, Intel, 64-bit, Ethernet, Dell Inspiron, Intel Pentium, CPU, Dell
Check prices$449.99
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Reviewed on July 6, 2009
You might find a better deal from Dell if you configure an Inspiron 537s online, but this retail only model has little to recommend it. From slow performance to a weak feature-set, this budget slimtower is outclassed by too many other retail desktops.
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HP Pavilion SlimLine, Gateway Inc., Dell Inspiron, Dell, HP Pavilion, 64-bit, ASUS, Intel, CPU, HP, video
Check prices$249.00
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Reviewed on November 12, 2009
The HP Pavilion Slimline s5220y provides adequate performance for light-duty media editing and entertainment, but its slim tower case leaves little room for future upgrades, leading us to recommend the older Gateway SX2800-01 that offers more features and better components.
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HP Pavilion SlimLine, graphics chip, HP Pavilion, Gateway Inc., Dell Inspiron, Ethernet LAN, HP, Intel Pentium, Intel, Dell, ASUS, PC
Check prices$479.99
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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, 64-bit, dual-core, Intel, Ethernet, video, hard drive
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on July 31, 2009
The eMachines ET1810-03 isn't the fastest or the most attractive computer, but we can't argue with the low price, attractive design, and a complete (if not slightly barren) set of components. If you can deal with the midtower size, it will make for an excellent general purpose PC for the home.
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eMachines Inc., Gateway Inc., optical drive, fax, Intel, Ethernet, modem, Apple Computer, hard drive, PC
Check prices$339.99
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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, Intel, Gateway Inc., Intel Pentium, HP, 64-bit, PC, Microsoft Windows
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on October 24, 2008
This off-the-shelf version of the Dell Studio Desktop reminds us of a classic Dell computer. This system is faster and better equipped than its competition, and at a better price. You can certainly get away with a cheaper everyday PC, but this one is a bargain among lower midrange desktops.
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Dell Studio, Dell, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Gateway Inc., Apple iMac, 64-bit, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista, hard drive, HP, PC, Intel, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
8.3
Excellent
Check prices$799.99
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Reviewed on November 6, 2009
With similar results as its ancestors, the Dell Inspiron 545s-1476N registers decent benchmarks and offers respectable upgradability, but we hesitate to recommend it over the older Gateway SX2800-01 that leaves Dell in the dust regarding both performance and features.
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HP Pavilion SlimLine, Dell Inspiron, Gateway Inc., graphics chip, Dell, Ethernet LAN, Ethernet, HP Pavilion, Intel, HP, PC
Check prices$479.99
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Reviewed on August 19, 2009
Despite its quirky case design, Acer's Aspire M3800-U3802A is an affordable, feature-competitive midtower that you might find appealing if you're in the market for a cost-effective desktop to use for upgrading. If you want the best PC for your dollar, you can spend just a bit more on another system and get much faster performance.
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Acer Aspire, Acer Inc., graphics chip, Gateway Inc., tray, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel, 64-bit, Intel Pentium, CPU
Check prices$441.99-$444.00
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