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Reviewed on February 4, 2009
The Acer X1700-U3700A is slightly slower than the competition, but it gives you almost every component you need in either a basic desktop or a light-duty home theater PC. If you prefer functionality to performance, we recommend this model out of the three systems in the current lineup.
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Acer Aspire, Acer Inc., graphics chip, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, optical drive, 64-bit, Dell, networking, Wi-Fi, video card, Microsoft Windows Vista, Intel, hard drive, video, PC, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Check prices$428.00-$479.99
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Reviewed on March 4, 2009
While we're still impressed with the Mac Mini's ability to pack so much into a tight package, Apple can't get away from its PC competitors that offer more features for less money. If saving space and the Mac OS are dominating factors, then the new Mac Minis are a viable option, but your dollar will stretch much further with a budget Windows desktop.
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Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Mac Mini, graphics chip, wireless networking, IEEE 802.11n, Acer Inc., Apple Computer, networking, Apple Macintosh, Intel Core 2 Duo, FireWire, adapter, NVidia, input, Nvidia GeForce, monitor
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Check prices$579.00-$599.99
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Reviewed on April 28, 2009
ZT's smartly configured Affinity 7308Ma offers a Blu-ray drive and fast application performance, both rare for its $699 price tag. You won't show off this midtower PC off for its looks, but we recommend it to those who enjoy the satisfaction that comes with finding a hidden bargain.
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Blu-ray drive, Dell XPS, Blu-ray, graphics chip, quad-core, Dell Inspiron, Dell, Gateway Inc., AMD, PC
CNET review:
8.1
Excellent
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on February 27, 2009
While the Gateway might appeal to users who value storage over speed, you can find more features in PCs that cost just a little less, and more performance for just a little more. That leaves this Gateway with little to recommend it.
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Gateway Inc., graphics chip, HP Pavilion, video memory, quad-core, optical drive, Wi-Fi, HP, HDMI, FireWire, 64-bit, Dell Inspiron, CPU, hard drive, AMD, Dell
CNET review:
4.8
Mediocre
Check prices$459.99
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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, home entertainment, graphics chip, Blu-ray, Nvidia GeForce, NVidia, Intel, monitor, adapter, Apple Macintosh, hard drive, PC, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.8
Very good
Check prices$1,438.98-$1,499.99
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Reviewed on May 28, 2009
The heart of Lenovo's IdeaCentre A600 is in the right place, offering a 21.5-inch LCD-based all-in-one for less than $800. But a faster competitor and a careless design turns us off from this particular A600 configuration. You might consider a different A600 build if you can live with the design, but we can't recommend the $749 version.
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Averatec, Lenovo, HP Pavilion SlimLine, graphics chip, TV Tuner, 32-bit, HP Pavilion, Intel Core 2 Duo, TV, Intel, HP, Microsoft Windows Vista, CPU, hard drive, Microsoft Windows
Check prices$865.99-$1,347.20
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Reviewed on January 28, 2009
In its present configuration, the Dell Inspiron I530S-119B won't feel at home in a home theater or digital media environment, but it succeeds in providing high performance at minimal cost thanks to a faster processor than the competition. Future upgrades to this system are limited, but if you're shopping for a budget computer for basic functionality, this Dell will do the trick.
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Dell Inspiron, Acer Inc., graphics chip, Dell, Acer Aspire, Intel Pentium, Intel, desktop computer, CPU, 64-bit, hard drive
Check prices$499.99
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Reviewed on October 20, 2008
As much as Acer's Aspire X3200 surpasses other pricier PCs with its wide array of useful inputs and outputs, you'll have a hard time choosing between it and its otherwise identical dual-core Acer linemate of the same price. If you're a multitasker on a budget, you'll likely prefer this model's triple-core CPU.
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Acer Inc., graphics chip, Dell Inspiron, Acer Aspire, 64-bit, HDMI, Dell, hard drive, CPU, PC
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on January 16, 2009
Nvidia's GeForce GTX 295 is the single fastest 3D card on the market, and for a relatively aggressive price. Added bonuses like power efficiency and PhysX support sweeten the deal, but even without those extra benefits, we'd still recommend this card for its processing power and comparative value.
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Nvidia GeForce, NVidia, power consumption, graphics chip, Radeon, ATI Technologies, DirectX, manufacturing, card, gamer, PC
CNET review:
9.0
Spectacular
Pricing not available
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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., 64-bit, graphics chip, dual-core, HDTV, networking, Ethernet, memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, NVidia, video, PC, Intel
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Check prices$379.96
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Reviewed on February 20, 2009
By sticking a wireless network adapter in a desktop with relatively slow performance for its price range, it almost feels as if HP has phoned in the configuration of this Pavilion a6700y. We can think of few reasons to justify purchasing this PC.
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HP Pavilion, Dell Inspiron, graphics chip, Gateway Inc., HP, Dell, optical drive, Wi-Fi, 64-bit, networking, Ethernet
Check prices$559.99
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Reviewed on January 27, 2009
At first glance, the eMachines ET1161-07 seems like a decent setup, but a laundry list of subpar components running on 32-bit Windows Vista just can't keep up with other similarly priced systems that give you much faster performance and higher-quality components for just $100 more.
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eMachines Inc., Acer Aspire, graphics chip, expansion, optical drive, digital media, Acer Inc., 32-bit, Dell Inspiron, AMD Athlon, Nvidia GeForce, AMD, NVidia, Dell
Check prices$349.99
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Reviewed on February 23, 2009
Dell's Inspiron I530-120B is a fine workaday desktop, but we find it could use some more excitement. It has its strengths, and its features are reasonable for its price, but we wish Dell had done more to differentiate this desktop.
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Dell Inspiron, media card reader, Gateway Inc., graphics chip, HP Pavilion, Dell, networking, optical drive, HP, Wi-Fi
Check prices$649.99
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Reviewed on October 31, 2008
The Gateway DX4720-03 performs admirably and actually holds its own against triple-core computers thanks to its impressive list of features. It also has plenty of room for internal expansion, so we recommend this budget system if you need the speed but don't crave a ton of CPU power.
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Gateway Inc., graphics chip, HP Pavilion, Dell Inspiron, 64-bit, Gigabit Ethernet, Dell, FireWire, Ethernet, modem, AMD, HP, hard drive
CNET review:
7.5
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on November 26, 2008
Although the eMachines EL1200-05w's price tag is tempting, an extra $100 will land you a competitive desktop that can handle a wider variety of applications and even leaves room for future expansion opportunities.
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eMachines Inc., chassis, graphics chip, AMD Athlon, optical drive, PCI Express, Compaq Computer Corp., AMD Athlon 64, AMD, space, Nvidia GeForce, NVidia, CPU, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, hard drive
CNET review:
4.8
Mediocre
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on March 6, 2009
Apple's newest high-end Mac Mini maintains its small, stylish footprint, and as with the cheaper version, this $799 model has impressive multitasking capabilities. You'll like this desktop if juggling apps with attractive hardware is important to you, but you get much better all-around value in a Windows PC for the same price.
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Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Mac Mini, Apple Macintosh, Gateway Inc., graphics chip, IEEE 802.11n, NVidia, Apple Computer, wireless networking, networking, Intel Core 2 Duo, Nvidia GeForce, input, adapter, monitor, hard drive
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Check prices$769.00-$799.99
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Reviewed on October 22, 2008
The eMachines ET1161-03 delivers fewer features than its competition at the same price. Stretch your dollar further and you'll find a desktop with significantly better components for only $50 more.
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eMachines Inc., Compaq Presario, graphics chip, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon 64 X2, Compaq Computer Corp., 32-bit, Dell Inspiron, memory stick, AMD Athlon 64, AMD, Nvidia GeForce, Dell, NVidia, PC, hard drive
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on April 17, 2007
If you care more about HD movie watching than gaming and you need a new video card for the task today, we recommend a 3D card like this EVGA with Nvidia's newest mainstream graphics chip. Gamers can get more performance value from Nvidia's higher-end 8800 cards, but for anyone, it would be a good idea to wait to see what's new from ATI in just a few short weeks.
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DirectX, Nvidia GeForce, graphics chip, Radeon, NVidia, card, ATI Technologies, games, gamer, power supply, video card, 3D, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, video, Microsoft Windows
Check prices$53.79
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Reviewed on October 24, 2008
The HP Compaq Presario SR5610f stirs together a mix of mediocre parts in a cookie-cutter chassis, brewing up an altogether yawn-worthy computer. The price tag falls in line with other budget systems that feature similar components, but we recommend spending $50 more on the Acer x3200, a well designed compact PC that can carry more weight across a wider variety of applications.
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Compaq Presario, eMachines Inc., AMD Athlon 64 X2, graphics chip, 32-bit, component, Gigabit Ethernet, Compaq Computer Corp., Dell Inspiron, AMD Athlon 64, desktop computer, CPU, AMD, NVidia, Nvidia GeForce, AMD Athlon
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Reviewed on December 14, 2006
The Aspire L310 works as a trim, affordable computer that will also serve light home-theater-PC duties. It doesn't offer as much room for improvement as its competition, but as long as you don't have plans for upgrading or running Windows Vista full bore, this system will serve you well.
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Acer Aspire, Acer Inc., graphics chip, Microsoft Windows Vista, HP, video, Microsoft Windows
Pricing not available
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