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Reviewed on November 24, 2009
Massive case notwithstanding, the affordable Asus Essentio CG5270-BP004 delivers a competitive feature set with the horsepower to back it up. We recommend this system for light media editors and anyone who can make use of its straightforward performance and multipurpose features.
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ASUS, graphics chip, Intel, USB port, Ethernet, AMD, HP, CPU, games, PC
CNET review:
7.4
Very good
Check prices$649.99
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Reviewed on October 30, 2009
Acer's Aspire Revo 1600 might be the first Nettop we don't actively dislike. We'd rather have an Xbox 360 in the living room, but the Aspire Revo 1600 would be suitable as a PC for young kids or as a low-profile cloud kiosk. Thanks to its $199 price tag, you won't feel too much remorse if it breaks or you outgrow it.
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eMachines Inc., Acer Inc., wireless networking, optical drive, graphics chip, Acer Aspire, Intel Pentium, NVidia, Intel, networking, adapter, Microsoft Windows Vista, hard drive, games, PC
Check prices$199.99-$214.49
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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 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 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, Nvidia GeForce, Intel, NVidia, monitor, Apple Macintosh, adapter, PC, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.8
Very good
Check prices$1,499.99
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Reviewed on November 23, 2009
The HP Pavilion P6230y yields decent scores, but we have a hard time recommending a system that comes at a higher cost and with a slower performance rating than competing systems. This system has a few uncommon features for its price, but nothing that makes up for its overall poor bang for the buck.
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HP Pavilion, ASUS, graphics chip, quad-core, HP, Ethernet, CPU, Intel, AMD, PC
Check prices$679.99
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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, Ethernet, Dell Inspiron, 64-bit, Intel Pentium, CPU, Dell
Check prices$449.99
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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 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 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 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, burner, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, optical drive, 64-bit, Wi-Fi, Dell, networking, video card, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Intel, hard drive, video
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Check prices$329.95
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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, Intel Core 2 Duo, 64-bit, Intel Pentium, CPU
Check prices$439.00
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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, TV Tuner, graphics chip, HP Pavilion, 32-bit, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel, CPU, TV, Microsoft Windows Vista, HP, hard drive, Microsoft Windows
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on August 17, 2009
If you must buy a Nettop, the eMachines EZ1601-01's large screen and category-competitive components make a decent argument for its value among other systems like it. One look at a true budget desktop, or even a Netbook, and the appeal of this system diminishes quickly.
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eMachines Inc., ASUS, graphics chip, optical drive, display, Intel, PC
Check prices$404.00-$409.96
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Reviewed on October 30, 2009
The Averatec D1130's wimpy processor and paltry features give consumers little incentive to choose this Nettop over a faster budget PC or the mobility of a Netbook. If you're dead-set on a Nettop, the Lenovo C300 is a less terrible decision, but you can stretch your dollar much further with a budget slim tower system like the Gateway SX2800-01.
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Averatec, Lenovo, graphics chip, value, LCD, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, movie, Intel, speakers, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, video
CNET review:
4.6
Mediocre
Check prices$399.99-$444.27
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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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Acer Inc., Dell Inspiron, graphics chip, Acer Aspire, Dell, Intel Pentium, desktop computer, Intel, 64-bit, hard drive, CPU
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on October 31, 2008
The HP Pavilion a6620f makes a decent case for its budget price. We like the design and the built-in digital-audio ports, and if you're on an unbreakable budget, the a6620f will get you through a variety of processes, but we recommend saving up for a system that will give you a more powerful set of components for a negligible price difference.
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digital audio, HP Pavilion, portable hard drive, graphics chip, burner, HP, Ethernet, Dell Inspiron, Intel, 64-bit, port, adapter, PCI, Dell, hard drive, video
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Check prices$600.99
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Reviewed on July 13, 2009
As much as we've appreciated HP's efforts in bringing the slim tower to the mainstream, we cannot recommend this off-the-shelf Pavilion Slimline s5120y. Even considering its low price, its design, features, and performance all come up short next to its retail competition.
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HP Pavilion SlimLine, HP Pavilion, Gateway Inc., graphics chip, HP, port, 64-bit, Dell, Intel, hard drive, video
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on October 30, 2009
The Averatec D1130's wimpy processor and paltry features give consumers little incentive to choose this Nettop over a faster budget PC or the mobility of a Netbook. If you're dead-set on a Nettop, the Lenovo C300 is a less terrible decision, but you can stretch your dollar much further with a budget slim tower system like the Gateway SX2800-01.
TAGS:
Averatec, Lenovo, graphics chip, value, Intel, speakers, movie, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, LCD, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, video
CNET review:
4.6
Mediocre
Check prices$389.95-$448.41
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