Reviewed on July 31, 2008The HP Pavilion dv6985se is a well-stocked mainstream machine with a long-living (though heavy) 12-cell battery. We recommend it, provided you like the unique copper-colored case and are willing to schlep around 6.6 pounds of laptop.TAGS:HP Pavilion, battery, HP, Sony Vaio, Intel Core 2 Duo, laptop computer, keyboard, Sony Corp., Intel
Reviewed on June 25, 2008HP's new-and-improved TouchSmart all-in-one PC refines the touch-based concept it introduced last year. Faster all-in-ones, and Apple's iPhone, make the TouchSmart seem a bit behind the times, but the convenient software and its kitchen-friendly design offer functionality that's unavailable elsewhere.TAGS:HP TouchSmart, Intel Core 2 Duo, Averatec, Apple iMac, RSS reader, HP, Nvidia GeForce, NVidia, CPU, hard drive, Intel, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on August 14, 2008We recommend the eye-catching, media-friendly HP Pavilion dv7-1025nr desktop replacement for students who want a laptop that doubles as an entertainment center. Gateway, however, has a slightly cheaper 17-inch model that's better suited to gamers.TAGS:HP Pavilion, HP, laptop computer, Intel Core 2 Duo, NVidia, Gateway Inc., keyboard, Intel
Reviewed on August 11, 2008Apple's smaller-scale iMac remains our favorite all-in-one. And while its looks, its ease of use, and its performance are all selling points, Windows PCs are starting to catch up (at least with the latter). A few components could also stand an update, but in general you'll find the 20-inch iMac a remarkable computer for its price.TAGS:Apple iMac, Averatec, Apple Computer, Intel Core 2 Duo, Gateway Inc., HP, Microsoft Windows