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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, HP Pavilion, clock speed, Dell, 64-bit, HP, Intel, PC, video
CNET review:
7.9
Very good
Pricing not available
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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, USB port, Intel, Ethernet, AMD, CPU, HP, games, PC
CNET review:
7.4
Very good
Check prices$649.99
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Reviewed on March 5, 2009
The HP TouchSmart tx2z Tablet PC has the features, functions, and price to convert consumer laptop users to tablet users. We just wish it could live a little longer away from an outlet.
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HP TouchSmart, tablet, gesture, tablet PC, display, HP, LCD, photograph, laptop computer, AMD, keyboard, PC
CNET review:
7.1
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on December 4, 2009
With a small screen for its price, we can't justify the TouchSmart 300 as a home entertainment all-in-one PC. It's also slower than more affordable midtowers, so you can spend less for more productivity. This leaves HP's touch-based software as the TouchSmart 300's primary selling point. We'd recommend this PC in the kitchen, but it's less appealing elsewhere.
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HP TouchSmart, kitchen, IEEE 802.11n, touch screen, Acer Aspire, retailer, 64-bit, HP, ATI Radeon, media player, networking, Acer Inc., ATI Technologies, CPU, PC, Microsoft Windows
Check prices$849.99-$899.99
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Reviewed on October 28, 2008
The Asus Essentio is perhaps the best conceived of the recent round of living-room-friendly slim tower desktops. It's just powerful enough, and it comes with the right mix of features to allow it to do what living room PCs do best, without overreaching.
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ASUS, HP Pavilion SlimLine, wireless networking, IEEE 802.11n, Dell Inspiron, Acer Aspire, networking, HDMI, HP Pavilion, 64-bit, Acer Inc., HP, Dell, PC, hard drive, video
CNET review:
7.2
Very good
Check prices$299.97
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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, touch screen, Acer Inc., 64-bit, 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 October 1, 2009
For a reasonable price, the HP MediaSmart Server EX495 is a great network storage, content managing, and backup device for home and small business environments. It offers stellar performance, a great backup solution, and remote access options that are easy to use.
TAGS:
bay, NAS server, NAS, server, light-emitting diode, HP, hard drive, USB port, setup, Linux, backup, operating system, USB, DVD, Microsoft Windows, PC
CNET review:
8.1
Excellent
Check prices$629.99-$748.00
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Reviewed on October 7, 2009
The $799 ZT Affinity 7334Ma's stellar performance benchmarks, Blu-ray drive, and plenty of room for expansion give it a step up from the competition. ZT still needs help in the external design department, but this system certainly earns our recommendation as a workhorse do-it-all system.
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HP Pavilion Elite, Blu-ray drive, HP Pavilion, Blu-ray, ATI Radeon, 64-bit, AMD, HP, ATI Technologies, PC
CNET review:
7.4
Very good
Check prices$799.99
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Reviewed on June 30, 2009
HP's Pavilion p6110y isn't necessarily an offensive system, and its case might even entice you to give it a second look. We just wish HP had taken a more substantive approach to help this desktop stand out. Its FireWire port might sway you, but otherwise you can find more interesting features from other PCs on the shelf.
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HP Pavilion, HP Pavilion SlimLine, ASUS, FireWire, HP, retailer, Intel Pentium, Gateway Inc., HDMI, Intel, motherboard, PC
Check prices$449.00
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Reviewed on May 5, 2009
A good budget frame for those who like the traditional look, the HP DF820 series offers more capabilities than competitors, without too much complexity.
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frame, digital photo frame, slideshow, photograph, media, speakers, memory, HP, LCD, video, PC
CNET review:
7.5
Very good
Check prices$149.00
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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 a slower performance rating over 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, Intel, AMD, CPU, PC
Check prices$679.99
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Reviewed on June 11, 2009
We cringe at the idea of recommending such a slow PC when you can get significantly better performance for just a few more dollars. That said, it's hard to argue with the eMachines EL1300G-01w's low price, clean good looks, and relatively complete budget feature set. As long as you have no ambitions for this PC performing anything resembling serious work, it will make a fine second or third home system.
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eMachines Inc., HP Pavilion SlimLine, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Dell Inspiron, AMD Athlon, 32-bit, Nvidia GeForce, Dell, AMD, NVidia, Apple Macintosh, HP, PC
Check prices$189.99
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Reviewed on April 11, 2007
If you can look past a few minor issues, we can think of few people who would be unhappy to own HP's new w2207 LCD. Its attractive design, outstanding overall performance, and approachable price tag make this one of our favorite 22-inch screens to date.
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LCD, degree, display, LCD monitor, HP, monitor, HP Pavilion, NVidia, Microsoft Windows Vista, speakers, menu, USB, Microsoft Windows, PC
CNET review:
7.6
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on April 8, 2008
Despite an underpowered CPU, the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC offers the best balance of small size, comfort, and functionality we've seen in a mininotebook, making it fast a favorite for on-the-go use.
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Asus Eee PC, Netbook, keyboard, webcam, resolution, HP, ASUS, laptop computer, Intel, PC
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on June 14, 2006
The HP Color LaserJet 1600 printer is the same printer as the HP CLJ 2600n with fewer features. Unlike the 2600n, the 1600 is not network ready and can be connected only via USB. Finally, the CLJ 1600 printer is compatible only with Windows-based PCs; the 2600n works with both PCs and Macs. Because both models use the same processor and memory, performance and print quality should be the same, so our assessment of those aspects of the 2600n stand for the 1600 as well. With its basic features and smaller price tag (about $299), the HP CLJ 1600 is better suited for home office environments.
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tray, HP, printer, memory, PC
Check prices$199.99-$399.95
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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, Apple iMac, Gateway Inc., 64-bit, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, HP, hard drive, Intel, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
8.3
Excellent
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on September 18, 2007
The HP Photosmart A826 snapshot printer offers an attractive design, is easy and fun to use, and works better without a PC than any other snapshot printer we've reviewed thanks to its huge touch screen, but we wonder who will spend $250 for a dedicated photo printer.
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PictBridge, stylus, memory card, HP Photosmart, printer, touch screen, HP, Epson, photograph, camera, PC
CNET review:
8.1
Excellent
Check prices$198.31-$249.99
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Reviewed on September 1, 2004
The hx4700 offers powerful features and solid performance for on-the-go professionals--just be prepared to pay a hefty price.
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Dell Axim, HP iPaq, battery, HP, Dell, video, PC
CNET review:
7.9
Very good
Check prices$599.99
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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, Gateway Inc., Dell Inspiron, HP Pavilion, Ethernet LAN, HP, Intel, Intel Pentium, Dell, ASUS, PC
Check prices$479.99
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Reviewed on February 21, 2009
HP's Firebird 803 brings the influence of its Voodoo PC acquisition to the mainstream with a compelling design, admirable power efficiency, and strong bang-for-the-buck. What it lacks is any sort of graphics upgrade path. For some, the limited upgradeability kills the deal. For those still interested, this PC offers a complete gaming PC with conversation-piece design.
TAGS:
HP Firebird, Voodoo, design, HP, power supply, video card, PC, games
CNET review:
8.1
Excellent
Pricing not available
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