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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, Intel, NVidia, monitor, Apple Macintosh, adapter, PC, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.8
Very good
Check prices$1,199.95
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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 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, Intel, Adobe PhotoShop, Apple iTunes, PC, hard drive
Check prices$579.99
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Reviewed on December 12, 2008
No other all-in-one PC can offer touch-based input or an LCD screen as large as that of the HP TouchSmart IQ816. It's hard to deny that those features make this a compelling desktop for families with a place to put it. Weak performance hinders its suitability for work, and it's not the best digital entertainment center, but we recommend this system to anyone looking to get in early on the touch-computing experiment.
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HP TouchSmart, Intel Core 2 Duo, IEEE 802.11n, Blu-ray, digital audio, HP, 64-bit, PC, Intel, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Check prices$999.95
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Reviewed on March 10, 2009
A few other all-in-ones make this 20-inch iMac look expensive on a dollars-per-screen-inch basis, but none are as attractive or as capable juggling multiple programs. With a fast dual-core CPU and a strong array of features, Apple's updated all-in-one will slide seamlessly into a variety of roles at home or at work.
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Apple iMac, Intel Core 2 Duo, Sony Vaio, IEEE 802.11n, Apple Computer, Sony Corp., Dell, monitor, Intel, HP, PC, hard drive, operating system, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.8
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on May 13, 2009
You can find more-cost-effective large-screen all-in-ones for general productivity, but Sony's Vaio LV250B is our favorite for home entertainment. Loaded with unique features geared toward digital media convenience, this system will meet the needs of anyone looking for a PC to use as an entertainment hub.
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HP TouchSmart, home entertainment, Sony Vaio, HDMI, Intel Core 2 Duo, Blu-ray drive, Sony Corp., Blu-ray, Apple iMac, IEEE 802.11, Apple Computer, CPU, Bluetooth, video, Intel, HP
CNET review:
7.7
Very good
Check prices$999.99
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Reviewed on July 28, 2008
If you're considering all of the computers in the $700 to $1,000 price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate this system's clever design and its relatively powerful hardware.
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Dell Studio, stand, wireless networking, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Intel Core 2 Duo, optical drive, Dell, 64-bit, Gateway Inc., Intel, Microsoft Windows Vista, hard drive, PC, Microsoft Windows
Check prices$499.00
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Reviewed on December 10, 2007
AMD's new Phenom quad-core CPU has little to recommend it over competing chips from Intel. The Phenom is marginally less expensive, but not enough to make up for its subpar performance. Unless AMD drops prices more aggressively, it looks like Intel will maintain its grasp on the CPU market for the foreseeable future.
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Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD, quad-core, Intel, PC
Check prices$249.00
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Reviewed on December 10, 2007
AMD's new Phenom quad-core CPU has little to recommend it over competing chips from Intel. The Phenom is marginally less-expensive, but not enough to make up for its subpar performance. Unless AMD drops prices more aggressively, it looks like Intel will maintain its grasp on the CPU market for the foreseeable future.
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Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD, quad-core, Intel, dual-core, CPU, PC
Check prices$264.95
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Reviewed on May 7, 2009
Instead of succumbing to the latest fads, the Sony Vaio JS250J all-in-one PC stays the course pioneered by its models from last year, delivering capable performance and best-of-breed home entertainment features at a better price than its all-in-one competition. The Vaio JS250J will appeal to anyone in need of a multipurpose home PC.
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Sony Vaio, Dell Studio, Blu-ray drive, Sony Corp., Apple iMac, optical drive, Intel Core 2 Duo, Apple Computer, Blu-ray, Nvidia GeForce, NVidia, Dell, PC, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.4
Very good
Check prices$999.99-$1,104.99
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Reviewed on March 26, 2009
By tweaking its internal components to achieve maximum 3D performance, Velocity Micro has made its $999 Edge Z5 one of the most impressive lower-end gaming desktops we've ever seen. As long as you don't mind sacrificing a bit of productivity speed to get it, we recommend this system to any PC gamer on a budget.
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Velocity Micro, Dell Studio, optical drive, Intel Core 2 Duo, Dell, 64-bit, ATI Radeon, Gateway Inc., power supply, CPU, Intel, ATI Technologies, video card, games, hard drive, PC
CNET review:
8.0
Excellent
Check prices$699.00
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Reviewed on November 1, 2006
If you thought dual cores were over the top, get ready. Intel presents the Core 2 Extreme QX6700, a single CPU with four distinct processing cores. At $999, the first quad-core CPU will remain an enthusiast part for a while, but as a glimpse of the future, it's clear that clock speed is out and core counts are in.
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Intel Core 2 Extreme, multi-core, quad-core, digital media, clock speed, dual-core, Intel, Intel Core 2 Duo, CPU, AMD, PC
CNET review:
8.7
Excellent
Check prices$1,027.95
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Reviewed on August 6, 2007
Sony's distinctive, midrange VAIO TP1 Living Room PC trades performance and features for its cutesy appearance. Unless you really like the looks of this Roomba-like PC you can find a much better deal from a variety of standard desktop PCs.
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Velocity Micro, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp., Dell Inspiron, HP Pavilion, Intel Core 2 Duo, PC, TV, Dell, Apple iTunes, HP
Check prices$1,584.99
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Reviewed on May 22, 2009
HP's Pavilion Slimline S7310t is a great example of the strengths of the slimtower PC. Fast, loaded with features, and attractive enough to put almost anywhere, this SlimLine is a competent, economical alternative to the new crop of affordable all-in-one computers--especially if you already have a display in need of a PC to put it to work.
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HP Pavilion SlimLine, home entertainment, HP Pavilion, Blu-ray drive, Sony Vaio, IEEE 802.11n, wireless networking, comparison, Sony Corp., Blu-ray, HP, display, Intel Core 2 Duo, 64-bit, video card, CPU
CNET review:
7.5
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on July 21, 2009
We hate to criticize PCs that strive to balance performance and power efficiency, because the goal is noble. But despite its visual charm, Maingear's Pulse requires too many speed compromises to entice PC gamers, and too few benefits over a competing system from HP. Its base configuration may have some appeal as a digital entertainment system, but this higher-end Pulse needs the core technology to catch up to its aspirations.
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Maingear, Blu-ray drive, savings, NVidia, digital media, Nvidia GeForce, Intel Core 2 Duo, motherboard, gamer, HDMI, chipset, Intel, games, PC, video
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on July 20, 2006
You'll want to give Shuttle's new AMD-based, small-form-factor gaming PC a week or two to see how the coming Athlon price drop will affect the price tag. Assuming that Shuttle continues its aggressive pricing, however, the XPC P2 2700 will deliver lots of bang for your buck.
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Maingear, media card reader, Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD, pricing, Nvidia GeForce, Intel, AMD Athlon, games, video card, CPU, PC
CNET review:
7.2
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on November 4, 2009
AVADirect's tries to distill as much gaming power as possible into its Nano Cube, but the extra small case requires too many sacrifices next to even standard small form factor PCs. Gaming purists with a need for an extra tiny PC might appreciate the Nanon Cube, but even they should be wary of everything you need to give up for this tiny desktop.
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Nvidia GeForce, Intel Core 2 Duo, networking, motherboard, games, hard drive, NVidia, video card, Intel, PC
Pricing not available
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