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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, clock speed, HP Pavilion, Dell, 64-bit, Intel, HP, PC, video
CNET review:
7.9
Very good
Check prices$514.99
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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, AMD, Ethernet, CPU, HP, games, PC
CNET review:
7.4
Very good
Check prices$649.99
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Reviewed on September 10, 2009
Velocity Micro's Edge Z30 is the best deal going right now for midlevel gaming PCs featuring Intel's new Core i7 chips. The overclocked Core i7 860, a fast Nvidia graphics card, and a solid selection of features all around make it easy for us to recommend this system to anyone looking for a capable gaming desktop.
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Velocity Micro, Intel Core Microarchitecture, Blu-ray drive, optical drive, Dell, Intel, video card, Blu-ray, chipset, 64-bit, motherboard, CPU, games, PC
CNET review:
8.9
Excellent
Check prices$1,099.00
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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, Apple iTunes, Intel, hard drive, PC
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Check prices$499.99
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Reviewed on December 7, 2009
The retail version of Dell's Studio XPS 8000 desktop might lack some of the charm of its direct-from-Dell counterpart, but its strong price-performance offering makes it easy to overlook the minor cosmetic deficiencies. That and its admirable power consumption make this system an impressive all-purpose midrange desktop.
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Dell Studio, Dell, ASUS, 64-bit, Intel, PC
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Check prices$1,119.99
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Reviewed on November 10, 2009
The Dell Studio XPS 8000 offers a strong combination of midrange performance parts that should satisfy anyone looking for a midtower desktop for general productivity, digital media editing, or gaming. It lacks a few performance-oriented extras, but it makes up for any deficiencies with its attractive looks.
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Velocity Micro, Dell Studio, Dell, CPU, configuration, 64-bit, motherboard, Intel, Nvidia GeForce, NVidia, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Check prices$999.00
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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, Acer Inc., 64-bit, touch screen, CPU, Intel Pentium, networking, Intel, HP, PC, Microsoft Corp., hard drive, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.2
Very good
Check prices$699.99
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Reviewed on September 7, 2009
Falcon Northwest's revamped, mainstream-oriented Talon gaming desktop puts its best redesigned foot forward with a new case and a strong, price-competitive configuration built around Intel's latest batch of Core i7 CPUs. Shop around, as many vendors will have adopted Intel's new chips, but for this build at this price, Falcon Northwest sets the example to beat.
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Intel Core Microarchitecture, chassis, Intel, fan, hard drive, motherboard, PC
CNET review:
8.3
Excellent
Pricing not available
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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, adapter, Apple Macintosh, monitor, PC, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.8
Very good
Check prices$1,499.99
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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 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 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, Microsoft Windows, PC, Intel, Microsoft Corp.
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Check prices$1,399.99
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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, Gateway Inc., Apple iMac, 64-bit, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista, hard drive, HP, PC, Intel, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
8.3
Excellent
Check prices$799.99
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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, Dell Inspiron, Gateway Inc., Ethernet LAN, HP, Intel Pentium, Intel, Dell, ASUS, PC
Check prices$479.99
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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, Dell, networking, Wi-Fi, video card, Microsoft Windows Vista, video, PC, Intel, hard drive
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Check prices$329.95
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Reviewed on July 2, 2009
The Asus Essentio CM5570-AP002 isn't an overly remarkable desktop, but it has a few extra features that help it stand out. Its Wi-Fi and HDMI video out port give it some unique capabilities, and the best part is that Asus still manages to keep the price down. It's hard not to like this system, even though we wish Asus had more comprehensive support.
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ASUS, HP Pavilion SlimLine, Blu-ray drive, HP Pavilion, Blu-ray, Intel, Gateway Inc., HP, Intel Pentium, 64-bit, PC, Microsoft Windows
Pricing not available
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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, HDMI, Gateway Inc., Intel Pentium, Intel, motherboard, PC
Check prices$449.00
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Reviewed on April 23, 2009
The AVADirect shopping experience can be daunting, but for the tech-savvy buyer willing to navigate the many options available for this system, you'll find that AVADirect's Custom Gaming PC is competently built, with options for blazing fast overclocking, all at an attractive price.
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Intel Core Microarchitecture, overclocking, degree, Blu-ray, motherboard, PC, Intel, games
CNET review:
8.4
Excellent
Pricing not available
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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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