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  • Gateway SX2840-01 Reviewed on 02/03/10

    Gateway SX2840-01

    Gateway's SX2840-01 remains the budget PC to beat. Its combination of small size, fast performance, and living room competence makes it one of the most flexible desktops on the market. That it has room to upgrade makes the deal that much sweeter. We recommend this desktop to anyone looking for a powerful, versatile low-cost computer.

    Specs: Intel Core i3 530 / 2.93 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

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    $560 -$570 Check prices
  • HP Pavilion All-in-One MS225 Reviewed on 01/28/10

    HP Pavilion All-in-One MS225

    Don't expect the world from HP's low-cost Pavilion All-in-One MS2255, but as a basic day-to-day PC for light-duty productivity or Web and media accessibility in the kitchen, it's a very good deal. You'd be wise to look here before considering an Atom-based Nettop.

    Specs: AMD Athlon II X2 250 / 1.6 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, LCD display - TFT active matrix

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    $600 -$850 Check prices
  • Apple Mac Mini (2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 160GB, Fall 2009) Reviewed on 01/21/10

    Apple Mac Mini (2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 160GB, Fall 2009)

    The lower-cost Mac Mini offers respectable budget performance and Apple's usual compelling design, but a puny hard drive and a lack of HDMI hurt this system's value and overall potential. It's actually more versatile next to its budget-priced Windows competition than the higher-end Mac Mini, but this entry-level Mac is still best left to Apple loyalists.

    Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz, 2 GB / 4 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.6, None. - TFT active matrix, nVidia GeForce 9 series, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold

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    $579 -$594 Check prices
  • Dell Inspiron Zino HD Reviewed on 01/13/10

    Dell Inspiron Zino HD

    In the right configuration, Dell's Inspiron Zino HD will fit seamlessly into your living room as a PC-based video source. Due to its uneven handling of even standard-def video, this $468 build isn't quite up to the task. Fortunately, Dell offers the right upgrades to get you to the hallowed ground of PC-based video content--just be prepared to spend a little bit more to get there.

    Specs: AMD Athlon 2650E / 1.6 GHz, 2 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, 32-Bit

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    $249 Check prices
  • Apple Mac Mini (2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 320GB, Fall 2009) Reviewed on 12/15/09

    Apple Mac Mini (2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 320GB, Fall 2009)

    With strong competition among small PCs on the Windows side of the aisle, the latest Mac Mini faces a greater challenge than older models. If you demand a small, relatively affordable Mac, we suppose the Mac Mini is your only option. Otherwise, you can find Windows-based small form factor desktops that offer more interesting features with better value.

    Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.6, None. - TFT active matrix, nVidia GeForce 9 series, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star

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    $759 -$799 Check prices
  • Acer Aspire Z5610 Reviewed on 12/11/09

    Acer Aspire Z5610

    You could say that the Acer Aspire Z5610 has a few flaws, but it might be more accurate to call them sacrifices. After all, we don't expect that Acer could sell a 23-inch all-in-one for less than $1,000 without trimming a few costs. Fortunately, Acer chose its trade-offs wisely. You can find faster, better-looking all-in-ones out there, but none that offer this much screen real estate for such an aggressive price.

    Specs: Intel Pentium E5300 / 2.6 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, LCD display - TFT active matrix, ATi Radeon HD 4500 series, EPA Energy Star

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  • Dell Studio XPS 8000-2361JBK Reviewed on 12/07/09

    Dell Studio XPS 8000-2361JBK

    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.

    Specs: Intel Core i7 I7-860 / 2.8 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, None., nVidia GeForce 200 series

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  • HP Pavilion p6210y Reviewed on 12/04/09

    HP Pavilion p6210y

    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.

    Specs: AMD Athlon II X4 620 / 2.6 GHz, 6 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, None., nVidia GeForce 9 series

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  • HP TouchSmart 300-1020 Reviewed on 12/04/09

    HP TouchSmart 300-1020

    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.

    Specs: AMD Athlon II X2 235e / 2.7 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, LCD display - TFT active matrix, ATi Radeon HD 3200 series, EPEAT Silver

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    $858 -$900 Check prices
  • Dell Inspiron i545s-3055NBK Reviewed on 12/03/09

    Dell Inspiron i545s-3055NBK

    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.

    Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 / 2.93 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, None.

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  • HP Pavilion Elite E9220y Reviewed on 12/02/09

    HP Pavilion Elite E9220y

    HP's Pavilion Elite E9220y strikes out because of slow performance and underwhelming features for its price. We can't recommend this desktop to anyone.

    Specs: AMD Phenom II X4 910 / 2.6 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, None., ATi Radeon HD 4300 series

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  • Gateway DX4300-11 Reviewed on 11/25/09

    Gateway DX4300-11

    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.

    Specs: AMD Phenom II X4 805 / 2.5 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, None., ATi Radeon HD 3200 series

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    $649 Check prices
  • Maingear Shift Reviewed on 11/25/09

    Maingear Shift

    Maingear's Shift is the boutique vendor's new flagship gaming PC. It brings almost everything we expect to find in such a system, from expert craftsmanship to fast overclocking to a case that makes a statement. We found a few minor sticking points, but, on the whole, this PC sits comfortably alongside the top tier of luxury gaming boxes, and we recommend it if you have the means.

    Specs: Intel Core i7 960 / 3.86 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Dual ATi Radeon HD 5800 series

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  • Asus Essentio CG5270-BP004 Reviewed on 11/24/09

    Asus Essentio CG5270-BP004

    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.

    Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 / 2.5 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, None.

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  • HP Pavilion P6230y Reviewed on 11/23/09

    HP Pavilion P6230y

    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.

    Specs: AMD Phenom II X4 810 / 2.6 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, None., ATi Radeon HD 4200 series

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  • Gateway One ZX4800-02 Reviewed on 11/20/09

    Gateway One ZX4800-02

    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.

    Specs: Intel Pentium T4300 / 2.1 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, LCD display - TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star

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  • Gateway DX4822-01 Reviewed on 11/20/09

    Gateway DX4822-01

    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.

    Specs: Intel Pentium E5300 / 2.6 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, None.

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  • Asus Essentio CM5570-AP003 Reviewed on 11/19/09

    Asus Essentio CM5570-AP003

    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.

    Specs: Intel Pentium E5300 / 2.6 GHz, 6 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, None.

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  • Apple iMac (21.5-inch, 3.06Hz Intel Core 2 Duo, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, Fall 2009) Reviewed on 11/17/09

    Apple iMac (21.5-inch, 3.06Hz Intel Core 2 Duo, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, Fall 2009)

    Despite its good looks and a few useful new features, Apple's new iMac is all about business. You can find a larger screen for less, not to mention all kinds of digital entertainment features, but no other all-in-one at this price can boast similar performance. If you need a modestly priced all-in-one for getting work done, we'd recommend no other system.

    Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.6, LED display - TFT active matrix, nVidia GeForce 9 series, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star

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    $1149 -$1194 Check prices
  • Sony Vaio L117FX (Core 2 Quad Q8400s 2.66GHz, 6GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium) Reviewed on 11/13/09

    Sony Vaio L117FX (Core 2 Quad Q8400s 2.66GHz, 6GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium)

    Earlier this year Sony was the unquestioned king of all-in-ones designed for home entertainment. The new Vaio L117FX retains and improves on many of the features we liked about older models, but revamped all-in-ones from its competition make the new Vaio seem a touch overpriced.

    Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400S / 2.66 GHz, 6 GB / 12 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, LCD display - TFT active matrix, EPEAT Silver

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    $2000 Check prices
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