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  • Shuttle KPC K-4800 Reviewed on 10/06/08

    Shuttle KPC K-4800

    We liked Shuttle's original low-cost Linux desktop, but even though the KPC K-4800 adds a DVD drive and a few other upgrades, the price increase takes a toll on its overall value. Regardless of their operating system, too many Windows PCs give you more hardware for the money.

    Specs: Intel Celeron 400 sequence 440 (2 GHz), 2 GHz, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 80 GB Standard, Foresight Linux, PC barebone

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  • Dell Studio Desktop Reviewed on 09/24/08

    Dell Studio Desktop

    Dell's new Studio Desktop introduces 64-bit Windows Vista to the Dell desktop line-up, but that's about the only thing this system does well. Its biggest, and deal-killing, fault is the overpriced and less than aggressive selection of configuration options.

    Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33 GHz), 2.33 GHz, 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 40 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista? Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit

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    $1129 Check prices
  • HP Pavilion Slimline s3500f - Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 2.8 GHz Reviewed on 09/22/08

    HP Pavilion Slimline s3500f - Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 2.8 GHz

    As opposed to previous Slimline models, the HP Pavilion Slimline s3500f tosses aside home theater aspirations and targets budget buyers looking for a compact, cheap PC.

    Specs: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ (2.8 GHz), 2.8 GHz, 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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    $477 -$631 Check prices
  • Shuttle XPC P2 4800X Reviewed on 09/18/08

    Shuttle XPC P2 4800X

    Shuttle wants the XPC P2 4800X to compete with Falcon Northwest's FragBox 2 as a small gaming PC. But from the case to the configuration Shuttle sent to us, we don't get any sense that Shuttle knows what PC gamers really want.

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  • Velocity Micro Edge Z15 Reviewed on 09/08/08

    Velocity Micro Edge Z15

    Velocity Micro's Edge Z15 represents one of the best deal's we've seen this year in midrange gaming PCs. It has all the power necessary to play current games (even Crysis<\/i>) at smooth frame rates, and its clean, spacious interior gives you plenty of upgrade room. We recommend this system to any PC gamer looking for a sub-$2,000 desktop.

    Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 (2.66 GHz), 2.66 GHz, 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Personal computer

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    $1499 Check prices
  • Sony Vaio JS190J (silver) Reviewed on 09/03/08

    Sony Vaio JS190J (silver)

    By virtue of its price, its desktop processor, and its Blu-ray drive, the Sony Vaio JS190J makes a case for itself as the new king of the all-in-ones. Its screen might be a bit smaller than some, but no other all-in-one, including Apple's iMac, can do as much, as fast, for the same price.

    Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (3 GHz), 3 GHz, RoHS, 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Personal computer

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  • Sony Vaio JS190J (black) Reviewed on 09/03/08

    Sony Vaio JS190J (black)

    By virtue of its price, its desktop processor, and its Blu-ray drive, the Sony Vaio JS190J makes a case for itself as the new king of the all-in-ones. Its screen might be a bit smaller than some, but no other all-in-one, including Apple's iMac, can do as much, as fast, for the same price.

    Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (3 GHz), 3 GHz, RoHS, 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Personal computer

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    $1446 -$1470 Check prices
  • Acer Aspire X1200-U1520A Reviewed on 09/02/08

    Acer Aspire X1200-U1520A

    The Acer Aspire X1200-U1520A is a speedy, compact, low-end desktop that's powerful enough to serve as a light-duty home theater PC. Expansion is limited by an especially cramped interior (even for a small PC), but the total package is worthwhile for PC shoppers on a budget.

    Specs: AMD Athlon X2 5000+ (2.6 GHz), 2.6 GHz, 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Personal computer

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    $465 -$480 Check prices
  • HP Pavilion Elite m9300t Reviewed on 08/18/08

    HP Pavilion Elite m9300t

    At its heart, the HP Pavilion Elite m9300t is a fast, competitive midtower desktop with lots of flexibility in its configuration. You just have to wade through some clunky design and a few components you might not want in order to find it.

    Specs: Intel Q6600 (2.4 GHz), 2.4 GHz, 2 GB DDR II SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista

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  • eMachines W3653 with Monitor Reviewed on 08/13/08

    eMachines W3653 with Monitor

    The eMachines W3653 is a budget desktop computer that also includes an LCD. Because of the bundled display, this system ends up with an inflated price tag. We'd highly recommend you shop for a standalone low-end system instead.

    Specs: Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (1.6 GHz), 1.6 GHz, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Personal computer

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  • Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz) Reviewed on 08/11/08

    Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz)

    Apple'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.

    Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz), 2.4 GHz, EPA Energy Star, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB Standard, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Personal computer

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    $1169 -$1213 Check prices
  • Gateway DX4200-UB001A Reviewed on 08/08/08

    Gateway DX4200-UB001A

    We can forgive Gateway for cramming the DX4200 with more memory than it needs simply because its specs and overall performance are the best in its price class. Of the various do-it-all lower midrange PCs out there, this one gets our nod.

    Specs: AMD Phenom X4 9550 (2.2 GHz), 2.2 GHz, 6 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 640 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Personal computer

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    $649 Check prices
  • Gateway GT5692 Reviewed on 08/06/08

    Gateway GT5692

    The Gateway GT5692 is a reliable PC that will easily get you around all the standard tasks of a budget desktop. This triple-core system also includes 64-bit Windows and enough RAM to make it a very strong photo-editing desktop for its price.

    Specs: AMD Phenom X3 8450 (2.1 GHz), 2.1 GHz, 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Personal computer

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    $530 -$550 Check prices
  • Asus Eee Box (white) Reviewed on 08/01/08

    Asus Eee Box (white)

    Despite a few useful features, the Asus Eee Box is a novelty at best. It can't come close to the same performance and robustness of even the most basic standard budget PC, and a low-end laptop can do everything it can do and more. The appeal of Asus' Eee PC does not carry over to the Eee Box.

    Specs: Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz), 1.6 GHz, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 80 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Personal computer

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    $350 Check prices
  • Asus Eee Box (black) Reviewed on 08/01/08

    Asus Eee Box (black)

    Despite a few useful features, the Asus Eee Box is a novelty at best. It can't come close to the same performance and robustness of even the most basic standard budget PC, and a low-end laptop can do everything it can do and more. The appeal of Asus' Eee PC does not carry over to the Eee Box.

    Specs: Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz), 1.6 GHz, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 80 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Personal computer

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    $343 -$398 Check prices
  • Dell Inspiron 518 Reviewed on 07/31/08

    Dell Inspiron 518

    Dell's Inspiron 518 is the latest in a long line of utilitarian, midrange Windows PCs. We wish Dell offered a bit more flexibility with its configuration, as well as a 64-bit Windows option, but for a straightforward PC, this is one of the more powerful systems for the dollar.

    Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4 GHz), 2.4 GHz, 2 GB DDR II SDRAM, 320 GB Standard, Vista Home Premium, Personal computer

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    $644 Check prices
  • Dell Studio Hybrid Reviewed on 07/28/08

    Dell Studio Hybrid

    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.

    Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 (2.1 GHz), 2.1 GHz, 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB Standard, Vista Home Premium

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    $824 Check prices
  • Gateway FX4710 Reviewed on 07/23/08

    Gateway FX4710

    The Gateway FX4710 provides enough performance to get you through most of today's games and multimedia software, but the ahead-of-its time memory is wasted on current applications. You can make your PC dollar go further today on a desktop with a more balanced configuration.

    Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 (2.5 GHz), 2.5 GHz, 6 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 640 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Personal computer

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    $1090 Check prices
  • eMachines T5274 Reviewed on 07/21/08

    eMachines T5274

    With stiff competition from other sub-$400 PCs, eMachines' T5247 has a hard time standing out. It will certainly serve as a basic productivity system, but other desktops will help you stretch your computer dollar even further.

    Specs: Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 (2 GHz), 2 GHz, 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB Standard, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Personal computer

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    $360 -$400 Check prices
  • ZT Affinity 7221Xa Reviewed on 07/17/08

    ZT Affinity 7221Xa

    The ZT Affinity 7221Xa is an inexpensive, relatively powerful computer. You definitely won't be gaming with the integrated graphics chip, but if you just need an inexpensive, no frills desktop for light photo editing and to run simple applications, the 7221Xa won't disappoint.

    Specs: AMD, 4 GB, 500 GB Standard, Vista Home Premium

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    $565 Check prices
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