Best desktops

Scorptec Mantis (Intel)

July 17th, 2012 - Given the beautiful build quality, reams of storage and excellent performance, the Scorptec Mantis Intel is our recommended HTPC for those who demand the very best. 1

Dell XPS One 27

July 6th, 2012 - This is hands down the best Windows all-in-one we've used. It doesn't bother with the silliness of touch in a desktop, preferring to deliver an excellently executed experience instead. Recommended. 1

Apple iMac 27-inch (late 2012)

December 4th, 2012 - Apple sticks to the fundamentals with the new iMac, relying on design, strong features and overall polish to maintain its leadership among high-end all-in-ones. 3

Alienware X51 (late 2012)

January 3rd, 2013 - While we fervently await the day when physics allows Alienware to cram in a more powerful GPU, the X51 stands tall as a great, space-conscious gaming rig that would work well at either your desk or in the lounge room. 2

Enspire Digital AVR-500

July 11th, 2012 - Built by a local manufacturer, the AVR-500 is the epitome of a fully featured HTPC box; if there's a way you prefer to digest your media, chances are that this box can handle it. 1

Scorptec Mantis (AMD)

July 25th, 2012 - This is a very well-rounded HTPC, but the AMD APU might concern power users, with weaknesses in media transcoding offsetting decent gaming performance.