Desktops

  • 7.0

    Dell Vostro 320

    27 Oct 2009 5:02 PM

    While a few tweaks such as an in-built wireless receiver for keyboard/mouse and a video input so it could double as a monitor for your laptop would be nice, if you're looking for a cheap all-in-one PC, it's hard to ignore the Vostro 320 as an option.

    Specs: 2GB , Windows Vista Business , Intel Core 2 Duo

  • 7.3

    Dell Studio One 19

    03 Sep 2009 9:59 AM

    There's a decent but not great PC hiding behind the Studio One 19's touchscreen gimmickry.

    Specs: 4GB , Windows Vista Home Premium , Intel Core 2 Duo , DDR2 SDRAM

  • 9.0

    AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition

    24 Jul 2009 11:55 AM

    While the higher power consumption is a slight concern, the X4 955 proves that AMD is back in the performance game and ready to play hard ball. Bring on the next generation.

  • 6.8

    MSI Wind Top AE1900

    20 May 2009 9:37 AM

    MSI's Wind Top AE1900 tries harder than most to sell the nettop concept, but still falls flat in several specific areas, especially value for money.

    Specs: Windows XP Home , Intel Atom , DDR2-533

  • 7.4

    BenQ nScreen i91

    15 May 2009 12:26 PM

    BenQ's nettop looks affordable on the surface, but you're still paying a premium for a low-powered desktop machine.

    Specs: 1GB , Windows Vista Home Basic , AMD Sempron 210U , DDR2-667

  • 7.8

    HP TouchSmart IQ528a

    29 Apr 2009 3:26 PM

    HP's TouchSmart series still works well as an all-in-one solution, but seems to be on auto-pilot at the moment due to a lack of innovation. Here's hoping Windows 7 gives it the injection it needs.

    Specs: 4GB , Windows Vista Home Premium , Intel Core 2 Duo

  • 6.9

    Asus Eee Box B206

    27 Apr 2009 12:46 PM

    For undemanding users who aren't into HD video, Asus' Eee Box B206 is worth a look; however, it's not powerful enough to take on other media-centre PCs.

    Specs: 1GB , Intel Atom , DDR2 SDRAM

  • 8.1

    Apple Mac Pro (2009)

    20 Mar 2009 5:24 PM

    Apple's new eight-core Mac Pro demonstrates marked improvements over the older model in high-intensity digital media and multitasking scenarios.

    Specs: 6GB , Mac OS X , Intel Quad-Core Xeon , DDR3

  • 7.8 9.5

    Apple iMac 24-inch (2009)

    18 Mar 2009 3:24 PM

    Apple made a number of changes to the 24-inch iMac, but making it available at this price is the most impressive. The rest of the updates are welcome, and Apple's multitasking capability remains unmatched.

    Specs: 4GB , Mac OS X , Intel Core 2 Duo , DDR3-1066

  • 8.5 5.4

    Apple Mac Mini (2009)

    18 Mar 2009 9:24 AM

    Apple's newest Mac Mini is set to be a hit, being both small and powerful. We suspect that if Apple had managed to squeeze Blu-ray support in there, it would take a large chunk of the home theatre PC market.

    Specs: 2GB , Mac OS X , Intel Core 2 Duo , DDR3-1066

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