Top 10 PCs in August

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1 Asus Eee Box

Asus Eee Box

We've got mixed feelings about the Eee Box, and nettops in general. You might as well buy a netbook and gain the bonus of portability.

13/08/2008

2 HP TouchSmart IQ505a

HP TouchSmart IQ505a

The second generation TouchSmart as just a panel PC is gorgeous. The AU$1,999 price is fantastic as well — but we can't help but feel that there's so much more potential in the touchscreen aspect being left, ahem, untapped.

19/06/2008

3 HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC

HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC

The HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC is an innovative device which will fit well into most homes, but is just short of an Editor's Choice award.

26/01/2007

4 Dell Dimension 3100

Dell Dimension 3100

For users on a budget, the Dimension 3100 has most of its bases covered despite there being alternatives that provide superior value for money.

21/03/2006

5 Dell Studio Hybrid

Dell Studio Hybrid

If you consider all of the options in the 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 its clever design and relatively powerful hardware.

05/08/2008

6 Acer Aspire L3600

Acer Aspire L3600

The Aspire aspires to be one half media center, one half desktop PC, and it's ultimately one half as compelling as a result.

14/03/2008

7 Dell OptiPlex GX280

Dell OptiPlex GX280

Dell's OptiPlex GX280 is overkill for some offices, but it's a smart investment now if you've got an eye on the future.

20/08/2004

8 Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)   Editors’ Choice

A slight bump to the specifications for the same price, the option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year.

02/05/2008

9 Dell XPS 420

Dell XPS 420

Dell widens the target market for the XPS, scoring a few hits and misses.

15/10/2007

10 Acer Aspire M5630

Acer Aspire M5630

The M5630 seems unable to decide if it's an entry level or a multimedia PC -- but might be a good first foray for entry level users who want to do both.

29/10/2007

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      We've got mixed feelings about the Eee Box, and nettops in general. You might as well buy a netbook and gain the bonus of portability.

    • Dell Studio Hybrid

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      If you consider all of the options in the 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 its clever design and relatively powerful hardware.

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