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Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch; 1.67GHz)

The 17-inch PowerBook G4 delivers a competitive set of features, a great software package, good battery life, and style in spades, but you can find plenty of less expensive options out there.

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Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz)

The 17-inch iMac is missing a few features you might like — SuperDrive and a remote control, to name two — but it still makes a stellar home PC, thanks to its great design, new Core 2 Duo processor, and superior software bundle. Plus, its price makes it a borderline budget PC.

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Dell Dimension 4700

Dell's new mainstream Dimension 4700 is an affordable, forward-looking PC that's well suited for the home or the small office.

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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.

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Dell OptiPlex SX280

Thanks to its diminutive size and next-generation Intel chipset and CPU, the Dell OptiPlex SX280 is perfect for small-business buyers who need future-proof, small-form-factor desktops.

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Planning makes perfect -- know your PC components

Your new PC will only be as good as the sum of its parts. Here's a quick guide to the main PC components you'll find available in 2006, so you can match your performance requirements and budget realities.