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HP Pavilion MS214a
It won't thrill any Apple fans into not buying an iMac, but HP's latest all-in-one is quietly powerful at an acceptable price point.
Dell Inspiron Zino HD
While our review sample doesn't quite have the power to be a usable HTPC, if you're willing to spend a little more Dell offers the upgrades to get there.
Reviews
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Sony Vaio VPCL118FG/B
Sony's all-in-one PC isn't cheap and it could do with more storage, but otherwise it's a highly attractive option for those who crave simplicity.
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Dell IN1910N
The Dell IN1910N is an economy monitor that sacrifices too much in terms of performance and features to achieve its low price tag. We recommend saving up for a better model.
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Apple Mac Mini (Late 2009)
If you demand a small, relatively affordable Mac, the Mac Mini is your only option. Otherwise, you can find Windows-based small form factor desktops that offer more interesting features with better value.
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Tigers Electronics Giada N10
The Giada N10 is a quick nettop with a nice keyboard, but it's still not good enough for our money.
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Dell Studio One 19
There's a decent but not great PC hiding behind the Studio One 19's touchscreen gimmickry.
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BenQ nScreen i91
BenQ's nettop looks affordable on the surface, but you're still paying a premium for a low-powered desktop machine.
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Asus Eee Box B206
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.
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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2009)
A few other all-in-ones make this 20-inch iMac look expensive on a dollars-per-screen-inch basis, but none are as attractive or as capable juggling multiple programs. With a fast dual-core CPU and a strong array of features, Apple's updated all-in-one will slide seamlessly into a variety of roles at home or at work.
Features
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Twitter desktop round-up: Top 5 free apps compared
Forgo Twitter.com's dreaded "fail whale". How? Tweet from the desktop. It's more reliable at times, and sophisticated desktop apps are packed with useful management features.
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Desktop shopping checklist
Home PCs still have their place in the sun, thanks to falling prices and ease of upgradeability.
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Eco Friendly PCs
Rory Reid shares tips on how to have a greener PC, without resorting to paint.
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GO3: Q&A: Lumines creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi
Lumines, Rez developer on creating music games and the future of the industry.
News
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Google announces Chrome OS
Google has announced the creation of the Google Chrome Operating System project, with the goal to build a Linux-based OS available for purchase on netbooks in the second half of 2010.
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Microsoft gets a better answer to Flickr
Microsoft has overhauled its Windows Live Photos service, in an attempt to rival Yahoo's Flickr.
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Optima shut down, assets auctioned off
The remnants of Australian PC maker Optima ICM have been auctioned at trading website Grays Online, but some equipment has been reserved to repay customers that are owed outstanding warranties from the failed company.
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Digital radio goes national mid-2009
In May 2009, you'll be able to hear rock and talk stations alike through the goodness of digital radio — across Australia.
DIYs and How-to
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Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop
Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.
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Windows desktop bling
Just because your Windows computer comes with boring backgrounds and icons doesn't mean that you're stuck with them. We show you where to find themes, widgets and other desktop tools to jazz up your screen.
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101 software tips, tweaks and tricks
Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.
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Making the most of Skype video-calling
Skype High Quality video-calling can help shrink the distance between yourself and loved ones overseas, but you may need to fork out for some new tech. We take a look at what you need.
Downloads
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Mario Screensaver
Display a Mario Brothers screensaver on your desktop.
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Compaq Configuration Management Driver/VP
Install the Compaq Configuration Management Driver/VP for DOS 6.0 and Windows 3.x.
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Yoda Stories demo
Explore, trade, and fight your way through Dagobah to meet Yoda's challenge.
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Amazing JPEG Screen Saver (32-bit)
Enjoy your favorite images as a screensaver.
















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