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Dell Inspiron i545s-1476N
With similar results as its ancestors, the Dell Inspiron 545s-1476N registers decent benchmarks and offers respectable upgradability, but we hesitate to recommend it over the older Gateway SX2800-01 that leaves Dell in the dust in regards to both performance and features.
Review date: 11/06/2009
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Intel Pentium E5300 (2.6 GHz) =4 GB DDR2 SDRAM =640 GB Standard =Intel GMA 3100 =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition =Personal computer
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5.9
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AVADirect Nano Cube
AVADirect's tries to distill as much gaming power as possible into its Nano Cube, but the extra small case requires too many sacrifices next to even standard small form factor PCs. Gaming purists with a need for an extra tiny PC might appreciate the Nanon Cube, but even they should be wary of everything you need to give up for this tiny desktop.
Review date: 11/04/2009
Release date: 10/01/2009
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550S (2.83 GHz) =4 GB DDR II SDRAM =120 GB Standard =NVidia GeForce GTX 295
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6.5
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Averatec All-In-One D1130 (black)
The Averatec D1130's wimpy processor and paltry features give consumers little incentive to choose this Nettop over a faster budget PC or the mobility of a Netbook. If you're dead-set on a Nettop, the Lenovo C300 is a less terrible decision, but you can stretch your dollar much further with a budget slim tower system like the Gateway SX2800-01.
Review date: 10/30/2009
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Intel Atom (1.6 GHz) =1 GB DDR II SDRAM =160 GB Standard =Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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4.6
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Acer Aspire Revo AR1600-U910H
Acer's Aspire Revo 1600 might be the first Nettop we don't actively dislike. We'd rather have an Xbox 360 in the living room, but the Aspire Revo 1600 would be suitable as a PC for young kids or as a low-profile cloud kiosk. Thanks to its $199 price tag, you won't feel too much remorse if it breaks or you outgrow it.
Review date: 10/30/2009
Specs:
Intel Atom N230 (1.6 GHz) =1 GB DDR2 SDRAM =160 GB Standard =NVIDIA ION LE =EPA Energy Star =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Personal computer
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6.2
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Apple iMac (27-inch, 3.06Hz Intel Core 2 Duo, ATI Radeon HD 4670, fall 2009)
 Apple's new 27-inch iMac will charm plenty of you with its screen size alone. Fortunately, that won't lead you astray. Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal. This iMac isn't perfect, but its positives far outweigh its negatives. We can think of few users to whom we wouldn't recommend this system.
Review date: 10/21/2009
Release date: 10/20/2009
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Intel Core 2 Duo (3.06 GHz) =4 GB DDR3 SDRAM =1 TB Standard =ATI Radeon HD 4670 =EPA Energy Star =Apple MacOS X 10.6 =Personal computer
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8.4
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Asus Eee Top ET2002
Nvidia's Ion graphics chip gives the Asus Eee Top ET2002 better-than-average video performance for a Nettop, but that does little to spare this system from its weak overall performance and the variety of competitive, more well-rounded alternatives for low-cost video and gaming. Nettops might be competitive someday, but for now this category as a whole is a disappointment.
Review date: 10/20/2009
Specs:
Intel Atom 330 (1.6 GHz) =2 GB DDR2 SDRAM =320 GB Standard =NVIDIA ION =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium / Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Option =Personal computer
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6.1
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HP TouchSmart 600
If HP's TouchSmart 600 won't at least get you thinking about the idea of bringing a PC into your kitchen, the concept truly has no hope. With well-though-out touch apps, a wide, easy-to-use array of digital media features, and an attractive, flexible design, HP's new all-in-one is not the fastest new all-in-one, but it has the most comprehensive and compelling set of features of any all-in-one launching alongside Windows 7.
Review date: 10/12/2009
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Intel Core 2 Duo T7450 (2.13 GHz) =4 GB DDR3 SDRAM =750 GB Portable =NVIDIA GeForce GT 230 =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium =Media center
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8.0
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Psystar Open(Q)
If you've heard of Psystar, chances are you know the risks involved with buying its systems. You might also have guessed, correctly, that in this OS X Snow Leopard-based Open(Q) system, Psystar once again shows up Apple in the price-performance department. There's little else to recommend this spare system, but if fast and cheap OS X is what you need, Psystar has you covered, at least for as long as it's still around.
Review date: 10/09/2009
Release date: 09/01/2009
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33 GHz) =4 GB DDR II SDRAM =500 GB Standard =nVidia GeForce 9400 Integrated Graphics =Apple MacOS X 10.6
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6.1
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ZT Affinity 7334Ma (Phenom 2 X4 945 3GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Vista Home Premium 64-bit)
The $799 ZT Affinity 7334Ma's stellar performance benchmarks, Blu-ray drive, and plenty of room for expansion give it a step up from the competition. ZT still needs help in the external design department, but this system certainly earns our recommendation as a workhorse do-it-all system.
Review date: 10/07/2009
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AMD Phenom II X4 945 (3 GHz) =8 GB DDR3 SDRAM =1 TB Standard =ATI Mobility RADEON HD 4200 =Microsoft Windows Vista =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
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7.4
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Gateway One ZX6810-01
The Gateway One ZX6810-01 makes a strong first impression for Windows 7-based all-in-ones PCs, with fast performance and an attractive case design. Its touch input and accompanying applications fall flat, but there's enough respectable computer here that it's worth a look. Our only suggestion is that you wait to inspect the rest of the new Windows 7 crowd once they are released.
Review date: 10/06/2009
Specs:
Intel Core i7 Q8200 (2.33 GHz) =8 GB DDR3 SDRAM =1 TB Standard =RADEON HD 4670 =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition
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7.3
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Averatec D1133 All-In-One
Extra performance by way of a low-wattage AMD chip helps Averatec's D1133 All-In-One stand out from its dismal Nettop competition, but it remains a below-average deal in the grand scheme of budget desktops. We see the appeal of Netbooks, but the benefits of Nettops like this Averatec continue to elude us.
Review date: 09/29/2009
Release date: 04/01/2009
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AMD Athlon X2 3250e (1.5 GHz) =2 GB DDR II SDRAM =250 GB Standard =Microsoft Windows Vista =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
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5.4
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Lenovo C300-3012 (Atom 230 1.6GHz, 4GB RAM, 640GB HDD, Vista Home Premium)
Don't let the 20-inch screen fool you. The Lenovo C300 is still a Nettop, and thus still not worth your money. With its terrible performance and limited convenience benefit, a true budget PC or a Netbook would be a wiser purchase.
Review date: 09/23/2009
Specs:
Intel Atom 330 (1.6 GHz) =4 GB DDR2 SDRAM =640 GB Standard =ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530 =Microsoft Windows Vista =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium =Personal computer
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5.4
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Velocity Micro Edge Z30 (Intel Core i7)
Velocity Micro's Edge Z30 is the best deal going right now for midlevel gaming PCs featuring Intel's new Core i7 chips. The overclocked Core i7 860, a fast Nvidia graphics card, and a solid selection of features all around make it easy for us to recommend this system to anyone looking for a capable gaming desktop.
Review date: 09/10/2009
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Intel Core i7 860 (2.80 GHz) =8 GB DDR3 SDRAM =1 TB Standard =NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
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8.9
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Falcon Northwest Talon (Intel Core i7)
Falcon Northwest's revamped, mainstream-oriented Talon gaming desktop puts its best redesigned foot forward with a new case and a strong, price-competitive configuration built around Intel's latest batch of Core i7 CPUs. Shop around, as many vendors will have adopted Intel's new chips, but for this build at this price, Falcon Northwest sets the example to beat.
Review date: 09/07/2009
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Intel Core i7 860 (3.3 Hz) =8 GB DDR3 SDRAM =1500 GB Standard =Dual nVidia GeForce GTX 275 =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
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8.3
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Acer Aspire M5800-U5802A
Acer's Aspire M5800-U5802A could use some visual polish, but get past its appearance and you'll find a fast, affordable computer that will handle any task you care to throw at it. It's even a decent low-end gaming box. We'd only recommend against this desktop if you demand a computer's appearance match its capabilities.
Review date: 08/25/2009
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 (2.66 GHz) =8 GB DDR3 SDRAM =750 GB Standard =NVIDIA GeForce GT 230 =Microsoft Windows Vista =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition =Personal computer
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7.3
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Acer Aspire M3800-U3802A
Despite its quirky case design, Acer's Aspire M3800-U3802A is an affordable, feature-competitive midtower that you might find appealing if you're in the market for a cost-effective desktop to use for upgrading. If you want the best PC for your dollar, you can spend just a bit more on another system and get much faster performance.
Review date: 08/19/2009
Release date: 06/28/2009
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Intel Pentium E5200 (2.5 GHz) =4 GB DDR3 SDRAM =640 GB Standard =Intel GMA X4500 =Microsoft Windows Vista =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition =Personal computer
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6.4
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eMachines EZ1601-01
If you must buy a Nettop, the eMachines EZ1601-01's large screen and category-competitive components make a decent argument for its value among other systems like it. One look at a true budget desktop, or even a Netbook, and the appeal of this system diminishes quickly.
Review date: 08/17/2009
Release date: 08/13/2009
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Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz) =1 GB DDR2 SDRAM =160 GB Standard =Intel GMA 950 =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Personal computer
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6.3
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Dell Studio XPS 9000 (formerly XPS 435)
The Dell Studio XPS 435 successfully overcomes our bias against desktops that claim to be experts at everything through charming case design and a strong configuration at a relatively fair price. It misses greatness because of a handful of minor missteps, but if you need a do-it-all mainstream tower system, this Dell more or less covers all the bases.
Review date: 08/10/2009
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Intel Core i7 920 (2.66 GHz) =6 GB DDR3 SDRAM =1000 GB Standard =nVidia GeForce GTX 260 1792MB =Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English =Personal computer
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7.5
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Asus Essentio CG5290-BP007
Asus crafted the Essentio CG5290-BP007 to serve as a no-frills gaming desktop for just more than $1,000. And while the boutique PC vendors have a bit more polish for not too much more money, Asus can at least claim that this PC is one of the fastest on the retail shelves. You might have a hard time arguing the necessity of such a fast gaming box for back-to-school, but we can at least recommend this system as a speedy bargain.
Review date: 08/04/2009
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Intel Core i7 I7-920 (2.66 GHz) =9 GB DDR3 SDRAM =1 TB Standard =NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition SP1 =Personal computer
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7.6
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HP Pavilion Elite e9120y
We've never loved HP's Pavilion Elite PCs, and this desktop offers the same scattershot configuration that has always put us off. That said, we suspect a dorm room might actually be an appropriate place for a midtower that offers acceptable speed on top of Blu-ray capability. Just know that faster, more specialized desktops are available for less.
Review date: 07/31/2009
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6.7
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Asus Essentio CG5270-BP003
Don't let the overlarge case get you too excited, but Asus has put together a compelling budget gaming PC with the Essentio CG5270-BP003. With fast gaming and general application performance, as well as a competitive price, this desktop will satisfy any aspiring PC gamer looking to save a buck.
Review date: 07/31/2009
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 (2.5 GHz) =8 GB DDR2 SDRAM =750 GB Standard =NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 =Microsoft Windows Vista =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition =Personal computer
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7.1
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eMachines ET1810-03
The eMachines ET1810-03 isn't the fastest or the most attractive computer, but we can't argue with the low price, attractive design, and a complete (if not slightly barren) set of components. If you can deal with the midtower size, it will make for an excellent general purpose PC for the home.
Review date: 07/31/2009
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Intel Pentium E2210 (2.2 GHz) =3 GB DDR2 SDRAM =320 GB Standard =NVIDIA GeForce 7050 =Microsoft Windows Vista =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium =Personal computer
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6.1
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Dell Inspiron 545
Dell seems to have missed a beat in this year's round of back-to-school retail desktops, and the Inspiron 545 is no exception. Its competition has too much to offer in the way of performance and features, leaving Dell with little but its established online support resources to give it an advantage.
Review date: 07/29/2009
Release date: 06/28/2009
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33 GHz) =8 GB DDR II SDRAM =1 TB Standard =ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3450 =Microsoft Windows Vista =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
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5.9
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Gateway DX4300-03
Gateway's DX4300-03 is a game attempt at a digital media hub-style PC, but the value proposition just isn't here. Slow performance in particular drags this desktop down, and unless you particularly value a TV tuner, you'll find faster, more capable computers not much farther down the retail shelf.
Review date: 07/28/2009
Release date: 06/28/2009
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AMD Phenom X4 9750 (2.4 GHz) =8 GB DDR2 SDRAM =1 TB Standard =ATI Radeon HD 4650 =Microsoft Windows Vista =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition =Personal computer
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6.1
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Asus Essentio CM5570-AP006
The Asus Essentio CM5570-AP006 will give you fair performance and a well-rounded set of features for its price, and we recommend it if you specifically need a midbudget, midtower desktop. In the grand scheme of retail PCs, however, a more affordable slimtower from Gateway gives this system a major challenge on performance and value, which dampens our enthusiasm for the Asus.
Review date: 07/23/2009
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33 GHz) =6 GB DDR2 SDRAM =750 GB Standard =NVIDIA GeForce G100 =Microsoft Windows Vista =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition =Personal computer
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6.5
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