http://reviews.cnet.com/Desktops/2001-3118_7-0.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=CNET+Reviews+-+Opinionated+advice+about+technology CNET's experts offer the most comprehensive, unbiased advice on personal technology. Sun, 11 May 2008 05:04:12 PDT http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/cobd/cnet/cnet_88x31.gif http://reviews.cnet.com/2001-1_7-0.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=CNET+Reviews+-+Opinionated+advice+about+technology 88 31 http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6858268.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Do-it-yourself+PC+upgrades Want to upgrade your own PC? Check out CNET's DIY projects, video how-tos, and online courses to master your computer. Desktops Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:41:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6589399.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Best+gaming+PCs+we%27ve+seen+of+late Comparison of recent gaming PCs Matthew Elliott null Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:48:50 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6589070.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Desktop+design%3A+Apple+v.+Sony CNET editors take a look at recent desktop designs from Apple and Sony. Matthew Elliott null Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:41:15 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6580421.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Gaming+gold%3A+Two+Editors%27+Choice+award-winning+PCs CNET comparison of the Maingear F131 and Velocity Micro Raptor DCX gaming PCs Matthew Elliott null Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:49:45 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6576955.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Mini+PCs+for+home+theaters+or+LAN+parties Four small-form-factor PCs compared Matthew Elliott null Fri, 08 Jun 2007 01:23:43 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6575416.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=NKOTB+at+Best+Buy%3A+Velocity+Micro+ Comparison of two Velocity Micro PCs sold at Best Buy Matthew Elliott null Wed, 30 May 2007 06:05:59 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6570463.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Cheap+yet+capable+Vista+PCs Cheap yet capable Vista PCs from Dell, eMachines, and Hewlett-Packard Matthew Elliott null Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:16:49 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6570235.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Sweet+deals+from+small+vendors Comparison of PCs from ABS and AVA Direct Matthew Elliott null Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:32:11 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6568881.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Test+CoCo Test Description CNET and Download.com staff null Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:11:41 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6561694.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Put+Vista+in+your+living+room A comparison of three Vista-based home theater PCs Matthew Elliott null Wed, 21 Feb 2007 01:43:38 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6695272.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Windows+Vista+performance%3A+What+to+expect Before you upgrade your Windows XP system to Windows Vista or replace it with a new Vista system, it would be helpful to know how your upgraded or new machine's performance will compare with that of your current XP-based model. CNET Labs tested two laptops with XP and Vista to see how performance differs between the two operating systems. Daniel A. Begun and Julie Rivera Desktops Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:56:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6558737.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Fore%21+Look+out+for+these+high-end%2C+high-priced+quad-core+PCs Comparison of quad-core desktops Matthew Elliott null Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:06:19 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6679189.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Mac+tips+and+tricks Your Mac is useful right out of the box, but with our tips and tricks, you can make it a complete home-entertainment and work center. Check out CNET's DIY projects, video how-tos, and online classes. Desktops Tue, 19 Dec 2006 05:26:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6662171.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=CNET%27s+quick+guide%3A+Where+to+find+the+best+PC We do the legwork to tell you what PC you should buy and where you should buy it. Desktops Mon, 13 Nov 2006 02:32:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6550458.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=The+quad+squad Comparison of quad-core desktops from Apple, Dell, Gateway, and Polywell Matthew Elliott null Wed, 01 Nov 2006 05:11:17 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6549990.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Battle+of+the+itty-bitty+budget+PCs Comparison of the Apple Mac Mini and HP Pavilion Slimline s7600e Matthew Elliott null Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:08:14 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6547552.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Movie+magic%3A+PCs+for+digital-video+enthusiasts+ Movie magic: PCs for digital-video enthusiasts Matthew Elliott null Fri, 29 Sep 2006 08:21:10 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6547114.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Mac+desktop+family+album CNET Reviews compares Apple's Mac desktops Matthew Elliott null Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:59:49 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6378998.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Digital+encyclopedias+put+the+world+at+your+fingertips Digital encyclopedias Microsoft Encarta 2007, Encyclopedia Britannica 2007, and Wikipedia let you look up any subject in a second. Elsa Wenzel Desktops Wed, 13 Sep 2006 01:15:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6545748.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=U+don%27t+have+2+be+rich+2+Core+2+Duo Comparison of midrange Core 2 Duo desktops Matthew Elliott null Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:20:59 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6623526.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Core+2+Duo CNET has rounded up everything you need to know about Intel's new Core 2 Duo chip. Get all the news and reviews about the chip and the laptops and desktops it powers. Desktops Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:28:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6545137.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=All-in-one+head-to-head%3A+iMac+vs.+VAIO+LS1 All-in-one head-to-head: Apple iMac vs. Sony VAIO LS1 Matthew Elliott null Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:11:51 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6544161.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Core+2+Duo+on+sale+today%2C+and+new+desktops+are+right+behind+it Core 2 Duo desktop reviews Rich Brown null Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:01:56 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6544101.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Core+2+Duo%27s+desktop+debut%3A+three+of+the+first+PCs+with+Intel%27s+new+chips Core 2 Duo's desktop debut: three of the first PCs with Intel's new chips Rich Brown null Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:30:17 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6543885.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Battle+of+the+yellow+boxes%3A+two+small-form-factor+PCs We compare two yellow, small-form-factor PCs, both dual-video-card gaming rigs. Dan Ackerman null Mon, 26 Jun 2006 11:55:48 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6509181.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Fearsome+foursome+for+gamers Fearsome foursome for gamers: Polywell Poly 590SLI2-FX62, Alienware Aurora ALX, Cyberpower Gamer Ultra X1900 XT, and Dell XPS 700 compared. Matthew Elliott null Fri, 09 Jun 2006 05:23:42 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6509178.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Midrange%2C+midtower+Media+Centers Midrange, midtower Media Centers Matthew Elliott null Thu, 08 Jun 2006 07:34:15 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6509173.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Macs+and+the+PCs+that+love+them The Apple iMac, Gateway Profile 6 Matthew Elliott null Wed, 07 Jun 2006 07:22:37 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6509026.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=The+incredible+shrinking+Media+Center The latest batch of SFF mini PC Media Centers. Dan Ackerman null Fri, 02 Jun 2006 11:42:09 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6508982.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Button-down+PCs+for+small+business+ Latest small business desktops Dan Ackerman null Fri, 19 May 2006 09:56:08 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6516396.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Catching+up+with+the+latest+Media+Centers Catching up with the latest Media Centers. Desktops Fri, 05 May 2006 01:28:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6508366.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Mac+Mini+vs.+small-form-factor+media+centers Mac Mini vs. small-form-factor media centers. Desktops Tue, 18 Apr 2006 02:58:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6486504.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Tax+refund+shopping+list PCs to buy with your tax refund check. Desktops Mon, 10 Apr 2006 08:15:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6484464.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Lenovo+vs.+ThinkCentre Lenovo and ThinkCentre PCs. Desktops Thu, 06 Apr 2006 02:29:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6483342.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Viiv+alternatives Alternatives to Intel's Viiv. Desktops Wed, 05 Apr 2006 11:56:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6463003.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Dive+into+Viiv First Viiv systems reviewed by CNET. Desktops Tue, 14 Mar 2006 03:33:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6442048.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=All+the+presidents%27+PCs CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the Apple iMac Core Duo (20-inch, 2.0GHz), the Falcon Northwest Mach V (AMD Athlon 64 FX-60), the Velocity Micro Raptor 64 DualX (AMD Athlon 64 FX-60), the Niveus Media Center Denali Edition, the Tiger Telematics Gizmondo, and the ATI Radeon X1900 XTX (512MB), featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice. Desktops Fri, 17 Feb 2006 11:30:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6440575.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=PCs+that+don%27t+break+the+bank CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the Dell Dimension E310, the eMachines T6420, the Gateway DX100X, the Gateway DX200X, and the Cisnet NASCAR PC, featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice. Desktops Wed, 15 Feb 2006 02:57:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6436427.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=The+newest+high-end+PCs+run+into+some+trouble CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the Falcon Northwest Mach V (AMD Athlon 64 FX-60), and the Velocity Micro Raptor 64 DualX (AMD Athlon 64 FX-60), featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice. Desktops Thu, 09 Feb 2006 09:56:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6431855.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Tools+for+the+creative+professional CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the Apple Power Mac G5 Quad, the Apple iMac Core Duo (20-inch, 2.0GHz), the Adobe Photoshop CS2, the Wacom Graphire4 4x5, and the Logitech G5 Laser Mouse, featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice. Desktops Mon, 06 Feb 2006 10:02:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6428884.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Home-office+PC+bargains CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the Apple SuperDrive Mac Mini (1.42GHz), the Dell XPS 200, the Dell Dimension E510, and the eMachines T6524, featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice. Desktops Wed, 01 Feb 2006 03:20:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6427194.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Best+business+desktops CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the ThinkCentre A52, the Gateway E-6500D, the Dell OptiPlex GX620, the Gateway E-4500D, and the HP dx5150, featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice. Desktops Mon, 30 Jan 2006 01:37:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6424943.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=The+Apple+desktop+family+album CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the Apple eMac, the Apple iMac Core Duo (20-inch, 2.0GHz), the Apple iMac G5 (2.1GHz, 20-inch), the Apple Power Mac G5 Quad, and the Apple SuperDrive Mac Mini (1.42GHz), featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice. Desktops Tue, 24 Jan 2006 03:04:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6401138.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=The+incredible%2C+affordable+gaming-PC+spectacular CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the ABS Ultimate M5 Vortex, the Alienware Aurora 3500 (Athlon 64 3800+), the Maingear Prelude 64, and the Velocity Micro Gamer's Edge DualX (Athlon 64 3700+), featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice. Desktops Fri, 09 Dec 2005 02:56:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6400469.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Lumps+of+coal+for+your+stocking CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the Sony VAIO XL1 Digital Living System, the Shuttle XPC K6200h, the Axentra Net-Box H-90, and the Toshiba Satellite M35X-S163, featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice. Desktops Thu, 08 Dec 2005 01:56:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6400550.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Desktop+stocking+stuffers CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the Shuttle XPC P 2600g, the HP Pavilion s7220n Slimline Desktop PC, the Dell XPS 200, the Apple SuperDrive Mac Mini (1.42GHz), and the Falcon Northwest FragBox 2 (Athlon 64 FX-57), featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice. Desktops Thu, 08 Dec 2005 10:40:00 PST http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6360518.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Good+things+come+in+small+PC+packages CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the Apple SuperDrive Mac Mini (1.42GHz), the Shuttle XPC G5 8300mc, the Falcon Northwest FragBox 2, the Dell XPS 200, and the Polywell MiniBox 939AX, featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice. Desktops Wed, 19 Oct 2005 12:13:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6358806.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Response+time%3A+the+faster%2C+the+better%3F When shopping for any computer gear, spec sheets are available for quick reference, but it's often hard to know what's important to look at. When it comes to LCD monitors, one spec has been getting a lot of attention: response time. What does it mean? What does it affect, and why the wide range of numbers? We explain. Lara Luepke Desktops Tue, 18 Oct 2005 02:22:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6350940.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Killer+Web+design+apps You need a professional Web site layout tool. Should you pick Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 or Adobe GoLive CS2? Elsa Wenzel Desktops Fri, 07 Oct 2005 02:33:00 PDT http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-6344977.html?part=rss&subj=edfeat&tag=Newest+business+desktops CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the Gateway E-6500D, the Dell OptiPlex GX620, the MPC ClientPro 365, and the HP dx5150, featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice. Desktops Fri, 07 Oct 2005 09:15:00 PDT