Editor's Top Business Desktops

Editors' Top Desktops
updated April 14, 2006

Desktop PCs are not one-size-fits-all. What works at the office doesn't necessarily fly at home. The good news is that, even in business, the beige box has gotten the boot, and you now have many styles from which to choose, ranging from traditional minitowers to ultracompact cases that can make cubicles feel more spacious. The features we look for in a business desktop include a intelligently designed case that is easy to open and service, strong performance, a sensible mix of features for the price, and solid service and support. True corporate desktops for larger organizations should also include software for deploying and managing hardware and software. Whether you need one new system or a fleet of managed PCs, here are some of our current top picks.
-- Rich Brown, Associate Editor

Editor's Top Business Desktops

Desktops	Editors' rating	Price	Summary
Lenovo ThinkCentre A52 Released: 08/01/2005	7.3 Very good	Email me when product is available	We wish it were a bit speedier and backed by a longer standard warranty, but the Lenovo ThinkCentre A52 displays its IBM heritage with a smart design and strong business features. Specs: Intel Pentium 4 531 (3 GHz) , 3 GHz, 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM , 80 GB Standard , Intel GMA 950 , Microsoft Windows XP Professional , Personal computer

Dell OptiPlex GX620 Released: 06/02/2005	7.0 Very good	Email me when product is available	The competitively priced OptiPlex GX620 is powerful enough for most business users, and its wide-ranging configuration options, including four case choices, mean it can fill a variety of office needs. Specs: Intel Pentium D 326 (2.66 GHz) , 2.66 GHz, 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM , 80 GB Standard , Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelator 950 , Windows XP Home , Personal computer

Gateway E-6500D Released: 06/01/2005	7.0 Very good	Email me when product is available	The Gateway E-6500D provides the right mix of performance and features--all at a competitive price. Manageability and security options, along with a variety of service plans, will give volume buyers an added sense of comfort. Specs: Intel Pentium D 820 (2.8 GHz) , 2.8 GHz, 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM , 80 GB Standard , Intel GMA 900 , EPA Energy Star , Microsoft Windows XP Professional , Personal computer

Gateway E-4500D Released: 06/01/2005	6.5 Good	Email me when product is available	The E-4500D is the midrange model in Gateway's E-series line of corporate desktops, offering straight-ahead business computing with no surprises for volume buyers who expect easy deployment and a long life cycle. Specs: Intel Pentium 4 631 (3 GHz) , 3 GHz, 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM , 40 GB Standard , Intel GMA 950 , EPA Energy Star , Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition , Personal computer