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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz, 2GB RAM)
Category: Desktops
With its super-elegant new design and a strong configuration, Apple's new iMac competes with the PC desktop market better than perhaps any previous Mac to date. Unless you're a gamer or an upgrade enthusiast, we can think of very few reasons not to make an iMac your next desktop. Shuttle XPC P2 3700G - Core 2 Duo E6300 1.86 GHz
Category: Desktops
The Shuttle P2 3700g is a relative steal among pricey, high-performance, small-form-factor PCs, but we don't see why Shuttle locks its customers out of getting inside the case. Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz)
Category: Desktops
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. Dell Studio Hybrid
Category: Desktops
If you're considering all of the computers in the $700 to $1,000 price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate this system's clever design and its relatively powerful hardware. eMachines T3256
Category: Desktops
The T3256 continues eMachines' dominance in the budget class with strong features and performance. Polywell Poly 939VF-FX53
Category: Desktops
With AMD's new 939-pin Athlon 64 FX-53 processor, the Poly 939VF-FX53 boasts leading desktop performance, but gamers will want to opt for a more current graphics card. Gateway Profile 6 SBb (Pentium 4 3 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB HDD)
Category: Desktops
The Profile 6SB from Gateway is an all-in-one PC that offers the configurability, manageability, and lower price of a standard desktop. But it sacrifices so much in the way of design, we wonder, why bother? eMachines T3646
Category: Desktops
eMachines T3646 is one of the cheapest desktops available, and unfortunately it shows. It offers some compelling performance, but basic capability is more important in budget systems, and we found this system came up short compared with others in its price range. Cisnet NASCAR PC
Category: Desktops
Cisnet's NASCAR PC will please the racing fan who's just getting into computers, but we can't imagine anyone else getting into this themed budget PC. HP Pavilion Slimline s7320n (Celeron M 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 200 GB HDD)
Category: Desktops
HP's small-form-factor PC, the Pavilion s7320n Slimline, is a stylish and able budget performer, but its lack of expandability makes it better suited for use as a second PC. EMachines T6532 - Athlon 64 3500+ 2.2 GHz
Category: Desktops
After a slight step back last quarter, eMachines regains its footing with the T6532, a budget PC that delivers more for the money than competing budget systems, including the T-series model it replaces. AVADirect Core 2 Duo SLI
Category: Desktops
This is AVA Direct's debut PC with CNET, and we like what we see so far. A few minor design and config issues aside, the overclocked parts squeeze as much performance as possible, while helping to keep the price somewhat reasonable. We're eager to see more from this small vendor. Polywell MiniBox2 939NP
Category: Desktops
The Polywell MiniBox2 939NP Media Center PC earns points for its dual-core processor and capacious storage, but home-theater enthusiasts will require more A/V input and output choices. Acer Aspire M5100
Category: Desktops
For performance-minded shoppers on a budget, the $700 quad-core Acer Aspire M5100 is fast enough to make you think about spending more than you might otherwise. If all you need is a capable PC with a decent hard drive, you can get away with a less expensive dual-core system. Shuttle XPC G5 1100H - Pentium M 760 2 GHz
Category: Desktops
Shuttle's smallest system, the XPC G5 1100h, is a stylish and potentially near-silent midrange PC that's a good fit for design-conscious and space-constrained consumers. HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7360n - Pentium D 920 2.8 GHz
Category: Desktops
One of the first HP Viiv PCs, the fixed-configuration Pavilion Media Center TV m7360n impresses with ample memory and a roomy hard drive, but it offers only a single TV tuner and limited expansion options. HP Pavilion Slimline s3020n
Category: Desktops
With new polish and a whole lot of bang for the buck, HP's new Pavilion Slimline s3020n leads the small PC field overall. The glossy black chassis, added expandability, and even a new keyboard make this system attractive both inside and out. Polywell MiniBox 939AX
Category: Desktops
The Polywell MiniBox 939AX's rough edges and lack of support docs take the luster off an otherwise functional and affordable Media Center PC. Velocity Micro ProMagix E2055
Category: Desktops
Not every PC has to be a decent gaming box, but regardless, we expect them to be priced appropriately. Velocity Micro's ProMagix E2055 looks great and does well on some tests, but its gaming scores and its overall bang-for-the-buck fall short. Dell XPS 730 H2C
Category: Desktops
Dell's updated flagship gaming desktop incorporates the latest hardware from Intel, Nvidia, and AMD into a system that delivers some very impressive gaming scores. We'd give it a higher recommendation if it wasn't so expensive compared with systems from the competition. HP Pavilion Media Center a1510n - Athlon 64 3800+ 2.4 GHz
Category: Desktops
The HP Pavilion a1510n is a perfectly serviceable PC at a reasonable price, but you can get more for your money from other vendors if you're willing to forgo the brand name. Sony VAIO XL3
Category: Desktops
If you're inclined to spend a lot for silence and slim design, Sony's new XL3 Digital Living System delivers better than any other full-size home theater PC we've seen. If you're looking for customizability and the most bang for your buck, other vendors have this system beat. Gateway FX4710
Category: Desktops
The Gateway FX4710 provides enough performance to get you through most of today's games and multimedia software, but the ahead-of-its time memory is wasted on current applications. You can make your PC dollar go further today on a desktop with a more balanced configuration. Apple iMac G4 1.25GHz
Category: Desktops
Home users will appreciate the eye-catching, wide-screen iMac and its new, faster 1.25GHz G4 processor. eMachines T6524
Category: Desktops
The versatile, expandable, reasonably powerful eMachines T6524 is a solid family computer and a perfect dorm-room companion that gets mainstream jobs done with aplomb. |
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