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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 49 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple's new $799 Mac Mini demands that you abandon disc-based media, and that you surround it with potentially expensive extra hardware to realize its full benefits. It makes most sense for committed Mac users, those who need it for a specific niche-case, or for those who value design over functionality for the dollar. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), Apple Mac OS X Lion, None, AMD Radeon HD 6630M, none., L3 cache, 3 MB

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AMD A series A4-3420 / 2.8 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 8, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 6410D, Integrated, none., L2 cache, 1 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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-thought-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. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T7450 / 2.13 GHz, 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, NVIDIA GeForce G200 Shared video memory (UMA), Integrated, LCD, TFT active matrix, L2 cache, 2 MB, EPEAT Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3350P, 16 GB, Windows 8, DVD-RW, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640, Plug-in card

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Apple sticks to the fundamentals with the new iMac, relying on design, strong features, and overall polish to maintain its leadership among high-end all-in-ones. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 2.9 GHz, 8 GB, / 32 GB (max), Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion, - English, None, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Subpar computing components and a dominant high-end all-in-one from Dell hurt Acer's high-end, visually compelling Aspire 7600U. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3210M, 2.5 GHz, 8 GB, / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 8, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT640M, LCD display, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 60 reviews

The Bottom Line: We recommend Apple's new 27-inch iMac to digital media editors and others with serious performance needs on the strength of its impressive speed, its connected device potential, and its market-leading 27-inch display. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 3.1 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, DVD±RW (±R DL), AMD Radeon HD 6970M, TFT active matrix, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The IdeaCentre A720 has some enticing touch capabilities and design elements, but not enough meat in its apps or its core features to justify its cost. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM - Serial ATA, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, LCD display, 3 MB, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a small screen for its price, we can't justify the TouchSmart 300 as a home entertainment all-in-one PC. It's also slower than more affordable midtowers, so you can spend less for more productivity. This leaves HP's touch-based software as the TouchSmart 300's primary selling point. We'd recommend this PC in the kitchen, but it's less appealing elsewhere. Read review

Specs: AMD 235e / 2.7 GHz, Athlon II X2, 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, ATI Radeon HD 3200 Shared video memory (UMA), Integrated, LCD display - TFT active matrix, L2 cache, 2 MB, EPEAT Silver

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3770 / 3.4 GHz, 4 GB / 32 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 6350, PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Plug-in card, none., 8 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-2130 / 3.4 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics 2000, Integrated, none., L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A touch screen and Windows 8 can't defuse the impression that the Vizio CA24T-A4 all-in-one was designed primarily for retail shelf appeal. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3210M / 2.5 GHz, 6 GB, Microsoft Windows 8, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Shared video memory (UMA), Integrated, LCD display, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3770K / 3.5 GHz, 12 GB / 32 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 7570, Plug-in card, none., 8 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony promises some cutting edge media features on its new Vaio L-Series, but its tough to recommend when not all of them deliver. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3210M / 2.5 GHz, 6 GB, / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Integrated, LCD display, 3 MB, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Forgive its quirks, and people looking for a big-screen all-in-one to serve as a small-room entertainment hub will find the Vizio CA27-A1 a price-competitive possibility. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3210M / 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE, LCD display, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-2400 / 3.1 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics 2000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, Integrated, LCD display, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Don't expect the world from HP's low-cost Pavilion All-in-One MS2255, but as a basic day-to-day PC for light-duty productivity or Web and media accessibility in the kitchen, it's a very good deal. You'd be wise to look here before considering an Atom-based Nettop. Read review

Specs: AMD Athlon II X2 250 / 1.6 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, Integrated, LCD display - TFT active matrix

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: You'll probably decide pretty quickly whether you like the Acer Aspire Predator's looks. Those in favor will also find a higher-end gaming PC with reasonably fast performance and plenty of room to expand and upgrade. Not everyone will appreciate the Predator's visual charms, but we recommend this PC to those who do. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-930 / 2.8 GHz, 12 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW / DVD-RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470, PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Plug-in card, none., L3 cache, 8 MB, Black/orange

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-2600 / 3.4 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English, DVD+RW, Intel HD Graphics 2000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, none., L2 cache, 8 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-3220 / 3.3 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics 2500, Integrated, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.9 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Acer Aspire X1920-UR20P is a poorly configured, overpriced budget desktop with little to recommend it. Look instead to Acer's Gateway subsidiary for better slim-tower options. Read review

Specs: Intel Pentium E6700 / 3.2 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW / DVD-RAM, Intel GMA X4500HD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, none., L2 cache, 2 MB, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AMD E1-1200 1.4 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 7310, Integrated, LCD display, L2 cache, 1 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3450 / 3.1 GHz, 8 GB, Windows 8, DVD±RW (±R DL) / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, 6 MB, Matte stealth black with dark chrome accents

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: You could say that the Acer Aspire Z5610 has a few flaws, but it might be more accurate to call them sacrifices. After all, we don't expect that Acer could sell a 23-inch all-in-one for less than $1,000 without trimming a few costs. Fortunately, Acer chose its trade-offs wisely. You can find faster, better-looking all-in-ones out there, but none that offer this much screen real estate for such an aggressive price. Read review

Specs: 2.6 GHz, Intel Pentium E5300, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD±RW / DVD-RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570, Plug-in card, LCD display, L2 cache, 2 MB, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-2377M / 1.5 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics 3000, Integrated, none., L3 cache, 3 MB