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Specs: 3rd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-3220 / 3.3 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics 2500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, none., L3 cache, 3 MB

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 26 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple's $1,199 iMac doesn't offer the same home entertainment features as Windows-based all-in-ones, but its speed, looks, and the future utility of its Thunderbolt port make it a strong choice for performance-sensitive professionals. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, DVD±RW (±R DL), AMD Radeon HD 6750M, TFT active matrix, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Asus ET2700INKS will meet the needs of anyone searching for a fast, large-screen all-in-one for mainstream home entertainment and general-purpose productivity. Read review

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-2600S / 2.8 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M, Plug-in card, LCD display, 8 MB, Dark gray chrome

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Specs: AMD A series A4-5300 / 3.4 GHz, 6 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 7480D, Integrated, LCD display, L2 cache, 1 MB

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Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3330 / 3 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8, DVD-Writer - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics 2500, Integrated, none., 6 MB, Glossy black

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Acer Aspire X1200-U1520A is a speedy, compact, low-end desktop that's powerful enough to serve as a light-duty home theater PC. Expansion is limited by an especially cramped interior (even for a small PC), but the total package is worthwhile for PC shoppers on a budget. Read review

Specs: AMD Athlon X2 5000+ / 2.6 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, DVD±RW / DVD-RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8200, Integrated, none., L2 cache, 1 MB

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-650 / 3.2 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, DVD-ROM, ATI Radeon HD 3450, Plug-in card, none., 4 MB

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Specs: AMD A series A6-5400K / 3.6 GHz, 6 GB / 32 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 7540D, Integrated, none., L2 cache, 1 MB

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  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: With or without its new Fusion hybrid drive, Apple finally has a Mac Mini that competes well against mainstream Windows PCs in the same price range. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i7 2.3 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion - English, None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, none., L3 cache, 6 MB

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Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3770 / 3.4 GHz, 12 GB / 32 GB (max), Windows 8, DVD-Writer - Serial ATA, NVIDIA GeForce GT 545, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, none., 8 MB, Metal gray

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Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3450 / 3.1 GHz, 4 GB / 32 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL), Intel HD Graphics 2500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, none., L3 cache, 6 MB

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Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3770, 16 GB, Windows 8, DVD-RW, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card

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Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-2310 / 2.9 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW, Intel HD Graphics 2000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, DELL ST2421L - LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB, Classic black

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Specs: Intel Pentium G645 / 2.9 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics, Integrated, 3 MB, Black

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 32 reviews

The Bottom Line: With lots of useful features (some cleverly hidden), Gateway's FX6800-01e stands out from the boring mainstream pack. It also uses Intel's new CPU and motherboard combination to provide speed and upgradeability. You can find faster PCs for a similar price, but few with this much promise. Read review

Specs: Core i7, Intel i7-920 / 2.66 GHz, 3 GB, / 12 GB (max), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 64 Bit, DVD±RW, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Plug-in card, none., L3 cache, 8 MB, Jet black

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Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3350P / 3.1 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 8, DVD-RW, AMD Radeon HD 7470, Plug-in card, none., L3 cache, 6 MB

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom N230 / 1.6 GHz, 1 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, None, NVIDIA ION LE, none., L2 cache, 512 KB, EPA Energy Star

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Specs: 3rd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-3217U / 1.8 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, LCD display, 3 MB, White

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Vizio's officially introduced a new line of All-in-One desktop systems with 24- and 27-inch screens. Are they all that? Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i3, i3-3110M / 2.4 GHz, 4 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, Integrated, LCD display, Silver

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 50 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple's Mac Pro has design innovations that we hope will cross over to other systems. Its performance is as strong as you'd expect for a system in its class, and it's priced right, too. You might need more flexibility in your config options, especially for 3D design, but otherwise, the Mac Pro is as solid a professional-class PC as we've seen. Read review

Specs: Intel Xeon 5150 / 2.66 GHz, 1 GB, / 16 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.5, DVD±RW (+R DL), NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, none., L2 cache, 8 MB, EPA Energy Star

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Specs: Intel Core i7 3.1 GHz, 8 GB, Windows 8 64, Integrated graphics - Intel(R) HD

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz, 256 MB / 2 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP Professional, CD-ROM - IDE, Intel Extreme Graphics Shared video memory (UMA), AGP 4x - Integrated, none., L2 cache - Advanced Transfer Cache, 512 KB, EPA Energy Star, Silver

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Specs: Intel Atom D2700 / 2.13 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW, NVIDIA GeForce 610M, Plug-in card, none., Black

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  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: HP's Pavilion p6110y isn't necessarily an offensive system, and its case might even entice you to give it a second look. We just wish HP had taken a more substantive approach to help this desktop stand out. Its FireWire port might sway you, but otherwise you can find more interesting features from other PCs on the shelf. Read review

Specs: Intel Pentium E5300 / 2.6 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, Intel GMA 3100 Shared video memory (UMA), Integrated, none.

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Specs: Intel Core i7, 12 GB, Windows 8, 64-bit, English, DVD±RW, AMD Radeon HD 7570 1GB GDDR5