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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

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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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• 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: i3-3110M / 2.4 GHz, Intel 3rd Gen Core i3, 4 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Integrated, LCD display, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite only a modest chip update from Intel, this fast gaming desktop makes the best of a challenging marketing task. Any gamer would be glad to own the Origin Genesis. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 i7-3770K / 4.6 GHz, 16 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 2 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680, 8 MB

• 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

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

Specs: Intel i7-3770 / 3.4 GHz, 3rd Gen Core i7, 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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  0.0 stars

  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, 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

• 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: 7.0 (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

• 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

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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 i5-3330 / 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: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• 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: 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:
  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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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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

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

Specs: Intel i5-2400 / 3.1 GHz, 2nd Gen Core i5, 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., L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Even if we hadn't seen faster PCs for less this holiday season, we'd still take issue with the value proposition of the Acer Aspire Predator G5900-U3092. With few extra features or connectivity options to justify its $1,349 price tag, this PC trades primarily on its unique design--a poor substitute for useful functionality. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-870 / 2.93 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, ATI Radeon HD 5850, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, none., L3 cache, 8 MB

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  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

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

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

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

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3517U / 1.9 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, LCD display, 4 MB, White

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: HP's new Pavilion All-in-One 200-5020 might not be the most innovative PC around, but it has the performance and features where it counts. Unless you demand a touch screen, or you have some other niche demand, this PC will satisfy all of your light-duty home entertainment and productivity needs. Read review

Specs: Intel Pentium E5400 / 2.7 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, Intel GMA X4500HD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, LCD display - TFT active matrix, L2 cache, 2 MB, EPA Energy Star

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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 i5-3470 / 3.2 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 7470, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, L3 cache, 6 MB

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

Specs: AMD E2-1800 1.7 GHz, 4 GB, Windows 8, DVD-Writer, AMD Radeon HD 7340, Integrated, L2 cache, 1 MB, Glossy black

• CNET Editor rating:
  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