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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Intel Core i3 3.2 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.6, DVD±RW (±R DL), ATI Radeon HD 5670, TFT active matrix, LCD display, L3 cache, 4 MB

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

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

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• 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

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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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  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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  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

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
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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

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  3.5 stars Very good

  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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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
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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

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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

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Specs: Intel Core i3 i3-3217U / 1.8 GHz, 0 MB / 16 GB (max), No operating system, None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Integrated, 3 MB, Black

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  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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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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  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

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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: Intel i7-920 / 2.66 GHz, Core i7, / 12 GB (max), 3 GB, 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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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 59 reviews

The Bottom Line: A slight bump to the specifications for the same price in addition to a much appreciated option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year when the brushed-aluminum-and-glass design was first introduced. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz, 2 GB / 4 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.5, DVD±RW (±R DL), ATI Radeon HD 2600PRO, PCI Express x16 - Integrated, TFT active matrix, LCD display, L2 cache, 6 MB, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver

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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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Specs: 3rd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-3220 / 3.3 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics 2500, Integrated, L3 cache, 3 MB, Black

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Specs: AMD A4-3420 2.8 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 6410D, Integrated, none., L2 cache, 1 MB

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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

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
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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

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
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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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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