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Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3770 / 3.4 GHz, 32 GB / 32 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, AMD Radeon HD 8760, Plug-in card, 8 MB

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Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M, LCD display, 6 MB, Black

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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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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Acer's Aspire Z5571 isn't the most polished all-in-one, but with an able balance of performance and features for the dollar, it offers enough value to entice anyone in need of a basic computer with home entertainment versatility. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i3 i3-2120 / 3.3 GHz, 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics 2000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, TFT active matrix, LCD display, L3 cache, 3 MB

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  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: We like the looks of Asus' Eee Box EB1501, but it's pricier than Blu-ray players that stream content from the Web, and not as powerful as slightly more expensive slim tower PCs that offer significantly more speed and power. Asus made a decent attempt at the Nettop-as-set-top-box replacement with this system, but it's crowded out by too many alternatives. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom 330 / 1.6 GHz, 2 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD±RW / DVD-RAM, NVIDIA ION Shared video memory (UMA), Integrated, none., EPEAT Gold, Modern black

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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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Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, LCD display, 3 MB, White

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3770 / 3.4 GHz, 16 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, Integrated, none.

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  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: Gateway's SX2840-01 remains the budget PC to beat. Its combination of small size, fast performance, and living room competence makes it one of the most flexible desktops on the market. That it has room to upgrade makes the deal that much sweeter. We recommend this desktop to anyone looking for a powerful, versatile low-cost computer. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i3, i3-530 / 2.93 GHz, / 8 GB (max), 6 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD, Integrated, L3 cache, 4 MB

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  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: 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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• 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

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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 7450 / Intel HD Graphics 4000, PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Plug-in card, none., 8 MB, Business black

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Specs: Intel i7-3770S / 3.1 GHz, 3rd Gen Core i7, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M, Plug-in card, LCD display, 8 MB, Dark gray chrome

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  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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  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 68 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple's new 27-inch iMac will charm plenty of you with its screen size alone. Fortunately, that won't lead you astray. Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal. This iMac isn't perfect, but its positives far outweigh its negatives. We can think of few users to whom we wouldn't recommend this system. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz, 4 GB, / 16 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.6, DVD±RW (±R DL), ATI Radeon HD 4670, TFT active matrix, LCD display, L2 cache, 3 MB, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star

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Specs: AMD A series A10-5700 / 3.4 GHz, 8 GB / 32 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 7660D, Integrated, L2 cache, 4 MB

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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: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Like previous Velocity Micro PCs, the Edge Z40 is an outstanding gaming PC and all-around performer for its price. We recommend it to anyone looking for a mainstream gaming desktop. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 3.3 GHz, 4 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560

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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 / Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Edition Dual Load, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics 2500, Integrated, L3 cache, 3 MB

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Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, LCD display, 3 MB, Black

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple made a number of changes to this $1,499 iMac, but making a 24-inch screen available at this price is the most impressive. The rest of the updates are welcome, and Apple's multitasking capability remains unmatched. Provided you like your all-in-ones best as straightforward desktop computers, the iMac will meet your expectations with speed and elegance. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.5, DVD±RW (±R DL), NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, PCI Express x16, TFT active matrix, LCD display, L2 cache, 6 MB, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold

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  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 36 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple has elected to keep its iMac firmly grounded as a productivity device. You'll find few home entertainment conveniences in Apple's new iMac, and you can find larger screens in other all-in-ones for less. Few will offer performance like this iMac, though, and none looks as pretty, which makes it easy to recommend for general-purpose computing and for the design conscious. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i3 3.06 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.6, DVD±RW (±R DL), ATI Radeon HD 4670, LCD display, TFT active matrix, L3 cache, 4 MB

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 30 reviews

Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 / 2.66 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, NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, none., L2 cache, 8 MB

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  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple's new eight-core Mac Pro demonstrates marked improvements over the older model in high-intensity digital media and multitasking scenarios. We also love the design tweaks that improve on Apple's already industry-leading sensibilities. Any Apple-bound design professional would welcome this new tool in his or her arsenal. Read review

Specs: Intel Xeon 2.26 GHz, 6 GB / 32 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.6, DVD±RW (±R DL), NVIDIA GeForce GT 120, PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Plug-in card, none., L3 cache, 8 MB, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold