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  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Earlier this year Sony was the unquestioned king of all-in-ones designed for home entertainment. The new Vaio L117FX retains and improves on many of the features we liked about older models, but revamped all-in-ones from its competition make the new Vaio seem a touch overpriced. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400S (2.66 GHz), 6 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 1 TB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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

The Bottom Line: We're fond of the Gateway DX4300-11's clever design, but halfhearted performance scores mar its overall worth. The TV tuner and 1TB hard drive may tempt you to stick it in your living room as a media center PC, but your money is better spent on the Asus Essentio CG5270-BP004. Read review

Specs: AMD Phenom II X4 805 (2.5 GHz), 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 1 TB Standard, ATI Radeon HD 3200, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Gateway One ZX6810-01 makes a strong first impression for Windows 7-based all-in-ones PCs, with fast performance and an attractive case design. Its touch input and accompanying applications fall flat, but there's enough respectable computer here that it's worth a look. Our only suggestion is that you wait to inspect the rest of the new Windows 7 crowd once they are released. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i7 Q8200 (2.33 GHz), 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 1 TB Standard, RADEON HD 4670, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition, Media center

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Manufacturer description: State-of-the-art computing and high-definition home entertainment come together with the VAIO LV series PC/TV. Delivering a powerful computing experience, this all-in-one solution has an Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 (2.8 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT, RoHS, EPEAT Silver, EPA Energy Star, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: You can find more-cost-effective large-screen all-in-ones for general productivity, but Sony's Vaio LV250B is our favorite for home entertainment. Loaded with unique features geared toward digital media convenience, this system will meet the needs of anyone looking for a PC to use as an entertainment hub. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 (2.80 GHz), 4 GB DDR II SDRAM, 500 GB Portable, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT, EPEAT Silver, RoHS, EPA Energy Star, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: The stylish HP Pavilion Elite e9200 desktop PC series offers high performance, flexibility and expandability. It features lots of available options to tackle the most demanding high performance computing, and ... Read more

Specs: AMD Phenom II X4 945 (3 GHz), 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 1 TB Standard, ATI Radeon HD 4650, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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Manufacturer description: The HP Pavilion Slimline s5200 Desktop PC is a great general purpose PC for those wanting performance in a small stylish package.

Specs: AMD Phenom II X4 925 (2.8 GHz), 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 750 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce G210, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: The HP TouchSmart IQ500 Series PC is designed specifically for touch. The HP TouchSmart IQ500 Series PC, which is about the size of a messenger bag, recognizes the movements of ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 (2.2 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 640 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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Manufacturer description: The Pavilion IQ846 desktop PC will put your digital life at your fingertips and give you fast, easy access to info, entertainment, and social networks.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 (2 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 750 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 28 reviews

Manufacturer description: Performance optimized to deliver the very best in consumer computing satisfaction, the HP Pavilion Elite m9300 Desktop PC series is best in digital entertainment, digital photography and mainstream gaming experiences ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 (2.66 GHz), 6 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 750 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: There's no compromising your digital lifestyle with a compact, space-saving HP Pavilion Slimline s5100 desktop PC series that fits right into your home.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33 GHz), 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 750 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce G210, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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Manufacturer description: Interact with your favorite TV, music, videos, and photos! The all-in-one 20" HP TouchSmart 300 PC with 16:9 touch screen looks and works great in your home.

Specs: AMD Athlon II X2 240e (2.8 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 640 MB Standard, ATI Radeon HD 3200, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: Whether you're looking for engaging entertainment or a way to increase your productivity, the Pavilion Elite e9100 is ready. This powerful PC offers flexibility and expandability to grow with ... Read more

Specs: AMD Phenom II X4 925 (2.8 GHz), 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 1 TB Standard, ATI Radeon HD 4650, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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Manufacturer description: Incredible performance matched with unique features like true wireless, HP Easy Backup, HP Personal Media drive bays deliver the very best in digital entertainment, photography and mainstream gaming experience. HP'... Read more

Specs: AMD Phenom X4 9850 (2.5 GHz), 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 750 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GS, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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Manufacturer description: Unleash the multimedia power of the Gateway DX series, with robust features like powerful Core 2 Quad processing, hefty memory and a large hard drive. This potent has everything you ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 (2.66 GHz), 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 1 TB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce GT 220, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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Manufacturer description: When space is at a premium and power is a necessity, the stunning VAIO VGC-LV190Y HD PC/TV combo offers everything you need in space-saving design. This gorgeous 24-inch LCD ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 (3.16 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS, RoHS, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition, Media center

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: The Gateway LX6820-01 Desktop is an impressive entertainment hub packed full of features for the media-minded enthusiast. Add superior speeds from the pairing of an Intel core 2 quad processor ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 (2.66 GHz), 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 1 TB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce GT 230, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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Manufacturer description: HP Pavilion Slimline s3650f is the compact, space-saving PC for unlimited fun and creativity.

Specs: AMD Phenom X4 9350e (2 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 640 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GS, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: The VAIO LT HD PC/TV is a TV, PC and DVR- all-in-one. This gorgeous 22? widescreen HDTV features a high-performance VAIO PC cleverly tucked behind its slim side panel. ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 (2 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Media center

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Manufacturer description: High-powered video editing performance and space-saving design come together in the VAIO VGC-RT100Y all-in-one HD studio. Ideal for high definition video editing, sound mixing and audio dubbing, this Blu-ray Disc-enabled ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT, RoHS, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition, Media center

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  Overall score: 5.3 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony VAIO XL1 DLS breaks some new ground for the living-room PC, but the wonky 200-disc changer hurts its overall appeal. Read review

Specs: Intel Pentium D 820 (2.8 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 200 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 6200, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Media center

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: The VAIO LV HD PC/TV is a TV, PC, DVR and Blu-ray Disc player - all-in-one. With a Blu-ray Disc optical drive for HD video playback and DVR capable ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 (2.53 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS, RoHS, EPEAT Silver, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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Manufacturer description: Add Blu-ray Disc capability to an already-impressive list of features and the well-rounded VAIO TP25 Home Theater PC becomes a technological marvel. This super-powerful entertainment PC for your TV features ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 (2.1 GHz), 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 500 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Media center

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Manufacturer description: The 23" HP TouchSmart 600 PC puts content at your fingertips. Easy wall mount for your home entertainment center.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 (2.13 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 750 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

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Manufacturer description: Light up your living room with the flush, understated design of the VAIO XL3 Digital Living System. Designed to integrate with your living room entertainment system, the VAIO XL3 is ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 (2.13 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GTL, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Media center