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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: You'd be smart to wait and see how the market develops, but Asus has used the freedom of the still-forming all-in-one/tablet hybrid category to create a compelling Windows 8/Android device in the Transformer AIO. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-3220, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 8, Google Android, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT730M, Plug-in card, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple sticks to the fundamentals with the new iMac, relying on design, strong features, and overall polish to maintain its leadership among high-end all-in-ones. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3.2 GHz, 8 GB, / 32 GB (max), Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion, - English, None, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 21.5-inch iMac will be a compelling lower-cost all-in-one for Mac loyalists, but you can get more capabilities from similarly priced Windows all-in-ones. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5, 2.7 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, None, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Series 7 isn't the fastest, or the most fully featured midrange all-in-one, but casual PC users should consider it for its affordability and overall polish. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3470T / 2.9 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, LCD display, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The 21.5-inch iMac will be a compelling lower-cost all-in-one for Mac loyalists, but you can get more capabilities from similarly priced Windows all-in-ones. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 2.9 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion - English, None, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: It's not the most attractive PC out there, but the Asus ET2300INTI has a broad array of features that will entice those looking for a mainstream Windows 8 all-in-one. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3330 / 3 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, Plug-in card, LCD display, 6 MB, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Look no further than the Toshiba LX835-D3380 if you want a comfortable, speedy all-in-one on which to learn Windows 8. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB, silver, black keyboard

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung has captured our attention, and our Editors' Choice Award, in its U.S. desktop debut, and we expect the Series 7 all-in-one PC will attract many mainstream customers with its appealing looks and accessible touch interface. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 i5-2390T, 2.7 GHz, 8 GB, / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, TFT active matrix, LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: If HP's TouchSmart 600 won't at least get you thinking about the idea of bringing a PC into your kitchen, the concept truly has no hope. With well-thought-out touch apps, a wide, easy-to-use array of digital media features, and an attractive, flexible design, HP's new all-in-one is not the fastest new all-in-one, but it has the most comprehensive and compelling set of features of any all-in-one launching alongside Windows 7. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T7450 / 2.13 GHz, 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, NVIDIA GeForce G200 Shared video memory (UMA), Integrated, LCD, TFT active matrix, L2 cache, 2 MB, EPEAT Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony promises some cutting edge media features on its new Vaio L-Series, but its tough to recommend when not all of them deliver. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3210M / 2.5 GHz, 6 GB, / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Integrated, LCD display, 3 MB, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: HP tried to capture some high-end Windows 8 excitement for the Spectre One, but it falls short on both features and value. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 3770T / 2.5 GHz, 10 GB, Microsoft Windows 8, NVIDIA GeForce GT610M

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a small screen for its price, we can't justify the TouchSmart 300 as a home entertainment all-in-one PC. It's also slower than more affordable midtowers, so you can spend less for more productivity. This leaves HP's touch-based software as the TouchSmart 300's primary selling point. We'd recommend this PC in the kitchen, but it's less appealing elsewhere. Read review

Specs: AMD 235e / 2.7 GHz, Athlon II X2, 4 GB, / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, ATI Radeon HD 3200 Shared video memory (UMA), Integrated, LCD display - TFT active matrix, L2 cache, 2 MB, EPEAT Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Apple sticks to the fundamentals with the new iMac, relying on design, strong features, and overall polish to maintain its leadership among high-end all-in-ones. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 2.9 GHz, 8 GB, / 32 GB (max), Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion, - English, None, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A touch screen and Windows 8 can't defuse the impression that the Vizio CA24T-A4 all-in-one was designed primarily for retail shelf appeal. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3210M / 2.5 GHz, 6 GB, Microsoft Windows 8, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Shared video memory (UMA), Integrated, LCD display, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 60 reviews

The Bottom Line: We recommend Apple's new 27-inch iMac to digital media editors and others with serious performance needs on the strength of its impressive speed, its connected device potential, and its market-leading 27-inch display. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 3.1 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, DVD±RW (±R DL), AMD Radeon HD 6970M, TFT active matrix, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Subpar computing components and a dominant high-end all-in-one from Dell hurt Acer's high-end, visually compelling Aspire 7600U. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3210M, 2.5 GHz, 8 GB, / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 8, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT640M, LCD display, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The IdeaCentre A720 has some enticing touch capabilities and design elements, but not enough meat in its apps or its core features to justify its cost. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM - Serial ATA, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, LCD display, 3 MB, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-2400 / 3.1 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics 2000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, Integrated, LCD display, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

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

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

• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its good looks and a few useful new features, Apple's new iMac is all about business. You can find a larger screen for less, not to mention all kinds of digital entertainment features, but no other all-in-one at this price can boast similar performance. If you need a modestly priced all-in-one for getting work done, we'd recommend no other 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), NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Shared video memory (UMA), LED display - TFT active matrix, L2 cache, 3 MB, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  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:
  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: 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