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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Origin Chronos shows the strength of small boutique vendors with a fast, affordable, and compact little desktop that I can recommend to any PC gamer. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 4.7 GHz, i3-2100, 8 GB, / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD±RW (±R DL), nVidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, L3 cache, 3 MB

• 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:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Intel Core i7, 12 GB, Windows 8, 64-bit, English, DVD±RW, AMD Radeon HD 7570 1GB GDDR5

• 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:
  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 i5-3330 / 3 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8, DVD±RW, Intel HD Graphics 2500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, none., L3 cache, 6 MB, Black with titan silver trim

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Intel's new CPUs are the most compelling feature in this new Asus Essentio CM6870 desktop. Otherwise, it's just another midtower. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i7, i7-3770 / 3.4 GHz, 16 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620, Plug-in card, none., 8 MB

• 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:
  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:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3330 / 3 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics 2500, Integrated, none., 6 MB, Black bezel with glossy finish

• 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: 6.7 (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:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3770 / 3.4 GHz, 12 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630, PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Plug-in card, none., L3 cache, 8 MB

• 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:
  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 i3-2130 / 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  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, 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

• 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 i5 i5-3350P, 16 GB, Windows 8, DVD-RW, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640, Plug-in card

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3770K / 3.5 GHz, 12 GB / 32 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 7570, Plug-in card, none., 8 MB

• 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 3.4 GHz, 8 GB, Windows 7 Home Premium 64, 1GB DDR3 AMD Radeon HD 7570 [HDMI, DVI, VGA via adapter]

• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3770, 16 GB, Windows 8, DVD-RW, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card

• 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 i5-2310 / 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  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