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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The attractive, fairly priced Samsung Chromebox desktop turns Google's Web-based Chrome OS into a not entirely unreasonable option for certain low-cost PC shoppers. Read review

Specs: Intel B840 / 1.9 GHz, Celeron, 4 GB, / 4 GB (max), Google Chrome OS, None, Intel HD Graphics, Integrated, none., L3 cache, 2 MB

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  0.0 stars

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

The Bottom Line: The internals remain the same, but Samsung's Chrome OS-powered budget PC gets a new look. Read review

Specs: Intel Celeron B840 / 1.9 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Google Chrome OS, None, Intel HD Graphics, Integrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Not everyone wants a living-room computer, but the Acer Revo 100 is one of the better low-cost HTPCs we've seen thanks to a wisely chosen feature set, its attractive design, and a mostly well-conceived input device. Read review

Specs: Athlon II Neo 1.3 GHz, AMD K325, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD±RW / DVD-RAM, NVIDIA ION, Integrated, none., 1 MB, Black with copper accents

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  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 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics 2500, Integrated, none., 6 MB, Black bezel with glossy finish

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: We give our first impressions of the $35 Raspberry Pi, an intriguing, eminently affordable hobbyist computer. Read review

Specs: Broadcom 700 MHz, 256 MB, Debian Linux, VideoCore IV

• 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:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 / 2.93 GHz, 3 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade, DVD±RW (±R DL), Intel GMA X4500HD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, none., L2 cache, 3 MB, RoHS, Business 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 i3, Intel i3-3220 / 3.3 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL), Intel HD Graphics 2500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, Integrated, L3 cache, 3 MB

• 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:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: AMD A series A4-3420 / 2.8 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 8, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 6410D, Integrated, none., L2 cache, 1 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

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

• 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, 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• 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:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-3220 / 3.3 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics 2500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, none., L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: AMD A series A4-5300 / 3.4 GHz, 6 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 7480D, Integrated, LCD display, L2 cache, 1 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 i5 i5-3350P / 3.1 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 8, DVD-RW, AMD Radeon HD 7470, Plug-in card, none., 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 i5 3330, 8 GB, Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English, DVD+/-RW Tray Load Drive, 16X, SATA, Intel HD Integrated Graphics

• 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 i3, Intel i3-3220 / 3.3 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics 2500, Integrated, 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: 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: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-2377M / 1.5 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics 3000, Integrated, none., L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.1 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HP Pavilion Slimline S3330f delivers a remarkable combination of features, value, and flexibility. It excels as both a traditional desktop, and a full-fledged living room PC, complete with a Blu-ray and HD DVD drive. Any nongamer in the market for a sub-$1,000 PC should put this system at the top of their list. Read review

Specs: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ / 2.8 GHz, 2 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - Serial ATA, NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, none., L2 cache, 1 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: E2-1800 1.7 GHz, 6 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 7340, Integrated, L2 cache, 1 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: AMD A series A8-5500, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, AMD Radeon HD 7560D, Integrated, none.