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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: With or without its new Fusion hybrid drive, Apple finally has a Mac Mini that competes well against mainstream Windows PCs in the same price range. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5, 2.5 GHz, 4 GB, / 16 GB (max), Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion, - English, None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, none., L3 cache, 3 MB

• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• 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 i7, Intel i7-2600 / 3.4 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English, DVD+RW, Intel HD Graphics 2000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, none., L2 cache, 8 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: 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:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With or without its new Fusion hybrid drive, Apple finally has a Mac Mini that competes well against mainstream Windows PCs in the same price range. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i7 2.3 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion - English, None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, Integrated, 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: 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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: Acer's Aspire Revo 1600 might be the first Nettop we don't actively dislike. We'd rather have an Xbox 360 in the living room, but the Aspire Revo 1600 would be suitable as a PC for young kids or as a low-profile cloud kiosk. Thanks to its $199 price tag, you won't feel too much remorse if it breaks or you outgrow it. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom N230 / 1.6 GHz, 1 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, None, NVIDIA ION LE, none., L2 cache, 512 KB, EPA Energy Star

• 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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  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

• 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, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8, DVD-Writer - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics 2500, Integrated, none., 6 MB, Glossy black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Apple Mac Mini is an unquestioned winner among budget desktops, but HP has a small-form-factor PC whose feature set will woo many would-be Mac Mini buyers. Read review

Specs: Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz, 512 MB / 2 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.4, DVD±RW (+R DL), Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0, Integrated, none., L2 cache, 2 MB, EPA Energy Star, Anodized aluminum

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 38 reviews

The Bottom Line: With new polish and a whole lot of bang for the buck, HP's new Pavilion Slimline s3020n leads the small PC field overall. The glossy black chassis, added expandability, and even a new keyboard make this system attractive both inside and out. Read review

Specs: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ / 2 GHz, 1 GB, / 2 GB (max), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE, Shared video memory (UMA), 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 i5-3470T / 2.9 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, Intel HD Graphics 2500, Integrated, none., 3 MB, Business black

• 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 Atom D525 / 1.8 GHz, 2 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, None, NVIDIA ION, 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: Intel Atom D2700 / 2.13 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW, NVIDIA GeForce 610M, Plug-in card, none., Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: AMD E-450 1.65 GHz, 2 GB / 2 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, None, AMD Radeon HD 6320, Integrated, none., L2 cache, 1 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 Celeron 887 / 1.5 GHz, 2 GB / 8 GB (max), Linux Linpus, None, Intel HD Graphics, Integrated, L3 cache, 2 MB, Gray

• 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, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer - Serial ATA, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Integrated, none., 8 MB, Glossy 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 i5-3570S / 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 2500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, Integrated, none., 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: AMD E1-1200 1.4 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Windows 8 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, AMD Radeon HD 7310, Integrated, 1 MB