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Reviews of Latest Desktops, 1,000 - 2,000 Pounds

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Apple iMac 27-inch review

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Apple iMac 27-inch review

Apple's refreshed iMac isn't very ambitious, but it's still the most attractive, elegant and eminently usable all-in-one computer out there. It's extremely expensive compared to its Windows rivals, but the iMac is great fun to use. Read more

£1,400

1 June 2011 by Luke Westaway

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Apple iMac 2010 review

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Apple iMac 2010 review

We found the port selection and placement a little irksome, but this 25-inch Apple iMac, complete with 3.06GHz Core i3 processor, is a beautifully crafted machine. It offers solid performance and a bright, vivid display. Read more

£1,000

5 October 2010 by Luke Westaway

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MSI Wind Top AE2400 review

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MSI Wind Top AE2400 review

The MSI Wind Top AE2400 PC is a little on the pricey side, but it does offer great performance and a huge range of connectivity options for your dosh. Read more

£1,000

3 September 2010 by Luke Westaway

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Apple iMac (27-inch, unibody, 2009) review

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Apple iMac (27-inch, unibody, 2009) review

With a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, the 27-inch iMac that we reviewed doesn't offer a huge improvement in performance compared to previous models. But it's still a worthwhile upgrade, offering improved specs and features, including an LED-backlit display and 'unibody' construction, at a similar price point Read more

£1,329

27 October 2009 by Julian Prokaza

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Apple iMac (2008 Edition) review

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Apple iMac (2008 Edition) review

The iMac, Apple's iconic all-in-one desktop, is back. It's only been about half a year since the last upgrade, but we're pleased to see the inclusion of Intel's latest Core 2 Duo 'Penryn' CPU. It helps to make the insides of this attractive machine move much more quickly Read more

£1,338

29 May 2008 by Rory Reid

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Dell XPS 420 review

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Dell XPS 420 review

You know what to expect when you buy an XPS: good looks, high performance, and a substantially lighter wallet. Dell's latest effort, the XPS 420, delivers all these things and should appeal to anyone with a desire to edit video and images, and play games Read more

£1,350

17 December 2007 by Rory Reid

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Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz) review

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Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz) review

The 24-inch iMac's striking design and impressive performance compare favourably to its smaller 20-inch sibling. In addition to a larger screen size, the 24-inch model offers higher-end configuration options and, of course, a higher price tag. Check out how the 2.8GHz processor performed Read more

£1,149

27 September 2007 by Daniel A. Begun

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Sony Vaio VGX-XL302 review

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Sony Vaio VGX-XL302 review

Sony's VGX-XL302 is a beast of a Media Center PC -- in more ways than one. It features dual tuners, so you can record one channel while watching another, and a pair of 250GB hard drives, but it'll gouge a huge hole in your wallet Read more

£1,800

27 July 2007 by Patrick Wignall

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Sony Vaio VGX-XL202 review

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Sony Vaio VGX-XL202 review

Sony's Vaio VGX-XL202 looks like it means serious business. Tech-heads should love the Intel E6400 Core 2 Duo processor and multimedia freaks will love the inclusion of a Freeview TV tuner card, but the flagship component in this PC is a Matshita BD-MLT UJ-215S Blu-ray disc drive, which allows you to play glorious hi-def Blu-ray movies Read more

£1,799

15 November 2006 by Rory Reid

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Sony Vaio VGC-RC204 review

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Sony Vaio VGC-RC204 review

The Sony Vaio VGC-RC204 is the first PC to come equipped with a Blu-ray disc drive. The long-awaited optical format allows dozens of gigabytes of data to be stored on a single disc. This makes the RC204 an attractive prospect for video editors or anyone who needs large backups, but sadly it won't play Blu-ray movies in full high definition Read more

£1,799

15 June 2006 by Rory Reid

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