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Apple Mac mini (2.53GHz, Autumn 2009) review

The latest Mac mini looks the same as its predecessor but has a faster CPU, more RAM and a bigger hard drive, among other spec bumps. It's rather short on features compared to its Windows-based rivals, but Mac fans seeking a small machine for productivity tasks will probably be happy with it Read more

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18 December 2009 by Rich Brown

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Dell Studio XPS 435 review

Sporting Dell's strongest chassis design in years, our Studio XPS 435 review sample overcame our bias against jack-of-all-trades desktops. It's missing a few features, such as a second graphics card slot, but its decent performance means it's a good machine overall Read more

£2,429

28 August 2009 by Rich Brown

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Apple iMac (24-inch, 2009 edition) review

Little has changed cosmetically with the updated 24-inch iMac all-in-one, but the internal hardware has had a fairly extensive overhaul, ensuring that it's an outstanding multitasker and capable gaming system. Those who want a straightforward desktop computer from their all-in-one should check it out Read more

£1,338

5 March 2009 by Rich Brown

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Alienware Area-51 X58 review

The Alienware Area-51 X58 has a name and a look that implies it's out of this world, and we would have to agree. With Intel's latest high-end processor and a pair of dual-chip ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 cards inside this desktop is a gamer's paradise. While the price may seem steep, compared to similarly specced models it's a bargain Read more

£4,200

3 December 2008 by Rich Brown

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Apple iMac (4th gen) review

With its super-elegant new design and a strong configuration, Apple's new iMac competes with the PC desktop market better than any previous Mac to date Read more

£949

9 August 2007 by Rich Brown

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Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz) review

Apple's iMac Core 2 Duo features a dramatic 24-inch screen with improved brightness, updated GPUs and expanded online configuration options. As a digital entertainment device with computing capabilities, this reliable desktop is an attractive buy Read more

£1,149

21 September 2006 by Rich Brown

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Apple iMac Core Duo (20-inch, 2.0GHz) review

The move to Intel's Core Duo technology allows Apple to keep up with the performance of its Windows-based competition. The iMac Core Duo is experiencing some growing pains though, so while its performance in native apps is an impressive improvement over the G5, it struggles with many non-native apps that haven't been adapted Read more

£800

24 March 2006 by Rich Brown

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Dell Dimension XPS Gen 5 hands-on

If you're looking to blow serious cash on a new computer, you might think about the Dimension XPS Gen 5. Its capabilities go beyond blowing up baddies Read more

4 April 2005 by Rich Brown