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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
3 December 2008 by Rich Brown
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Apple Mac Pro (eight-core, 2009 edition) review
The updated eight-core Mac Pro looks similar to previous models on the outside, but makes a number of internal changes that improve its digital-media and multitasking performance. Design professionals will welcome this new tool in their arsenal, although gamers might be slightly disappointed Read more
24 March 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
5 March 2009 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
21 September 2006 by Rich Brown
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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
18 December 2009 by Rich Brown
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Dell Inspiron Zino HD review
Taking a definite design cue from the Mac mini, the Inspiron Zino HD is capable of functioning as a respectable living-room media centre, as long as you're prepared to spend some extra cash on a few upgrades. Its unobtrusive form, optional Blu-ray drive and wireless connectivity make this machine worth a perusal Read more
14 January 2010 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
28 August 2009 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
9 August 2007 by Rich Brown
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Apple Mac Pro review
Apple's new Mac Pro (£1,699 for the base model) is a winner on multiple levels. From the outside, it looks great -- far more put together than any Windows-based box. Inside, it boasts powerful specs, including two dual-core Intel Xeon processors, for a total of four processing cores. And to top it off, it's a great value Read more
1 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
24 March 2006 by Rich Brown
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