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Apple Mac mini review
Apple's Mac mini offers plenty of power in a very small and attractive chassis. If you're after a small desktop computer or a machine to use as a home-cinema PC, the mini could be a good choice. Read more
12 August 2011 by Andrew Hoyle
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Alienware X51 review
The Alienware X51 manages to be both small and extremely powerful, making it an excellent gaming PC that won't dominate your entire room. Read more
10 April 2012 by Andrew Hoyle
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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
5 October 2010 by Luke Westaway
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Asus Tytan CG8890 review
The Asus Tytan CG8890 is phenomenally powerful, looks ridiculous and costs an astounding £4,000. Read more
22 February 2013 by Andrew Hoyle
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HP TouchSmart 520 review
The HP TouchSmart 520 may not have sharp looks, but it offers enough power and a screen that's good enough to keep most families happy. Read more
6 December 2011 by Andrew Hoyle
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Packard Bell oneTwo M review
The Packard Bell oneTwo M doesn't offer the best touchscreen experience, but it's a good choice for students and families. Read more
1 February 2012 by Andrew Hoyle
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Asus Nova Lite Mini 2L review
The Asus Nova Lite Mini 2L is a Media Center PC that grabs our attention with its stylish black and silver looks -- it certainly won't look out of place in your lounge. Boasting plenty of connectivity options, a 250GB drive and quiet performance, it could suit your purpose Read more
30 June 2008 by Rory Reid
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Acer Aspire Z5771 review
The Acer Aspire Z5771 offers a good performance for an affordable price although it's let down by a poor screen and no Blu-ray drive. Read more
7 June 2012 by Andrew Hoyle
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Samsung Chromebox Series 3 review
The Samsung Chromebox Series 3 desktop turns Google's web-based Chrome operating system into a decent option for low-cost PC shoppers. Read more
30 May 2012 by Andrew Williams
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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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