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Alienware Area-51 7500 review
Alienware has left the rickety build quality of its garish cases behind and created a truly menacing PC with the Area-51 7500, a brutally quick gaming system with top-of-the-line components and performance to match. It's very loud, but if you're after off-the-shelf gaming power there's none better Read more
25 January 2007 by Rory Reid
CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Desktops
Shuttle XPC P2 3700G review
If you thought Shuttle small-form-factor PCs were dainty, then think again. The XPC P2 3700G provides enough grunt to embarrass most desktops twice its size. If you've ever fancied a miniature PC with Alienware-type performance, you're looking in the right place Read more
29 November 2006 by Rory Reid
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Dell XPS 710 H2C review
Despite buying Alienware, Dell continues to produce outstanding gaming rigs, such as the brand-new XPS 710 HTC. This beast introduces two elements we've never seen on a Dell -- factory overclocking and a space-age water-cooling system Read more
11 April 2007 by Rory Reid
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Acer Aspire iDea 500 review
The Aspire iDea 500 is among the most exciting Media Center PCs we've seen, incorporating all the components that make Intel's Viiv spec interesting in a package stylish enough to co-exist with your current multimedia equipment Read more
13 July 2006 by Rory Reid
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Orange OPC review
The Orange OPC is a desktop PC with superb guitar modelling software and serious power, making it excellent for home recording guitarists. Read more
2 May 2012 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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Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 review
The Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 offers a 27-inch Full HD screen and powerful components making it ideal for movie lovers. Read more
2 July 2012 by Andrew Hoyle
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Sony Vaio VGC-RM1N review
The Sony Vaio VGC-RM1N, also known as the 'R Master', is definitely not for the cash-strapped -- it's a high-price, high-performance desktop that's designed to edit high-definition video. It boasts a quad-core Intel CPU, and unusually has not one but two chassis Read more
30 July 2007 by Rory Reid
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Elonex Artisan review
The Artisan looks like a clunky old VCR and as such, looks perfectly at home under a TV -- unlike many Media Center PCs. And with a huge range of connectivity options and relatively easy setup, it could well infiltrate more than a few living rooms Read more
13 July 2005 by Chris Stevens
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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
15 June 2006 by Rory Reid
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