Desktop Reviews
Reviews and advice on all kinds of desktop computer, from budget models to Media Centers and Apple Macs
Apple iMac (27-inch, unibody, 2009) review
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
ViewSonic VPC100 review
Review If you're looking for a cheap second PC, ViewSonic's VPC100 nettop is worth considering. It lacks a touchscreen and its performance isn't anything to get wildly excited about, but its wireless capabilities are good and it sports a relatively large 18.5-inch display
Dell Studio XPS 435 review
Tags: Dell, Dell Studio XPS 435, analogue, HDMI, PCI Express
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
Choose the right version of Vista
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Crave Our ten-second guide to all the Vista options available, from Vista Ultimate to Home Premium via the dodgy shores of Home Basic
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Dell Studio One 19 review
Tags: Dell, Dell Studio One 19, card reader, touchscreen, magnets
Review The 18.5-inch Studio One 19 brings some good ideas to the all-in-one-PC table, including an optional touchscreen. We're not massive fans of its appearance, but, if you're looking for a desktop PC that takes up relatively little space, is easy to set up and reduces cable clutter, it's well worth a look
Acer AspireRevo R3600 review
Tags: Wi-Fi, card reader, external drive, CPU, gaming
Review The AspireRevo R3600 is the best nettop we've seen so far, thanks to an Nvidia ION chipset that means it can play games, run 1080p movies and be taken seriously as a media centre. Also sporting a cool design, it's great value for anyone who needs a cheap second PC
Build the ultimate quiet PC
Special A noisy PC can drive you to distraction. Use our guide to discover and eliminate the main causes of unwanted computer noise
Advent AIO-101 review
Tags: Advent, Advent AIO-101, headphones, desktops, laptops
Review It's not as pant-wettingly sexy as an Apple iMac, but the AIO-101 is an attractive and versatile all-in-one PC nonetheless. With a built-in hybrid TV tuner, highly adjustable 18.4-inch display, and decent, but not outstanding, performance, it's a good option for those seeking a space-saving PC
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