Desktop Reviews

Reviews and advice on all kinds of desktop computer, from budget models to Media Centers and Apple Macs

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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Shuttle X Vision X50 review

Review Sporting a touchscreen, dual-core Intel Atom 330 CPU, attractive design and good connectivity, the 15.6-inch X Vision X50 all-in-one desktop PC looks, on paper, to have plenty going for it. But is it enough to knock the market-leading Asus Eee Top off its perch?

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Sony Vaio VGC-JS2E review

Tags: sony, tuner, graphical, blu

Review In terms of design, the gorgeous 20.1-inch Vaio VGC-JS2E all-in-one desktop PC gives Apple's iMac a serious run for its money. It's a real shame that it lacks a Blu-ray drive and TV tuner, but, if you can overlook that, you'll get good performance and a beautiful screen

Choose the right version of Vista

Tags: microsoft, upgrade, windows vista, premium

Crave Our ten-second guide to all the Vista options available, from Vista Ultimate to Home Premium via the dodgy shores of Home Basic

Apple Mac Pro (eight-core, 2009 edition) review

Tags: apple, photoshop, pair, metal

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

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Asus Eee Box B206 review

Tags: asus, hd, chip, definition

Review The Eee Box B206 is a tiny media-centre PC that can be easily bolted onto the back of a display, turning a TV or monitor into an all-in-one-style PC. Its performance with high-definition video isn't great, but undemanding users seeking a simple box to view media and surf the Web on their TV should check it out

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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

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Apple Mac mini (2009 edition) review

Tags: apple, acer, pixel, windows vista

Review The latest Mac mini is an impressively energy-efficient machine that continues to pack plenty of features into a compact, space-saving chassis. Updated internal components means it's also a good multitasking machine that would be well-suited to a light-duty work role