Asus A33 review

Typical price: £1,015

What is it: Media Center PC with built-in 5.1 hi-fi amplifier

What we think: The A33 is one of the best looking and most inventive Media Center machines we've seen

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	Asus A33	Acer Aspire iDea 500	Eee Top	Sony Vaio VGX-XL202
Review date	28 Jan 08	13 Jul 06	7 Nov 08	15 Nov 06
Editor's rating	8.8	9.1	8.9	8.8
Price range	£1,015
Review summary	The A33 is one of the most desirable Media Center PCs we've come across. It looks great, it's quiet, it has plenty of input-output options, and the integrated amplifier really helps it stand out from the crowd. Read full review	The Acer Aspire iDea 500 is the best Media Center PC we've seen. Aesthetically it's inspired by traditional AV equipment, so it'll sit alongside or replace your existing DVD player without looking out of place. It's not very upgradeable, but it's packed with just the right multimedia components to make the most of the Intel Viiv platform Read full review	It's gorgeous to look at, easy and fun to use, and is also affordable. If you're looking for a second PC for multimedia, Web surfing or general tinkering, we'd definitely recommend it. Keep in mind that it slows down when multitasking, but that's rarely a problem Read full review	It's difficult to find fault with the VGX-XL202. It's powerful, looks good and is packed to the brim with high-performing, but quiet-running components. It's the ideal Media Center PC for anyone who wants to get an early ride on the Blu-ray bandwagon Read full review
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