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Play Podcast    HP TouchSmart IQ816
No other all-in-one PC can offer touch-based input or an LCD screen as large as that of the HP TouchSmart IQ816. It's hard to deny that those features make this a compelling desktop for families with a place to put it. Weak performance hinders its suitability for work, and it's not the best digital entertainment center, but we recommend this system to anyone looking to get in early on the touch-computing experiment.
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:48:00 PST

Play Podcast    Lexmark X7675 Pro
Aside from a few design hang-ups and a slower than average output speed, the Lexmark X7675 Professional all-in-one printer is a cut above other multifunctional printers. Its excellent quality prints, easy-to-set-up wireless connectivity, and generous five-year warranty catapult it to the top of our list of favorites.
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:36:00 PST

Play Podcast    Samsung NC10 (white)
The Samsung NC10 is a completely average Netbook in every way, but we like its keyboard and love its long-running battery.
  Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:08:00 PST

Play Podcast    Samsung NC10 (blue)
The Samsung NC10 is a completely average Netbook in every way, but we like its keyboard and love its long-running battery.
  Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:08:00 PST

Play Podcast    Dell XPS One 24 (PRODUCT) RED
The (PRODUCT) RED version of Dell's XPS One 24 is the most fully featured of Dell's all-in-ones and would serve as a fine PC to anyone in search of a Windows-based all-in-one for basic digital entertainment and productivity tasks. A few more innovations or forward-thinking options would earn a warmer recommendation.
  Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:09:00 PST

Play Podcast    Samsung X460
If you want a thin-and-light 14-inch laptop or just love the distinctive look, the Samsung X460 is an impressive piece of hardware, but you'll find better value elsewhere.
  Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:30:00 PST

Play Podcast    ZT Affinity N4004i-17
The ZT Affinity N4004i offers decent performance and great battery life, but it can't compete with the superior build quality found on competing mainstream laptops from big names such as Dell, Gateway, HP, and Toshiba.
  Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:46:00 PST

Play Podcast    Sony Vaio LV180J
Sony's Vaio LV180J updates its digital-media-oriented all-in-one with a larger LCD, more powerful hardware, and an exceedingly smart method for switching between the Windows desktop and other components connected via the unique HDMI input. No other all-in-one can make as strong a claim as this one as a command center for your digital media.
  Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:41:00 PST

Play Podcast    Acoustic Research HDP100 HDMI Powerlink System
Its picture quality won't please videophiles, but the Acoustic Research HDP100's HDMI-over-powerline system works well for casual viewers who want to save some money over in-wall installations.
  Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:10:00 PST

Play Podcast    Lenovo IdeaPad Y530
Though its subdued design may strike some as square, but the midsize Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 delivers a decent media experience for less than $1,000.
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:54:00 PST

Play Podcast    Asus N10J-A1
It may look like your standard Netbook, but the Asus N10J is unique because underneath it features discrete, switchable graphics. You'll pay a bit more for the privilege, but the end result works for gaming on the go, as long as you don't mind dialing down your game settings.
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:56:00 PST

Play Podcast    Gateway MC7803u
With an HD-friendly 16-inch screen, beautiful design, and dedicated graphics, the affordably priced Gateway MC7803u makes an excellent portable entertainment center, provided your HD content is not on a Blu-ray Disc.
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:04:00 PST

Play Podcast    eMachines EL1200-05w
Although the eMachines EL1200-05w's price tag is tempting, an extra $100 will land you a competitive desktop that can handle a wider variety of applications and even leaves room for future expansion opportunities.
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:22:00 PST

Play Podcast    Gateway M-7818u
The reasonably priced, attractively designed Gateway M-7818u is a solid all-around 15.4-inch laptop for students and home users.
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:17:00 PST

Play Podcast    Alienware Area-51 X58
Even if we have a few reservations about this system, we can't deny that Alienware has an outstanding deal on its hands, with the Area 51 X58. It offers the same core hardware and twice the storage capacity as PCs that cost $1,500 more. High-end bargain hunters, assuming they exist, will find an amazing deal in this PC.
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:52:00 PST

Play Podcast    Averatec All-in-One (18.4-inch)
Averatec's 18.4-inch All-in-One PC is a good-looking little Nettop, but you must make huge sacrifices in performance. Most users would be better off buying a cheap laptop or low-end desktop, depending on one's needs.
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:02:00 PST

Play Podcast    Dell Studio XPS
You can find flashier PCs than Dell's $1,299 Studio XPS, but few have as much power where it counts. We don't recommend its small, pared-down case for upgraders, but this PC will satisfy anyone who needs a loaded, powerful PC for gaming and consumer-level digital media editing.
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:37:00 PST

Play Podcast    Averatec Buddy
Two hours of battery life is simply not enough for the otherwise unobjectionable and basic Averatec Buddy Netbook.
  Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:30:00 PST

Play Podcast    Gateway FX6800-01e
With lots of useful features (some cleverly hidden), Gateway's FX6800-01e stands out from the boring mainstream pack. It also uses Intel's new CPU and motherboard combination to provide speed and upgradeability. You can find faster PCs for a similar price, but few with this much promise.
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:19:00 PST

Play Podcast    Toshiba Satellite E105-S1402
The 14.1-inch Toshiba Satellite E105 is a solid all-around laptop that delivers on Best Buy's Blue Label promises: longer battery life, lightweight design, and lengthy warranty.
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:50:00 PST

Play Podcast    Sony Vaio AW125J/H
Sony's Vaio AW125J/H is an aesthetically pleasing multimedia machine, and those familiar with Sony's high-end laptops will be surprised to find out it's also the cheapest 18-inch Blu-ray-equipped laptop we've tested.
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:23:00 PST

Play Podcast    Toshiba U405D-S2874
Toshiba's thin-and-light Satellite U405 is an attractive 13-inch MacBook alternative, but its weak performance means you simply don't get enough computing power for your money.
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:13:00 PST

Play Podcast    Velocity Micro Edge Z-55 (Intel Core i7-920)
Velocity Micro's Edge Z55 provides a powerful example of the leap ahead in performance afforded by Intel's new Core i7 CPUs. Velocity Micro's own overclocking efforts don't hurt either. Any PC gamer would love to make this upper midrange desktop their own.
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:55:00 PST

Play Podcast    HP Pavilion dv3510nr
Best Buy listened to its customers and then teamed up with HP to create the Pavilion dv3510nr, one of the big box store's first Blue Label laptops. This sleek-yet-loaded 13-inch laptop deserves a blue ribbon, too, for its all-around excellence and value.
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:28:00 PST

Play Podcast    HP Compaq cq50-139wm
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:02:00 PST



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