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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 49 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple's new 27-inch iMac will charm plenty of you with its screen size alone. Fortunately, that won't lead you astray. Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal. This iMac isn't perfect, but its positives far outweigh its negatives. We can think of few users to whom we wouldn't recommend this system. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.6, LCD display - TFT active matrix, ATi Radeon HD 4600 series, EPA Energy Star

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: If HP's TouchSmart 600 won't at least get you thinking about the idea of bringing a PC into your kitchen, the concept truly has no hope. With well-though-out touch apps, a wide, easy-to-use array of digital media features, and an attractive, flexible design, HP's new all-in-one is not the fastest new all-in-one, but it has the most comprehensive and compelling set of features of any all-in-one launching alongside Windows 7. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T7450 / 2.13 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, LCD - TFT active matrix, nVidia GeForce 200 series

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its good looks and a few useful new features, Apple's new iMac is all about business. You can find a larger screen for less, not to mention all kinds of digital entertainment features, but no other all-in-one at this price can boast similar performance. If you need a modestly priced all-in-one for getting work done, we'd recommend no other system. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.6, LED display - TFT active matrix, nVidia GeForce 9 series, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Don't expect the world from HP's low-cost Pavilion All-in-One MS2255, but as a basic day-to-day PC for light-duty productivity or Web and media accessibility in the kitchen, it's a very good deal. You'd be wise to look here before considering an Atom-based Nettop. Read review

Specs: AMD Athlon II X2 250 / 1.6 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, LCD display - TFT active matrix

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a small screen for its price, we can't justify the TouchSmart 300 as a home entertainment all-in-one PC. It's also slower than more affordable midtowers, so you can spend less for more productivity. This leaves HP's touch-based software as the TouchSmart 300's primary selling point. We'd recommend this PC in the kitchen, but it's less appealing elsewhere. Read review

Specs: AMD Athlon II X2 235e / 2.7 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, LCD display - TFT active matrix, ATi Radeon HD 3200 series

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple made a number of changes to this $1,499 iMac, but making a 24-inch screen available at this price is the most impressive. The rest of the updates are welcome, and Apple's multitasking capability remains unmatched. Provided you like your all-in-ones best as straightforward desktop computers, the iMac will meet your expectations with speed and elegance. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.5, LCD display - TFT active matrix, nVidia GeForce 9 series, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 7 reviews

Manufacturer description: The all-in-one iMac packs a complete, high-performance computer into a beautifully thin design. So within minutes of opening the box, you'll be doing everything from sharing photos to creating ... Read more

Specs: Intel CORE I5 2.66 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.6, LCD display - TFT active matrix, ATi Radeon HD 4800 series, EPA Energy Star

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Manufacturer description: The all-new, all-in-one iMac packs a complete, high-performance computer into a beautifully thin design. It includes built-in wireless, Mac OS X, and the iLife '08. So within minutes of opening ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz, 4 GB / 16 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.6, LED display - TFT active matrix, ATi Radeon HD 4600 series, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Earlier this year Sony was the unquestioned king of all-in-ones designed for home entertainment. The new Vaio L117FX retains and improves on many of the features we liked about older models, but revamped all-in-ones from its competition make the new Vaio seem a touch overpriced. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400S / 2.66 GHz, 6 GB / 12 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, LCD display - TFT active matrix

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The heart of Lenovo's IdeaCentre A600 is in the right place, offering a 21.5-inch LCD-based all-in-one for less than $800. But a faster competitor and a careless design turns us off from this particular A600 configuration. You might consider a different A600 build if you can live with the design, but we can't recommend the $749 version. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 / 2 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, LCD display, ATi Radeon HD 3600 series, RoHS

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: If you must buy a Nettop, the eMachines EZ1601-01's large screen and category-competitive components make a decent argument for its value among other systems like it. One look at a true budget desktop, or even a Netbook, and the appeal of this system diminishes quickly. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz, 1 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, LCD display - TFT active matrix

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Nvidia's Ion graphics chip gives the Asus Eee Top ET2002 better-than-average video performance for a Nettop, but that does little to spare this system from its weak overall performance and the variety of competitive, more well-rounded alternatives for low-cost video and gaming. Nettops might be competitive someday, but for now this category as a whole is a disappointment. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom 330 / 1.6 GHz, 2 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium / Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Option, LCD display - TFT active matrix, nVidia Ion

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Manufacturer description: Liberate your workspace from clutter with the stylish and elegant VAIO VGC-LV240J/S all-in-one PC. Designed for media enthusiasts, this wall-mountable HD showpiece features a high-octane PC with an Intel ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 / 2.8 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, LCD display - TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, RoHS

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Manufacturer description: Interact with your favorite TV, music, videos, and photos! The all-in-one 20" HP TouchSmart 300 PC with 16:9 touch screen looks and works great in your home.

Specs: AMD Athlon II X2 240e / 2.8 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, LCD display - TFT active matrix, ATi Radeon HD 3200 series

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.5, LCD display - TFT active matrix, nVidia GeForce 100 series, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The aluminum-and-glass look remains the same, but underneath Apple makes some small but meaningful updates to its all-in-one iMac. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz, 2 GB / 4 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.5, LCD display - TFT active matrix, ATi Radeon HD 2600 series, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: The HP TouchSmart IQ500 Series PC is designed specifically for touch. The HP TouchSmart IQ500 Series PC, which is about the size of a messenger bag, recognizes the movements of ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 / 2.2 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, LCD display - TFT active matrix, nVidia GeForce 9 series, EPEAT Silver, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Instead of succumbing to the latest fads, the Sony Vaio JS250J all-in-one PC stays the course pioneered by its models from last year, delivering capable performance and best-of-breed home entertainment features at a better price than its all-in-one competition. The Vaio JS250J will appeal to anyone in need of a multipurpose home PC. Read review

Specs: Intel Pentium Dual Core E5200 / 2.5 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, LCD display - TFT active matrix, nVidia GeForce 9 series, RoHS, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.6 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Averatec D1130's wimpy processor and paltry features give consumers little incentive to choose this Nettop over a faster budget PC or the mobility of a Netbook. If you're dead-set on a Nettop, the Lenovo C300 is a less terrible decision, but you can stretch your dollar much further with a budget slim tower system like the Gateway SX2800-01. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom 1.6 GHz, 1 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, LCD display - TFT active matrix

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Manufacturer description: The VAIO JS series has a smart and casual look with simple but clean lines that blend well with contemporary interior decor. Its compact round styling makes it easy to ... Read more

Specs: Intel Pentium E5400 / 2.7 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, LCD display, EPA Energy Star

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Manufacturer description: The HP TouchSmart IQ500 Series PC is designed specifically for touch. The HP TouchSmart IQ500 Series PC, which is about the size of a messenger bag, recognizes the movements of ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 / 2 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, LCD display - TFT active matrix, EPEAT Silver, EPA Energy Star

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Manufacturer description: The all-new, all-in-one iMac packs a complete, high-performance computer into a beautifully thin design. It includes built-in wireless, Mac OS X, and the iLife '08. So within minutes of opening ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), Apple MacOS X 10.5, LCD display - TFT active matrix, nVidia GeForce 100 series, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star

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Manufacturer description: Get your hands on the VAIO L Series all-in-one touchscreen desktop computer and prepare to be inspired. Blending a high-definition PC with a stunning 24" multi-touch screen display, the L ... Read more

Specs: Intel Pentium E5400 / 2.7 GHz, 4 GB / 12 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, LCD display, EPA Energy Star, RoHS

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Manufacturer description: The HP TouchSmart PC is the next-generation PC, touch-enabled PC that brings your digital life to your fingertips. Its sleek, revolutionary design combines a slim 22" diagonal widescreen with a ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo T5850 / 2.16 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, LCD display - TFT active matrix, nVidia GeForce 9 series, EPEAT Silver

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Manufacturer description: The ViewSonic VPC100 all-in-one PC features a stylish design that looks good and works great on any desktop. The 19" LCD display with built-in Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor gives ... Read more

Specs: Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz, 1 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, LCD display - TFT active matrix, RoHS