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Number of Reviews collected

in Desktops

98

Total

4608

Source country

GB

United Kingdom

Language: English

Source rating scale

1
10

Average source rating

76

Highest rating

90

Lowest rating

60

Desktops

Dell Studio XPS 8000

Dell Studio XPS 8000 review

By Elias Plastiras

The Dell Studio XPS 8000 is designed for home users who want a powerful PC that can be used for almost any type of task. It features the latest in Intel processing technology and the latest in Dell case design.

We like the speed of the Dell Studio XPS 8000 and think it's a potent PC for home use or for a small office. However, its design isn't as good as we'd we're used to seeing from machines that brandish the XPS letters. Its internal layout is cramped and ...

November, 2009

Rating

70

alaSCORE 94

5 reviews

Dell Vostro 320

Dell Vostro 320 review

By Jayesh Shinde

The Dell Vostro 320 is Dell's contender for a business all-in-one PC. Minimalistic, simple, and well-designed, it is ideal for businesses primarily interested in a space-saving, clutter-free desktop PC.

The Dell Vostro 320 brings a refreshing new look to the otherwise drab and boring traditional business desktop. It isn't just a fad but quite practical and works well as a sleek mainstream business machine. It offers very good performance, and its all ...

November, 2009

Rating

80

alaSCORE 94

3 reviews

Apple iMac 27in

The new Apple iMac design lends itself more towards use as central part of a home entertainment centre, as well as boasting top-end performance.

The new iMacs introduce the most drastic changes to Apple's all-in-one aluminum design since the metal iMac was introduced a little over two years ago. The new design lends itself more towards use as central part of a home entertainment centre.

October, 2009

No rating

alaSCORE 100

24 reviews

HP TouchSmart 600

HP TouchSmart 600 review

By Harry McCracken

The HP TouchSmart 600 PC is boosted by Windows 7's gesture support, but HP's custom multitouch software is even more impressive.

Even with Windows 7, touch remains an entertaining luxury rather than a killer feature; and if you can do without it, you can get a machine for a lot less cash with features and specs that are otherwise comparable. But if you're ready to reach out and ...

October, 2009

No rating

alaSCORE 95

11 reviews

HP Photosmart C4780

HP Photosmart C4780 review

By Susan Silvius

Wireless networking and touch-sensitive controls help set HP's Photosmart C4780 apart from other entry-level colour inkjet multifunction printers.

Attractive, easy-to-use controls and decent output quality might be enough to recommend the HP Photosmart C4780 - if the cost of ink weren't so high. It could be a good choice if you need wireless and don't print much.

October, 2009

Rating

70

no alaScore

1 reviews

Dell Studio XPS 435

Dell Studio XPS 435 review

By David Murphy

We don't often see Intel Core i7-based systems playing in the value-PC little leagues, let alone machines that manage to incorporate Intel's latest chip while remaining at a sub-£1,000 price. And so enters the Dell Studio XPS 435.

Simply put, the Dell Studio XPS 435 is a beast of a value PC. The price is right. More important, however, is that - save for a slight weakness in games - the performance is nearly perfect for what you'll be shelling out for this system. The solid ...

September, 2009

Rating

90

alaSCORE 96

8 reviews

Acer AcerPower F1

Acer Veriton M670G review

By David Murphy

The Acer Veriton M670G is a pretty good system with a reasonable price. But good isn't great. You can find faster, less expensive value PCs that handle games better.

For its price, the Acer Veriton M670G is a reasonably good PC, but you can find machines with better connections and better gaming performance for less money.

September, 2009

Rating

70

no alaScore

4 reviews

Acer Veriton X270

Acer Veriton X270 review

By David Murphy

The Acer Veriton X270 does a fine job of combining attributes that rarely work well together: tiny, inexpensive, and fast. This compact (315x100x265mm) PC raises the bar for sub-£500 mini-systems, offering impressive functionality and performance ...

The Acer Veriton X270 is a miniature system that has a lot going for it. You can connect a wide range of devices, add components, and accomplish many living-room PC tasks, all while enjoying the fastest performance of any sub-£400 PC. Acer's ...

September, 2009

Rating

80

alaSCORE 93

7 reviews

Advent AIO-101

Advent AIO101 review

By Andrew Harrison

An ATI graphics card and a mysterious new AMD processor upgrade the AIO100 into the Advent AIO101 all-in-one PC

Just as the first Intel Atom-powered Advent AIO100 has dropped £50 in price to £399, this new Advent AIO101 appears, offering around 50% faster performance for a £150 premium. Aside from some welcome improved system speed, the AIO101 will now run ...

September, 2009

Rating

80

alaSCORE 94

4 reviews

Dell Inspiron 545S

Dell Inspiron 545s review

By Chris Jager

The Dell Inspiron 545s is a slimline desktop PC designed to give your peers and workmates fashion envy.

All up, the Dell Inspiron 545s is a reasonable offering that ticks most boxes on the casual shopper's wishlist. By the same token, it's completely unremarkable in most respects.

August, 2009

Rating

70

alaSCORE 92

4 reviews

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