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	<title><![CDATA[HP Pavilion Elite E9240f Desktop PC]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/hp-pavilion-elite-e9240f-desktop-pc/po3-88671259,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[pcmag.com When we hear a product described as middle-of-the-road we tend to see it in a negative light, but the HP Pavilion Elite e9240f is in the middle and at just $950 that is a very good thing. On one side of this "road" you will find the gaming PC ...&nbsp;&nbsp;Lots of ports. Blu-Ray&nbsp;&nbsp;Not expandable. Excessive bloatware&nbsp;&nbsp;The HP Pavilion Elite e9240f is a good combination home PC, gaming rig, and multimedia center for under $1000.]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Apple iMac (21.5-inch, 3.06Hz Intel Core 2 Duo, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, Fall 2009)]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/apple-imac-21-5-inch-3-06hz-intel-core-2-duo-nvidia-geforce-9400m-fall-2009/po3-88637358,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[cnet.com Apple's always-appealing industrial design; high-resolution display; best performance among all-in-ones in its price range; mini DisplayPort input full of promise&nbsp;&nbsp;Small screen for its price (despite its high resolution); not as home entertainment friendly as other all-in-ones&nbsp;&nbsp;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 ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[HP TouchSmart 300]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/hp-touchsmart-300/po3-88475575,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[digitaltrends.com The HP TouchSmart 300 gets an Editor's Choice Award in our review for ease of use and value.&nbsp;&nbsp;Awesome touchscreen display and user interface; TouchSmart versions of Netflix, Hulu, and Pandora; can be wall mounted&nbsp;&nbsp;Integrated graphics; voice-recognition needs work; not designed for demanding applications&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Compaq Presario Cq5210f Desktop PC]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/compaq-presario-cq5210f-desktop-pc/po3-87141941,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[pcmag.com The Compaq Presario CQ5210f ($390 list) is the computer to buy if you want a cheap, powerful sub $400 desktop PC. Available at Staples, it is priced like a nettop, yet has scads more power from a 2.7GHz dual core AMD Athlon II X2 processor, which ...&nbsp;&nbsp;Speedy for a cheap PC. Good bang for the buck. More expandable than a nettop or small form factor desktop&nbsp;&nbsp;Weak integrated graphics. Only 60-day subscription to Norton Internet Security. No media card slots. Bloatware&nbsp;&nbsp;If you want to pay nettop prices for a higher-end multimedia performance from your PC, take a look at the Compaq Presario CQ5210f. It gives you the full multimedia computing power you want, yet comes in at under $400 (without monitor).]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
	<guid>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/compaq-presario-cq5210f-desktop-pc/po3-87141941,28/</guid></item><item>
	<title><![CDATA[Sony Vaio L117FX (Core 2 Quad Q8400s 2.66GHz, 6GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium)]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/sony-vaio-l117fx-core-2-quad-q8400s-2-66ghz-6gb-ram-1tb-hdd-windows-7-home-premium/po3-88714406,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[cnet.com Strong performance among Windows-based all-in-ones; picture-in-picture support; wall-mountable; Blu-ray drive and TV tuner make it a relatively complete home media hub; touch input&nbsp;&nbsp;The 27-inch iMac costs $300 less; lower-cost HP all-in-one has comparable digital media features&nbsp;&nbsp;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 ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
	<guid>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/sony-vaio-l117fx-core-2-quad-q8400s-2-66ghz-6gb-ram-1tb-hdd-windows-7-home-premium/po3-88714406,28/</guid></item><item>
	<title><![CDATA[Puget Deluge Mini]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/puget-deluge-mini/po3-90037675,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[pcmag.com The Puget Deluge Mini ($2,775 direct) is another one of those "if you need to ask, you don't get it" PCs. It has a liquid-cooled Core i7 processor that has been overclockedalmost to the breaking pointresulting in some of the best benchmark scores ever ...&nbsp;&nbsp;Speedy system. Informative ordering/manufacturing process. Blu-ray player. Clean OS install&nbsp;&nbsp;Not very "Mini." Standard Antec case&nbsp;&nbsp;If your need is speed, then the Puget Deluge Mini may be your choice. Over (Über?)-clocked Core i7 processor, dual graphics cards, and a speedy hard drive give you blazing benchmark speeds. An over-the-top, geeky buying experience is another plus.]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Gateway NV7802u]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/gateway-nv7802u/po3-88663264,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[cnet.com Inexpensive for what you get; very good performance, battery life; subtle good-looking design&nbsp;&nbsp;No Bluetooth, ExpressCard slot; poor viewing angles&nbsp;&nbsp;A large-screen laptop with very good performance, the Gateway NV7802u is an attractive choice for home or office.]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[The Velocity Micro Edge Z30 and the Falcon Northwest Talon Desktops]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/the-velocity-micro-edge-z30-and-the-falcon-northwest-talon-desktops/po3-89924344,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[devhardware.com Today we will sneak a peek at two gaming PCs. First we'll look at the Velocity Micro Edge Z30, a mid-range gaming system, and then we'll examine the higher end Falcon Northwest Talon. Both differ in price and performance, but each does well when ...&nbsp;&nbsp;The Z30 has a maximum 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM and also comes with a 1TB hard drive for plenty of storage space. It comes with a fast NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 graphics card that performs well, with the only exception being if you want to run a graphics ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[HP Pavilion Slimline s5220y]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/hp-pavilion-slimline-s5220y/po3-89943638,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[cnet.com Decent light-duty performance, compact size&nbsp;&nbsp;Slim tower case conserves space but offers little room for expansion; limited connectivity options&nbsp;&nbsp;The HP Pavilion Slimline s5220y provides adequate performance for light-duty media editing and entertainment, but its slim tower case leaves little room for future upgrades, leading us to recommend the older Gateway SX2800-01 that offers more features ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[HP Pavilion P6240f Desktop PC]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/hp-pavilion-p6240f-desktop-pc/po3-87172103,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[pcmag.com HP produces a lot of different configurations for differing retailers, with some minor variation between the models. The HP Pavilion p6240f ($690 list) is a mid-priced, quad-core desktop that should be available at a multitude of online and retail ...&nbsp;&nbsp;Quad-core power for under $700. Widely available (Not specific to one retailer). Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n. Some expandability&nbsp;&nbsp;Bloatware, including dial-up offers. Only 60-days subscription to Norton Internet Security&nbsp;&nbsp;The HP Pavilion p6240f has quad-core power and is decently priced. It's a good fit if you already have a monitor you want to reuse, but its HP-built "brother" is a better buy if you want to start from scratch.]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
	<guid>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/hp-pavilion-p6240f-desktop-pc/po3-87172103,28/</guid></item><item>
	<title><![CDATA[Acer Aspire RC900]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/acer-aspire-rc900/po3-46793967,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[newlaunches.com Not everything in life comes so easily. If you're a bowler and if you've been eyeing the lady next door then you have something that's not only easy for you but also quite interesting; at the bowling bar. The RC900 bowling ball is remote controlled. ...&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
	<guid>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/acer-aspire-rc900/po3-46793967,28/</guid></item><item>
	<title><![CDATA[Dell Studio XPS 8000]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/dell-studio-xps-8000/po3-85736317,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[cnet.com Strong visual appeal; competitive features for its price&nbsp;&nbsp;Minimal upgrade room; no out-of-the-box overclocking; no option for AMD's latest graphics cards&nbsp;&nbsp;The Dell Studio XPS 8000 offers a strong combination of midrange performance parts that should satisfy anyone looking for a midtower desktop for general productivity, digital media editing,  or gaming. It lacks a few performance-oriented extras, but ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
	<guid>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/dell-studio-xps-8000/po3-85736317,28/</guid></item><item>
	<title><![CDATA[Logitech Professional Mouse MX]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/logitech-professional-mouse-mx/po3-89882524,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[wired.com Getting a mouse to track on a glass surface is the computer peripheral equivalent of cold fusion. By that measure, Logitech has accomplished the equivalent of Nobel Prize-worthy work, unleashing a mouse that can track just about anything (including ...&nbsp;&nbsp;Tracks movement across almost anything - glass tables, carpet, bedsheets, your head - by scanning the crud on the surface. (Finally, justification for keeping an untidy desk.) Tiny USB transmitter can be installed and forgotten and can sync with up to ...&nbsp;&nbsp;Big - feels like you're mousing with a tortoise. We kept misplacing that tiny transmitter. Charges via USB Micro-B cable instead of the cool cradle used by previous generation. Still can't track on mirrors (sorry, Miami)&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
	<guid>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/logitech-professional-mouse-mx/po3-89882524,28/</guid></item><item>
	<title><![CDATA[Epson Workforce 610 Printer]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/epson-workforce-610-printer/po3-89878166,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[wired.com Don't let the blue-light special $200 price tag fool you - the Workforce 610 is a shockingly capable printer. It doesn't use any sort of lasers, but who would have guessed that? Black-and-white prints come out fast (about 12 pages per minute in our ...&nbsp;&nbsp;Compact printer-scanner-fax unit cranks out black-and-white text at 12 pages a minute, glossy 4 x 6-inch photos in 70 seconds. 2.5-inch preview screen handy when printing directly from a memory card. Easy setup. Wireless and Ethernet networking&nbsp;&nbsp;Glossies not quite as vibrant as we'd like. Cramped output tray is a pain to get at&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
	<guid>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/epson-workforce-610-printer/po3-89878166,28/</guid></item><item>
	<title><![CDATA[Dell Inspiron 546]]></title>
	<link>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/dell-inspiron-546/po3-74624128,28/</link>
	<description><![CDATA[pcmag.com The Dell Inspiron 546 (i546-4354nbk) ($600 list) is Dell's AMD-powered, entry-level desktop PC-in-a-box. This model, only available at Staples, is aimed at consumers who want an easy way to purchase a Dell as their second, third, or fourth PC for the ...&nbsp;&nbsp;Dual core plus 20-inch monitor for $600. Very little bloatware. 640GB hard drive. Integrated graphics are HD-capable and can perform (very) light 3D. Expandable. HDMI port&nbsp;&nbsp;Monitor less than 1080p. Monitor doesn't have built in speakers. McAfee Internet Security subscription only 30 days&nbsp;&nbsp;The Dell Inspiron i546-4354nbk is a decent second or third PC for the home. It's a solid entry-level desktop with monitor combo at an entry-level price, and sometimes that's all you need.]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
	<guid>http://alatest.com/reviews/desktop-reviews/dell-inspiron-546/po3-74624128,28/</guid></item>
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