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HP TouchSmart IQ506 Desktop PC
(Reviews) Sleek, classy all-in-one PC gets points for design, but it lacks the same wow in its performance.
(Reviews) Sleek, classy all-in-one PC gets points for design, but it lacks the same wow in its performance.
Gateway One GZ7220 Value PC
(Reviews) The impressive design of this all-in-one value PC rivals that of the Apple iMac.
(Reviews) The impressive design of this all-in-one value PC rivals that of the Apple iMac.
Sony VAIO VGX-XL3 Digital Living System
(Reviews) This Windows Vista-based Media Center PC is one of the first to support CableCards for decrypting and recording scrambled programming, but its ability to handle these tasks is severely limited.
(Reviews) This Windows Vista-based Media Center PC is one of the first to support CableCards for decrypting and recording scrambled programming, but its ability to handle these tasks is severely limited.
Top 5 Gaming PCs
(Reviews) These powerful desktops use overclocked CPUs, one or more ultra-high-end graphics cards, and gobs of high-speed storage to put performance above all else.
(Reviews) These powerful desktops use overclocked CPUs, one or more ultra-high-end graphics cards, and gobs of high-speed storage to put performance above all else.
Gateway FX530XT
(Reviews) Quad-core system delivers strong performance but offers little room for expansion.
(Reviews) Quad-core system delivers strong performance but offers little room for expansion.
Dell XPS 720
(Reviews) This well-designed and overclocked PC has plenty of performance and expandability for gamers who can afford it.
(Reviews) This well-designed and overclocked PC has plenty of performance and expandability for gamers who can afford it.
Alienware Area-51 7500
(Reviews) Pricey system has good looks, and its liquid-cooled, overclocked CPU offers plenty of horsepower.
(Reviews) Pricey system has good looks, and its liquid-cooled, overclocked CPU offers plenty of horsepower.
Polywell Computers Poly 580CF-2900
(Reviews) Inexpensive gaming system includes dual (CrossFire) Radeon HD2900 XT graphics cards, but overall performance was subpar.
(Reviews) Inexpensive gaming system includes dual (CrossFire) Radeon HD2900 XT graphics cards, but overall performance was subpar.
Sony VAIO VGX-TP1
(Reviews) An eye-catching design and quiet operation make this Media Center PC a living-room contender, though it's a bit pricey given its feature set.
(Reviews) An eye-catching design and quiet operation make this Media Center PC a living-room contender, though it's a bit pricey given its feature set.
CyberPower Gamer Infinity 1950
(Reviews) This system offers strong performance, and the power of a quad-core CPU.
(Reviews) This system offers strong performance, and the power of a quad-core CPU.
HP Pavilion a1510n
(Reviews) This inexpensive PC gives you a little more to work with than most other base-model PCs.
(Reviews) This inexpensive PC gives you a little more to work with than most other base-model PCs.
Gateway FX510XT
(Reviews) Expensive system offers great gaming performance, but its small case limits your upgrade options.
(Reviews) Expensive system offers great gaming performance, but its small case limits your upgrade options.
HP Pavilion d4650y
(Reviews) Top-performing system targets users who don't mind spending a little extra.
(Reviews) Top-performing system targets users who don't mind spending a little extra.
Polywell Poly 939N4-SLI2/FX60
(reviews) This model's super speed, easy upgradabilty, and competitive price will appeal to power users and gamers looking to maximize performance per dollar.
(reviews) This model's super speed, easy upgradabilty, and competitive price will appeal to power users and gamers looking to maximize performance per dollar.
CyberPower Gamer Ultra XLC
(reviews) High-end gaming PC delivers powerful performance at competitive price.
(reviews) High-end gaming PC delivers powerful performance at competitive price.
ABS Ultimate M6 Sniper II
(reviews) This high-priced system's cutting-edge hardware delivers the best performance we've seen.
(reviews) This high-priced system's cutting-edge hardware delivers the best performance we've seen.
HP Pavilion a1130n Desktop PC
(reviews) Reasonable price and multimedia extras will appeal to students and hobbyists on a budget.
(reviews) Reasonable price and multimedia extras will appeal to students and hobbyists on a budget.
CyberPower Gamer Ultra 7500 SE
(reviews) This economical PC combines jazzy design and a stellar LCD with midrange gaming performance.
(reviews) This economical PC combines jazzy design and a stellar LCD with midrange gaming performance.
Alienware Aurora 7500
(reviews) Powerhouse performance, dandy display, and strong sound make for a great gaming, graphics, and media system.
(reviews) Powerhouse performance, dandy display, and strong sound make for a great gaming, graphics, and media system.
ABS Ultimate V2 42
(reviews) Brisk performance and great sound make for an attractive, value-priced gaming system.
(reviews) Brisk performance and great sound make for an attractive, value-priced gaming system.
Xi MTower 64 AGE-SLI
(reviews) Powerhouse performer with massive storage should appeal to high-end gamers.
(reviews) Powerhouse performer with massive storage should appeal to high-end gamers.
WinBook PowerSpec 4988
(reviews) A few extra features don't make up for this system's bad performance.
(reviews) A few extra features don't make up for this system's bad performance.
Sys Technology Sys TaskMaster S2600+
(reviews) Basic budget system is neatly assembled but quite sluggish.
(reviews) Basic budget system is neatly assembled but quite sluggish.
HP Pavilion A706n
(reviews) Good looks and a sizable hard drive don't make up for the system's abysmal graphics score.
(reviews) Good looks and a sizable hard drive don't make up for the system's abysmal graphics score.
Polywell Poly 880NF2-MX
(reviews) Good performance doesn't outweigh this PC's poorly designed interior, which can make upgrades unwieldy.
(reviews) Good performance doesn't outweigh this PC's poorly designed interior, which can make upgrades unwieldy.
EMachines T2984
(reviews) Great customer-satisfaction ratings and solid design make most EMachines models a good choice. But this particular unit is far from the best in the lineup.
(reviews) Great customer-satisfaction ratings and solid design make most EMachines models a good choice. But this particular unit is far from the best in the lineup.
Compaq Presario SR1214NX
(reviews) Moderate performer comes in a well-designed, easy-to-upgrade case.
(reviews) Moderate performer comes in a well-designed, easy-to-upgrade case.
IBuyPower LAN-Party Mini PC
(reviews) A notable exception to the norm, this low-cost system is a serious performer. But our test unit wasn't equipped for a LAN party.
(reviews) A notable exception to the norm, this low-cost system is a serious performer. But our test unit wasn't equipped for a LAN party.
Alienware Aurora 64 FX-55
(reviews) Screaming performance, cool looks, and a great display at a competitive price.
(reviews) Screaming performance, cool looks, and a great display at a competitive price.
ABS Ultimate M5-64
(reviews) High-end gaming system boasts a dazzling 19-inch LCD, crisp speakers, and opponent-thumping performance.
(reviews) High-end gaming system boasts a dazzling 19-inch LCD, crisp speakers, and opponent-thumping performance.
ZT Group Cisnet Media Center PC X6534
(reviews) Midpack Media Center PC provides powerful performance.
(reviews) Midpack Media Center PC provides powerful performance.
Sys Technology MediaMax
(reviews) Stereo-component unit offers stand-alone radio, DVD, and CD players.
(reviews) Stereo-component unit offers stand-alone radio, DVD, and CD players.
Medion M3Director 5100
(reviews) Nicely equipped, bargain-priced Media Center PC is available from Best Buy, Costco.
(reviews) Nicely equipped, bargain-priced Media Center PC is available from Best Buy, Costco.
HP Media Center PC M1050y
(reviews) Ultimate home system makes it simple for users to ease into entertainment.
(reviews) Ultimate home system makes it simple for users to ease into entertainment.
CyberPower Media Center PC Limited Edition
(reviews) Smart-looking, component-style Media Center PC is a competent performer.
(reviews) Smart-looking, component-style Media Center PC is a competent performer.
CyberPower Gamer Infinity 8000 Dream
(reviews) System with gaming styling offers solid performance and a great-looking monitor at a reasonable price.
(reviews) System with gaming styling offers solid performance and a great-looking monitor at a reasonable price.
HP Media Center PC M1050y
(reviews) Loaded with features and a huge LCD, this pricey multimedia system almost does it all.
(reviews) Loaded with features and a huge LCD, this pricey multimedia system almost does it all.
ABS Awesome 4300
(reviews) This desktop system has above average performance and an extensive set of features, but the monitor is disappointing.
(reviews) This desktop system has above average performance and an extensive set of features, but the monitor is disappointing.
ABS Awesome 6500
(reviews) This system offers stylish looks, strong performance, and plenty of features for a fair price.
(reviews) This system offers stylish looks, strong performance, and plenty of features for a fair price.
GeekTech: Knowing When to Let Go
(howto) You can't upgrade forever, but saying good-bye to a faithful PC isn't always easy.
(howto) You can't upgrade forever, but saying good-bye to a faithful PC isn't always easy.
Games People Play
(news) Looking for the best PC you can buy to play your favorite games? Here's what you should know.
(news) Looking for the best PC you can buy to play your favorite games? Here's what you should know.
Find the Perfect PC for Your Family
(howto) It's not just about you anymore. What do you do when everyone from the tykes to the teens wants to get wired?
(howto) It's not just about you anymore. What do you do when everyone from the tykes to the teens wants to get wired?
Speed-Demon PCs
(reviews) Two loaded systems using AMD's fastest processor show just how swift (and expensive) PCs can get. But should you buy all the frills?
(reviews) Two loaded systems using AMD's fastest processor show just how swift (and expensive) PCs can get. But should you buy all the frills?
Alienware Aurora Extreme
(reviews) Though pricey, this big tower delivers impressive speed and graphics performance.
(reviews) Though pricey, this big tower delivers impressive speed and graphics performance.
Falcon Northwest FragBox Pro
(reviews) Small system offers little expansion room, but turns in agile performance.
(reviews) Small system offers little expansion room, but turns in agile performance.
Polywell Poly 865RF-3200
(reviews) Despite its high-end processors (graphics and CPU), Polywell's latest gaming machine delivered a mediocre PC WorldBench 4 score.
(reviews) Despite its high-end processors (graphics and CPU), Polywell's latest gaming machine delivered a mediocre PC WorldBench 4 score.
How to Pick a Perfect PC
(yahoo) Apple's got the style; AMD and Intel promise the power. Which one's right for you?
(yahoo) Apple's got the style; AMD and Intel promise the power. Which one's right for you?
HP Presario S5300nx
(reviews) This desktop has an eye-catchingly low price, a sophisticated CPU, and plenty of hard drive space. But its performance disappoints.
(reviews) This desktop has an eye-catchingly low price, a sophisticated CPU, and plenty of hard drive space. But its performance disappoints.
HP Pavilion A250n
(reviews) This Pavilion has some nice features for home video and digital photography, but its overall performance disappoints.
(reviews) This Pavilion has some nice features for home video and digital photography, but its overall performance disappoints.
MPC Millennia 920i Professional
(reviews) The Millennia 920i offers plenty of raw power and high-end graphics capabilities, and it's fully stocked for creating DVDs.
(reviews) The Millennia 920i offers plenty of raw power and high-end graphics capabilities, and it's fully stocked for creating DVDs.
Amax AMD Max 3200+
(reviews) Handsome system packs terrific performance and comes with a memory card reader.
(reviews) Handsome system packs terrific performance and comes with a memory card reader.
Quick Takes
(reviews) A powerhouse living-room PC; Mailblocks improved; convenient Wi-Fi spotter; affordable PC security.
(reviews) A powerhouse living-room PC; Mailblocks improved; convenient Wi-Fi spotter; affordable PC security.
Put This Tiny PC Anywhere
(reviews) System from Stealth packs a 2.53-GHz P4 in a case the size of two drive bays.
(reviews) System from Stealth packs a 2.53-GHz P4 in a case the size of two drive bays.
Dell Targets PC Gamers with XPS
(news) High-end desktop sports five fans, multiple drives, latest chips and graphics.
(news) High-end desktop sports five fans, multiple drives, latest chips and graphics.
HP Media Center 883n PC
(reviews) The original Media Center PC, this attractive system comes with a bright LCD monitor and the ability to record and store TV content.
(reviews) The original Media Center PC, this attractive system comes with a bright LCD monitor and the ability to record and store TV content.
Falcon Northwest Mach V 2800+ DV
(reviews) Blistering speed, terrific graphics, and twin 180GB hard drives highlight this handsome but extremely pricey system.
(reviews) Blistering speed, terrific graphics, and twin 180GB hard drives highlight this handsome but extremely pricey system.
Gateway Media Center PC 500 Series
(reviews) Entertainment machine packs large LCD, DVD-rewritable drive, and ample storage.
(reviews) Entertainment machine packs large LCD, DVD-rewritable drive, and ample storage.
FreewayTech Predator ZB800
(reviews) Good-looking system offers a super-size hard drive and ample upgrade options.
(reviews) Good-looking system offers a super-size hard drive and ample upgrade options.
Future Gear: PC on the HiFi, and the TV
(howto) A profusion of little boxes help beam movies, music, and photos from your PC into the living room.
(howto) A profusion of little boxes help beam movies, music, and photos from your PC into the living room.
FreewayTech Innovation A7000
(reviews) A sleek, black minitower, the Innovation A7000 offers impressive speed and a surfeit of upgrade options.
(reviews) A sleek, black minitower, the Innovation A7000 offers impressive speed and a surfeit of upgrade options.
ABS Sensation 1300
(reviews) Fast performance, solid audio, and plenty of room for upgrading highlight this budget PC.
(reviews) Fast performance, solid audio, and plenty of room for upgrading highlight this budget PC.
Gateway 500X
(reviews) A new flavor of Gateway's middle-tier 500 series, this model combines a large LCD with moderate speed, capabilities, and price.
(reviews) A new flavor of Gateway's middle-tier 500 series, this model combines a large LCD with moderate speed, capabilities, and price.
PCs With Personality
(reviews) From do-everything workhorses to entertainment specialists, the best new home PCs pack performance and pizzazz to spare.
(reviews) From do-everything workhorses to entertainment specialists, the best new home PCs pack performance and pizzazz to spare.
NuTrend Giga Color Special
(reviews) Ample storage space and robust sound capabilities distinguish this affordably priced, versatile system.
(reviews) Ample storage space and robust sound capabilities distinguish this affordably priced, versatile system.
Emachines T2200
(reviews) This low-priced system has the muscle to handle standard office tasks, but not much else.
(reviews) This low-priced system has the muscle to handle standard office tasks, but not much else.
HP Pavilion Media Center 883n
(reviews) With a version of Windows designed for entertainment and HP's own video, photo, and music helper apps, this system is ready to play.
(reviews) With a version of Windows designed for entertainment and HP's own video, photo, and music helper apps, this system is ready to play.
Gateway 700X
(reviews) Given its cutting-edge components, this PC showed less muscle on office productivity apps than we expected.
(reviews) Given its cutting-edge components, this PC showed less muscle on office productivity apps than we expected.
Dell Dimension 8250
(reviews) This Dell power system scores strongly on PC WorldBench 4 and goes over the top on rendering graphics.
(reviews) This Dell power system scores strongly on PC WorldBench 4 and goes over the top on rendering graphics.
Voodoo Egad V28400
(reviews) Expensive gaming system includes FireWire ports and offers top-notch performance.
(reviews) Expensive gaming system includes FireWire ports and offers top-notch performance.
CyberPower Titanium Gamer Force Pro
(reviews) Bright blue gaming system packs top-notch components for a reasonable price.
(reviews) Bright blue gaming system packs top-notch components for a reasonable price.
Amax ICube
(reviews) Unusual-looking, compactly designed PC boasts a large LCD monitor and a bevy of handy, front-mounted ports.
(reviews) Unusual-looking, compactly designed PC boasts a large LCD monitor and a bevy of handy, front-mounted ports.
Alienware Area-51
(reviews) Expensive system offers fine performance, excellent graphics, and video-ready features.
(reviews) Expensive system offers fine performance, excellent graphics, and video-ready features.
EMachines Rolls Out Holiday PC Line
(news) Cost-conscious consumers can take advantage of new PCs priced between $399 and $999.
(news) Cost-conscious consumers can take advantage of new PCs priced between $399 and $999.
Xi Computer 4286 MTower
(reviews) Speed demon offers great entertainment value at a relatively low price.
(reviews) Speed demon offers great entertainment value at a relatively low price.
Voodoo Computers Egad Obsidian Black
(reviews) This brisk system combines classy looks with well-stocked multimedia features, and a very hefty price tag.
(reviews) This brisk system combines classy looks with well-stocked multimedia features, and a very hefty price tag.
Gateway 700XL
(reviews) A large LCD, a DVD-RAM/-R drive, and ample software round out this system geared toward video editing enthusiasts.
(reviews) A large LCD, a DVD-RAM/-R drive, and ample software round out this system geared toward video editing enthusiasts.
HP Pavilion 792
(reviews) HP's expensive, high-end Pavilion comes with a large LCD monitor and serves video and gaming tasks well.
(reviews) HP's expensive, high-end Pavilion comes with a large LCD monitor and serves video and gaming tasks well.
Polywell Poly 883VF-2000
(reviews) This Polywell budget PC offers a fine combination of features, but it needs a better monitor.
(reviews) This Polywell budget PC offers a fine combination of features, but it needs a better monitor.
Future Gear: New Windows for Your Home
(howto) Revised OSes due this fall allow you to control digital media from your PC and to control your PC remotely.
(howto) Revised OSes due this fall allow you to control digital media from your PC and to control your PC remotely.
ABS Bravado 2300
(reviews) ABS combines a traditional design and an affordable price with fast performance and excellent sound capabilities.
(reviews) ABS combines a traditional design and an affordable price with fast performance and excellent sound capabilities.
Gateway 300S
(reviews) Low-end Gateway delivers basic computing, compact design, and a bargain price.
(reviews) Low-end Gateway delivers basic computing, compact design, and a bargain price.
HP Pavilion 752
(reviews) Innovative minitower has only part of what it takes for you to enjoy multimedia.
(reviews) Innovative minitower has only part of what it takes for you to enjoy multimedia.
Dell Dimension 4500
(reviews) Though its performance is solid, this Dimension is a bit pricey considering its so-so multimedia attributes.
(reviews) Though its performance is solid, this Dimension is a bit pricey considering its so-so multimedia attributes.
Compaq Presario 6000
(reviews) Sharp-looking value system performs well and handles multimedia tasks respectably.
(reviews) Sharp-looking value system performs well and handles multimedia tasks respectably.
Voodoo F550
(reviews) This high-performance, tricked-out system is impressive, but it's just too pricey for what you get.
(reviews) This high-performance, tricked-out system is impressive, but it's just too pricey for what you get.
EMachines Unveils Systems for Students
(news) Celeron and Athlon XP systems start at $399, sans monitor but including a CD-ROM drive and some other extras.
(news) Celeron and Athlon XP systems start at $399, sans monitor but including a CD-ROM drive and some other extras.
EMachines T4170
(reviews) System's performance is above average for its class, but monitor and audio are sorely lacking.
(reviews) System's performance is above average for its class, but monitor and audio are sorely lacking.
Xi Computer 4240 MTower SP Home
(reviews) Hip-looking system delivers top performance at a fair price.
(reviews) Hip-looking system delivers top performance at a fair price.
Dell Dimension 8200
(reviews) This fast multimedia performer doesn't hold back on features--and has a price to match.
(reviews) This fast multimedia performer doesn't hold back on features--and has a price to match.
Polywell Poly 880NF-1900
(reviews) This value home PC provides basic components and impressive speed, but mediocre multimedia.
(reviews) This value home PC provides basic components and impressive speed, but mediocre multimedia.
ABS Digital 4
(reviews) ABS's Digital 4 delivers sterling performance from a Pentium 4 for a bargain price.
(reviews) ABS's Digital 4 delivers sterling performance from a Pentium 4 for a bargain price.
HP Pavilion 701
(reviews) Nicely equipped and well designed, this Pavilion included an impressive 17-inch LCD monitor.
(reviews) Nicely equipped and well designed, this Pavilion included an impressive 17-inch LCD monitor.
Gateway 700XL
(reviews) This fast home PC includes an excellent flat-panel display and video editing components.
(reviews) This fast home PC includes an excellent flat-panel display and video editing components.
MicronPC Millennia XP+ Xtreme
(reviews) Fast, well-rounded system plays games, makes movies, and computes impressively.
(reviews) Fast, well-rounded system plays games, makes movies, and computes impressively.
EMachines T1400
(reviews) The T1400 is low cost but offers low multimedia scores and even lower performance for an Athlon-based PC.
(reviews) The T1400 is low cost but offers low multimedia scores and even lower performance for an Athlon-based PC.
EMachines T4160
(reviews) This EMachines model offers handy front ports, a CD-RW drive, and midtier performance for less than $1000.
(reviews) This EMachines model offers handy front ports, a CD-RW drive, and midtier performance for less than $1000.
Gateway 300SE Special
(reviews) Gateway's sub-$1000 PC features two front USB 1.1 ports and tool-less upgradability, but it isn't for gaming.
(reviews) Gateway's sub-$1000 PC features two front USB 1.1 ports and tool-less upgradability, but it isn't for gaming.
Alienware Aurora DDR AMD XP 2000
(reviews) Top-tier gaming system with a great display and excellent speakers--at the high price you'd expect.
(reviews) Top-tier gaming system with a great display and excellent speakers--at the high price you'd expect.
HP Pavilion 950
(reviews) A well-designed tower and lots of features, but HP's Intel-based Pavilion 950 is less powerful and priced higher than its Athlon-based sibling.
(reviews) A well-designed tower and lots of features, but HP's Intel-based Pavilion 950 is less powerful and priced higher than its Athlon-based sibling.
HP Pavilion 552
(reviews) Well-rounded Pavilion is great for both home office and home entertainment.
(reviews) Well-rounded Pavilion is great for both home office and home entertainment.
Compaq Revamps Presario's Style
(news) Home PC line offers many storage, CPU options--including new 1.73-GHz Athlon.
(news) Home PC line offers many storage, CPU options--including new 1.73-GHz Athlon.
Best Buy Offers Alienware's Flashy New PCs
(news) Spacey colors and top-notch technologies come in pricey systems.
(news) Spacey colors and top-notch technologies come in pricey systems.
Gateway 500XL
(reviews) This well-rounded value system includes a handsome flat-panel monitor and an easy-to-upgrade interior.
(reviews) This well-rounded value system includes a handsome flat-panel monitor and an easy-to-upgrade interior.
Dell Dimension 4400
(reviews) Well-equipped machine is color-coordinated inside and out, but it could use a better monitor.
(reviews) Well-equipped machine is color-coordinated inside and out, but it could use a better monitor.
ABS Digital 2
(reviews) This powerhouse will certainly appeal to audiophiles, and gamers should take a look, too.
(reviews) This powerhouse will certainly appeal to audiophiles, and gamers should take a look, too.
Dell Dimension 8200
(reviews) This entertainment-oriented machine provides great sound, beautiful game play, and respectable speed for a fairly high price.
(reviews) This entertainment-oriented machine provides great sound, beautiful game play, and respectable speed for a fairly high price.
Gateway Profile 3CX
(reviews) All-in-one PC integrates just about everything and still offers respectable performance.
(reviews) All-in-one PC integrates just about everything and still offers respectable performance.
Sony VAIO PCV-MXS10
(reviews) TV, radio, video, music--and oh yeah, Sony's new home entertainment system is a PC too.
(reviews) TV, radio, video, music--and oh yeah, Sony's new home entertainment system is a PC too.
Polywell Poly 880XP-1800
(reviews) Big power, big game bundle, and an even bigger flat-panel display.
(reviews) Big power, big game bundle, and an even bigger flat-panel display.
EMachines T4155
(reviews) Though it's not a barnburner, the T4155 is well equipped and reasonably priced.
(reviews) Though it's not a barnburner, the T4155 is well equipped and reasonably priced.
Sony VAIO RX550
(reviews) Sony packs great digital tools into a sharp-looking case--with just a few design flaws.
(reviews) Sony packs great digital tools into a sharp-looking case--with just a few design flaws.
Gateway 300C
(reviews) Slow but well-designed Gateway offers a plethora of USB ports, plus the ability to upgrade without using tools.
(reviews) Slow but well-designed Gateway offers a plethora of USB ports, plus the ability to upgrade without using tools.
ABS Awesome 3110
(reviews) Towering black ABS system provides great graphics and audio--and plenty of speed.
(reviews) Towering black ABS system provides great graphics and audio--and plenty of speed.
A PC for Bargain Hunters
(reviews) Dell's new SmartStep is one of the cheapest PCs around, but is it a deal for you?
(reviews) Dell's new SmartStep is one of the cheapest PCs around, but is it a deal for you?
Sony VAIO PCV-RX580
(reviews) With its good looks and knack for digital entertainment, this system might find a home in your living room.
(reviews) With its good looks and knack for digital entertainment, this system might find a home in your living room.
Gateway 300X
(reviews) The 300X is a cute, space-saving system, but you can get more power and features for this price.
(reviews) The 300X is a cute, space-saving system, but you can get more power and features for this price.
Polywell Poly P4-1500
(reviews) It's got a great sound system and some other extras, but poor performance is hard to overlook.
(reviews) It's got a great sound system and some other extras, but poor performance is hard to overlook.
Systemax Venture M U17
(reviews) A solid, low-cost PC with a fancy graphics card and innovative on-screen documentation.
(reviews) A solid, low-cost PC with a fancy graphics card and innovative on-screen documentation.
Polywell Poly 1000DU
(reviews) Performs well, considering its low-end processor, but for this price you can choose a more powerful PC.
(reviews) Performs well, considering its low-end processor, but for this price you can choose a more powerful PC.
NuTrend Intrepid LE
(reviews) Some nice extras, especially for audiophiles, but you may want to upgrade other components.
(reviews) Some nice extras, especially for audiophiles, but you may want to upgrade other components.
Gateway 700C
(reviews) Versatile power system with an LCD monitor is good for business, creative, or family use.
(reviews) Versatile power system with an LCD monitor is good for business, creative, or family use.
Dell Dimension 2100
(reviews) Well-constructed but stripped-down budget system comes with a low price--and slow performance.
(reviews) Well-constructed but stripped-down budget system comes with a low price--and slow performance.
Polywell Poly K7-1400DDR
(reviews) Fast PC, fully equipped for both work and multimedia fun, could use a better monitor.
(reviews) Fast PC, fully equipped for both work and multimedia fun, could use a better monitor.
HP Pavilion 2950
(reviews) Sleek little system packs a lot of features into a small case, and includes a wireless keyboard and mouse.
(reviews) Sleek little system packs a lot of features into a small case, and includes a wireless keyboard and mouse.
Dell Dimension 4300
(reviews) New Dimension sports a stylish, easy-to-open case but lags a bit in performance.
(reviews) New Dimension sports a stylish, easy-to-open case but lags a bit in performance.
Polywell Poly 815TS-1133H
(reviews) Blazingly fast Polywell system redefines Pentium III processor performance, but offers little else.
(reviews) Blazingly fast Polywell system redefines Pentium III processor performance, but offers little else.
Gateway Profile 3 CX
(reviews) Zippy all-in-one PC fits well into tight spots, but not into tight budgets.
(reviews) Zippy all-in-one PC fits well into tight spots, but not into tight budgets.
ABS Performance 3
(reviews) Solid performance from a bargain-priced PC, but poor monitor quality mars the overall package.
(reviews) Solid performance from a bargain-priced PC, but poor monitor quality mars the overall package.
Dell Dimension 2100
(reviews) A well-intentioned design that slightly misses the mark in performance and execution but comes at a low price.
(reviews) A well-intentioned design that slightly misses the mark in performance and execution but comes at a low price.
Alienware Aurora DDR
(reviews) A gorgeous but pricey powerhouse system custom-built for gaming fanatics.
(reviews) A gorgeous but pricey powerhouse system custom-built for gaming fanatics.
Falcon Northwest Mach V
(reviews) The fastest home system we've tested is designed especially for gamers.
(reviews) The fastest home system we've tested is designed especially for gamers.
Gateway Select 1400
(reviews) Good-looking, smartly constructed system comes ready for home networking.
(reviews) Good-looking, smartly constructed system comes ready for home networking.
HP Pavilion 9800A
(reviews) Monster-size PC performs respectably and offers plenty of room for expansion, but case quality and some components disappoint.
(reviews) Monster-size PC performs respectably and offers plenty of room for expansion, but case quality and some components disappoint.
Sony's Digital Studio: Popcorn Optional
(reviews) VAIO PC entertains with CD audio, Internet radio, and TV recording features.
(reviews) VAIO PC entertains with CD audio, Internet radio, and TV recording features.
Dell Dimension 8100
(reviews) For gamers and DVD movie watchers, this Dimension 8100 offers a graphics card with plenty of play.
(reviews) For gamers and DVD movie watchers, this Dimension 8100 offers a graphics card with plenty of play.
Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RX490TV
(reviews) Sony's glamorous new VAIO gives video enthusiasts a sleek DVD-RW drive that can record home movies and a graphics card that captures TV shows on your hard drive.
(reviews) Sony's glamorous new VAIO gives video enthusiasts a sleek DVD-RW drive that can record home movies and a graphics card that captures TV shows on your hard drive.
IBM NetVista A60i 6832-71U
(reviews) IBM's NetVista offers graphics wizards a whole lotta performance, but for a steep price.
(reviews) IBM's NetVista offers graphics wizards a whole lotta performance, but for a steep price.
Gateway Performance 1700
(reviews) Gamers and video artists will like this power system's top-notch graphics hardware and easy-on-the-eyes monitor.
(reviews) Gamers and video artists will like this power system's top-notch graphics hardware and easy-on-the-eyes monitor.
Compaq Presario 7000T
(reviews) An expensive PC that comes with a unique disc-writing twist--a DVD-R drive.
(reviews) An expensive PC that comes with a unique disc-writing twist--a DVD-R drive.
HP Pavilion 9800
(reviews) With multimedia extras and powerful graphics performance, this PC targets graphics and multimedia aficionados.
(reviews) With multimedia extras and powerful graphics performance, this PC targets graphics and multimedia aficionados.
IBM NetVista A60i 6832-22U
(reviews) Versatile graphics card offers video-editing capabilities, but case lacks expansion options.
(reviews) Versatile graphics card offers video-editing capabilities, but case lacks expansion options.
MicronPC Millennia Max XP2
(reviews) MicronPC's Millennia Max XP2 screams with performance--and the fans are noisy, too.
(reviews) MicronPC's Millennia Max XP2 screams with performance--and the fans are noisy, too.
Compaq Ships Presario With 1.4-GHz Athlon
(news) Home computing family supports AMD's newest, fastest Athlon and Duron chips.
(news) Home computing family supports AMD's newest, fastest Athlon and Duron chips.
PC Pioneer Kaypro Dies, Again
(news) Premio kills the resurrected PC label, but will honor service and warranty agreements.
(news) Premio kills the resurrected PC label, but will honor service and warranty agreements.
Sony Unveils PCs Equipped for TV Video Recording
(news) VAIOs, due in June, feature a range of video recording, management functions.
(news) VAIOs, due in June, feature a range of video recording, management functions.
Compaq Presario 7000Z
(reviews) Designed for the digital-imaging enthusiast, this Compaq PC offers both speed and features for a reasonable price.
(reviews) Designed for the digital-imaging enthusiast, this Compaq PC offers both speed and features for a reasonable price.
HP Pavilion 7800
(reviews) Style and no-frills substance are the hallmarks of this adequate performer.
(reviews) Style and no-frills substance are the hallmarks of this adequate performer.
Dell Dimension L800CX
(reviews) Dell's new Celeron PC offers novices or those in need of a second PC an easy setup but doesn't deliver speed.
(reviews) Dell's new Celeron PC offers novices or those in need of a second PC an easy setup but doesn't deliver speed.
HP Pavilion BT858
(reviews) HP's stylish desktop PC offers a pleasing combination of style and function for basic home users and students.
(reviews) HP's stylish desktop PC offers a pleasing combination of style and function for basic home users and students.
ABS Multimedia System XP
(reviews) A fully stocked home entertainment PC, especially made for audiophiles.
(reviews) A fully stocked home entertainment PC, especially made for audiophiles.
Gateway Performance 1000
(reviews) Excellent expandability highlights a home office system with impressive performance.
(reviews) Excellent expandability highlights a home office system with impressive performance.
HP Pavilion 7875
(reviews) A well-equipped, user-friendly PC for people with an interest in digital video.
(reviews) A well-equipped, user-friendly PC for people with an interest in digital video.
Gateway Performance 1300
(reviews) Competitively priced Pentium 4 system offers smooth graphics performance.
(reviews) Competitively priced Pentium 4 system offers smooth graphics performance.
HP Pavilion 9820
(reviews) A well-equipped family or home office PC packs classic power features at a competitive price.
(reviews) A well-equipped family or home office PC packs classic power features at a competitive price.
IBM NetVista A60i
(reviews) An expensive system with of loads of storage, a TV tuner card, and video-capture software.
(reviews) An expensive system with of loads of storage, a TV tuner card, and video-capture software.
Sony Pushes Multimedia With New VAIOs
(news) Due in February: Duron PC, plus units bundled with nVidia graphics and editing software.
(news) Due in February: Duron PC, plus units bundled with nVidia graphics and editing software.
Gateway Performance 1500
(reviews) Pricey Pentium 4-1500 system delivers blazing graphics performance.
(reviews) Pricey Pentium 4-1500 system delivers blazing graphics performance.
Compaq, HP Release Flashy Home PCs
(news) HP Pavilions get stylish, while Compaq grows Presario family with Duron systems.
(news) HP Pavilions get stylish, while Compaq grows Presario family with Duron systems.