desktops

Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch) review

Reviews Better still, our fully loaded test configuration powered through most of CNET Labs' performance tests, exhibiting only a few of the growing pains encountered by other Intel-based Apple laptops and desktops, such as the iMac Core Duo.

Editor's rating   7.3

Tags: apple, ram, hard drive, ports

14 June 2006, 11:30

Apple Mac Mini (1.66GHz Core Duo) review

Reviews DesignThe latest Mac Mini is physically identical to its predecessor, but that's no bad thing, as it remains one of the most desirable desktops on the market. The original Mac Mini caused a huge stir on its release.

Editor's rating   8.1

Tags: apple, sample, mini, processor

29 March 2006, 16:16

Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz) review

Reviews StrengthsWhen we tested the 20-inch, 2.4GHz iMac, we came away impressed by its application performance, with it more than holding its own against competing Windows-based, mainstream desktops. The 24-inch iMac comes in two standard configurations.

Editor's rating   8

Tags: apple, processor, cpu, configuration

27 September 2007, 16:20

Dell Dimension 5100 review

Reviews DesignAlthough the new white livery is the most arresting part of the new design, the 5100's chassis is better equipped for quick access to internal components -- the clumsy opening mechanism of earlier Dell desktops has been updated with an...

Editor's rating   6.3

Tags: dell, configure, gaming, floppy

29 September 2005, 16:09

Asus Nova Lite Mini 2L review

Reviews As Asus is quick to point out, many standard desktops have a volume of 20-30 litres. We like Media Center PCs. They're sometimes expensive and often not very fast, but they give us a break from the plethora of garish gaming rigs and dull student...

Editor's rating   7.6

Tags: asus, ports, silver, high definition

30 June 2008, 16:17

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 review

Reviews At $999 (£525), the Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is likely to end up in only the most expensive of desktops, but the fact is that the multicore revolution is fully upon us. Barely wrapped your brain around dual-core processors?

Editor's rating   8.7

Tags: intel, raw, photoshop, chip

15 November 2006, 13:40

Canon Selphy CP710 review

Reviews Although the Selphy fits most desktops, you'll need to allocate an extra 190mm in front for the paper tray and a bit of space behind to allow the printer to cycle the paper through separate passes for the cyan, magenta, and yellow dye layers, plus...

Editor's rating   6.9

Tags: canon, colours, paper, prints

22 December 2005, 14:41

Dell XPS 710 H2C review

Reviews The exterior is made of glossy black aluminium, not that cheap plastic nonsense you get on Alienware desktops. Many thought Dell's XPS gaming brand would vanish into obscurity after the company acquired Alienware.

Editor's rating   9.3

Tags: dell, cpu, windows xp, sample

11 April 2007, 16:08

What are my processor, screen and memory options?

Reviews A chip intended for desktops, the Intel P4 is very fast and is less expensive than Pentium 4-M and PM chips, but it runs very hot and gives poor battery life It's the most important chip in a notebook and it has power-management features that...

12 May 2005, 17:39

BenQ G2400W review

Reviews Those with newer laptops or desktops will appreciate the HDMI and DVI ports, which are Vista-ready so they'll accept HDCP-encrypted Blu-ray or HD DVD movies. Nowadays, people won't take you seriously unless you have a big screen.

Editor's rating   7

Tags: benq, ports, monitors, sub

13 March 2008, 13:29

Lenovo ThinkCentre A61e review

Reviews The 2.1GHz clock speed won't raise any eyebrows, but the chip is well-suited for use in quiet-running living room PCs -- or desktops for the hippy generation. The Lenovo ThinkCentre A61e is said to be one of the most energy-efficient PCs in the world.

Editor's rating   6.6

Tags: lenovo, hard drive, windows xp, businesses

2 November 2007, 13:20

Find the drives you need to succeed

Reviews A RAID 1 configuration, or disk mirroring, is less popular in desktops. Hard drive The proliferation of digital media content has led to a dramatic increase in hard drive sizes. Only four or five years ago, a 2GB hard drive wasn't unusual, whereas...

16 May 2005, 12:42

Asus W2Vc review

Reviews One notable design feature on the W2Vc is its slot-loading DVD drive, which is a neater solution than the tray-loading drives seen on most desktops and laptops. According to Asus, the W2Vc is designed for the 'Mobile digital home'.

Editor's rating   7.6

Tags: asus, lock, sample, loading

13 January 2006, 15:16

Vista desktop PCs

Reviews Bear in mind the Mini PC is 'only' Vista Capable -- so if you want a bit more power from your Media Center you should opt for the Vista Premium Ready Sony Vaio VGX-XL202 -- one of the first desktops to come with a Blu-ray drive.

26 January 2007, 14:11

Acer Ferrari 4000 review

Reviews In addition to Microsoft Windows XP Home (Professional is available for an extra £90) and a handful of Ferrari-branded desktops and screensavers, the Ferrari 4000 comes with a few useful utilities, such as Acer eManager for viewing or changing...

Editor's rating   6.8

Tags: acer, hard drive, race, processor

11 August 2005, 16:18