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Title: Mac mini Core 2 Duo Review
Pros: Decent Core 2 Duo processor produces an impressive speed boost, larger hard drive is welcome, small form factor is useful, price remains good, includes iLife '08 and remote control
Cons: Upgrading memory is difficult and expensive, integrated graphics chip rules out gaming and 3D applications, top-quality peripherals (keyboard, mouse and monitor) push price over the more powerful iMac system
Verdict: We're glad to see Apple not give up on its budget option. The small size and impressive processor ensures that the mini remains a versatile system. The larger hard drive and 1GB of memory are also welcome additions. We would, however, like to see a SuperD
Summary: The Mac mini gets a processor upgrade and a larger hard drive - we take a look
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80/100 |
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Title: Mac mini Core 2 Duo Review
Pros: Decent Core 2 Duo processor produces an impressive speed boost, larger hard drive is welcome, small form factor is useful, price remains good, includes iLife '08 and remote control
Cons: Upgrading memory is difficult and expensive, integrated graphics chip rules out gaming and 3D applications, top-quality peripherals (keyboard, mouse and monitor) push price over the more powerful iMac system
Verdict: We're glad to see Apple not give up on its budget option. The small size and impressive processor ensures that the mini remains a versatile system. The larger hard drive and 1GB of memory are also welcome additions. We would, however, like to see a SuperD
Summary: The Mac mini gets a processor upgrade and a larger hard drive - we take a look
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80/100 |
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Title: Apple iMac (4th gen)
Pros: Design; thin keyboard; more performance and features than many Windows-based PCs; robust iLife '08 digital media suite
Cons: No word on means of upgrading to Apple's new Leopard OS when it's released; anaemic phone support
Verdict: With its super-elegant new design and a strong configuration, Apple's new iMac competes with the PC desktop market better than any previous Mac to date. Unless you're a gamer or an upgrade enthusiast, we can think of very few reasons not to make an iMac y
Summary: With its super-elegant new design and a strong configuration, Apple's new iMac competes with the PC desktop market better than any previous Mac to date
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82/100 |
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Title: How to Buy a Green Business Desktop
Pros: EPEAT Silver and Energy Star 4.0 certifications. Energy efficient. Available in three models. Easy-open case. VGA and DVI ports. Fast, yet energy efficient processor. 3-year warranty.
Cons: Only 1GB of memory. No internal expansion space. Only 80GB hard drive. Notebook-class optical drive. External power brick. Drab exterior.
Verdict: This PC will work for businesses large and small because it can be configured for energy efficiency, helping your company's bottom line.
Summary: HP has been known for innovation in operating systems, processors, design, and features like HD-DVD. This time it's leading the green pack. The HP Compaq dc7800 Ultra-Slim Desktop ($1,206 direct, $1,470 with 19-inch widescreen LCD monitor) is one of the i
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70/100 |
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Title: HP Compaq dc7700P
Pros: RAM can be upgraded to a massive 4GB, generous allocation of 256MB for graphics use, Three years parts and labour warranty
Cons: Average multimedia performance, Limited to low profile PCI cards, 80GB of storage is a bit on the low side
Verdict: The HP dc7700P makes for an ideal office workhorse and comes equipped with an Core 2 Duo, vPro, good expansion potential and a small form factor, just don't expect much hard drive space or multimedia performance.
Summary: Equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and vPro remote management hardware, the HP Compaq dc7700P is certainly an attractive option for business users.
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80/100 |
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