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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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Title: Lenovo ThinkCentre A61e
Pros: Small, power-conscious design, Strong suite of recovery and system management software
Cons: Power-savings sacrifice too much performance, Lacks features compared to other small desktops, Limited expandability options
Summary: Businesses interested in cutting the power bills generated by their desktop PCs will be interested in Lenovo's ThinkCentre A61e. However, home office workers should avoid this system as it is short on performance and features compared to other small deskt
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60/100 |
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