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  1. Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition)
  2. Dell Studio MT
  3. Gateway DX 4720-03 - Pentium Dual Core E5200 2.5 GHz
  4. Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)
  5. Asus Essentio
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Top Rated Desktops

  1. HP Blackbird 002
  2. HP Pavilion Slimline S3330f
  3. Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition)
  4. Falcon Northwest Mach V
  5. Atlas Micro PS 5000
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Desktops Buying Guide

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OVR FT BK SIDES
OVR FT BK SIDES

THE GOOD
Best HD-equipped all-in-one; 802.11n and Bluetooth for plenty of wireless flexibility; convenient walk-up controls.

THE BAD
In light of a recent HP Slimline system, PC vendor HD format allegiances now look silly; not as fast as an iMac, not as home-theater-capable as the aforementioned HP; $2,400 is a lot for a secondary home entertainment PC; no video out.

THE BOTTOM LINE
It's outclassed as a computer by Apple's iMac, and as a home entertainment system by a recent HP, but in the weird niche of high-end, digital-media-friendly all-in-ones (of which we know of one other competitor) the Dell XPS One gets our nod. If you're not shopping in that narrow market, move on.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 6.6 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. February 12, 2008 09:42

    4.0/5
    It is a pretty design with some neat details, specifically the blue motion sensors. The 20" screen was more than perfect for me. I do not require a 30" screen to my computer and a top-of-the-line video card. For the use of music and general media, t...  read more »

    - Emily_Li

  2. January 11, 2008 12:28

    3.0/5
    1 ) technical specs are mediocre ...even measured against latest lap-tops

    2 ) Why not have all USB/Firewire...etc ports in the base ? Who wants wires hanging from the back ..or, worse, from the side of the screen ... ( For SD/Express Cards t...  read more »

    - karlviehe

  3. May 1, 2008 08:30

    4.5/5
    This machine replaced a desktop, laptop, and small TV that was occupying my office. Now, the laptop just sits on the shelf for when I need to travel. I got the big version with the 500 g hd and blu-ray and I would highly recommend it. Dell knocke...  read more »

    - busevo


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