10 Hot All-In-One Computers on the Market Today
If you’ve ever used an all-in-one computer, you probably know how ridiculously convenient they can be. One box, usually the monitor, acts as your “tower,” display and speakers. That means USB and other ports are conveniently located within arms reach. All-In-One PCs have been around since the days of the Atari 800, yet new technology has created a new class of computers.
These new PCs are hardly any thicker than the average LCD monitor, yet they incorporate nearly every part of your computer in a slim and sleek package. Just add a mouse and keyboard to the equation and you’re ready to roll.
- The iMac
: The iMac is Apple’s all in one computer. It comes in 20″ and 24″ varieties, both widescreen. The smaller of the two houses a 2.0-2.4 GHz Core2Duo, 1GB-4GB of memory, and up to 750 GB of storage. The larger version includes an optional 2.8 GHz Core2 Extreme and up to 1 TB of storage. Base price is $1200 for the 20″ version and $1800 for the larger one.
- The HP TouchSmart IQ775: This media center PC houses a 1.9 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 Processor, 2GBs of memory, 500GB of storage, and a 19″ touchscreen. It is among the fist media center PCs to take full advantage of Microsoft Vista’s touchscreen support. The HP TouchSmart costs $1,600 in its only configuration.
- The Dell XPS One: The Dell XPS One features a 20″ widescreen display, and 2GB of DDR2 RAM. It is available with an optional Blu-ray burner and up to 500GB in hard drive space.
- The Gateway One
: In its sleek body, the Gateway One houses a 2GHz Core 2 Duo, a 500GB HDD. It also has an ATI Radeon HD 2600XT, and up to 4GB ram. It also features great cable management system as well as a removable back panel. However, its 1440 x 900 is among the worst in its class.
- The Q42: A high end PC in an aluminum 42″ 1080p display. It includes 1 Terrabyte of hard drive space, an Intel Core 2 Duo and 2GB of RAM, all stuffed into a three inch thick enclosure with no fans.
- Sony LT and LS series
: The LT houses a 1.5-2.2GHz Core2Duo, up to 4 GB RAM, and a 320GB hard drive, all behind a 22″ widescreen display. The LS is similarly spec’d, but with a 19 inch screen. Both PCs use glass to create a “floating PC” look and they are both wall mountable.
- The Averatec All-In-One: Standard All-In-One PC with a Pentium 4 processor, no dedicated graphics card, and Windows XP. Although somewhat dated, it seems like a solid computer, especially if the price is right.
- The Cybernet All-In-One PC: The Cybernet All-In-One comes in 17 and 19 inch varieties. The 19 inch Model comes with optional touch screen. All varieties can be attached to a wall, making them perfect for hospitals and industrial environments. The only down side is the Pentium D processor.
- The Tangent VITA 3200W: This television houses a 3GHz Pentium D processor, 4GB DDR2 RAM, and up to 500GB storage. The Tangent VITA is available in 32″ and 42″ varieties, both running at 1280 x 768.
- The Cybernet All-In-One PC (Inside a Keyboard): Usually the All-In-One PC includes a monitor but no keyboard and mouse. This All-In-One PC includes the keyboard and mouse, but no monitor. The Cybernet All-In-One Keyboard boasts a Pentium 4 Processor, 2 GB RAM, and a 500GB Hard Drive.
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Great List, I will bookmark this for future shopping.