W.A.Khan, 26/3/2013, Apple iMac 21.5-inch (November 2012) Apple's attention to detail extends to the 21.5-inch version of its thin-looking Apple iMac.
But, Windows-based all-in-one PCs offer tough hardware competition in the sub-$1,400 price range.
The bottom line: The 21.5-inch iMac will be a compelling lower-cost all-in-one for Mac loyalists, but you can get more capabilities from similarly priced Windows all-in-ones.
System configurations
Apple OS X Mountain Lion 10.8; 2.7GHz Intel Core i5-3330S; 8GB 1,600MHz DDR3 SDRAM; 512MB Nvidia GeForce GT 640M graphics card; 1TB 5,400rpm hard drive Specifications
ProcessorIntel 3rd Gen Core i52.7 GHz
Memory8 GB / 16 GB (max)
Operating SystemApple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Optical DriveNone
Graphics ProcessorNVIDIA GeForce GT 640M
Monitor TypeLCD display
Cache TypeL3 cache
Cache Size6 MB
Price:$1,264.98 to $1,299.00
Asus ET2300INTI Extra features like Thunderbolt ports and Intel Wireless Display technology bolster the strong core components of the touch-screen Asus ET2300INTI all-in-one PC.
But, Commodity PC styling won't win this Asus system any design awards.
The bottom line: It's not the most attractive PC out there, but the Asus ET2300INTI has a broad array of features that will entice those looking for a mainstream Windows 8 all-in-one.
System configurations
Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit); 3GHz Intel Core i5-3330; 8GB 1,333MHz DDR3 SDRAM; 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 630M graphics card; 1TB 7,200rpm hard drive Specifications
Processor3rd Gen Core i5Intel i5-3330 / 3 GHz
Memory8 GB / 8 GB (max)
Operating SystemWindows 8 64-bit Edition
Optical DriveDVD±RW
Graphics ProcessorNVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
Graphics ControllerPlug-in card
Monitor TypeLCD display
Cache Size6 MB
Price:$1,290.52 to $1,412.96
Asus Transformer AIO The Asus Transformer AIO delivers a fast Windows 8 all-in-one, a giant Android tablet, and an effective platform for using them in tandem.
But, Remote desktop technology makes using Windows 8 in tablet mode unreliable, and you might prefer to wait to buy until later this year when the category has matured.
The bottom line: You'd be smart to wait and see how the market develops, but Asus has used the freedom of the still-forming all-in-one/tablet hybrid category to create a compelling Windows 8/Android device in the Transformer AIO.
System configurations
Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit); 3.1GHz Intel Core i5-3350P; 8GB 1,600MHz DDR3 SDRAM; 2GB Nvidia GeForce GT 730M graphics card; 1TB 7,200rpm hard drive. Specifications
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 8Google Android
Graphics ProcessorNVIDIA GeForce GT730M
Price:$1,299.00
Samsung Series 7 All-in-one The attractive Samsung Series 7 offers a top-notch Windows 8 touch experience at an affordable price.
But, Samsung sacrificed performance to keep the price down, and a gesture recognition feature is best left ignored.
The bottom line: The Samsung Series 7 isn't the fastest, or the most fully featured midrange all-in-one, but casual PC users should consider it for its affordability and overall polish.
System configurations
Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit; 1.7GHz Intel Core i5-3317U; 4GB 1,600MHz DDR3 SDRAM; Intel HD Graphics 4000 embedded graphics chip; 750GB 5,400rpm hard drive Specifications
Processor3rd Gen Core i5Intel i5-3470T / 2.9 GHz
Memory6 GB / 8 GB (max)
Operating SystemWindows 8 64-bit Edition
Optical DriveDVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Graphics ProcessorIntel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Monitor TypeLCD display
Cache Size3 MB
Price:$999.99 to $1,313.47
Sony Vaio Tap 20
By slapping a battery inside a 20-inch touch-screen all-in-one to make the Sony Vaio Tap 20, the company has given birth to a new PC category with great potential in tech-savvy homes.
But, The touch screen has some frustrating drag, and Sony made a few missteps among some otherwise reasonable sacrifices for portability and price.
The bottom line: A compelling experiment in tablet-desktop hybridization, the Sony Vaio Tap 20 is a great fit for home tech enthusiasts willing to try something new.
System configurations
Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit); 2.5GHz Intel Core i5-3210M; 6GB 1,600MHz DDR3 SDRAM; 32MB Intel HD Graphics 4000 (embedded); 1TB 5,400rpm hard drive Specifications
ProcessorIntel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U / 1.7 GHz
Memory4 GB
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 8
Price;SIMILAR MODEL:$1199.99
Toshiba LX835-D3380 A fast CPU helps distinguish the Toshiba LX835-D3380 from its Windows 8 all-in-one competitors.
But, Toshiba played it safe with this system, offering few interesting features to go with the new operating system.
The bottom line: Look no further than the Toshiba LX835-D3380 if you want a comfortable, speedy all-in-one on which to learn Windows 8.
System configurations
Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit); 2.4GHz Intel Core i7-3630QM; 8GB 1,600MHz DDR3 SDRAM; 2GB Nvidia GeForce GT 630M graphics card; 2TB 5,400rpm hard drive Specifications
ProcessorIntel Core i7 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz
Memory8 GB / 16 GB (max)
Operating SystemWindows 8
Optical DriveDVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Graphics ProcessorNVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
Monitor TypeLCD display
Cache TypeL3 cache
Cache Size6 MB Price:$1,349.99 to $1,399.99
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