W.A.Khan, HP Envy Rove 20 The 20-inch screen is an LED-backlit IPS display, and looks great, with bright colors and good off-axis viewing. It's covered by edge-to-edge glass that extends across the thick black screen bezel, and touch is, as on nearly every Windows 8 machine to date, very responsive.The HP Envy Rove 20 costs a bit less than some other tabletop PCs, includes great audio, and runs long enough to watch a couple of movies without being plugged in.
But, It's heavier than some comparable big-screen systems, uses a lower-end CPU, and the 20-inch display isn't full HD.
The bottom line: HP's entry in the growing tabletop PC field, the 20-inch Envy Rove 20, is a fun family PC, but it really should have a full 1080p display. Specifications Display size/resolution 20-inch, 1,600x 900 touch screen PC CPU 1.7GHz Intel Core i3-4010U PC Memory 4GB 1,600MHz DDR3 SDRAM Graphics 32MB Intel HD Graphics 4000 Storage 1TB, SSHD hard drive Optical drive None Networking Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 Operating system Windows 8 (64-bit)
Price $879 VS 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 VS 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
But, It's heavier than some comparable big-screen systems, uses a lower-end CPU, and the 20-inch display isn't full HD.
The bottom line: HP's entry in the growing tabletop PC field, the 20-inch Envy Rove 20, is a fun family PC, but it really should have a full 1080p display. Specifications Display size/resolution 20-inch, 1,600x 900 touch screen PC CPU 1.7GHz Intel Core i3-4010U PC Memory 4GB 1,600MHz DDR3 SDRAM Graphics 32MB Intel HD Graphics 4000 Storage 1TB, SSHD hard drive Optical drive None Networking Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 Operating system Windows 8 (64-bit)
Price $879 VS 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 VS 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
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