The Dell Studio XPS 8000 is designed for home users who want a powerful PC that can be used for almost any type of task. It features the latest in Intel processing technology and the latest in Dell case design.

We like the speed of the Dell Studio XPS 8000 and think it's a potent PC for home use or for a small office. However, its design isn't as good as we'd we're used to seeing from machines that brandish the XPS letters. Its internal layout is cramped and ...

The Dell Vostro 320 is Dell's contender for a business all-in-one PC. Minimalistic, simple, and well-designed, it is ideal for businesses primarily interested in a space-saving, clutter-free desktop PC.

The Dell Vostro 320 brings a refreshing new look to the otherwise drab and boring traditional business desktop. It isn't just a fad but quite practical and works well as a sleek mainstream business machine. It offers very good performance, and its all ...

The new Apple iMac design lends itself more towards use as central part of a home entertainment centre, as well as boasting top-end performance.

The new iMacs introduce the most drastic changes to Apple's all-in-one aluminum design since the metal iMac was introduced a little over two years ago. The new design lends itself more towards use as central part of a home entertainment centre.

The ViewSonic VOT132 is a nettop with a difference - and that difference is a dual-core Atom processor and nVidia Ion graphics

The concept of a nettop with more power is good, although we hoped the combination of dual-core Atom, 2GB of RAM and nVidia graphics chip would put a clearer gap between this and a regular netbook. As it was, better graphics can be found on the Asus ...

The HP TouchSmart 600 PC is boosted by Windows 7's gesture support, but HP's custom multitouch software is even more impressive.

Even with Windows 7, touch remains an entertaining luxury rather than a killer feature; and if you can do without it, you can get a machine for a lot less cash with features and specs that are otherwise comparable. But if you're ready to reach out and ...

Wireless networking and touch-sensitive controls help set HP's Photosmart C4780 apart from other entry-level colour inkjet multifunction printers.

Attractive, easy-to-use controls and decent output quality might be enough to recommend the HP Photosmart C4780 - if the cost of ink weren't so high. It could be a good choice if you need wireless and don't print much.

We don't often see Intel Core i7-based systems playing in the value-PC little leagues, let alone machines that manage to incorporate Intel's latest chip while remaining at a sub-£1,000 price. And so enters the Dell Studio XPS 435.

Simply put, the Dell Studio XPS 435 is a beast of a value PC. The price is right. More important, however, is that - save for a slight weakness in games - the performance is nearly perfect for what you'll be shelling out for this system. The solid ...

The Acer Veriton M670G is a pretty good system with a reasonable price. But good isn't great. You can find faster, less expensive value PCs that handle games better.

For its price, the Acer Veriton M670G is a reasonably good PC, but you can find machines with better connections and better gaming performance for less money.

The Acer Veriton X270 does a fine job of combining attributes that rarely work well together: tiny, inexpensive, and fast. This compact (315x100x265mm) PC raises the bar for sub-£500 mini-systems, offering impressive functionality and performance ...

The Acer Veriton X270 is a miniature system that has a lot going for it. You can connect a wide range of devices, add components, and accomplish many living-room PC tasks, all while enjoying the fastest performance of any sub-£400 PC. Acer's ...

The Dell Inspiron 545s is a slimline desktop PC designed to give your peers and workmates fashion envy.

All up, the Dell Inspiron 545s is a reasonable offering that ticks most boxes on the casual shopper's wishlist. By the same token, it's completely unremarkable in most respects.