Trying to dig up a low-cost, all-in-one, business-class desktop system that doesn’t stink is a bit like trying to find a magic lamp in a cave: It’s a daunting proposition, to say the least. And the HP Compaq 8200 Elite all-in-one desktop doesn’t make the task seem any easier. The PC is...

The good: With Intel’s new six-core CPUs and a pair of strong graphics cards, the Velocity Micro Raptor Z90 delivers on its promise of fast gaming and multithreaded processing performance. The bad: Intel’s new six-core chips don’t offer many benefits to gamers, who can still get a great...

The good: The Samsung Series 7 all-in-one offers a unique design and easy-to-use touch software for a reasonable price. The bad: Samsung has decided to steer clear of the performance crowd, and it shows. We also wish this system had a Blu-ray drive like others in its price range. The bottom line: Samsung...

Once again, Micro Express has beat itself at its own game. And that’s a good thing: The MicroFlex 68B desktop PC ($1200 as of October 19, 2011) is a variation on a theme previously established by the company’s Top 10 mainstream desktop, the MicroFlex 25B. The not-so-subtle differences between the two...

Everyone has their own I-just-bought-a-new-PC ritual. Some folks start by loading their pristine PC down with all their utilities and apps. Others immediately jump into the new games their old machine couldn’t handle. A few others install Linux. That’s all well and good–but before doing any of...