Sony VAIO VPC-L117FX/B
All in one desktops with touch screens are becoming very popular in the Australian computer. Dell were one of the first major companies to offer an all-in-one desktop to the consumers. Sony are now entering the market with their Sony VAIO L11. This VPC has a nice bonnet but does the engine have the roar. Read more
Dell Studio One 19 All-in-one Touch
Available now in Australia is Dell’s Studio One 19 All-in-one Touch desktop computer. Visit the Dell Australia and order yours today. There’s been a bit of a rebirth in the all-in-one desktop category lately and from the looks of it, Dell is onto something with its Studio One 19.
HP TouchSmart IQ816 Review
The HP TouchSmart IQ816 PC ($2,099.99 list) is the big brother of the TouchSmart IQ506, which I reviewed earlier this year. Like its sibling, the IQ816 is an all-in-one PC with a touch screen that can work as its primary interface. The IQ816 has a largish 25.5-inch widescreen with a 1,920-by-1,200 native resolution, making it primed for HDTV content. Combined with the built-in ATSC/HDTV tuner, the IQ816 could replace the TV in one’s kitchen, bedroom, or den. It’s a decent performer but loses a couple of points because it’s loaded with crapware and the screen doesn’t quite fit the bezel. The IQ816’s real strength is that it’s more touch-centric than its all-in-one rivals. Read more
Apple iMac 20-inch Review
After a great deal of speculation on the latest update to the iMac, it turns out that the rumour mongers were correct.
Brushed aluminium and glass it is, and it’s a bit thinner – doesn’t sound like much on paper. Even once the announcement was made and pictures flooded the internet, it didn’t look as though Apple had done a great deal this time round. So it’s a bit thinner, they’ve used new materials and given the keyboard an eating disorder – big deal, you’re probably thinking. Until you see it all in the flesh, that is. Read more
HP Compaq Presario SR5610F Review
The HP Compaq Presario SR5610F is part of the HP’s Compaq Presario SR line of budget-price PCs. Like most SR models, the SR5610F is a no-frills model that costs less than $500. Its capable handling of basic daily computing tasks (Web browsing, archiving CDs, e-mailing, standard office productivity) can make for a decent student PC or second home computer. Read more
HP Pavilion Slimline s3500f
The HP Pavilion Slimline s3500f ($580 direct) is HP’s customizable version of the Slimline PC configuration we’ve seen before in the Slimline s3330f. It uses the same case, but the s3500f is a little more than half the price of its predecessor. Obviously the new system has fewer bells and whistles, but then again, you don’t always need all the optional extras to get a useful PC, especially for the midrange user or student.
Dell Computers
Dell’s XPS 630 is a stylish and competitively priced mainstream gaming PC that can be souped up with extras such as an Ageia PhysX accelerator, a Blu-ray Disc drive, and up to 4GB of DDR2-800 Corsair Dominator memory. Read more
Dell Desktop XPS 630
Dell’s XPS 630 is a stylish and competitively priced mainstream gaming PC that can be souped up with extras such as an Ageia PhysX accelerator, a Blu-ray Disc drive, and up to 4GB of DDR2-800 Corsair Dominator memory. Read more
HP Pavilion Slimline S3380A
Features:
Graphics processor: NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Hard drive capacity: 500 GB
Installed memory (RAM): 2 GB
Processor speed: 2.4 GHz
Operating systems: Microsoft Windows Vista
Pros: Good performance, small footprint, runs quietly
Cons: Remote control receiver isn’t built in, no free slots for expansion cards or memory, no Wi-Fi
The final word: All up, apart from the ugly remote control receiver, this unit is good looking enough to be placed in the lounge room as a media centre, and it’s small enough to be used as a desktop PC even in the most cramped environments. Read more
Dell XPS 630 Review
If you’ve followed the tech sector for any appreciable amount of time, you’ve no doubt heard the tale of Dell Inc. – one of those stories where a guy with a dream founded a company and eventually built it into a corporate giant. Read more
