Apple Mac Pro (2x2.26GHz Xeon, 2009)
Best-in-class desktop design Interior simplifies upgrades and parts replacement Strong performance on HD video and 3D rendering thanks to new Intel CPU and faster RAM
Tags: Apple Mac Pro, Apple Inc., Intel Xeon
8.1 Editors' Rating
Apple Mac Pro
Attractive exterior, innovative interior great value for the baseline configuration strong multi-core CPU performance
Tags: Apple Mac Pro, Apple Inc., CPU
8 Editors' Rating
Apple iMac (24in., 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo, 2009)
An affordable 24in. all-in-one PC Twice as much hard-drive space as older models Fast Nvidia graphics chip Best-in-class multitasking performance Comes with iLife digital media suite
Tags: Apple Inc., Apple iMac, Chip
7.8 Editors' Rating
Apple iMac (24in., 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo, 2009)
An affordable 24in. all-in-one PC Twice as much hard-drive space as older models Fast Nvidia graphics chip Best-in-class multitasking performance Comes with iLife digital media suite
Tags: Apple Inc., Apple iMac, Chip
7.8 Editors' Rating
Apple iMac (24in., 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo, 2009)
An affordable 24in. all-in-one PC Twice as much hard-drive space as older models Fast Nvidia graphics chip Best-in-class multitasking performance Comes with iLife digital media suite
Tags: Apple Inc., Apple iMac, Chip
7.8 Editors' Rating
Lenovo ThinkStation S20
Choice of 45nm Xeon quad-core processors Up to 12GB of DDR3 memory Nvidia or ATI video cards Supports up to four monitors
Tags: Port, Adapter, Intel Xeon
7.7 Editors' Rating
HP t5730w Thin Client
Built-in Wi-Fi makes the very easy to deploy in a home office and other remote locations Remarkably small and quiet Microsoft TS CAL included in price
Tags: Citrix Systems Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., USB
7 Editors' Rating
NComputing L230
A cost-effective and relatively easy way to add extra users to an existing network Terminals are low-power, secure, easy to administer and quiet Works with Windows- or Linux-based host PCs Up to 30 terminals supported (with a server OS running on the host PC)
See also: NComputing , Desktops
7 Editors' Rating
Inveneo Computing Station
Provides a complete low-power desktop solution with comparatively good performance Available with Linux or Windows XP installed Good Linux software bundle provided
7 Editors' Rating
NComputing X300
Provides a simple and inexpensive way to hang up to six terminals off a single desktop PC Terminals are low-power, secure, easy to administer and quiet Works with Windows- or Linux-based host PCs
See also: NComputing , Desktops
7 Editors' Rating
NEC PowerMate VL370
Choice of chassis Runs relatively quiet Analogue and digital video outputs Quad-core CPU support System recovery software
7 Editors' Rating
Aleutia E1
Tiny, robust, low-power system unit Sealed unit, with no moving parts Silent in operation
6 Editors' Rating
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