The HP Z238 is an entry-level workstation desktop PC designed for creative professionals that don't need powerful 3D graphics capabilities.
The combo of the powerful quad core Intel Core i5-7500 and integrated HD Graphics 630 help this workstation being a valid companion to every serious photo/video editor.
The Z238 has been especially designed for heavy duty CPU and 2D graphics computations and, like all HP Workstations, has been thoroughly tested under extreme conditions.
This compact workstation is fully modular and easily upgradable, and if you need an inexpensive yet powerful, mainly used for 2D creativity workstation that will last in time, the HP Z238 is probably the best solution on the market.
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Networking; Gigabit Ethernet
Ports: 3xDisplayPort, Serial, PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard, 4xUSB 3.0, 6xUSB 2.0, RJ-45, 4x Audio, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points (One of the highest single core scores)
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 617 Points (Excellent score)
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
At just 715$, the HP Z238 is a total deal and thanks to its modularity and expandability, a seemingly perfect entry into the creatives workstation world.
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If you are looking for the best compact desktop workstation computer to buy, for the least amount of money you are willing to spare, you should definitively buy the HP Z240 SFF. The HP Z240 is a great starting machine for creatives and 2D CAD engineers and beyond since it can be easily expanded with a vast selection of powerful Nvidia Quadro Graphics Cards for all the most advanced CAD and Computing Needs.
If you need a powerful and reliable computer but don't have budget for the bigger and expensive Xeon based workstation this might be the right PC for you.
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Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet
Ports: 4x Audio Jacks (2x Front, 2x Back), 2xPS/2, 8xUSB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, 2xDisplayPort, DVI-D
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points (Excellent single core score)
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 617 Points (Great Multi-Core score but still relatively entry-level for Workstation standards)
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model has just been recently released and there are no other reviews othet than this one at the moment.
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking to dive into the workstation world for the first time.
You can buy the HP Z240 on Amazon.
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If you are looking for the best desktop workstation computer to buy, for the least amount of money you are willing to spare, you should definitively buy the HP Z240 Micro Tower. The HP Z240 is a great starting machine for creatives and 2D CAD engineers and beyond since it can be easily expanded with a vast selection of powerful Nvidia Quadro Graphics Cards for all the most advanced CAD and Computing Needs.
If you need a powerful and reliable computer but don't have the budget for the more expensive Xeon/Quadro based workstation this might be the right PC for you.
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Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet
Ports: 4x Audio Jacks (2x Front, 2x Back), 2xPS/2, 8xUSB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, 2xDisplayPort, DVI-D
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points (Excellent single core score)
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 617 Points (Great Multi-Core score but still relatively entry-level for Workstation standards)
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model has just been recently released and there are no other reviews othet than this one at the moment.
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking to dive into the workstation world for the first time.
You can buy the HP Z240 Micro Tower on Amazon.
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This small wonder called Acer One 10 is one of the most affordable, and most likely the best small form factor 2-in-1 convertibles out there. At just 249$, it will be a great companion to whoever needs a swift and stylish laptop for basic internet and multimedia use!
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Networking; Wi-fi n w/Bluetooth 4.0
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 32bit (The 32bit version of Windows 10 is a much better solution for the small amount of Memory this laptop has.)
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 81% (4.5 Stars on Amazon, 81% on Notebookcheck) this computer has an above-average rating, and according to Notebook check the Aspire one is no.2 in their top 10 Notebooks under 500$.
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The Acer One 10 S1002 is widely considered the best low priced netbook. Whoever needs a small computer for basic tasks at a very low price will be very satisfied with the Acer One 10.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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The ASUS Transformer book is one of the best basic convertible laptops in the under 300$ category. It is powerful enough to do all the basic internet stuff you may need, the chassis has a lightweight and sturdy design and the Intel Atom CPU inside means it is entirely fanless.
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Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: USB 2.0, microUSB 2.0, USB 3.0 Type-C , microHDMI, 3,5mm Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
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This model got good reviews (80% Notebookcheck and 3.3 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet-browsing convertible that has an extra-long battery life and offers as many ports as you may need in a convertible.
You can buy right now for about 286$ on Amazon.com
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The Highlight of this basic internet-browsing computer is its high-resolution full HD 10.1" touchscreen. The Toshiba Satellite Click 10 has an excellent keyboard dock and a great battery life of over 10 hours.
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Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: 2xUSB 2.0, microUSB 2.0, microHDMI, 3,5mm Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 87% (Notebookcheck)
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet-browsing convertible that has an extra-long battery life and offers as many ports as you may need in a convertible.
You can buy right now for about 238$ on Amazon.com
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The Acer Aspire E5-722-2611 is a giant sized netbook, made mostly for internet browsing and basic office workloads. It is constantly cool & quiet thanks to its huge chassis. The keyboard and the build quality are both excellent and as a plus, it can play some casual games thanks to its AMD APU. This laptop is a great introduction to the world of PCs.
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Networking; Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/ Bluetooth 4.0 (Everything you may need for cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: 2xUSB 2.0, USB 3.0, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (81% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a bigger sized, basic, internet-browsing PC with a little more performance than its Intel Braswell-based competitors do.
You can buy right now for about 329$ on Amazon.com
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This small basic laptop is extremely cheap and lightweight (less than 1Kg). In addition it does its job of internet-browsing machine fairly well, thanks to a quad core Atom CPU. Its Long battery, small size, Inexpensive price tag and well-built chassis make the Lenovo IdeaPad 100S a top seller worldwide.
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Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, Audio 3.5mm, microSD/SDXC/SDHC Card Reade
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 32bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 302 Points
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (78% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet browsing pc with an extra-long battery life and good keyboard for as little bucks as possible.
You can buy right now for about 170$ on Amazon.com
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The Acer Aspire V17 Nitro is a 17" All-Around multimedia laptop with a gaming twist. This laptop features a great matte IPS display, a GeForce 945M graphics card suitable for gaming combined with a high performance 6th gen Core i5 from Intel for your applications and multimedia tasks and a fast & large 1TB Solid State Hybrid Drive for storage.
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Networking; Realtek Gigabit Ethernet + Qualcomm Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: USB 2.0, 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, Ethernet, 3,5mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C (great selection of ports! Almost workstation like...)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
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This model got good reviews (84% Notebookcheck).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for every multimedia and gaming enthusiast in search of a large and powerful do-it-all machine with an outstanding battery life and a relatively low price.
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The HP t730 Thin Client, HP’s most powerful desktop thin client, is ready to deploy in demanding environments right out of the box with an AMD quad-core APU, huge selection of interfaces (even legacy), OS and external server choices, and native support for 6 UHD/4K displays.
This small desktop PC, thanks to its AMD FirePro W2100, can also be used as a basic Workstation and thus is perfect for a team of CG professionals working connected to the cloud.
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The Acer Predator G6-710 in an unstoppable war machine!
This giant is ready to defeat your enemies and offer you the best gaming experience in FullHD. The last technology is embedded here, like a powerful Quad Core Intel Core i5-6600K, Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 Graphics, the proprietary Acer IceTunnel cooling system and many other functions exclusively dedicated to gaming.
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The Lenovo H50 is a complete home entertainment system based on AMD APUs and Radeon Rx Graphics. Other than great entertainment, Lenovo gives you the luxury to use, in all its glory, the famous AccuType Keyboard, the most precise and comfortable keyboard ever conceived. It's possible to have some advanced gaming on this PC thanks to the Dual Graphics Crossfire combo of its Integrated Radeon R7 and its dedicated AMD Radeon R7 240 working in parallel.
Note: this PC comes preinstalled with Windows 8.1, you will eventually need to upgrade to windows 10 to enjoy it to the fullest.
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Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 61 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 239 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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The Pavilion 550 is one of the best choices if you want to enter the multimedia PC world for the first time. The build quality is great as always from HP, and even if it only costs 512$, it offers a pretty high performance thanks to the old but not obsolete and still powerful 4th Gen Intel Core i5-4460S. The dedicated Nvidia Graphics card isn't good for gaming nowadays but its VP6 Codec will take care of all your HD Movies and TV Series needs.
Note: this PC comes preinstalled with Windows 8.1, you will eventually need to upgrade to windows 10 to enjoy it to the fullest.
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Ever thought about a Pink Colored Gaming laptop? Yes, it exists, and this gaming and multimedia laptop with a feminine touch is called the HP Pavilion 15-ab116n!
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Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Intel Dual Band-Wireless AC-3160 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - cabled connectivity doesn't reach top internet speed as it is limited to 100 Mbit/s)
Ports: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, RJ-45, SD card Reader (pretty good selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 5 Stars (5 stars on Amazon and 5 Stars at HP Store), this computer has an above-average rating.
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The HP Pavilion 15-ab116 is a great choice for every videogamer and multimedia enthusiast. For its price of under 600€, this is absolutely the best portable gaming platform available at this price point. If you are not convinced by the color, a blue colored unit and a more serious silver version with the same or even better specs are also available.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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This Laptop is one of the cheapest entries in the world of multimedia entertainment and gaming. With a price of just 700$, you will hardly find an equivalent laptop with similar gaming performance and build quality.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Intel Dual Band-Wireless AC-3160 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - cabled connectivity doesn't reach top internet speed as it is limited to 100 Mbit/s)
Ports: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, RJ-45, SD card Reader (pretty good selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
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With an overall rating of 5 Stars (5 stars on Amazon and 5 Stars at HP Store), this computer has an above-average rating.
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The HP Pavilion 15-ab126 is a great choice for every videogamer and multimedia enthusiast. For its price of under 750$, this is absolutely the best portable gaming platform available at this price point. As a plus, every future driver updates from AMD will make this laptop even more performant thanks to the newly added crossfire profiles.
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This little fanless 2-In-1 Convertible, with its quad core atom processor, is more than enough for all your basic computing needs, but sadly, the GPU doesn't have enough horsepower for games more complex than the ones in the Windows Store. The Acer Aspire Switch 10V is one of the few Basic 2-In-1 Convertible to have a secondary 500GB traditional Hard Drive storage in the keyboard Dock other than the usual 32GB of fast eMMC SSD memory.
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Networking; Broadcom Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 w/Bluetooth 4.0 (this laptop can be connected only via Wi-Fi since it doesn't support cabled connection but can be solved by using an USB adapter, the latest Wi-Fi ac protocol isn't supported)
Ports: microSD Card Reader, USB 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1, microHDMI, 3,5mm Audio (excellent selection of ports for a cloudbook)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit (this laptop has only 2GB of Memory which is just the barely minimum to run smoothly Windows 10 64bit)
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 75% Stars ( Notebookcheck) this computer has an above-average rating.
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The Acer Aspire Switch 10V is a great choice for people that need an inexpensive but well-built little typewriter and internet surfing machine that can be easily turned into a tablet.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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The HP 15 af-105n/af-124n is an entry-level multimedia laptop based on the new AMD "Carrizo-L" platform. This laptop offers good multimedia and gaming performance at the very low price of just 512$.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 PCIe Fast Ethernet + Broadcom BCM43142 Wi-Fi n W/Bluetooth 4.0 (Supports only 100MBPs on cabled connection, Wi-Fi connectivity from Broadcom is good but doesn't support the recent Wi-Fi ac protocol)
Ports: USB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Audio, RJ-45 (good selection of ports, sadly, only one USB 3.0 )
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
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This model got good reviews (5 Stars on Amazon).
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a good choice for every multimedia enthusiast and video gamer on a tight budget.
You can buy right now for about 479$ on Amazon.com
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The HP x2 210 G1 is a basic business convertible. If compared to other convertible Cloudbooks, this PC offers a higher amount of memory (4GB) a slightly faster and bigger 64GB eMMC storage (instead of the usual 32GB) and very good speakers from Bang & Olufsen. If you only need internet browsing and office workloads for your business, and you value a lightweight yet sturdy companion, the relatively high price of 445$ is largely justified!
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Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 w/Bluetooth 4.2 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Type-C, HDMI, 3,5mm Audio, microSD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (79% Notebookcheck).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in need of a basic internet browsing companion and office convertible that has an extra long battery life and offers a superior build quality.
You can buy right now for about 445$ on Amazon.com
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The AMD based HP Pavilion lineup has just been refreshed with the latest AMD "Bristol Ridge" processors! With its price tag of just 550$/619€, Quad Core Processor and AMD Dual Graphics, The HP Pavilion 15-aw004ng is a great choice for anyone entering into the world of multimedia and gaming computers.
The low price suggests this PC has also some flaws... like the mediocre battery life and the necessity of keeping the Graphic drivers constantly up to date to get the most performance in games, especially the ones not designed with AMD Dual Graphics in mind. Thankfully HP choose swisely what to sacrifice and the overall system performance leaves a good impression.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Realtek RTL 8723BE Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - both LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity doesn't reach top internet speed as they both are limited to 100 Mbit/s)
Ports: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, RJ-45, SD card Reader, DVD Drive (pretty good selection of ports, especially because this model features a good old DVD Drive)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 75% at notebookcheck this computer has an above-average rating.
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Extremely high performance for such a low price tag.
Features a decent matte fullHD display instead of the more common HD glossy screen we are used to see.
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The HP Pavilion 15-aw004ng is a great choice for everyone who wants to enter into the videogamer and multimedia world. For its price of 550$, this is absolutely the best portable gaming platform available at this price point. As a plus, every future driver updates from AMD will make this laptop even more performant, thanks to the newly added crossfire profiles. A very well balanced laptop at a great price just be prepared to use the AC charger very, very often!
If you live in Europe, you can buy this computer on Amazon.
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The Dell Alienware 13 R3 is the best and most powerful 13" windows PC to date! Sure, this PC is much heavier than most 13,3" laptops and really, really expensive, but by looking at the overall specs, you will soon realize this PC is top quality! Recomended to anyone willing to pay ~1800$ (especially hardcore gamers) thanks to its high-end Quad core 7th Gen core i7-7700HQ and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Graphics!
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Networking; Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet + Killer Wireless-AC Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, 2xDisplayPort, 3,5mm audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Application Performance
The Intel Core i7-7700HQ is, as of early 2017, the most powerful mobile CPU. This quad core/ octa threaded processor is capable of blazing through every workload with no problems.
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 762 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck.net), this computer has an excellent rating and ranks at #1 in the Top 10 Gaming Laptops.
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If you are a gamer/power user looking for the best laptop under 14" well.... with the Alienware 13 R3 you may have found your ideal PC.
You can buy it on Amazon.
Silent and inexpensive, this small 10" 2-in-1 convertible from Acer offers an impressive display that in combination with its integrated Intel HD Graphics GPU makes it a great choice for video streaming and internet browsing. The Acer Aspire Switch One has a relatively huge 8200 mAh, meaning a long battery life in "tablet mode", giving the user a whopping ~10 hours of Netflix/YouTube Streaming. Being an inexpensive cloudbook "Power Users" and "Gamers" will not find this PC interesting at all. The Intel Atom processor is too underpowered for anything but internet and very basic office related stuff.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8723BE Wi-Fi b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0 (supports only the older Wi-Fi n standard (54MBPs)
Ports: 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, microSD Card Reader, 3.5mm audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 32bit
Application Performance
The Intel Atom x5 Z8300 is the slowest quad core CPU of this generation and is barely faster (only in multithreaded workloads) than the dual core Intel Celeron N3050. The Acer Aspire Switch One 10 offers just enough performance to open a browser, basic office spreadsheets and other basic apps.
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The multimedia "Road Warrior" on a budget, with its good speakers & Intel Quicksync Video Encoder/Decoder, this system is great for music and video streaming...
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 78% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a good rating.
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The Acer Aspire Switch One 10 is a great choice if you are looking for a little, silent machine to watch movies on the road.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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The Gigabyte P55W v7 is a great choice if you are looking for an high end gaming laptop at a relatively cheap price. The corners cut by Gigabyte to lower the computer's price has been chosen very wisely and everything needed by the average gamer, like e.g. high end graphics, quad core processor and lots of RAM and storage, are all here.
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Networking; Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard (866MBPs)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, USB 3.1 Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, 3,5mm audio, Ethernet, SD Card Reader.
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit.
Application Performance
The Intel Core i7-7700HQ is, as of early 2017, the most powerful mobile CPU. This quad core / octa threaded processor is capable of blazing through every type of workload with no problems at all.
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With an overall rating of 84% on Notebookcheck.net and 4.7/5.0 stars on Amazon, this computer has an excellent rating.
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If you are a gamer/power user, looking for the best bang for the bucks the Gigabyte P55W v7 may be your ideal PC.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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The Odys Vario Pro 12 with active input pen, selling for just 326$ is an interesting alternative to major manufacturers convertibles...And indeed this PC delivers pretty well, thanks to its long lasting battery runtime, its fanless system design, and its being powerful enough for most basic tasks. The touchscreen (IPS) is also good, but slightly darker than average. The killer feature of this PC is, of course, the precise and comfortable to use bundled Active Pen.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8723BS Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for internet browsing - of course, being a cheap cloudbook, it doesn't reach top internet speed)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Audio, Ethernet, SD Card Reader (pretty good selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 32bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck)
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Excellent screen
Silent operation
Good battery runtime
Active input pen
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for professionals looking for a windows alternative to the Apple iPad Pro.
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The Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300 is a 10.1" x2 entry Level Windows convertible Cloudbook/Tablet with a whooping 64GB of Storage!
This device is completely fanless and silent, it has a good IPS screen and offers a very innovative keyboard dock. Overall it is a Great for doing office business on the go.
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Networking; Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for internet browsing - of course, being a cheap cloudbook, it doesn't reach top internet speed)
Ports: microUSB 2.0, USB 2.0, microHDMI, Audio, microSD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 32bit
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck) and 3.8/5 Stars on Amazon
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for office workers looking for a Windows alternative to the iPad Pro.
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The Lenovo Ideapad Miix 310 is the successor of the Miix 300. The main difference is the upgrade to newer Intel Atom "Cherry Trail" line of processors. Overall, this PC isn't changed a lot: it still features a 10,1" glossy touchscreen, is fanless and enough for most office tasks, and still has the same unusual keyboard dock.
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Networking; Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for internet browsing - of course, being a cheap cloudbook, it doesn't reach top internet speed)
Ports: microUSB 2.0, 2xUSB 2.0, microHDMI, Audio, microSD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 32bit
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck) and 3.2/5 Stars on Amazon
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for office workers looking for a Windows alternative to the iPad Pro.
You can buy it for 280$ on Amazon
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The Acer TravelMate B117 is an 11.6" cloudbook designed for school and university students. Thanks to its matte display, it can be used outdoors and its internal SSD storage is fast and features excellent battery runtime.
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Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card
Ports: USB 2.0, 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, Audio, microSD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 81% (Notebookcheck)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for students.
You can buy it for 599$ on Amazon
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The Acer Swift 1 is the basic model of Acer's Swift lineup. This pc is slim, cheap and compact. It has a good keyboard, is fanless and has a matte display. It also features a fast 128GB SSD for storage. It's a great solution for people looking for a Windows alternative to upper end Chromebooks.
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Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card
Ports: USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Audio, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck) and 5/5 Stars on Amazon
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for students looking for a stylish Windows alternative to a Chromebook.
You can buy it for 288$ on Amazon
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The new HP Pavilion 15 Power is the stronger and most recommendable of the Pavilion series of multimedia computers. Compared to the previous Pavilions, the "Power" is a huge upgrade especially regarding system stability (the 2016 Pavilion 15/17 and 2015 Pavilion 17 models suffered of sudden random system reboots and crashes). The HP Pavilion 15 Power's chassis has been redesigned, making the system much cooler. The keyboard also benefits of the renewed chassis stability. Gaming performance is good, thanks to its Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050, roughly on par with the 2016 HP Pavilion 15/17 models and entry-level 2016 HP Omen laptops.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8168/1111Gigabit Ethernet(1GBPs) + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, HDMI, Ethernet, Audio, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 82% (Notebookcheck)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for gamers looking for a good, all around gaming device at the lowest price possible without any compromise other than not being able to play in 4K.
You can buy it for 1000$ on Amazon
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The HP Z238 is an entry-level workstation desktop PC designed for creative professionals not in need of powerful 3D graphics capabilities.
The combination of the powerful quad core Intel Core i5-7500, integrated HD Graphics 630 and fast 256GB Solid State Drive help this workstation being a valid companion to every serious photo/video editor.
The Z238 has been especially designed for heavy duty CPU and 2D graphics computations and, like all HP workstations, has been thoroughly tested under extreme conditions.
This compact workstation is fully modular and easily upgradable. If you need an inexpensive, yet powerful workstation mainly for 2D creativity that will last in time, the HP Z238 is probably the best solution on the market.
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Networking; Gigabit Ethernet
Ports: 3xDisplayPort, Serial, PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard, 4xUSB 3.0, 6xUSB 2.0, RJ-45. 4X Audio, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 617 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Conclusion
At just 760$, the Solid State Drive based version of the HP Z238, is a great deal, thanks to its modularity and expandability, a seemingly perfect entry into the creatives workstations world.
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Powered for business, the HP ProDesk 600 SFF is a highly expandable PC featuring flexible connectivity options, strong security and comprehensive manageability, features in a stylishly redesigned chassis for the modern workplace.
Probably the most secure Small Form Factor Desktop PC on the market, it features all the most powerful and advanced security and remote management technologies, from HP BioSphere secure booting to HP's WorkWise and PhoneWise remote control mobile phone apps.
The Intel Core i5-7500 quad core processor and integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 offer great performance and the best video quality for office applications and, if you need advanced 3D graphics, you can even upgrade it to a more powerful discrete AMD or Nvidia Graphics Card .
Other characteristics
Networking; Gigabit Ethernet
Ports: 3xDisplayPort, Serial, PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard, 2xUSB 3.0, 6xUSB 2.0, RJ-45. 4X Audio, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (learn more about those benchmark tests)
Processor Speed (Powered by Cinebench)
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 617 Points
Graphics Speed (Powered by 3Dmark 11)
3DMark 11 Overall: 1964 Points
Conclusion
The HP ProDesk 600 G3 is one of, if not the best, Small Form Factor enterprise class desktop PC and is a highly recommended to every medium/big business.
You can buy the HP ProDesk 600 G3 on Amazon.
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