Best Desktops - Intel Core 2 Duo

'Free phone support runs out after 90 days..'

'blocky look'

'No Blu-ray drive or media card reader.'

'impressive performance'

'lackluster integrated Intel GMA 4500 graphics'

'Good performance'

'Easy to set up and begin using'

'Good wireless kb/mouse'

'The screen is bright and handles action well: It displayed a decent, streak-free1080p picture on our test discs like X-Men: The Last Stand and Mission Impossible .'

'The interface is responsive, and is the benchmark for upcoming Windows 7 all-in-one PCs from Acer, Asus, Dell, Gateway, and MSI.'

'The Hulu app was confusing and difficult to navigate, due in part to a menu system that forces you to continually tap at the bottom of the screen to advance lists of content (no accelerated flick-scrolling here at all).'

'the newer TouchSmarts are far more media-centric than previous generations - frankly, that's a good thing.'

'The trackpad on its right-hand side and left mouse button on the left-hand side of make the keyboard easy to use on a lap (there are two mouse buttons below the trackpad as well).'

'just the right price'

'nifty wireless keyboard'

'heavy system requirements'

'Fast new Core 2 Duo processor'

'impressive performance boost'

'limited telephone support availability'

'Hard drive and graphics performance underwhelming.'

'Anti-glare Display'

'Unique design'

'No MCE remote.'

'HDMI inputs and TV tuner'

'It does use a very glossy coating that shows a good amount of reflections and glare in certain lighting conditions.'

'True 1080p HD'

'inferior display'

'Slightly Below Average Performance.'

'inferior display'

'Our performance expectations for the Area-51 ALX were pretty high, and, for the most part, it did not disappoint.'

'The system comes with a single GeForce 9800 GT graphics card that is acceptable for all of today's PC games.'

'The Alienware Area-51 ALX's case is well-constructed and feels very solid, though the glossy black exterior may be prone to scratching and fingerprints.'

'Nice looking.'

'heavy system requirements'

'complete digital multimedia package'

'It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.'