http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//the-ultra-cheap-computer-revolution.htm http://apcmag.com//the-ultra-cheap-computer-revolution.htm

Darren Yates looks at how sub-$100 single-board computers and tablets are changing the face of computing.]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:10:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//worlds-cheapest-pc-the-38-raspberry-pi-gets-free-ram-upgrade.htm http://apcmag.com//worlds-cheapest-pc-the-38-raspberry-pi-gets-free-ram-upgrade.htm

The Raspberry Pi was already a massive hit, and doubling the RAM at no added cost makes the little device an even more attractive proposition than before.]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:23:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-xps-one-27-all-in-one-pc-review.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-xps-one-27-all-in-one-pc-review.htm

Where's the Apple logo?]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:51:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-reveals-first-barebones-4x4-system.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-reveals-first-barebones-4x4-system.htm

Intel is dipping a tentative toe into the barebones waters with an innovative ‘pico-PC’ design slated for sale through its distributor channel next month.]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:41:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cooler-master-haf-xm-review.htm http://apcmag.com//cooler-master-haf-xm-review.htm

Plastic fantastic.]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:24:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-best-all-rounder-pc-you-can-build-today.htm http://apcmag.com//the-best-all-rounder-pc-you-can-build-today.htm

How about a PC that can do just about everything you chuck at it with decent results? Check out our guide to the complete all-rounder.]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:38:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-most-extreme-pc-you-can-build-today.htm http://apcmag.com//the-most-extreme-pc-you-can-build-today.htm

Don't expect to be able to afford this beast unless you sell your house, but if you really wanted the ultimate in PC extremism... this is it.]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-builders-guide-build-a-top-video-editing-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-builders-guide-build-a-top-video-editing-pc.htm

Looking to put together the ultimate Ivy Bridge system? Bennett Ring reveals the kit you need to build a grunty, top-of-the-line video-editing PC.]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dressed-to-impress-alienware-aurora-r4-review.htm http://apcmag.com//dressed-to-impress-alienware-aurora-r4-review.htm

While many of us prefer to build our own gaming machines, there’s also a strong market for ready-built machines.]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:20:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pre-built-powerhouse-asus-rog-cg8565-review.htm http://apcmag.com//pre-built-powerhouse-asus-rog-cg8565-review.htm

Built for those with money to burn.]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:24:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//22kg-beast-cooler-master-cosmos-ii-review.htm http://apcmag.com//22kg-beast-cooler-master-cosmos-ii-review.htm

A behemoth that redefines 'overkill'.]]> Tue, 03 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-builders-guide-build-a-budget-gaming-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-builders-guide-build-a-budget-gaming-pc.htm

Looking to put together the ultimate Ivy Bridge system? Bennett Ring reveals the kit you need to build a powerful new budget gaming PC.]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:20:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//one-for-the-cineastes-toshiba-dx730-review.htm http://apcmag.com//one-for-the-cineastes-toshiba-dx730-review.htm

A match made in heaven with Windows Media Center.]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-mutant-offspring-of-a-console-and-pc-alienware-x51-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-mutant-offspring-of-a-console-and-pc-alienware-x51-review.htm

Forward thinking brings us a tidy gamer box PC for your living room that can squeeze inside your entertainment unit. With a few caveats.]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:32:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//like-diy-silverstone-sg07.htm http://apcmag.com//like-diy-silverstone-sg07.htm

This is about as barebones as an SFF gets.]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-classic-template-shuttle-sz68r5-review.htm http://apcmag.com//a-classic-template-shuttle-sz68r5-review.htm

Everything old is new again, as Shuttle's written-in-stone SFF concept ages like a fine wine.]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:10:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//an-interesting-experiment-in-tiny-computing-fujitsu-esprimo-q900-review.htm http://apcmag.com//an-interesting-experiment-in-tiny-computing-fujitsu-esprimo-q900-review.htm

Measuring the same dimensions as a CD cover, albeit one 5cm tall, the Q900 is a regular PC that’s been hit with a shrink ray.]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:00:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//friendly-price-tag-sony-vpcj228-review.htm http://apcmag.com//friendly-price-tag-sony-vpcj228-review.htm

The premium brand goes for the budget buyer.]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-all-in-one-pcs-are-designed.htm http://apcmag.com//how-all-in-one-pcs-are-designed.htm

To get an inside look at the all-in-one PC production process, we spoke with Sam CT Chen, Acer's Design Manager, who gave us the lowdown on designing this unique form factor.]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:34:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-world-apart-apple-27in-imac-review.htm http://apcmag.com//a-world-apart-apple-27in-imac-review.htm

Not like the others... welcome to the most popular all-in-one on the planet.]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pint-size-powerhouses-small-form-factor-pcs-sffs-explained.htm http://apcmag.com//pint-size-powerhouses-small-form-factor-pcs-sffs-explained.htm

Like all-in-ones, SFF PCs are aimed at those on a space budget, but they’ve got a huge secondary benefit: power.]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-little-ripper-of-an-htpc-shuttle-xh61-review.htm http://apcmag.com//a-little-ripper-of-an-htpc-shuttle-xh61-review.htm

With so much history in making SFF PCs, Shuttle is well positioned to use its expertise at cramming lots of hardware into little spaces to deliver a compact HTPC solution.]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-evolution-of-the-all-in-one-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//the-evolution-of-the-all-in-one-pc.htm

The all-in-one PC has developed in stages over the years, and with Window 8 on the horizon the next big step could be closer than you think.]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:10:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//premium-chassis-acer-z5771-review.htm http://apcmag.com//premium-chassis-acer-z5771-review.htm

This all-in-one really does have it all.]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:12:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//thinking-outside-the-box-the-all-in-one-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//thinking-outside-the-box-the-all-in-one-pc.htm

The all-in-one PC form factor is thriving as shoppers move away from the beige boxes of yesteryear.]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:52:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-best-budget-gaming-pc-you-can-build-today.htm http://apcmag.com//the-best-budget-gaming-pc-you-can-build-today.htm

Want to play games on your PC but limited by your budget? No problem. Check out our best budget gaming PC rig and see how you can game on the cheap.]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-best-budget-pc-you-can-build-today.htm http://apcmag.com//the-best-budget-pc-you-can-build-today.htm

High-end performance inside a limited budget? It's possible, as our best budget PC build shows.]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-best-media-centre-pc-you-can-build-today.htm http://apcmag.com//the-best-media-centre-pc-you-can-build-today.htm

We take a look at the top individual components needed to build the best media centre PC you can.]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-best-high-end-gaming-pc-you-can-build-today.htm http://apcmag.com//the-best-high-end-gaming-pc-you-can-build-today.htm

Want to game with the best of them? This rig offers the best performance you can get in a gaming PC, but it'll cost you.]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//raspberry-pi-the-teensy-weensy-51-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//raspberry-pi-the-teensy-weensy-51-pc.htm

The Raspberry Pi is a tiny but powerful PC that’s almost cheaper than the cheapest of smartphones.]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//work-meets-play-altech-elite-x400gt-review.htm http://apcmag.com//work-meets-play-altech-elite-x400gt-review.htm

Can a workstation perform double duty... also providing solid after-hours gaming?]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//budget-gaming-pc-case-excels-bitfenix-merc-alpha-review.htm http://apcmag.com//budget-gaming-pc-case-excels-bitfenix-merc-alpha-review.htm

Can a simple case with a rock bottom price win us over?]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//battlefield-3-beast-pcg4m3r-bf3-hd-pc-review.htm http://apcmag.com//battlefield-3-beast-pcg4m3r-bf3-hd-pc-review.htm

With super high frame rates on a modest budget, this BF3-playing beast lives up to its name.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:07:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//silent-and-effective-aywun-a1-e1-lp-review.htm http://apcmag.com//silent-and-effective-aywun-a1-e1-lp-review.htm

Time to give that stock heatsink the flick?]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//portable-monster-pc-cooler-master-cm-storm-trooper-review.htm http://apcmag.com//portable-monster-pc-cooler-master-cm-storm-trooper-review.htm

Named for its ability to carry an entire battalion of troops, how does the Cooler Master CM Storm Trooper perform in the field?]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//building-a-pc-gaming-beast-for-battlefield-3.htm http://apcmag.com//building-a-pc-gaming-beast-for-battlefield-3.htm

We put together an affordable machine that can run Battlefield 3 with all the bells and whistles.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-apple-really-the-worlds-biggest-selling-pc-vendor.htm http://apcmag.com//is-apple-really-the-worlds-biggest-selling-pc-vendor.htm

Market watcher Canalys has determined Apple has overtaken HP as the world's leading PC client vendor - but admits that including tablets in its count is a "controversial" practice.]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:07:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//efficiency-is-cool-fsp-aurum-cm-series-gold-750w-psu-review.htm http://apcmag.com//efficiency-is-cool-fsp-aurum-cm-series-gold-750w-psu-review.htm

Highly recommended entry to the front ranks by this venerable supplier.]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//speed-demon-ocz-revodrive-3-x2-pci-express-ssd-480gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//speed-demon-ocz-revodrive-3-x2-pci-express-ssd-480gb-review.htm

SATA 6Gb/s? That‘s so 2011. This solid-state drive uses PCI-E (directly) to add storage to a desktop.]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-8-striking-back-at-apples-dominance-in-the-post-pc-landscape.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-8-striking-back-at-apples-dominance-in-the-post-pc-landscape.htm

Microsoft's cavalry is on the offensive, with Windows 8 and Ultrabooks on track to challenge Steve Jobs' post-PC legacy.]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//15-year-odyssey-sees-mac-ride-to-5-market-share.htm http://apcmag.com//15-year-odyssey-sees-mac-ride-to-5-market-share.htm

Apple's 5% market share might not sound like much, but with quarter-on-quarter momentum dramatically outstripping total PC growth, the Mac is anything but a quiet achiever.]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:15:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ram-cram-how-to-master-your-pcs-memory.htm http://apcmag.com//ram-cram-how-to-master-your-pcs-memory.htm

How much is enough? We show you how to get the most from your computer's memory.]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//compact-and-ferocious-pioneer-radium-review.htm http://apcmag.com//compact-and-ferocious-pioneer-radium-review.htm

Prepare to get radioactive with this bite-size terror. But don't blame us if you nuke your house.]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-case-for-teleworking-plus-top-5-work-at-home-productivity-tips.htm http://apcmag.com//the-case-for-teleworking-plus-top-5-work-at-home-productivity-tips.htm

Working at home is often dreamed of by jealous office colleagues, but there are real reasons why it's the way forward for progressive workplaces.]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-set-up-the-perfect-teleworking-environment.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-set-up-the-perfect-teleworking-environment.htm

Teleworking (aka working from home) is increasing fast as new technology and communications make it possible. Here's how to make the most of it.]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//okay-were-total-converts-cougar-evolution-review.htm http://apcmag.com//okay-were-total-converts-cougar-evolution-review.htm

More than meets the eye, this PC case is even better than we were hoping.]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//affordable-reliability-compaq-cq3420an-review.htm http://apcmag.com//affordable-reliability-compaq-cq3420an-review.htm

A little bundle of silicon hearted joy. A PC that's affordable and backed up by a good warranty. ]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//small-and-stylish-hp-omni-200-5320a-review.htm http://apcmag.com//small-and-stylish-hp-omni-200-5320a-review.htm

In the market for a basic all-in-one PC without the unnecessary bells and whistles?]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:37:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//live-builds-best-gaming-pc-may132011.htm http://apcmag.com//live-builds-best-gaming-pc-may132011.htm

Gaming PC builder Chris Lampard has updated several components in our gaming build. One is the motherboard, now featuring the hot GIGABYTE G1.Sniper2]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//classic-recipe-shuttle-sh67h3-sff-barebones-pc-review.htm http://apcmag.com//classic-recipe-shuttle-sh67h3-sff-barebones-pc-review.htm

Out with the old and in with the slightly less old. Should we be excited by Shuttle's unflinching adherence to its own conventions?]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pint-sized-powerhouse-acer-veriton-l6610g-review.htm http://apcmag.com//pint-sized-powerhouse-acer-veriton-l6610g-review.htm

A tiny yet powerful upgrade for your everyday PC.]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rip-touchpad-as-hp-initiates-company-transformation.htm http://apcmag.com//rip-touchpad-as-hp-initiates-company-transformation.htm

Another one bites the dust. HP kills off TouchPad with the future of webOS and its whole consumer PC division up in the air as it acquires data firm Autonomy for US$10.3 billion.]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:57:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//unleash-the-gamer-within-cooler-master-storm-enforcer-review.htm http://apcmag.com//unleash-the-gamer-within-cooler-master-storm-enforcer-review.htm

Looking like a giant glowing robotic trilobite, there can be no doubting which PC segment Cooler Master is targeting with this case.]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//unassuming-power-dell-inspiron-620-review.htm http://apcmag.com//unassuming-power-dell-inspiron-620-review.htm

While some of us prefer to avoid the big brands, Dell does stock a decent range of regularly updated gaming and home office PCs -- the latest of which is the Inspiron 620.]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:05:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-this-the-perfect-htpc-acer-revo-100-review.htm http://apcmag.com//is-this-the-perfect-htpc-acer-revo-100-review.htm

Thinner than the average Stephen King novel at just 29mm, this has to be the slimmest HTPC we've ever tested, not to mention the slickest.]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:05:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-end-of-optical-dvd-less-mac-mini-a-sign-of-desktops-to-come.htm http://apcmag.com//the-end-of-optical-dvd-less-mac-mini-a-sign-of-desktops-to-come.htm

The venerable Mac mini received a significant upgrade last month with latest-gen Intel Core CPUs and Thunderbolt connectivity. But one feature wasn't upgraded.]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:48:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//shuttle-sx58h7-pro-review-.htm http://apcmag.com//shuttle-sx58h7-pro-review-.htm

Can a tiny PC pack a truly hardcore punch? Yep, and with an unbeatable performance-to-kilogram ratio.]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-slate-ep121-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-eee-slate-ep121-review.htm

Say hello to the iPad's big brother. It looks a little like all the other tablets on the market, but it's actually a full Windows 7 PC in disguise.]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bitfenix-shinobi-review.htm http://apcmag.com//bitfenix-shinobi-review.htm

BitFenix sends in a ninja.]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//live-build-the-best-all-rounder-pc-you-can-build-today_15_july_11.htm http://apcmag.com//live-build-the-best-all-rounder-pc-you-can-build-today_15_july_11.htm

An All-rounder PC should be good across the board, handling everything from Office to videos and games. Pro PC builder Adrian Rundle picks the best components for one.]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-touchsmart-610-review-.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-touchsmart-610-review-.htm

What happens when you cross a desktop PC with a tablet? ]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//best-all-rounder-pc-you-can-build-today_July_09_2011.htm http://apcmag.com//best-all-rounder-pc-you-can-build-today_July_09_2011.htm

An All-rounder PC should be good across the board, handling everything from Office to videos and games. Pro PC builder Adrian Rundle picks the best components for one.]]> Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:36:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//made-to-measure-gaming-beast-alienware-aurora-r3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//made-to-measure-gaming-beast-alienware-aurora-r3-review.htm

Now with the latest Intel Sandy Bridge CPU, this bespoke behemoth is heavy in every sense of the word.]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:21:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sonys-imac-hitman-vaio-vpc-l218fg-review.htm http://apcmag.com//sonys-imac-hitman-vaio-vpc-l218fg-review.htm

Are slick looks and a high-end feature set worth the price? Decide for yourself, but this VAIO certainly doesn't pull any punches.]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:24:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//giving-ssd-a-run-for-its-money-wd-scorpio-black-750gb-hd-review.htm http://apcmag.com//giving-ssd-a-run-for-its-money-wd-scorpio-black-750gb-hd-review.htm

For those who demand performance wherever they may be, Western Digital's Scorpio Black offers the ultimate in mechanical storage. ]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 16:29:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//two-monitors-for-the-price-of-one-lenovo-thinkvision-l2321x-review.htm http://apcmag.com//two-monitors-for-the-price-of-one-lenovo-thinkvision-l2321x-review.htm

Seeing double? Yes, you are. The Lenovo ThinkVision L2321x's dual video inputs mean you can get twice as productive on a single display.]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 10:10:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hybrid-maximus-thermaltake-level-10-gt-case-review.htm http://apcmag.com//hybrid-maximus-thermaltake-level-10-gt-case-review.htm

Beauty really does lie in the eye of the beholder. Is Thermaltake's latest hybrid gaming case the ugly duckling or an awesome homage? You decide.]]> Wed, 18 May 2011 15:39:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//best-budget-gaming-pc-may-2001.htm http://apcmag.com//best-budget-gaming-pc-may-2001.htm

The goal for a Budget Gaming PC is simple: to let you play the latest games at the lowest possible cost. Gamer and PC builder Chris Lampard builds an affordable gaming machine.]]> Wed, 18 May 2011 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//toshiba-launches-first-all-in-one-as-a-digital-hub-for-the-home.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba-launches-first-all-in-one-as-a-digital-hub-for-the-home.htm

Positioning its first All-In-One desktop PC as a central, multi-tasking hub for the whole family, Toshiba branches out from its mobile computer portfolio to take on the iMac.]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 15:37:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//extremepc_1105.htm http://apcmag.com//extremepc_1105.htm

If you had an unlimited budget to build a supremely powerful PC , what components would you choose? Expert PC builder Adrian Rundle builds a green machine that kicks butt.]]> Sat, 14 May 2011 13:13:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//meet-googles-chromebook-designed-to-relegate-windows-to-the-scrap-heap.htm http://apcmag.com//meet-googles-chromebook-designed-to-relegate-windows-to-the-scrap-heap.htm

The search giant's manoeuvres this week with Chrome OS -- and especially the advent of Chromebooks -- indicate Google is intent on redefining the PC desktop OS as we know it.]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 17:01:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//app-stores-the-future-of-desktop-apps.htm http://apcmag.com//app-stores-the-future-of-desktop-apps.htm

There are many ways in which Apple's iPhone has fundamentally changed the tech industry, and the iTunes App Store is one of the biggest.]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 09:32:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//make-any-pc-a-touchscreen-pc-aoc-touchmate-e2239fwt-review.htm http://apcmag.com//make-any-pc-a-touchscreen-pc-aoc-touchmate-e2239fwt-review.htm

Touchscreens aren't just for all-in-ones and tablets; this touchscreen monitor could theoretically make your desktop PC's keyboard and mouse obsolete...]]> Sat, 07 May 2011 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-to-bring-sandy-bridge-imacs-up-to-speed-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-to-bring-sandy-bridge-imacs-up-to-speed-this-week.htm

The rumour mill has it that Apple will be unveiling its latest range of updated iMacs this week, with the all-in-one desktop set to feature Intel's second-generation Core CPUs.]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 15:58:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//altech-ariel-g-1055-review-maximum-power-on-a-budget.htm http://apcmag.com//altech-ariel-g-1055-review-maximum-power-on-a-budget.htm

What if you want a high-performance PC for gaming (or just about anything), but you don't want to mortgage your house? Altech has a solution for you with the Ariel G.]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:46:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asuss-3d-all-in-one-eeetop-et2400xvt-review.htm http://apcmag.com//asuss-3d-all-in-one-eeetop-et2400xvt-review.htm

No ordinary all-in-one PC, ASUS's latest EeeTop features 3D graphics and a Core i7 CPU, but is it a good investment at the price?]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//so-big-itll-fit-two-pcs-cooler-master-haf-912-review.htm http://apcmag.com//so-big-itll-fit-two-pcs-cooler-master-haf-912-review.htm

Ready to take a battering and keep on going, Cooler Master's monster-sized HAF 912 case has all the space and features you've been waiting for.]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:35:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-make-the-ideal-amd-fusion-home-theatre-pc-for-just-775.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-make-the-ideal-amd-fusion-home-theatre-pc-for-just-775.htm

So you want to put together a home-theatre PC based on AMD's E-350 processor? We outline the pieces of kit you'll need (and it'll set you back less than $800 all told).]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nostalgia-rebooted-commodore-64-goes-on-sale-again.htm http://apcmag.com//nostalgia-rebooted-commodore-64-goes-on-sale-again.htm

Nope, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. The C64 is back for 2011 in a new multi-OS Linux + Win + Commodore box. It's like adulthood never happened.]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:09:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//highly-customisable-all-in-one-pioneer-computers-dh55-review.htm http://apcmag.com//highly-customisable-all-in-one-pioneer-computers-dh55-review.htm

Can a smaller-brand PC stand up to the competition? Yes it can, it seems, with this All-in-One that lets you upgrade to your heart's content.]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hybrid-heaven-gigabyte-g-style-t1125n-review.htm http://apcmag.com//hybrid-heaven-gigabyte-g-style-t1125n-review.htm

Transformers, roll out! GIGABYTE's new chameleon PC is a lot of things, depending on what you need on the day.]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:59:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//free-your-amd-how-to-overclock-amd-in-5-easy-steps.htm http://apcmag.com//free-your-amd-how-to-overclock-amd-in-5-easy-steps.htm

Is your AMD processor holding out on you? We show you how to make the most of your AMD Phenom II.]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:33:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony-glows-in-the-dark-five-new-vaios-hit-the-ground.htm http://apcmag.com//sony-glows-in-the-dark-five-new-vaios-hit-the-ground.htm

This week Sony Australia launched a cavalcade of new VAIO PCs, including the company's first 3D notebook plus a flashy range of laptops that literally emit light.]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:15:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mini-pc-for-movie-lovers-shuttle-xs35gt-review.htm http://apcmag.com//mini-pc-for-movie-lovers-shuttle-xs35gt-review.htm

How much are you willing to pay for a high-spec HTPC? Shuttle's latest micro machine affords you a number of configuration options (and is tiny enough to mount to your monitor).]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bargain-real-estate-aywun-a1-x01-pc-case-review.htm http://apcmag.com//bargain-real-estate-aywun-a1-x01-pc-case-review.htm

For the budget-conscious builder, this is one of the cheapest mid-tower cases on the market, but it's still a more-than-capable housing for your next system.]]> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//inside-thunderbolt-aka-light-peak-intels-next-gen-connectivity-explained.htm http://apcmag.com//inside-thunderbolt-aka-light-peak-intels-next-gen-connectivity-explained.htm

Friday's announcement of the new MacBook Pro lineup saw the first release of Intel's new high-speed Thunderbolt technology, set to rocket data transfer to all kinds of new levels.]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:13:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-macbook-pro-2010-vs-2011-models-compared-spec-by-spec.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-macbook-pro-2010-vs-2011-models-compared-spec-by-spec.htm

To assess today's MacBook Pro upgrades from a technical perspective, here we compare the new 2011 MacBook Pros against their 2010 predecessors, blow-by-blow and spec-by-spec.]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-top-5-features-of-the-new-sandy-bridge-macbook-pros.htm http://apcmag.com//the-top-5-features-of-the-new-sandy-bridge-macbook-pros.htm

As widely expected, Apple's new fleet of MacBook Pros ship with the latest generation of Intel Core CPUs plus Thunderbolt (aka Light Peak), revamped FaceTime HD cams and lots more.]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:48:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-service-pack-1-is-out-today-but-do-you-care.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-service-pack-1-is-out-today-but-do-you-care.htm

There was a time not long ago when a Service Pack release was itself an event (ie. Vista), but Microsoft's casual release of Windows 7 SP1 today shows how much times have changed.]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:31:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//beefy-all-in-one-bucks-the-trend-acer-aspire-z3750-review.htm http://apcmag.com//beefy-all-in-one-bucks-the-trend-acer-aspire-z3750-review.htm

Like a delicious sandwich of LCD, CPU and RAM, this Acer PC is that rare beast: an all-in-one that doesn't offer a watered-down computing experience.]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:34:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//part-pc-case-part-flux-capacitor-nrg-typhoon-review.htm http://apcmag.com//part-pc-case-part-flux-capacitor-nrg-typhoon-review.htm

Fresh out of the Pacific Ocean and ready to blow your socks off, this machine is a force to be reckoned with.]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//not-the-tardis-but-close-shuttle-sx58j3-sff-pc-review.htm http://apcmag.com//not-the-tardis-but-close-shuttle-sx58j3-sff-pc-review.htm

Good things can come in small packages, but can Shuttle keep delivering the small form factor goods in today's heated marketplace?]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:23:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gskill-vs-mach-xtreme-4gb-ram-module-shootout.htm http://apcmag.com//gskill-vs-mach-xtreme-4gb-ram-module-shootout.htm

The next big leap in memory tech is here, but which kit are you going to choose?]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intels-silver-lining-sandy-bridge-b3-chipset-fix-confirmed.htm http://apcmag.com//intels-silver-lining-sandy-bridge-b3-chipset-fix-confirmed.htm

Intel and MSI are spreading the good news: the Cougar Point revival is kicking off as the industry glimpses resumption of normal supply operations post Sandy Bridge's first hurdle.]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:08:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//inside-a-psu.htm http://apcmag.com//inside-a-psu.htm

Get the wrong PSU for your system and it might explode, as our video shows. So here's a primer on PSUs so that when you build a PC, you select the right one.]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//retailers-and-manufacturers-move-to-address-cougar-point-glitch.htm http://apcmag.com//retailers-and-manufacturers-move-to-address-cougar-point-glitch.htm

Now that the chipset problem has been officially acknowledged by Intel, the rest of the industry is shifting into damage control mode in order to contain the repercussions.]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:19:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intels-cougar-point-recall-what-we-know-so-far-whos-affected-and-how-bad-is-it.htm http://apcmag.com//intels-cougar-point-recall-what-we-know-so-far-whos-affected-and-how-bad-is-it.htm

The Sandy Bridge CPU rollout is about as big as tech launches get, but even Intel isn't safe from "early adopter syndrome", as the fallout over the Cougar Point glitch continues.]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:28:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//overclocking-101-our-step-by-step-guide-to-maximising-your-pcs-speed.htm http://apcmag.com//overclocking-101-our-step-by-step-guide-to-maximising-your-pcs-speed.htm

Is your processor holding out on you? We show how easy it is to overclock your i5 or i7 CPU with our easy-to-follow five-step guide.]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:03:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//green-if-not-lean-western-digital-caviar-green-20ears-review.htm http://apcmag.com//green-if-not-lean-western-digital-caviar-green-20ears-review.htm

Bulk storage is still the domain of the spinning platter. WD's Caviar Green won't set you broke and proves there's still life left in mechanical hard drives.]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//more-power-than-a-nuclear-reactor-corsair-ax1200-psu-review.htm http://apcmag.com//more-power-than-a-nuclear-reactor-corsair-ax1200-psu-review.htm

Regardless of your particular setup, power is the fundamental element of your system - so it pays not to skimp on your PSU.]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:18:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bitfenix-colossus-pc-chassis-review-giant-case-with-killer-style.htm http://apcmag.com//bitfenix-colossus-pc-chassis-review-giant-case-with-killer-style.htm

When Cylons and Tron characters breed. The Colossus is a heavyweight chassis with sci-fi styling and plenty of room for your kit.]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:26:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-890fxa-ud5-review-motherboard-makes-no-compromises.htm http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-890fxa-ud5-review-motherboard-makes-no-compromises.htm

In the market for a feature-rich mobo on the cheap? The 890FXA-UD5 delivers bucketloads of bang for your buck.]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:01:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//custom-built-gaming-nirvana-nirv-pro-phenom-ati-review.htm http://apcmag.com//custom-built-gaming-nirvana-nirv-pro-phenom-ati-review.htm

Is it time to max out the credit card on a new gaming machine? Of course it is! (And especially if your current rig isn't up to scratch for the Christmas holidays.)]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:32:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//live-build-the-best-budget-gaming-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//live-build-the-best-budget-gaming-pc.htm

A budget gaming PC should play games at the highest resolution/settings and be dirt cheap - pro PC builder Michael Leins picks the best components for one.]]> Sat, 09 Oct 2010 11:21:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//live-build-the-best-all-rounder-pc-you-can-build-today.htm http://apcmag.com//live-build-the-best-all-rounder-pc-you-can-build-today.htm Sat, 09 Oct 2010 03:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//live-builds-the-best-budget-pc-you-can-build-today.htm http://apcmag.com//live-builds-the-best-budget-pc-you-can-build-today.htm

A budget PC should be ultra cheap but still manage to comfortably run common applications - pro PC builder Michael Leins picks the best components for one.]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-master-builder-launches-with-junior-master-builder.htm http://apcmag.com//new-master-builder-launches-with-junior-master-builder.htm

APC's Master Builder competition is back - have your PC assessed by expert judges and see if it's good enough to make you Australia's next Master Builder.]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:02:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//back-to-boom-times-for-the-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//back-to-boom-times-for-the-pc.htm

Global PC shipments jumped by 24% in the first quarter of the year, with 79 million desktops, notebooks and netbooks sold around the world.]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-hits-4-penetration-rate-in-pc-market.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-hits-4-penetration-rate-in-pc-market.htm

Windows 7 is removing the bad taste Vista left in the mouths of consumers.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//alienware-to-launch-core-i7-desktops-laptops-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//alienware-to-launch-core-i7-desktops-laptops-this-week.htm

Dell’s ‘extreme gaming’ brand will make its mark in Australia this week with the launch of new Core i7-based rigs. Let’s just hope the strong Aussie dollar keeps prices sane...]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:35:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//next-gen-mac-pro-desktop-to-get-core-i9-six-core-cpu.htm http://apcmag.com//next-gen-mac-pro-desktop-to-get-core-i9-six-core-cpu.htm

The rumour mill is spinning up for Apple’s early 2010 releases, with suggestions that a new Mac Pro desktop will mark the debut of Intel’s six-core Xeon ‘Core i9’ superslab.]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:32:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-imac-to-get-core-i5-or-core-i7-quad-core-powerplant.htm http://apcmag.com//new-imac-to-get-core-i5-or-core-i7-quad-core-powerplant.htm

Apple is primed to launch a revamped iMac in the coming weeks, and the latest reports suggest a quad-core processor might find its way into the slim aluminium chassis.]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:49:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi-makes-a-big-bang-at-idf-in-san-francisco.htm http://apcmag.com//msi-makes-a-big-bang-at-idf-in-san-francisco.htm

MSI Big Bang mainboard lets you use any combination of video cards at once.]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:53:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-announces-ms200-desktop-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-announces-ms200-desktop-pc.htm

HP's little MS 200 may look like an all-in-one, but isn't -- it's a slickly designed desktop.]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//shuttle-offers-all-in-one-with-factory-linux.htm http://apcmag.com//shuttle-offers-all-in-one-with-factory-linux.htm

Shuttle all-in-one is a thin Linux alternative to Windows computers.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-teases-with-profile-shot-of-new-999mm-thick-adamo-notebook.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-teases-with-profile-shot-of-new-999mm-thick-adamo-notebook.htm

Super thin Adamo notebook revealed in a teaser shot that shows little detail.]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-releases-atom-powered-hornet-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-releases-atom-powered-hornet-pc.htm

The compact netbook-based desktop box sports a slick design but this Hornet’s sting is in its $879 price tag...]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:30:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-convertible-netbook-hits-europe.htm http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-convertible-netbook-hits-europe.htm

Gigabyte's new netbook has a convertible form factor that allows it to be used as a "netpad".]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:10:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-offers-liquid-cooling-option-on-z-series-workstations.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-offers-liquid-cooling-option-on-z-series-workstations.htm

HP offers Asetek liquid cooling solutions for single and dual CPU HP Z series workstations.]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:05:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//europe-gets-new-ion-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//europe-gets-new-ion-netbook.htm

I have said it a million times since I first laid my eyes on the NVIDIA Ion platform back in January, where are all the Ion netbooks?]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:19:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-bitch-slaps-palm-pre-with-latest-itunes-update.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-bitch-slaps-palm-pre-with-latest-itunes-update.htm

Palm’s trick of pretending to be an iPod in order to sync with iTunes has been slapped down by Apple, with the latest iTunes 8.2.1 update disabling the Palm Pre’s pseudo-iPod mode.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:37:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-open-retail-stores-this-year.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-open-retail-stores-this-year.htm

The first Microsoft store will open in time for the Windows 7 launch this October – with some located “right next door to Apple stores”, the company promises.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:38:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//detials-on-crunchpad-emerge-launch-nears.htm http://apcmag.com//detials-on-crunchpad-emerge-launch-nears.htm

Tech blogger Michael Arrington's CrunchPad nears completion and launch with an event late this month or in early August.]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:29:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-announces-new-and-updated-desktop-computers.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-announces-new-and-updated-desktop-computers.htm

HP offers sexy new desktop computers and updates TouchSmart all-in-one.]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gateway-unveils-powerful-desktop-pcs-in-small-packages.htm http://apcmag.com//gateway-unveils-powerful-desktop-pcs-in-small-packages.htm

Gateway crams quad-core CPU, massive hard drives, and lots of RAM into small desktop machines.]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:25:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//maingear-launches-uber-gaming-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//maingear-launches-uber-gaming-pc.htm

Maingear ePhex X58 Elite is chocked full of gaming goodies and the price shows it.]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:24:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-makes-a-butt-ugly-but-fully-customisable-imac.htm http://apcmag.com//gigabyte-makes-a-butt-ugly-but-fully-customisable-imac.htm

COMPUTEX | Gigabyte displayed a new iMac-like PC at Computex. It actually comes as an empty PC case with a stand that you can mount your choice of monitor on. ]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:25:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dick-smith-to-sell-dell.htm http://apcmag.com//dick-smith-to-sell-dell.htm

Prospective buyers of Dell desktops and laptops will now be able to get hands-on with selected models at a Dick Smith store.]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-launches-swarm-service-for-discounted-group-buys.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-launches-swarm-service-for-discounted-group-buys.htm

Dell’s new Swarm taps into social networks like Twitter and FaceBook to promote group buys of desktops, notebooks and netbooks.]]> Sun, 03 May 2009 14:41:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//peewee-pivot-tablet-laptop-for-kids-launches.htm http://apcmag.com//peewee-pivot-tablet-laptop-for-kids-launches.htm

So long as your kids' spills and drops are small, the PeeWee Pivot Tablet will stand up to their abuse.]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 21:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//benq-goes-all-in-one-with-nscreen-pcs.htm http://apcmag.com//benq-goes-all-in-one-with-nscreen-pcs.htm

BenQ has outed an all-in-one computer with some amusing advertising.]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-whips-out-xps-435-desktop-comptuer.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-whips-out-xps-435-desktop-comptuer.htm

We know a gaming PC when we see one.]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:55:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi-launches-wind-ae1900-all-in-one-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//msi-launches-wind-ae1900-all-in-one-pc.htm

MSI has unveiled a sleek little PC for people who want a low cost, all-in-one desktop.]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-unveils-new-modular-cable-free-workstations.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-unveils-new-modular-cable-free-workstations.htm

Acer has unveiled new workstations that make it easy to work on the guts without getting in a tangle.]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:27:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bmw-designworksusa-builds-thermaltake-an-odd-pc-case.htm http://apcmag.com//bmw-designworksusa-builds-thermaltake-an-odd-pc-case.htm

ThermalTake Level 10 -- the PC case that architect Frank Lloyd Wright would have approved of.]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-unveils-bright-budget-friendly-inspiron-desktops.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-unveils-bright-budget-friendly-inspiron-desktops.htm

New Inspiron mini-tower and slim slab desktops get a fresh look, colourful faceplates and ramp up to Core 2 Duo at the entry-level.]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:26:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//im-not-cool-enough-to-be-a-mac-person.htm http://apcmag.com//im-not-cool-enough-to-be-a-mac-person.htm

Microsoft has turned the tables on Apple, featuring people in ads who are "not cool enough to be a Mac person".]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//are-netbooks-hurting-apple.htm http://apcmag.com//are-netbooks-hurting-apple.htm

Apple is on a trajectory to slow and painful decline if it doesn't meet consumer demand for netbooks.]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-releases-kitchen-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-releases-kitchen-pc.htm

It slices, it dices, it cooks, it washes. Actually it doesn't, but Dell still thinks its new iMac competitor is perfect for the kitchen. Um, ok. ]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:52:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//exactky-how-cheap-can-computers-get.htm http://apcmag.com//exactky-how-cheap-can-computers-get.htm

How cheap can computers get before there's simply no money in making them any more?]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//finally-apple-refreshes-desktop-family.htm http://apcmag.com//finally-apple-refreshes-desktop-family.htm

Apple has updated its entire desktop range with better performance, but also much higher prices.]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell_backtracks_on_accidental_50_pc_discount.htm http://apcmag.com//dell_backtracks_on_accidental_50_pc_discount.htm

It was a deal that seemed too good to be true, and certainly too good to pass up: an $800 desktop PC offered for just $350. Now, Dell says it was just a mistake.]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell_declares_war_on_beige.htm http://apcmag.com//dell_declares_war_on_beige.htm

Stylish new Studio desktops sport glossy piano black on the outside and Intel quad-core chips within.]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:14:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//eee_box_mininote_meets_desktop.htm http://apcmag.com//eee_box_mininote_meets_desktop.htm

Asus extends the less-is-more approach of the Eee PC netbook family with the $429 Eee Box mini-desktop]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell_studio_hybrid_pc_downsizes_the_desktop.htm http://apcmag.com//dell_studio_hybrid_pc_downsizes_the_desktop.htm

New $999 bookshelf-style system takes a mobile processor, wraps it in bamboo and stir-fries... no, wait...]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//via_artigo_builder_kit.htm http://apcmag.com//via_artigo_builder_kit.htm

Five and a quarter inches of full x86 computing power.]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp_releases_1999_touchscreen_desktop_pc.htm http://apcmag.com//hp_releases_1999_touchscreen_desktop_pc.htm

Can’t wait for Windows 7? HP’s new flagship iMac-like desktop features a 22in touchscreen display.]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//big_linux_businessstyle.htm http://apcmag.com//big_linux_businessstyle.htm

HP has come to the party with full Red Hat Linux support for one of its business-oriented desktops, the Compaq dx2250.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:06:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//xps_name_without_the_game.htm http://apcmag.com//xps_name_without_the_game.htm

The XPS range of PCs and notebooks from Dell represent the cutting-edge of PC tech. Here in Australia, this has seen Dell selling the desktops to gamers and the notebooks to power users — until now.]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:24:20 +1000