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  • Dell XPS 430-121B

    Dell XPS 430-121B

    Dell's XPS 430-121B, sold exclusively at Best Buy, outpaces the competition and carries an impressive set of media-centric features. Heavy gamers can find a more suitable system elsewhere, but digital media enthusiasts will appreciate this Dell in their home network.

  • Gateway MD2614u

    Gateway MD2614u

    For an AMD-based laptop, the entry-level Gateway MD2614u provides adequate everyday performance with a handful of extras we'd expect from more expensive systems.

  • Acer Aspire One AOD150

    Acer Aspire One AOD150

    The new 10-inch Aspire One AOD150 will further cement Acer's lead in the Netbook market, largely on account of its rock-bottom price.

  • Dell I15-156B

    Dell I15-156B

    For less than $500, the Dell Inspiron I15-156B offers few frills, but is about as cheap as a dual-core laptop gets.

  • Acer Aspire X1700-U3700A

    Acer Aspire X1700-U3700A

    The Acer X1700-U3700A is slightly slower than the competition, but it gives you almost every component you need in either a basic desktop or a light-duty home theater PC. If you prefer functionality to performance, we recommend this model out of the three systems in the current lineup.

  • Dell S17-162B

    Dell S17-162B

    For a budget-priced 17-inch laptop, the Dell Studio S17-162B has many features of a more expensive system, but also a few notable omissions.

  • Sony Vaio VGN-NS240E/W

    Sony Vaio VGN-NS240E/W

    The Sony Vaio VGN-NS240E is a respectable, attractive mainstream budget notebook, but it can't match what the competition is offering for the same price.

  • Gefen EXT-WHDMI wireless HDMI extender

    Gefen EXT-WHDMI wireless HDMI extender

    The professional-grade Gefen EXT-WHDMI may not quite match the quality of an actual HDMI cable, but its solid transmissions make it a viable candidate when wireless HDMI is the best option.

  • Gateway MD7818u

    Gateway MD7818u

    Gateway's affordable multimedia laptop, the MD7818u, has some high-end design touches, but is a little too big for travel.

  • Gateway MD7801u

    Gateway MD7801u

    Gateway's affordable multimedia laptop, the MD7818u, has some high-end design touches, but is a little too big for travel.

  • Dell I15-157B

    Dell I15-157B

    This retail version of Dell's basic Inspiron 15-inch, the I15-157B, is a textbook mainstream budget computer, but lacks some of the extras you'll find in other comparably priced laptops.

  • Dell Inspiron I530S-119B

    Dell Inspiron I530S-119B

    In its present configuration, the Dell Inspiron I530S-119B won't feel at home in a home theater or digital media environment, but it succeeds in providing high performance at minimal cost thanks to a faster processor than the competition. Future upgrades to this system are limited, but if you're shopping for a budget computer for basic functionality, this Dell will do the trick.

  • eMachines ET1161-07

    eMachines ET1161-07

    At first glance, the eMachines ET1161-07 seems like a decent setup, but a laundry list of subpar components running on 32-bit Windows Vista just can't keep up with other similarly priced systems that give you much faster performance and higher-quality components for just $100 more.

  • Maingear Ephex (Intel Core i7 965)

    Maingear Ephex (Intel Core i7 965)

    Maingear's Ephex is the fastest PC we've reviewed, and also the most expensive. You can find better service policies from other boutique PC vendors, but the Ephex's overall speed and build quality are enough for us to recommend it to those in the market for the best desktop they can find.

  • Acer Aspire 8930-6448

    Acer Aspire 8930-6448

    With a true 1080p display, the 18-inch Acer Aspire 8930 is a capable HD-content playback machine, but we'd spend a bit more for a Blu-ray-equipped version.

  • HP Mini 2140

    HP Mini 2140

    HP offers a premium version of its plastic Mini 1000 while keeping the price down, making the Mini 2140 the Netbook to beat.

  • Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q706

    Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q706

    The Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q706 offers some of the latest high-end components in an enormous, flashy package, but its performance doesn't outshine the competition.

  • Sony P-series Lifestyle PC

    Sony P-series Lifestyle PC

    Sony's upscale Atom-powered Lifestyle PC has the components of a cheaper machine but the design of a more expensive one. The end result will be a useful travel PC for some and a conversation piece for others.

  • Dell Studio XPS 16 (Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 500GB HDD, 4GB)

    Dell Studio XPS 16 (Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 500GB HDD, 4GB)

    Dell's new 16:9 Studio XPS 16 adds upscale extras such as a leather trim and a backlit keyboard to a fairly standard set of components, without jacking up the price (too much).

  • Dell Studio XPS 16 (320GB HDD, 4GB)

    Dell Studio XPS 16 (320GB HDD, 4GB)

    Dell's new 16:9 Studio XPS 16 adds upscale extras such as a leather trim and a backlit keyboard to a fairly standard set of components, without jacking up the price (too much).

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