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Readers' Choice Awards 2012

At the beginning of each year, About.com solicits feedback from our readers about what they think on a number of topics. From now until February 15th, readers can submit their nominations in a variety of different computing categories.

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Best All-In-One PCs

Friday January 27, 2012

The market for all-in-one computers continues to grow. Thanks to the improvements from Intel's second generation Core i processors, they continue to get faster while still maintaining their diminutive dimensions. Touchscreens are still a popular feature but it is still more novelty than functional for most implementations. Prices and other features are quite diverse providing options for people regardless of their budget or how they intend to use the systems. Check out my list of the Best All-In-One Desktop PCs to see what models I like for various applications and budgets.

If you happen to own an all-in-one desktop PC, you can now submit a review of your own all-in-one to tell people either why they should get or avoid that particular model.

Averatec (TriGem) Support Profile

Friday January 27, 2012

Averatec has been selling a variety of low cost computers in the US market for some time. What many people may not realize is that this is the consumer computer division of TriGem Computer Inc. The company is currently undergoing some major shifts, one of which includes a revamp of their entire support department. If you happen to be an existing customer or are looking to buy one of their computers, find out what they offer through their new support department.

Included in the profile I list the various avenues that users have for support, tips and advice. Since I initially posted their support profile, I have not received very many responses to my survey or comments on the performance of their support department. If you have used their support and would like to let others know of their experiences for better or worse, please vote in the survey and feel free to share your experience.

How would you rate Averatec's support?

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Acer's Updated Low Cost 23-inch Multitouch All-In-One

Thursday January 26, 2012
Acer All-In-One AZ5771-UR31P 23-inch All-In-one Desktop PC
Image Courtesy Acer

Acer has had a very big focus on making their computers affordable. This has extended beyond just the netbook and laptop market to also include their All-In-One desktops. The recently redesigned their Z5 models to give them a different look but also to update a few features that were missing from past models. They have done this while still keeping their system priced under $850. Is this a good choice for those wanting a large screen all-in-one on a budget? Find out in my review of the Acer All-In-One Z5771-UR31P all-in-one PC.

A Redesigned All-In-One For Under $1000 From ASUS

Wednesday January 25, 2012
ASUS ET2410 23.6-inch All-In-One PC
Image Courtesy ASUSTeK

There are quite a few all-in-one systems that can be found for just under $1000. Most of them tend to have to compromise in a number of features in order to keep the prices down. Trying to offer a solid set of features can be quite difficult but ASUS seems to have made some very solid choices in its updated ET2410 series of all-in-ones. Is this the multitouch enabled all-in-one that those on a budget should consider? Find out in my review of the ASUS ET2410IUTS-B018C all-in-one.

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