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eMachines T5254
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Dell Inspiron 530
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Shuttle KPC K-4500
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HP Pavilion a6400z
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eMachines T3646
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| Review date |
April 21, 2008
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April 18, 2008
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May 09, 2008
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April 10, 2008
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May 15, 2008
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CNET
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7.7
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7.3
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7.3
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6.6
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6.3
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| Users' rating |
6.0
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4.7
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6.0
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Review summary
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The eMachines T5254 costs less than similar systems from Dell and HP, and it outperforms them (in some cases), and uses less power while doing so. You can't configure it before making a purchase, but eMachines has chosen this system's specs wisely, and with a level of environmental consciousness that make it a very enticing deal.
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PC vendors have very few tricks remaining to differentiate their systems from the competition, which makes the built-in Bluetooth in the Dell Inspiron 530 unique. There's little else that makes this system stand out, but if you need Bluetooth in your budget desktop, we can recommend no other.
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Shuttle's KPC K-4500 has appeal as a prebuilt Linux PC for a tech-savvy owner to play around with or as a more or less accessible, basic computer to bestow upon a loved one (for whom you're willing to provide tech support). If you're aware of the potential pitfalls we recommend it, not least because it's so affordable.
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The price of the HP Pavilion a6400z is definitely tempting, but you'll be much better off if you spend a little bit more on the right upgrades. This $340 configuration compares well with other PCs in its price range, but for $80 more it becomes a much more compelling desktop.
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eMachines T3646 is one of the cheapest desktops available, and unfortunately it shows. It offers some compelling performance, but basic capability is more important in budget systems, and we found this system came up short compared with others in its price range.
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| Basic Specs |
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Product Description |
EMachines T5254 - Athlon 64 X2 BE-2350 2.1 GHz
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Dell Inspiron 530 - Core Duo E2160 1.8 GHz
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Sempron 2100+ 1.8 GHz
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EMachines T3646 - Sempron LE-1250 2.2 GHz
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Type |
Personal computer
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Personal computer
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Personal computer
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Product Form Factor |
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Tower
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Dimensions (WxDxH) |
7.2 in x 16.1 in x 14.5 in
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6.7 in x 17.1 in x 14.3 in
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7.2 in x 16.1 in x 14.5 in
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Weight |
21.6 lbs
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28 lbs
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21.6 lbs
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Processor |
1 x AMD Athlon 64 X2 BE-2350 / 2.1 GHz ( Dual-Core )
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1 x Intel Core Duo E2160 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core )
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1 x AMD Sempron 2100+ / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core )
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1 x AMD Sempron LE-1250 / 2.2 GHz
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Cache Memory |
1 MB L2 cache
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1 MB L2 cache
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512 KB L2 cache
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Cache Per Processor |
1 MB ( 2 x 512 KB )
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1 MB
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512 KB
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RAM |
2 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
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2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
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2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - SDRAM
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1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
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Storage Controller |
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
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Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
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Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
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Floppy Drive |
None
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None
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None
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Hard Drive |
1 x 320 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
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1 x 320 GB - Standard - S-ATA
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1 x 250 GB - Standard
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1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
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Hard Drive (2nd) |
- None
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- None
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- None
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Hard Drive (3rd) |
None
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Optical Storage |
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
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Optical Storage (2nd) |
None
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None
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None
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Card Reader |
15 in 1 card reader
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19 in 1 card reader
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15 in 1 card reader
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Storage Removable |
None
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None
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None
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Monitor |
None.
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None.
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None
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Printer |
None
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None
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None
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Graphics Controller |
NVIDIA GeForce 6100 - 128 MB
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PCI Express x16 - HD 2600 - 256 MB
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NVIDIA GeForce 6100 - 128 MB
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TV Tuner Type |
None
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None
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None
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Audio Output |
Sound card - 5.1 channel surround
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Sound card - 7.1 channel surround
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Sound card - 5.1 channel surround
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Communications |
Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
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None
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Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
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OS Provided |
Microsoft Windows Vista
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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
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Vista Home Premium
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Vista Home Basic
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
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Manufacturer Warranty |
1 year warranty
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1 year warranty
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1 year warranty
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Voltage Required |
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AC 120/230 V
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| Product
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eMachines T5254
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Dell Inspiron 530
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Shuttle KPC K-4500
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HP Pavilion a6400z
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eMachines T3646
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