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1194868	2011-04-16 00:10:00	i'm no expert at comparisons but can anyone tell me which is better of these machines and why ? i see one has larger hard drive and they have different processors but i don't understand the difference between the two. www.harveynorman.co.nz www.harveynorman.co.nz They are the same brand and same price and am trying to gauge what differences there are. In terms of bang for buck is an all in one similar to a laptop due to the packaging ? or for an extra $200 ?? www.harveynorman.co.nz thanks	globe (11482)
1194869	2011-04-16 00:34:00	All in ones are very hard to impossible to upgrade.	DeSade (984)
1194870	2011-04-16 00:39:00	All in ones are very hard to impossible to upgrade. so they are almost like a non portable laptop then ? or do you get better bang for buck than laptops do you know	globe (11482)
1194871	2011-04-16 01:09:00	Conclusion: I don't like all-in-ones in general, and the prices you've given is far too high. All in ones are only good if space is scarce (no room for cases), or if it comes with a touchscreen (which would cost quite a bit). What I also don't like about all-in-ones, apart from the price, is that when the hardware becomes too slow for the ever-demanding tasks, I can't re-use the monitor for my new computer, and takes so much space to store. :) From the two you've given (excluding the $200 dearer one), there is a HUGE difference between the processors: the all-in-one uses Pentium Dual Core (budget), while the desktop is an Athlon Quad-core (more decent, though not maniac-fast). The dearer one uses Athlon X2 240e, which, in my opinion, is just marginally better than the Pentium Dual Core. On the other hand, dual core should handle most everyday applications with ease. all-in-one vs laptop One of the differences between the two is that all-in-ones use normal desktop CPU, while laptops use "Mobile processor": ones that have lower frequency, consumes less power, runs a bit slower but cooler, etc. And Harvey Norman's price are rip-offs! You can get a decent laptop, keyboards and mice, 22 inch screen, a 1TB portable hard drive for less than $1699 (if you're lucky, that is)! Actually, does anyone have found those small computers, e.g. Mac Mini, Asus Eee Box, and its Acer and HP equivalents? I think they are good alternatives to all-in-ones (though you have to purchase your own monitor)	LynX (14542)
1194872	2011-04-16 01:41:00	All-in-Ones are basically laptops. They're very under-spec'ed compared to normal desktops and as globe says, hard to impossible to upgrade.	qazwsxokmijn (102)
1194873	2011-04-16 02:02:00	None of them and not that shop either. Go here: www.computerlounge.co.nz	pctek (84)
1194874	2011-04-16 02:36:00	And if you've still got your heart set on the Hardly Normal's deal - at least tell them to shove their extended warranty somewhere uncomfortable.	Paul.Cov (425)
1194875	2011-04-16 02:48:00	I bought an all in one because- It looks neat Less wires cluttering my room It does all I need At the end of the day its a consumer appliance and if it does the job buy what turns you on	donald (15621)
1194876	2011-04-16 02:55:00	There maybe less wires, but they're costly, and full of crap, that you dont need. You may as well build your own. Since, you'll probably format the hdd once you buy it anyway (well I would)	Speedy Gonzales (78)
1194877	2011-04-17 02:03:00	There maybe less wires, but they're costly, and full of crap, that you dont need. You may as well build your own. Since, you'll probably format the hdd once you buy it anyway (well I would) Except that you can't build a tiny computer like the Dell Inspiron Zino HD, Acer Veriton N and L. I think they are better than all-in-ones, being not tied up to monitors. Stick some Nano Receivers on the rear USB ports (or better, go Bluetooth or Logitech Unifying), and there's wireless keyboards and mice. Nevertheless, building a computer yourself is the most cost-efficient way, and gives you best performance (especially graphics!!!). It's just that sometimes there's not enough room to put the case...	LynX (14542)
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