Reviewed on October 6, 2008We liked Shuttle's original low-cost Linux desktop, but even though the KPC K-4800 adds a DVD drive and a few other upgrades, the price increase takes a toll on its overall value. Regardless of their operating system, too many Windows PCs give you more hardware for the money.TAGS:eMachines Inc., DVD/CD-RW, Linux, optical drive, Intel, Intel Celeron, operating system, hard drive, PC, DVD, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on May 15, 2008eMachines 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.TAGS:eMachines Inc., Apple Mac Mini, HP, HP Pavilion, optical drive, DVD burner, Apple Computer, Linux, DVD, operating system
October 1, 2007Although still making progress, Linux is already secure and reliable enough to be used in mission-critical apps, HP executive says.TAGS:Linux, HP, reliability, Singapore, Unix, security