Acer eMachines EL1300

• alaTest.co.uk

  8 out of 10

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews of Acer emachines EL1300 from international magazines and websites.

Conclusion: The average review rating is 7.8/10. Comparing these reviews to 115379 other Desktop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 79/100 (or 7.9 out of 10) = Good Quality.

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• computer-reviews.net

  0 out of 10

Summary: So here's a real cheap desktop computer. Aimed at doing just the basics and not including a monitor this system has everything a desktop computer needs and is perfect for a second, general-use system.

Conclusion: The Gigabit LAN is a bit of a surprise.

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• pcworld.com

  0 out of 10

Summary: At $298 (as of August 23, 2009), the compact eMachines EL1300G-01w is the least-expensive value PC we've tested at PC World in more than a year. While its performance equals or exceeds that of similarly configured compact PCs, it doesn't rank anywhere...

Conclusion: This little Mac-lookalike delivers exactly what you’d expect to find in a s a good thing.00 compact PC--that's a good thing.

Pro : Beautiful, white exterior ; Plenty of USB ports for connecting devices

Cons : Upgrading is a daunting task ; No integrated Wi-Fi

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• cnet.com

  7 out of 10

Conclusion: We cringe at the idea of recommending such a slow PC when you can get significantly better performance for just a few more dollars. That said, it's hard to argue with the eMachines EL1300G-01w's low price, clean good looks, and relatively complete...

Pro : Pleasing, compact design ; rock-bottom price ; DVD burner and media card reader

Cons : Dog-slow performance ; easily outclassed if you spend just $50 more

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• computershopper.com

  8 out of 10

Summary: The EL1300G-01W is a good Internet station that will also get you through Microsoft Works without breaking a sweat. But the “02W” model, which comes with a 20-inch LCD for $100 more, is the better value.

Conclusion: Double your display real estate by adding a second monitor. It's a snap: Here's how

Pro : Compact, cute design; inexpensive; nine external USB ports

Cons : Slow performance; integrated graphics with only a VGA output; no Wi-Fi connectivity

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