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easy to attach to and detach from the sides, the screen was nice and roomy, and
the device itself felt solid and well made (if a bit on the chunky side). This isn’t
yet a fully realized product planned for sale, but we certainly think it could
become one. Alienware isn’t sharing what components are inside at this time, or
theoretical pricing, but this is an undeniably cool concept that could appeal to a
lot of gamers.—MB
BEST ALL-IN-ONE DESKTOP
HP Envy 32 All-in-One
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based iMac, able to handle similarly demanding workloads, and more powerful
than the Microsoft Surface Studio 2. It’s less expensive than both, while also
bringing useful extra features to the table like wireless phone charging in its
base and Bluetooth smartphone connectivity that lets you use its soundbar like
a wireless speaker. These features, and how they all come together in a
streamlined package, earned it our Editors’ Choice.—MB