PC Magazine - USA (2021-12)

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ALL-IN-ONE DESKTOP
APPLE IMAC 24-INCH
$2,028
The first major iMac redesign in years landed over the
summer, and it’s a stunner. Built for the work-from-home
era, this perky reimagining of the classic iMac design is
available in multiple colors with matching peripherals. It’s
extraordinarily thin, offers excellent webcam quality, and
comes with a snappy Apple M1 processor. It’s your new
go-to for everyday home computing, which is more
“everyday” now than ever before.

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BUDGET DESKTOP
ACER ASPIRE TC-895-UA91
$429.99 EDITORS’ CHOICE
The Acer Aspire TC-895-UA91 represents the elusive
affordable do-it-all budget desktop. Its Core i3 processor
ensures quick performance for everyday tasks and light
office work, and it’s filled with modern ports and features
(a USB-C port, an SD card slot, Wi-Fi) that are not
guaranteed in a desktop at this price. It’s all wrapped up
in a straightforward and compact plug-and-play tower
and is a more-than-fair value.

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COMPACT DESKTOP
INTEL NUC 11 EXTREME KIT (“BEAST
CANYON”)
$1,350.00 EDITORS’ CHOICE
A PC powerhouse at shoebox size—need we say more?
Intel’s NUC models are usually tiny low-power boxes for
easy tasks, but this one lives up to its Extreme name. It

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This perky
reimagining of
the iMac design
is available
in multiple
colors with
matching
peripherals.
Free download pdf