Asus Eee Top ET1602

The good: Most affordable all-in-one PC on the market; semiportable and easy to set up, thanks to its small size and self-contained design; boasts a touch interface with a few useful apps.

The bad: Touch software only semiuseful; decent performance for an Atom system, but horrid compared with similarly priced laptops and desktops.

The bottom line: Thanks to its price, size, touch screen, and semiportability, the Asus Eee Top ET1602 presents a lot of usage options. Put it in the kitchen, den, or even a hallway, and it can serve as an easy information hub for your family. Just don't put it on a desk, where a desktop or a laptop will be much better suited for serious work.

Specifications: Processor: Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz) ; RAM installed: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM ; Hard drive: 160 GB Standard ; See full specs

Price range: $479.99 - $549.99 check prices