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Buyers' Guide to Office & Home PCs

Even inexpensive PCs are very capable and now boast many features that were once exclusive to high-end systems.

By Anush Yegyazarian, PCW Print   

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Almost any PC vendor can build you a system that will meet your computing needs. You may prefer to check out systems from Dell, Gateway, IBM, or MicronPC, because these brands typically offer better service and support. If you're looking for easy-to-set-up systems for the home with extras like tutorials, conveniently placed ports, and keyboards with shortcut keys, see models in the Pavilion or Compaq Presario lines from HP, the 500 and 700 series by Gateway, or the Dimension line from Dell.

Larger offices should consider corporate-specific PCs, such as Dell OptiPlexes or Compaq Evos from HP. These units incorporate the vendors' easy-to-service cases and a host of manageability options, including component tracking, Wake-on-LAN, and remote management.

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