all-in-one computers

[Chris]

Can anybody recommend any good All-in-one computers (not rm) with atleast 17" lcd and core2 duo processors. floppy and optical drives are optional

[tmcd35]

Sorry, can't resist the answer...

 

...Apple iMac!

 

Terry

[Chris]

I should be more specific, I need these with XP or VISTA We have already got intel imacs

[localzuk]

The Viglen Omino is quite good. Speedy and reliable machines. The only problems that I've come across are:

 

1. The power button can get pushed into the case, requiring the case to be disassembled. If the button is pushed too far in, it needs an entire new front case unit.

2. There is no microphone socket next to the headphone socket on the side of the unit.

[PeterW]

We sell them here SCL AIO, it is the same chassis as the Viglen as already mentioned above. If you need a quote for a specific specification just drop me a PM or use the request aquote on the website.

[dhicks]

Can anybody recommend any good All-in-one computers (not rm) with atleast 17" lcd and core2 duo processors. floppy and optical drives are optional

 

I've just got a quote from European Electronique for the HP Compaq Business Desktop DC7800 (Core 2 Duo E6550, 2GB (2x1GB) RAM, 80GB SATA HDD, DVD, Vista Business, 3 Year warranty) for £410 + VAT. This screws on the back of the HP L1908wi 19" TFT Monitor (£143.21 + VAT) and stand (£43 + VAT) to make an all-in-one style PC. So around £600 + VAT. This review seems to like them. Not bad, but I think we'll still be going for the Mac Mini and some cheap screens and a tube of Araldite for that all-in-one effect.

 

 

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David Hicks

[localzuk]

We sell them here SCL AIO, it is the same chassis as the Viglen as already mentioned above. If you need a quote for a specific specification just drop me a PM or use the request aquote on the website.

 

It doesn't look like the same chasis. I think the SC AIO is the old style Omninio, which has now been updated.

[PeterW]

It doesn't look like the same chasis. I think the SC AIO is the old style Omninio, which has now been updated.

 

Its our picture that is out of date, we have used both models of the chassis the LP-772 is the one pictured that uses a standard 5.25" drive, the other model which we have been switching to is the LP-571 which takes a slimline optical drive and has a 3.5" bay and is the chassis Viglen use (they also have a different colour scheme to make it look unique).

 

1. The power button can get pushed into the case, requiring the case to be disassembled. If the button is pushed too far in, it needs an entire new front case unit.

 

I must admit we have never had a report of this, I take it the power button plastic gets one of its edges pushed under the surrounding casing I can see how this could occur.

[localzuk]

I must admit we have never had a report of this, I take it the power button plastic gets one of its edges pushed under the surrounding casing I can see how this could occur.

 

Yes, that's exactly what happens. And to be honest, it is quite regular in the ones we have. Some can be dislodged with a firm knock to the side but most need dismantling.

[crc-ict]

I should be more specific, I need these with XP or VISTA We have already got intel imacs

 

Boot Camp?

[mac_shinobi]

Sorry, can't resist the answer...

 

...Apple iMac!

 

Terry

 

It's called boot camp. There are other options ie parralels or fusion. But boot camp would probably be the better option.

 

beat me to it crc-ict

[farmerste]

i would try stone computers, as they tend to use intel motherboards, now whilst they are nothing exciting, unless you 'up the spec', i have always found intel 'dull and dependable', we have mostly stone pc's here and no major problems in past 4 years.

 

[tmcd35]

Boot Camp?

 

I was about to suggest the same! Still the original iMac suggestion was made with tongue firmly in cheek!

 

In all seriousness. The HP's I've seen look a bit on the balky side. The Sony Vaio's look nice, if not a little plastic.

 

One solution is a HP or DELL 'Ultra Small Form Factor' unit (same size as the ThinClient's) that can be screwed/glued to the back of a regular TFT!

 

Personally - I'd go for iMac/BootCamp then delete windows while no one is looking

[torledo]

This was recently discussed here. I can highly reccomend the Dell Optiples 755 USFF with AIO 17" TFT.

 

Recently purchased some with XP Pro / Core 2 Duo / 1Gb RAM / 160Gb HDD / DVD/CDRW / 3Y NBD Warranty / 17" AIO Ultrasharp Monitor for £430.00

 

We've also ordered the 755 USFF, we tried the larger GX520's with the AIO and it was a pretty awful solution, quickly ditched that plan. The 755 USFF is much more suitable for piggybacking onto an AIO monitor.

 

If money were no object the iMac (i know, very predicatable) or the Vaio which is very elegant if a little overpriced.

 

I've seen an HP AIO solution similar to the dell 755 option that looked to be pretty neat.

[sidewinder]

i would try stone computers, as they tend to use intel motherboards, now whilst they are nothing exciting, unless you 'up the spec', i have always found intel 'dull and dependable', we have mostly stone pc's here and no major problems in past 4 years.

 

 

 

Hmm Ive always found Intel boards to be a nightmare. Good enough when they work but various random problems over the years with USB ports, random hangs, faulty NIC's flooding the network, stuff that I just never see with Dell.

 

We've got some recent ones from Stone and again they work ok most of the time, but for instance the other day we couldnt Ghost one, it would continually hang as Ghost was loading

[farmerste]

if you want to try out a new machine tell admin they are getting a couple of new ones, give them a try, and if they are duff offload them into admin staff.

[Elky]

2. There is no microphone socket next to the headphone socket on the side of the unit.

 

I'm pretty sure ours have a built in microphone but will double check this.

[n45ratt]

Here at Stone Computers we are using a very small foot print that attaches via a VESA mount bracket to your TFT.. it uses mobile technology, and its scalable to your requirements

 

The manufacturer is FIC, based around the 945 chipset.

[PeterW]

Quote:

Originally Posted by localzuk

2. There is no microphone socket next to the headphone socket on the side of the unit.

 

I'm pretty sure ours have a built in microphone but will double check this.

 

The mic is built into the top of the unit, you can use an external mic but would have to connect it to the mainboard mic in on the rear/underside of the unit.

[psydii]

Why not RM?

[Michael]

Never appealed to me or for me to recommend an all-in-one solution. Reminds me of televisions with integrated VHS recorder or DVD player. One bit breaks and you lose the whole lot.

 

It's still financially better for you to either purchase separate desktops and screens or alternatively notebooks. All in one desktops always seem expensive.

[localzuk]

The mic is built into the top of the unit, you can use an external mic but would have to connect it to the mainboard mic in on the rear/underside of the unit.

 

Yeah, it is a bit of a major flaw if you ask me. Our microphone headsets have to be plugged in at the back, which is a major faff.