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For a long time truly compact PCs have been something that only businesses have had access to but now with the Novatech nBox that’s all changed. Compact in every way (so much so its compatible with VESA mounts for the back of a PC screen) this tiny PC also comes with a very basic specification including a single core Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive.

Although basic in design this PC is capable of taking on light tasks like web browsing, playing music (you will need a USB DVD drive with this PC as it doesn’t have one built in) and word processing.

As you might expect this PC also comes with a small price tag of just £229 with Windows XP Home Edition.

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If you are new to PCs or just looking for something simple then HP has the thing for you in the new HP/Compaq CQ2510.
Priced at a mere £199 from HP direct (link) this PC comes with only the bare basics including Windows XP and a single core Intel Atom processor. Designed for nothing more than internet browsing, word processing and playing DVDs this PC is simplicity in a box.

A keyboard and mouse are included in the package so all you need is a monitor to get going, HP also include the standard 1 year warranty with the option to extend it further if needed.

As well as a DVD drive this PC comes with a memory card reader meaning its easy to move photos off your digital camera and into an email with ease.

This PC also comes with a 160GB hard drive and 1GB of RAM so multi tasking with light applications (Internet Explorer/Word) shouldn’t be too much of a problem.

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Have you ever wanted to build your own PC but didn’t quite know where to start? Maybe its time to have a look at the Zotac Z-Box ION D510 barebones bundle from dabs.com (link) for £189.96 ready to add your own choice of components.

Make no mistake, this PC comes with no hard drive, no RAM, no disk drive and no operating system pre installed (that’s the bit where you come in) lucky though Dabs has a wide range to choose from.

What you do however get installed is a Intel Atom dual core processor, HD nVidia graphics (a big step up from the standard Intel graphics), a stylish case and onboard N class Wi-Fi.

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Designed around the energy saving Intel Atom processor the PC Specialist Ion Home Premium Mini PC is compact and saves you money when compared to more power hungry PCs.

What is most surprising is just how much technology can be fitted into such a small case with a standard model coming with HD ready nVidia graphics (with HDMI port), 2Gb of RAM, a onboard DVD drive, 3 in 1 memory card reader and a massive 8 USB ports!

If your looking for even more out of your PC then you can customise your way all the way up to 4Gb of RAM, 500GB of storage and even a Blu Ray disk drive.

As such a flexible system this PC has uses for everyone from someone who is only just looking at getting into computing to those looking to use their PC as a media centre with their HDTV.

Prices start at around £370 and rise to around £498 for Blu Ray capable PC; for suggested specifications read on!

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Novatech (and many other retailers) have cued onto the fact that fact that mini PCs have big potential for all those who just want to browse the internet, watch DVDs and store photos (plus all the everyday tasks people ultimately use PCs for). With this they released the Ion range with a total of 3 different options to choose from.

To find out which version is right for your needs read on!

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Small PCs are great for using as media centres and for hiding under desks and the ASRock Ion from powerc.com (link) is quite possibly the smallest Desktop PC featured on this site so far.

Measuring in at 19.5cm x 7cm x 18.6cm this PC fills just 2.5l of space, if you cant visualise how small that is just find at 30cm ruler and be astonished at the result!

Inside this ultra small case is the Intel Atom Dual Core Processor which has been optimised for low energy consumption, while not the fastest processor out this PC is still perfectly capable of handling HD video courtesy of the nVidia Ion graphics core.

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With energy bills going up and up you will probably be looking at ways to minimise your energy consumption. Unfortunately the modern home PC is no friend to your electricity bill unless it uses low power components just like the Advent Eco PC from PC World (link).

Currently selling at £319.97 this Eco Friendly PC uses a energy efficient Intel Core2Duo processor clocked at 1.5ghz, in fact its so energy efficient that there are no cooling fans in the case allowing near silent running.

With its low power components this PC isn’t suitable for graphically intensive applications (games) however it will easily play HD video making it an ideal office PC.

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In recent months we have seen the emergence of the ‘Nettop’, small in size and even smaller in price these sub £300 computers are good for browsing the Internet, working with office documents and playing Music/Videos/DVDs.
In a world where these three tasks are the most common uses for a PC (besides gaming) it seems fitting that there should be a top 3. So for more details on your options keep reading.

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