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February 1, 2010 5:25 PM PST

Best desktop computers

by Tom Merritt

This week, we look at five desktop computers that represent the best in their classes. Oh, yes! Desktop computers, my friend. They are still kicking! Don't let those Netbook-toting hipsters tell ya different.

As usual, there is a lame prize, and this one is quite special. And probably quite lame. So watch the video, and get the question, then post your answer below. If you are one of the first ten people to get it right, you're entered in the drawing to win.

Last week's answer: Rob Glaser.

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by bsyapril88 February 1, 2010 5:38 PM PST
HP 9830
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by kyanni February 1, 2010 5:40 PM PST
The first "desktop computer" was the HP 9800 Series of computers.
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by TheMacOS February 1, 2010 5:53 PM PST
HP 9800 Series
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by Frozen27 February 1, 2010 6:07 PM PST
HP 9830, (9800 series!)
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by juanrzj5 February 1, 2010 6:19 PM PST
HP 9830
HP 9800 series
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by mac_phone February 1, 2010 6:20 PM PST
HP 9830
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by CMancini February 1, 2010 6:22 PM PST
HP 9800 Series
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by yoyojam55 February 1, 2010 6:41 PM PST
HP 9800 Series
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by steven3x February 1, 2010 6:52 PM PST
the HP 9800 series? (or specifically the HP 9820A?)
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by mikedirnt February 1, 2010 7:12 PM PST
HP 9800 series desktop computers!
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by abpearl February 1, 2010 7:19 PM PST
The HP 9830
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by SE_FDHD February 1, 2010 7:21 PM PST
Hp 9800 series
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by Supercar1000 February 1, 2010 7:45 PM PST
HP 9800 Series! they had floppys! xD
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by sagekolle February 1, 2010 9:01 PM PST
HP 9830
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by phoxhound February 1, 2010 9:03 PM PST
HP 9830.

Also, desktops get their due! Mine is custom but I routinely find myself drooling over such nice offerings from Maingear, VM, and Falcon NW.
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by hugomezo February 1, 2010 11:16 PM PST
the funny thing is that the iMac is made from laptop components lol
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by ptyler878 February 2, 2010 3:59 AM PST
The first desktop computer was the MITS Altair 8800.
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by Z_7 February 2, 2010 5:25 AM PST
The first desktop computer was the HP 9830 in 1972 with a build in ROM
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by MrBenF February 2, 2010 6:52 AM PST
The HP 9830
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by makemehotp February 2, 2010 10:19 AM PST
The HP 9830
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