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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.

Topics:: Top 5

Tags:: desktop,; pc,; computers,; best

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by bsyapril88 February 1, 2010 5:38 PM PST: HP 9830; Like this Reply to this comment


by kyanni February 1, 2010 5:40 PM PST: The first "desktop computer" was the HP 9800 Series of computers.; Like this Reply to this comment


by TheMacOS February 1, 2010 5:53 PM PST: HP 9800 Series; Like this Reply to this comment


by Frozen27 February 1, 2010 6:07 PM PST: HP 9830, (9800 series!); Like this Reply to this comment


by juanrzj5 February 1, 2010 6:19 PM PST: HP 9830
HP 9800 series; Like this Reply to this comment


by mac_phone February 1, 2010 6:20 PM PST: HP 9830; Like this Reply to this comment


by CMancini February 1, 2010 6:22 PM PST: HP 9800 Series; Like this Reply to this comment


by yoyojam55 February 1, 2010 6:41 PM PST: HP 9800 Series; Like this Reply to this comment


by steven3x February 1, 2010 6:52 PM PST: the HP 9800 series? (or specifically the HP 9820A?); Like this Reply to this comment


by mikedirnt February 1, 2010 7:12 PM PST: HP 9800 series desktop computers!; Like this Reply to this comment


by abpearl February 1, 2010 7:19 PM PST: The HP 9830; Like this Reply to this comment


by SE_FDHD February 1, 2010 7:21 PM PST: Hp 9800 series; Like this Reply to this comment


by Supercar1000 February 1, 2010 7:45 PM PST: HP 9800 Series! they had floppys! xD; Like this Reply to this comment


by sagekolle February 1, 2010 9:01 PM PST: HP 9830; Like this Reply to this comment


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.; Like this Reply to this comment


by hugomezo February 1, 2010 11:16 PM PST: the funny thing is that the iMac is made from laptop components lol; Like this Reply to this comment


by ptyler878 February 2, 2010 3:59 AM PST: The first desktop computer was the MITS Altair 8800.; Like this Reply to this comment


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; Like this Reply to this comment


by MrBenF February 2, 2010 6:52 AM PST: The HP 9830; Like this Reply to this comment


by makemehotp February 2, 2010 10:19 AM PST: The HP 9830; Like this Reply to this comment

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