Name Price at Time of Review (£) Rating Comment RAM HD MM Supplier Tel Issue Page Additional comments, notes
Intel
P90
Apricot Xen-PC 590 2,419 *** Well designed but mediocre performance for the price. 16 515 Mb none Apricot 0121 717 7171 3 49
Atlantic Pro 95 1,599 ***** Excellent value. 16 850 Mb 4x,16 Atlantic 01792 700002 13 62 Value
Atomstyle Alpha P90 PCI 1,750 **** Lacking in software. 16 850 Mb 4x,16 Atomstyle 0181 801 1838 13 62
Atomstyle Alpha P90 PCI 1,499 *** fast and elegant with scope for expansion. 16 528 Mb none Atomstyle 0181 801 1838 8 60 speed
AST Adventure 8090P 1,701 **** Not the choice if you want high performance. 8 540 Mb 4x,16 AST 0990 611611 10 94
AST MS-LP/90 2,415 *** Well engineered but hampered by poor performance. 16 420 Mb none AST 0990 611611 6 88
Carrera Panther P90AM 1,895 **** A good all rounder, untidy internal design. 16 1Gb 4x,16 Carrera 0171 830 0486 13 63
Carrera Panther P90 1,989 **** Good performance at a reasonable price. 16 504 Mb none Carrera 0171 830 0486 3 49
Carrera Panther P90 NT Workstation 3,849 *** Impressive peripherals, performance and price. 32 1Gb 4x no sound Carrera 0171 830 0486 11 63 value
CC Systems PCI-Pro 90 1,499 *** Fast, good looking and a delight to use. 16 521 Mb none CIC 0181 813 8217 8 61
CD Revolution CD-R90Y 5,699 **** Very impressive specialist CD authoring system. 8 1.7Gb 4x,16 CD Revolution 01932 562000 5 93
CIC Sigmum P90 1,995 **** Well put together, with some useful extras. 16 772 Mb 2x,16 CIC 0181 813 8217 3 50
CIC Sigmum P100 Pro 1,495 **** Excellent performer. 16 811 Mb none CIC 0181 813 8217 8 61
Colossus SBF P90 1,689 **** Reasonable performance, lightweight keyboard. 16 1Gb 4x,16 Colossus 01707 258899 13 63
Compaq Deskpro XL 590 5,395 **** Superb system design and respectable performance. 32 1Gb 4x,16 Compaq 0181 332 3888 11 65
CompuSys Pentium PCI 1,499 **** Well put together, very good documentation. 16 515 Mb none CompuSys 01296 397039 8 63
D&A 5 P90 1,495 *** Design needs some attention. 16 520 Mb none D&A 0171 561 9900 8 63
Dan Dantium 90 1,656 *** Well laid out with room to grow, slighty sluggish performer. 16 503 Mb none Dan 0181 830 1100 3 50
Dan Dantium 90 2,394 *** State of the art components, 17in monitor, but average performance. 16 420 Mb none Dan 0181 830 1100 1 89
Dan Dantium 95 2,436 **** Up to the minute multimedia, but slow for its class. 16 1Gb 4x,16 Dan 0181 830 1100 8 89
Dan Dantum 95/90sMM 1,918 **** Carefully chosen components, excellent performance. 16 1Gb 2x,16 Dan 0181 830 1100 13 64 speed
Dell Optiplex DGX 590 5,551 *** Good machine. Could do with a larger case. 32 2x1Gb 3x,no sound Dell 01344 720000 11 66
Digital Celebris GL 2,965 *** Great corporate workstation. 16 814 Mb 4x,16 Digital 0181 286 5000 13 95
Digital Celebris fp 590 3,320 ** Poor performance alleviated by good monitor and internal design. 32 850 Mb none Digital 0181 286 5000 11 68
Dotlink Blitz 1,465 *** Well balanced, but not the best we've seen. 16 520 Mb none Dotlink 0181 902 5802 8 64
Dotlink Magnum P90s PCI 2,322 **** Expansion capacity is good, and very good performance. 16 515 Mb none Dotlink 0181 902 5802 3 52
ESL Pentium 90 1,500 *** Not the fastest or best built. 8 695 Mb none ESL 0171 498 7816 8 66
ESP 590 2,450 **** Performance is good, but you pay for what you get. 16 1Gb none ESP 01734 312701 3 52 speed
Evesham Platinum 90 1,499 *** Creditable performer. 8 528 Mb none Evesham Micros 01386 765500 8 66
Evesham Platinum Triton 2,138 ***** Expensive but well specified. Good attention to detail. 16 1Gb 2x,16 Evesham Micros 01386 765500 13 64 speed
Evesham Vale Platinum Media 95 1,899 ***** Very fast though the users guide needs improving. 16 503 Mb 2x,16 Evesham Micros 01386 765500 3 53 speed
Evolution Evpro 90T 2,185 ***** Fairly well equipped. Costly. 16 1Gb 4x,16 Evolution 0181 944 6222 13 68 Speed
Evolution EV P90E 2,199 ***** A good mix of quality components. 16 502 Mb 2x,16 Evolution 0181 944 6222 3 53 speed
Gateway 2000 P5-90 Premium 1,799 ***** Very good value for money. 16 1Gb 4x,16 Gateway 2000 0800 462000 13 68
Gateway 2000 P5-90 2,219 ****** A fast computer with a well designed keyboard and monitor. 16 1Gb 2x,16 Gateway 2000 0800 462000 3 56
Hi-Grade Winputer P5-90 1,665 *** Lacks distinction. Middle of the road. 16 1Gb 4x,16 Hi-Grade 0181 591 9040 13 76
Hi-Grade Winputer P5-90 1,490 *** Good looking and plenty of room for expansion. 8 503 Mb none Hi-Grade 0181 591 9040 8 67
IBM 350-P90 2,250 *** Well built, but variable performance. 16 540 Mb none IBM 0345 727272 10 90
ICL Ergo PRO D5/90 P 3,058 **** Excellent attention to ergonomic and aesthetic issues. 16 503 Mb 2x,no sound ICL 0800 317711 3 56
IPC ValueMagic MPC1 P90 1,899 **** Good performer, documentation leaves a lot to be desired. 16 502 Mb 2x,16 IPC 01282 618866 3 57
Locland Pentium 90 PCI 1,708 * Too many corners cut to reduce cost. 16 1Gb 4x,16 Locland 01355 228808 13 76
Mesh Elite 90 Media 1,899 ***** Well chosen peripherals. Very good value. 16 1Gb 6x,16 Mesh 0181 452 1111 13 78
Mesh Elite P90 Pro 4,895 **** High performance peripherals. 32 2Gb 4x,16 Mesh 0181 452 1111 11 78
Mesh Elite 90 Media 1,499 *** Good overall performance and expansion potential. 16 730 Mb none Mesh 0181 452 1111 8 67
Minstrel PX5 1,499 *** Slim and cramped case, but respectable performance. 16 428 Mb none Minstrel 0181 830 1300 8 68
MJN Technology Business 90MHz 1,479 **** Cheap, but not cheerful. 16 1.8Gb 4x16 MJN 01282 777555 13 79
MJN P90P/CD 2,199 **** Fair, with a mass of software included. 16 503 Mb 2x,no sound MJN 01282 777555 3 57
Olympian Evolution 2000 1,825 **** Fairly uninspiring performer. 16 850 Mb 4x,16 Olympian 0181 880 4222 13 79
Osborne Gold Pentium 90 1,995 ****** Excellent and user friendly. 16 528 Mb 2x,16 Osborne 3 60 value
Panrix Micron Plus 2,095 ***** A lightning performer. Impressive SCSI subsystem. 16 1Gb 4x,16 Panrix 01132 444958 13 80 Speed
Panrix Bison 5,495 *** Needs better documentation. 32 2Gb ?x16 Panrix 01132 444958 11 79 CD ROM drive quoted as `toshiba' no indication of speed.
Panrix Bison 3,950 ***** Twin Pentiums make this an excellent NT workstation. 32 1Gb 4x,16 Panrix 01132 444958 5 94
Panrix Cheetah 90 2,490 ***** Impressive speed, quality and value. 16 504 Mb 2x,16 Panrix 01132 444958 3 60 speed
Red Box Winstation 90w 1,675 **** Plenty of room for expansion. 16 1Gb 4x,16 Red Box 01480 405541 13 80
Red Box 90 Winstation 2,143 **** Fast, but with poor internal design. 16 514 Mb 2x,no sound Red Box 01480 405541 3 61
Red Box NT Station 5,899 ***** Very fast and excellent choice of peripherals. 32 2Gb 4x,16 Red Box 01480 405541 11 80 Speed
Viglen Genie PCI P5/90 2,142 **** Fast, well constructed and well specified. 16 1Gb 4x,16 Viglen 0181 758 7000 13 81
Viglen Genie PCI Professional P5/90 1,939 ***** One of the slowest we tested, but still good value. 16 514 Mb 2x,16 Viglen 0181 758 7000 3 61
Western Systems Power P90 1,499 *** Fast with good expansion potential. 16 406 Mb none Western Systems 0181 842 0071 8 78
Zenith Z-Station EX 420 2,855 **** An expensive system with mid range performance. 16 406 Mb none Zenith 0181 568 5050 3 62
Zenith Z-Station GT P90 1,999 ** Small,but not beautiful. 16 810 Mb 4x,16 Zenith 0181 568 5050 13 81
Zenith Z-Station VP 1,800 *** Well made but performance is disappointing. Expensive. 16 1.2Gb Zenith 0181 568 5050 16 97
P100
Amstrad Professional P100 1,540 **** You pay heavily for bundled extras. 8 814 Mb 4x,16 Amstrad 0990 811811 18 60
Amstrad PC 9555i 999 ** Good software bundle but poor performance and no CD ROM drive. 8 1.1 Gb none Amstrad 0990 811811 21 94
AST LC P/100 1,195 * Uses cut-price components, making for a very slow machine. 8 850Mb 4x,no sound AST 0990 611611 18 60
Atlantic Multimedia Plus 2 1,239 *** Despite cut-throat price, poor build quality makes it hard to praise. 8 812 Mb 4x,16 Atlantic 01792 700002 18 61
Atomstyle Alpha Pro 100 1,495 ***** A top buy. Solid performance with plenty of extras. 8 1Gb 4x,16 Atomstyle 0181 801 1838 18 61 value
Atomstyle Alpha P100 999 ***** A high specification and top performance. 8 1.2 Gb 4x,16 Atomstyle 0181 801 1838 21 94
Bits & PCs Pentuim Power V100 1,496 ***** A top speed machine at a key price. An excellent deal. 8 1.2Gb 4.4x,16 Bits & PCs 01344 776050 18 63
Brother Solo P100 1,689 ** Attractive design does not make up for dreadful performance. 8 1.2Gb 4x,16 Brother 01279 416888 18 63
Carrera Panther P100 AM 1,685 ***** The fine specifications make this well worth considering. 8 1.2Gb 4x,16 Carrera 0171 830 0486 18 64
Carrera P100 GT 999 **** Average performance but excellent expansion options. 8 612 Mb 4x, no sound Carrera 0171 830 0486 21 95
Dan Home PC/100 1,512 **** A reasonable package, but you pay a premium for the Dan name. 8 1Gb 4x,16 Dan 0181 830 1100 18 64
Dell Dimension P100t 1,259 *** Let down by the lack of a secondary cash. Good value, though. 8 850 Mb 4x,16 Dell 01344 720000 18 66
Dell Optiplex GXM 5100 2,394 ***** Good monitor & expansion potential, impressive performance. 16 1GB 4x,16 Dell 01344 720000 17 86 recommended
Dotlink Blitz P-100 1,990 **** Fast but dreadful documentation. 16 540 Mb none Dotlink 0181 902 5802 8 91
Elonex PC 5100R/I 2,315 ****** Very compact with extremely good performance. 16 1Gb 2x,no sound Elonex 0181 452 4444 3 88 excellence
Evesham Vale Platinum PCI 1,513 ***** Let down by a dodgy monitor and reset button. 8 2Gb 4x,16 Evesham Micros 01386 765500 18 66
Evesham Vale P100 999 **** A fast system with quality components but no software bundle. 8 1 Gb 4x, no sound Evesham Micros 01386 765500 21 95
Evolution evPro 100 T 1,645 ***** Built from choice parts, a competent machine. 8 1.2Gb 6x,16 Evolution 0181 944 6222 18 67
Fujitsu ICL Ergo Pro 450S 2,680 **** A quality corporate networkable machine. 16 510 Mb 4x,16 Fujitsu 01344 472472 12 102
Gateway P5100 1,519 **** Limited performance, particularly in need of secondary cache. 8 1Gb 4x,16 Gateway 2000 0800 462000 18 68
Genie PCI-P5/100 3,017 ***** An impressive system with high performance components. 16 1Gb 2x,16 Viglen 0181 758 7000 3 92
IBM Aptiva Multimedia 1,786 *** Omissions slow the system down. 8 850 Mb 4x,16 IBM 0345 727272 15 85
Mesh Elite P100 Multimedia 2,299 **** A good all round machine. 16 850 Mb 4x,16 Mesh 0181 452 1111 9 84
Mesh Elite P100 Professional 1,000 ****** At this price the high specifications make this machine excellent value. 16 1 Gb 6x, no sound Mesh 0181 452 1111 21 98 value
Micron Millennium P100 1,590 ***** Speedy and well built, but design limits expansion. 8 1.2Gb 6x,16 Panrix 01132 444958 18 68
NCPC Easy PC P100 1,419 **** Indifferent monitor, but a bargain. 16 850 Mb none NCPC 0181 556 0008 12 103
Office Techniques P100 999 *** Low quality components make this system a poor performer. 8 810 Mb 4x, 16 Office Techniques 01923 211449 21 98
Olympian Evolution 2000 Pro 100 1,635 ***** Includes outstanding extras, and gives excellent performance. 8 1.2 Gb 4x,16 Olympian 0181 880 4222 18 77 speed
Panrix Triton 2,999 ***** A power users dream. 16 1Gb 4x,16 Panrix 0113244 4958 6 90 recommended
Polar Premier P100 1,439 **** A perfectly adequate machine, though nothing special. 8 1Gb 4x,16 Polar 01625 858577 18 77
Polar Technology P100 997 ***** Good performance and quality components at a good price. 8 1.2Gb 4x, 16 Polar 01625 858577 21 99
Red Box Winstation Entrepeneur 1,775 ***** Plenty of good quality extras, though you pay for them. 8 1.2Gb 4x,16 Red Box 01480 405541 18 78
Simply Computers P100 999 **** A solid if uninspiring system with few extras. 8 1Gb 4x,16 Simply Computers 0181 523 4020 21 99
Tulip Vision Line de 5/100 1,934 ** Nearly 30 percent slower than others tested, yet the most expensive. 8 1Gb 4x, no sound Tulip Computers 01293 420200 18 78