|
Name |
Price at Time of Review (£) |
Rating |
Comment |
RAM |
HD |
MM |
Supplier |
Tel |
Issue |
Page |
Additional comments, notes
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Intel |
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P90 |
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Apricot Xen-PC 590 |
2,419 |
*** |
Well designed but mediocre performance for the price. |
16 |
515 Mb |
none |
Apricot |
0121 717 7171 |
3 |
49 |
|
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Atlantic Pro 95 |
1,599 |
***** |
Excellent value. |
16 |
850 Mb |
4x,16 |
Atlantic |
01792 700002 |
13 |
62 |
Value
|
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Atomstyle Alpha P90 PCI |
1,750 |
**** |
Lacking in software. |
16 |
850 Mb |
4x,16 |
Atomstyle |
0181 801 1838 |
13 |
62 |
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Atomstyle Alpha P90 PCI |
1,499 |
*** |
fast and elegant with scope for expansion. |
16 |
528 Mb |
none |
Atomstyle |
0181 801 1838 |
8 |
60 |
speed
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AST Adventure 8090P |
1,701 |
**** |
Not the choice if you want high performance. |
8 |
540 Mb |
4x,16 |
AST |
0990 611611 |
10 |
94 |
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AST MS-LP/90 |
2,415 |
*** |
Well engineered but hampered by poor performance. |
16 |
420 Mb |
none |
AST |
0990 611611 |
6 |
88 |
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Carrera Panther P90AM |
1,895 |
**** |
A good all rounder, untidy internal design. |
16 |
1Gb |
4x,16 |
Carrera |
0171 830 0486 |
13 |
63 |
|
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Carrera Panther P90 |
1,989 |
**** |
Good performance at a reasonable price. |
16 |
504 Mb |
none |
Carrera |
0171 830 0486 |
3 |
49 |
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Carrera Panther P90 NT Workstation |
3,849 |
*** |
Impressive peripherals, performance and price. |
32 |
1Gb |
4x no sound |
Carrera |
0171 830 0486 |
11 |
63 |
value
|
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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 |
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CD Revolution CD-R90Y |
5,699 |
**** |
Very impressive specialist CD authoring system. |
8 |
1.7Gb |
4x,16 |
CD Revolution |
01932 562000 |
5 |
93 |
|
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CIC Sigmum P90 |
1,995 |
**** |
Well put together, with some useful extras. |
16 |
772 Mb |
2x,16 |
CIC |
0181 813 8217 |
3 |
50 |
|
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CIC Sigmum P100 Pro |
1,495 |
**** |
Excellent performer. |
16 |
811 Mb |
none |
CIC |
0181 813 8217 |
8 |
61 |
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Colossus SBF P90 |
1,689 |
**** |
Reasonable performance, lightweight keyboard. |
16 |
1Gb |
4x,16 |
Colossus |
01707 258899 |
13 |
63 |
|
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Compaq Deskpro XL 590 |
5,395 |
**** |
Superb system design and respectable performance. |
32 |
1Gb |
4x,16 |
Compaq |
0181 332 3888 |
11 |
65 |
|
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CompuSys Pentium PCI |
1,499 |
**** |
Well put together, very good documentation. |
16 |
515 Mb |
none |
CompuSys |
01296 397039 |
8 |
63 |
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D&A 5 P90 |
1,495 |
*** |
Design needs some attention. |
16 |
520 Mb |
none |
D&A |
0171 561 9900 |
8 |
63 |
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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 |
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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Dan Dantum 95/90sMM |
1,918 |
**** |
Carefully chosen components, excellent performance. |
16 |
1Gb |
2x,16 |
Dan |
0181 830 1100 |
13 |
64 |
speed
|
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Dell Optiplex DGX 590 |
5,551 |
*** |
Good machine. Could do with a larger case. |
32 |
2x1Gb |
3x,no sound |
Dell |
01344 720000 |
11 |
66 |
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Digital Celebris GL |
2,965 |
*** |
Great corporate workstation. |
16 |
814 Mb |
4x,16 |
Digital |
0181 286 5000 |
13 |
95 |
|
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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 |
|
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Dotlink Blitz |
1,465 |
*** |
Well balanced, but not the best we've seen. |
16 |
520 Mb |
none |
Dotlink |
0181 902 5802 |
8 |
64 |
|
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Dotlink Magnum P90s PCI |
2,322 |
**** |
Expansion capacity is good, and very good performance. |
16 |
515 Mb |
none |
Dotlink |
0181 902 5802 |
3 |
52 |
|
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ESL Pentium 90 |
1,500 |
*** |
Not the fastest or best built. |
8 |
695 Mb |
none |
ESL |
0171 498 7816 |
8 |
66 |
|
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ESP 590 |
2,450 |
**** |
Performance is good, but you pay for what you get. |
16 |
1Gb |
none |
ESP |
01734 312701 |
3 |
52 |
speed
|
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Evesham Platinum 90 |
1,499 |
*** |
Creditable performer. |
8 |
528 Mb |
none |
Evesham Micros |
01386 765500 |
8 |
66 |
|
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Evesham Platinum Triton |
2,138 |
***** |
Expensive but well specified. Good attention to detail. |
16 |
1Gb |
2x,16 |
Evesham Micros |
01386 765500 |
13 |
64 |
speed
|
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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 |
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Evolution EV P90E |
2,199 |
***** |
A good mix of quality components. |
16 |
502 Mb |
2x,16 |
Evolution |
0181 944 6222 |
3 |
53 |
speed
|
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Gateway 2000 P5-90 Premium |
1,799 |
***** |
Very good value for money. |
16 |
1Gb |
4x,16 |
Gateway 2000 |
0800 462000 |
13 |
68 |
|
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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 |
|
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Hi-Grade Winputer P5-90 |
1,665 |
*** |
Lacks distinction. Middle of the road. |
16 |
1Gb |
4x,16 |
Hi-Grade |
0181 591 9040 |
13 |
76 |
|
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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 |
|
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IBM 350-P90 |
2,250 |
*** |
Well built, but variable performance. |
16 |
540 Mb |
none |
IBM |
0345 727272 |
10 |
90 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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Locland Pentium 90 PCI |
1,708 |
* |
Too many corners cut to reduce cost. |
16 |
1Gb |
4x,16 |
Locland |
01355 228808 |
13 |
76 |
|
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Mesh Elite 90 Media |
1,899 |
***** |
Well chosen peripherals. Very good value. |
16 |
1Gb |
6x,16 |
Mesh |
0181 452 1111 |
13 |
78 |
|
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Mesh Elite P90 Pro |
4,895 |
**** |
High performance peripherals. |
32 |
2Gb |
4x,16 |
Mesh |
0181 452 1111 |
11 |
78 |
|
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Mesh Elite 90 Media |
1,499 |
*** |
Good overall performance and expansion potential. |
16 |
730 Mb |
none |
Mesh |
0181 452 1111 |
8 |
67 |
|
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Minstrel PX5 |
1,499 |
*** |
Slim and cramped case, but respectable performance. |
16 |
428 Mb |
none |
Minstrel |
0181 830 1300 |
8 |
68 |
|
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MJN Technology Business 90MHz |
1,479 |
**** |
Cheap, but not cheerful. |
16 |
1.8Gb |
4x16 |
MJN |
01282 777555 |
13 |
79 |
|
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MJN P90P/CD |
2,199 |
**** |
Fair, with a mass of software included. |
16 |
503 Mb |
2x,no sound |
MJN |
01282 777555 |
3 |
57 |
|
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Olympian Evolution 2000 |
1,825 |
**** |
Fairly uninspiring performer. |
16 |
850 Mb |
4x,16 |
Olympian |
0181 880 4222 |
13 |
79 |
|
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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
|
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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.
|
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Panrix Bison |
3,950 |
***** |
Twin Pentiums make this an excellent NT workstation. |
32 |
1Gb |
4x,16 |
Panrix |
01132 444958 |
5 |
94 |
|
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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 |
|
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Red Box 90 Winstation |
2,143 |
**** |
Fast, but with poor internal design. |
16 |
514 Mb |
2x,no sound |
Red Box |
01480 405541 |
3 |
61 |
|
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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 |
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|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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Brother Solo P100 |
1,689 |
** |
Attractive design does not make up for dreadful performance. |
8 |
1.2Gb |
4x,16 |
Brother |
01279 416888 |
18 |
63 |
|
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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 |
|