Packard Bell unveils slimmed down PB oneTwo all-in-one PC

PB oneTwo M

Packard Bell has announced two new slimmed-down revamps in the shape of the 21.5-inch PB oneTwo M and the 23-inch PB oneTwo L. They represent the slimmest ever all-in-one that Packard Bell has so far produced with dimensions of 21.6 x 19.5 x 5-inches (549 x 496 x 129 mm) and 20.4 x 18.7 x 4.72-inch (520 x 476 x 120 mm dimensions).
Both of the new all-in-ones have touch-enabled displays , but whether such functionality is important to you is very much down to personal usage patterns. In the end, though, it's probably better to have it available than not.
Both appears  identical - with Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor options, integrated Intel HD 2000/3000 graphics with a choice of either NVIDIA GeForce GT530/GT520 or AMD Radeon HD6450 dedicated GPUs, up to 8GB DDR3 RAM and up to 2TB of HDD storage. The full 1080p resolution visuals are supplemented by 5.1 surround sound, Creative THX TruStudio audio through a pair of 2.5W stereo speakers.

There are two USB 3.0 ports, four slower USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI input and a 5-in-1 media card reader. Gigabit Ethernet is offered as standard but, rather bizarrely, both Bluetooth and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi are listed as optional. A DVD Multi optical drive also comes as standard, but users can opt for Blu-ray as an added extra. Also optional is a useful DVBT TV tuner.

PB oneTwo L

The PB oneTwo's run on Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), and benefit from a number of onscreen creativity and productivity widgets - such as social networking portals, photo sharing apps, and onscreen memos, which can be hand-written if desired. A full version of Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 has also been thrown in for good measure.
The PB oneTwo M is priced at GBP599 (US$950), while the PB oneTwo will cost GBP699 (US$1,108).

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Sony Vaio L-Series All-in-One Computer Debuts

Sony has unveiled a new AIO machine today at IFA 2011 in Germany called the VAIO L.

The VAIO L is a 24-inch screen multimedia PC with a 3D screen. The machine can convert 2D movies to 3D on the fly with the touch of a button. The screen is LED backlit and the VAIO L is the first AIO to have a 3D HDMI input on the rear for PS3 games and more. The device also has 3D painting software for making your own 3D doodles.

The LCD screen supports multi-touch control allowing you to use your fingers rather than the mouse or keyboard if you so choose. The 3D tech in the VAIO L does require active shutter glasses to be worn and the 3D transmitter is inside the screen.

The computer will be offered with second generation Intel Core processors, will run 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium, and be crammed with 8GB of RAM. The HDD is a 1TB SATA unit and the resolution of the 3D display is 1920x1080. Graphics for the AIO are via NVIDIA GT 540M with 1GB of RAM. The L also comes with a Blu-ray drive.

Other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, dual USB 3.0 ports, HDMI output, HDMI input, an HD webcam, and Dolby Home Theater sound. A wireless mouse and keyboard are also included.

The machine will hit Europe in October and other locations later at an undisclosed price.

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