Acer's Z3 line of Windows 8 all-in-one PCs coming to Canada

All-in-one PC's are the new battlefront in the challenging desktop market. A number of manufacturers have unveiled thier vision of what a the perfect consumer PC is all about. Acer’s Z3 line of all-in-one PCs is sleek and stylish as the components are housed behind the computer display.  

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Video: Samsung's ATIV One 5 all-in-one PC

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The PC market is in a freefall and everyone except Lenovo is hurting bad. So, PC manufacturers need to pull out all the stops to entice users back and make the desktop sexy and exciting again. All-in-one PC's are one way to go, they are convenient, space saving and multi-functional, specially with the new touchscreens that are needed to get the most out of Windows 8.

With the oddly-named Samsung ATIV One 5 AIO PC, you get a 21-inch PC and monitor in one that features a TV Tuner as well as Kinect-like gesture control (one of the use cases is in kitchens when you are perusing recipes or videos and don't want to contaminate the screen with your dirty hands). Samsung has gone with a quad-core AMD processor this time around (cheaper?). The all-white styling is derived from Samsung's Galaxy tablet line which is all white (in order to differentiate from the competition, they say).

Video: Checking out the HP Envy Rove mobile multi-touch all-in-one PC

HP continues to innovate in the PC space with a new addition to its all-in-one PC line. The Envy Rove is a 20-inch multi-touch PC with the ability to be slanted in various angles  wiyh a slight pus or used flat on a desk for games. It also has its own battery so it can be moved around easily and used without wires. Sporting the latest Intel Core processors and be available in Canada in late July starting at $999.99.

Apple's ultra-thin new iMac comes to Canada on November 30

Apple today announced the all-new iMac will be available on Friday, November 30. Featuring a stunning design, brilliant display with reduced reflection, faster processors and an innovative new storage option called Fusion Drive, the new iMac is the most advanced desktop Apple has ever made. The 21.5-inch iMac will be available through the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com/ca), Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers. The 27-inch iMac will be available for order through the Apple Online Store and will begin shipping in December. 

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