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The Best New Business Desktops

Upgrade your desktop with one of these four computers from Apple, Dell, Lenovo, and HP.

Apple iMac, Lenovo ThinkCentre A70Z, Dell Vostro 430, HP Pro 3000

From Left Dell Vostro 430, Lenovo ThinkCentre A70Z, Apple iMac, HP Pro 3000

The newest desktops are designed to reduce energy consumption while boosting performance and security. Here are four of the best for businesses.

1. APPLE iMAC

The new iMac, which boasts an elegant 21.5-inch integrated display, has impressive baseline features, including a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. The computer comes with Microsoft Exchange support, as well as Apple's new multitouch Magic Mouse and a wireless keyboard.
Cost: $1,199

2. DELL VOSTRO 430

A mini tower with muscle, this Dell has an Intel Core i5 processor that automatically allocates power to demanding applications to maximize performance. Dell's ProSupport gives small-business customers 24/7 phone access to advanced technicians.
Cost: $1,087 with an 18.5-inch LCD monitor

3. LENOVO THINKCENTRE A70Z

This space-saving all in one has an integrated 19-inch display. The PC, which comes with bundled Power Manager software, boots in just 35 seconds. It can be configured with a high-resolution webcam for Skype video calls.
Cost: $499 and up

4. HP PRO 3000

This affordable PC comes with security features such as Credential Manager, which lets you access multiple programs with one sign-on. The base model comes with a fast Intel Pentium dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM.
Cost: $594 with a 19-inch LCD

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