Editors' rating: 7.9, very good

The good: Best HD-equipped all-in-one; 802.11n and Bluetooth for plenty of wireless flexibility; convenient walk-up controls.

The bad: In light of this recent HP system, PC vendor HD format allegiances look silly; not as fast as an iMac, not as home-theater-capable as the aforementioned HP; $2,400 is a lot for a secondary home entertainment PC; no video out.

The bottom line: It's outclassed as a computer by Apple's iMac, and as a home entertainment system by a recent HP, but in the weird niche of high-end, digital-media-friendly all-in-ones (of which we know of one other competitor) the Dell XPS One gets our nod. If you're not shopping in that narrow market, move on.

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Griffin Evolve

This $300 iPod speaker system includes two speakers that are completely free of cables. Despite a handful of drawbacks, most listeners looking for a semi-transportable audio system may well find the Evolve to be an ideal solution.

Editors' rating: 8.0, excellent

The good: Truly wireless speaker system with iPod dock; speakers utilize recharging lithium ion batteries for cable-free operation; RF wireless transmission for speakers and remote works through walls and over long distances; movable speakers enables excellent stereo separation; high-style design; line-in for external audio sources.

The bad: Speaker batteries aren't replaceable; speakers lack convincing bass, and sound quality deteriorates at higher volumes; video output only works for fifth-gen iPods; remote offers only basic controls, so you'll have to return to the base station to access the iPod; no AM/FM radio, clock, or alarm.

The bottom line: The iPod-friendly Griffin Evolve is the first wireless speaker system that delivers a truly cable-free experience.

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