Asus All-in-One PC ET2400IGTS-B008E

Asus All-in-One PC ET2400IGTS-B008E

Is the Asus All in One PC ET2400IGTS-B008E ($1,299.99 list) the all-in-one desktop to best the Apple iMac 21-inch? It doesn't approach Apple's totally integrated ecosystem, but that said, it's one of the best-equipped and powerful Windows 7 touch-screen PCs out there. It takes over as our new Editors' Choice for mainstream/multimedia-oriented all in one desktops. The ET2400 uses the same design cues as other easel-type all-in-one PCs, with its two front feet and spring-loaded hinged foot in the back. The black glossy plastic chassis lets the desktop blend into any room's décor. The system can easily substitute for a medium-sized HDTV with its 23.6-inch 1080p full HD 16:9 display. The pair of inputs - one VGA, one HDMI - is a boon for users, since you could hook up two external devices. The VGA port is useful in keeping the monitor alive, even after the ET2400's internal PC is obsolete, by hooking it up to another PC,. The HDMI is even more useful: You can hook the ET2400 up to a cable or satellite box and use it anywhere you'd put an HDTV. The ET2400 has four USB 2.0 ports in the back, though the wireless keyboard/mouse dongle and the USB IR receiver occupy two ports.