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Mac or Windows? A quick guide to picking the right all-in-one PC

Choose between Mac and Windows for your perfect all-in-one PC. Discover options from Apple's M3 iMac to budget-friendly ASUS and Lenovo models.

“All-in-One Showdown: Mac vs. Windows – Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect PC”

All-in-one desktop computers, also known as AIO PCs, combine the flexibility of a laptop with the performance of a desktop, providing users with a large-screen real estate. Despite a decline in popularity, there are still compelling options, particularly for those seeking a complete computing solution on a budget.

Advantages of All-in-One PCs

Unlike laptops or modular desktops, AIO PCs come with everything needed, including a large screen display, keyboard, and mouse. Modern AIOs are compact, making them easy to set up and suitable for even small workplaces. The larger screen real estate compared to laptops is particularly advantageous for those working from home, eliminating the need for an expensive custom PC setup.

Different Types of All-in-One Computers

You can choose between all-in-one computers based on Windows or Mac platforms. While Apple was once known for its extensive range of iMacs, the current offering is limited to the 24-inch iMac. On the Windows side, brands like Microsoft, Asus, HP, Dell, and Lenovo provide a plethora of options.

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Apple’s M3 iMac

Apple’s newly announced M3 iMac stands out as the best and only all-in-one PC currently offered by Apple. Unlike Windows options, the M3 iMac can be customized, allowing users to adjust specifications such as RAM and memory. It is available in six colours, with the base variant featuring an eight-core CPU and eight-core GPU priced at Rs 1,34,900. The ten-core GPU model, offering 512 GB of internal storage and 8 GB unified memory, is priced at Rs 1,74,900.

Affordable All-in-One PCs

While affordable options abound on the Windows side, the ASUS Vivo AiO V222 is particularly noteworthy, priced at just Rs 31,990. This desktop computer features a large 21.5-inch bezel-less display, powered by the Intel Pentium Silver J5040 quad-core processor with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Similarly specced, the HP All-in-One PC is available for Rs 34,990 with 512 GB of internal storage.

All-in-One with Touch Support

The Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3 Gen 6 is an affordable all-in-one computer featuring a large 24-inch FHD resolution touch display. With an AMD Ryzen 3 3250U processor, 8 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of SSD, it stands out with a unique design compared to most AIOs.

Microsoft Surface Studio

For those seeking a premium experience, the Microsoft Surface Studio is among the most premium all-in-one PCs available. Featuring a metal body and timeless design, it offers one of the highest resolution screens with a native resolution of 4500x3000p. It ships with Windows 10 Pro, providing a stable experience that can be upgraded to Windows 11 for an enhanced computing environment.

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