Popular Computers and Accessories

This review article will help you when shopping for a computer so before you make that online purchase or step out heading to the electronics store.
It is important you do a background check on the computer (desktop, laptop, server, tablet) you want to buy while considering the type, price, specification/features, brands and specific user reviews about the computer you select. There are different types of computers (desktop, laptop, server, tablet) and we are going to cover them all in this listing the desktops, tablets, laptops and servers not forgetting some mostly wished for computer accessories.

Some of the signals used to compile this computer review are the number of purchases, positive reviews per computer among other signals. We will strive to always keep the review current, by updating it every month.

Popular desktops computers

Of course the contenders here would be Apple Mac, Acer, Cyberpower, Dell, Lenovo... This quarter the CyberpowerPC gamer ultra GUA880 takes the top spot but we will keep an eye on this over the coming months. The reason being that the Lenovo C440 is making its way up and fast at the same price range of 499 and similar specs we can say the line is drawn.

1. CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA880 Desktop (Black/Blue) it comes ready for customizations meaning that you install everything you need. the downside of this machine is the power supply overall this is a good desktop PC good for gaming and video editing the hard stuff. Just change the power supply and all will be well plus Cyberpower has a responsive customer service this according to their customers.
2. Dell Optiplex GX620 Desktop PC
3. Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 70A4000HUX i3-4130 3.4GHz Server Desktop Computer The desktop is quiet and packs a powerful power supply units but will need an upgrade if you go for an extra powerful GPU.
4. Acer DA220HQL 21.5-Inch All-in-One Touchscreen Desktop (Black) Full HD, Portable and sleek finish, kickstand and connects to your PC via HDMI so can be used as a screen.
5. Apple Mac Mini MD387LL/A Desktop (NEWEST VERSION) It has a small build which makes it look sleek, upgradable RAM and 2.5 GHZ i5 makes it fast. 
6. HP Business Desktop E3S87UT Desktop Computer - AMD A-Series A4-5300 3.40 GHz - Micro Tower Looks good with regards to design, the desktop is capable of running heavy softwares and is quite fast.
7. Lenovo H530 Desktop (57319070) this desktop comes with Intel Core i3-4130 Processor 3.4 GHz (3 MB cache), The RAM clocks in at 6 GB DDR3, the hard disk memory is 1 TB and comes with Intel Integrated HD Graphics 4400.
8. Apple iMac ME088LL/A 27-Inch Desktop (NEWEST VERSION) This desktop comes packing 3.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 Processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz), the RAM clocks in at 8GB (two 4GB) and the hard disk comes with 1TB of memory.
9. Dell 745 Optiplex Desktop Computer The desktop comes with a 3.4 Pentium D Dual Core CPU and 4GB DDR2 RAM and 500GB hard disk memory.
10. Gateway DX4870-UR3D Desktop (Black)  The Gateway desktop comes with Intel Core i5-3330 Processor 3.0 GHz(6 MB cache), 8GB DDR3 RAM and 1TB of hard disk memory.
11. Apple iMac ME087LL/A 21.5-Inch Desktop (NEWEST VERSION) This desktop comes packing 2.9 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 Processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz), the RAM clocks in at 8GB (two 4GB) and the hard disk comes with 1TB of memory.
12. Intel Next Unit of Computing Kit, Black/Grey BOXDCCP847DYE Intel Celeron 847 processor, RAM upgradable to 16GB this is a server kit.
13. Apple iMac ME089LL/A 27-Inch Desktop (NEWEST VERSION) This desktop comes packing 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 Processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.8 GHz), the RAM clocks in at 8GB (two 4GB) and the hard disk comes with 1TB of memory.
14. Dell Inspiron i660s-2313BK Desktop This desktop comes packing 3.4 GHz Intel Core i3 Processor, the RAM clocks in at 4GB and the hard disk comes with 1TB of memory.
15. Dell Inspiron i660s-779BK Desktop This desktop comes packing 2.7 GHz Intel Celeron Processor, the RAM clocks in at 4GB and the hard disk comes with 500GB of memory.
16. Gateway SX2865-UR26 Desktop (Black) The Gateway desktop comes with Intel Core i3-3240 Processor 3.4 GHz(3 MB cache), 4GB DDR3 RAM and 1TB of hard disk memory.
17. HP Pavilion 23-b320 23-Inch All-in-One Desktop  This desktop comes with an AMD E2-2000 processor, 6GB of RAM and 500GB of hard disk memory.
18. Lenovo C440 21.5-Inch All-In-One Desktop (Black/brushed aluminum) The Lenovo C440 packs Intel Pentium Dual Core G2030 3.0 GHz (3 MB Cache) CPU, a 4 GB DDR3 RAM and 1TB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
19. Lenovo IdeaCentre C355 57318980 20-Inch All-in-One Desktop (Black) the IdeaCentre comes with the AMD E2-3000 1.65 GHz Processor (1 MB Cache), 1TB hard disk memory and 4GB RAM.
20. Intel Next Unit of Computing Kit with Dual HDMI, Gigabit LAN, Core i3-3217U Intel Celeron 847 processor, RAM upgradable to 16GB this is a server kit.

Popular Laptop computers

Acer laptop takes the top spot this quarter but heavily challenged by Samsung Chromebook laptop and Asus touch laptop.

1. Acer C720 Chromebook (11.6-Inch, Haswell micro-architecture, 2GB) Upsides of this laptop include screen with a higher contrast, good typing experience,  it is considerably light and its best selling point is  the battery which can last up to 8.5 hrs.
2. Samsung Chromebook (Wi-Fi, 11.6-Inch) This laptop  has a good build quality, the battery will last up to 8.5 hrs, it is fast enough to handle everyday operations like browsing and the typing experience is also good.  
3. Asus X200CA-HCL1104G 11.6 inch Touch Screen Laptop (Windows 8, 4GB Memory, 320GB Hard Drive, Black) Keyboard offers good typing experience, the laptop is thin and lightweight. The not so impressive, is the CPU which is entry level but still a good laptop for the price. 
4. ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-C1-GR 10.1-Inch Detachable 2-in-1 Touchscreen Laptop The transformer comes with a free dock, battery life is good and the speakers are loud and clear for its size.
5. HP Chromebook 11 (White/Blue) laptop The good thing about Chromebooks is that you don't need to store files on the machine memory instead most of your files are stored in the cloud. This makes operating the laptop a breeze. The sound and speed of this laptop is good may not do well for heavy 3D games but will work well with normal applications.
6. Apple MacBook Air MD760LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (NEWEST VERSION) The battery life of this laptop is good and the 4GB RAM makes it faster than its predecessors as expected. It is also built light.
7. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5245 15.6-Inch Laptop (Satin Black in Trax Horizon) This laptop comes with expandable RAM from its stock 4GB RAM to 16GB. This laptop is lightweight and fast. You may have an issue with the hinge area of its build but the machine is good for the price.
8. HP 2000-2b19wm 15.6-Inch Laptop PC (Winter Blue) Nice build, the laptop comes with a big screen and is considerably fast. It ships with Win 8 which may be hard to use.
9. HP Pavilion 10-e010nr 10.1-Inch Touchscreen Laptop (Sparkling Black) Decent battery life, does not heat up and the machine is light for enhanced portability.
10. Dell Inspiron 15 i15RV-953BLK 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) offers a sleek appearance, the laptop is also fast, it has a durable chasis and is quiet even when the fan kicks in once in a while.
11. Asus X401U 14" Laptop 500GB/4GB/HD7340/Windows8 (Black) This Asus laptop is good for its good battery, its is also reasonably fast will run games like WOW without issues in performance.
12. Acer Aspire V5-131-2629 11.6" Laptop (Black) Decent battery life, sleek build and the laptop is fast enough to run programming softwares Eclipse IDE and the likes.
13. Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p 59385820 15.6-Inch Laptop (Dusk Black) 2 graphic cards offer remarkable gaming experience, the laptop has no optical drive something I have noted with new age laptops.
14. Dell Inspiron 15 i15RV-6144BLK 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Laptop (Black Matte with Textured Finish) Responsive touch pad, decent battery will go for 3-4 hrs on music and video with light usage. Not good for 3D gaming.
15. Dell Inspiron 15 (3521) i15RV-6143BLK 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Laptop (Black Matte with Textured Finish) Intel Pentium :). The laptop comes with an optical drive, it is fast enough to handle everyday tasks and some heavy softwares like Blender. It also features a sleek finish and looks classy.

Popular tablet or slate computers

This section will likely spark some controversy. This is because the rate at which products are released is quite rapid and you are likely to see a product you did not expect so let us all try and be objective. The heavy weight tablet brands are Apple, Samsung, Asus, Kindle, Microsoft among many others so on to the listing.

1. Kindle Fire HDX 7", HDX Display, Wi-Fi, 16 GB - Includes Special Offers 2.2GHz quad-core processor, 7" HDX display (1920x1200) this tablet offers you a super fast experience with the capability of running multiple applications with ease.
2. Kindle Fire HD 7", HD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB - Includes Special Offers 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 7" HD display (1280x800) this tablet offers you a super fast user experience for web browsing, gaming and so much more. 
3. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (7-Inch, White) 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 8 GB Flash Memory, 1 GB RAM Memory, Store files and more with up to 64GB of memory available through a microSD.
4. Dell Venue 8 Pro 32 GB Tablet (Windows 8.1) Intel Atom Z3740D Processor (2MB Cache, up to 1.8GHz Quad-Core), Windows 8.1 and 32 GB Flash Memory, 2 GB RAM Memory.
5. Google Nexus 7 Tablet (7-Inch, 32GB, Black) by ASUS (2013) 1.5GHz quad-core for ultra speed and performance, 2GB RAM, 7" screen.
6. Apple iPad mini MD531LL/A (16GB, Wi-Fi, White / Silver) 7.9-inch LED-backlit Multi-Touch Display; 1024x768 Resolution, Apple iOS 6; Dual-Core A5 Chip 1GHZ processor.
7. Chromo Inc.® 7" -Tab PC Android Capacitive 5 Point Multi-Touch Screen - White [New Model September 2013] 4GB Flash storage (expandable to 32GB with micro SD card!). 512MB RAM (DDR3).
8. Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) 10.6" screen, Quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3, 32 GB Storage, 2 GB RAM, Two 720p HD LifeCams, front and rear facing.
9. ASUS Transformer TF300 T-B1-BL 10.1-Inch 32 GB Tablet (Blue) NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-Core Processor, 10.1-inch LED screen, 32GB hard drive SSD, 1 GB DIMM RAM.
10. ASUS VivoTab RT TF600T-B1-GR 10.1-Inch 32 GB Tablet (Gray) NVIDIA Tegra 3.0 1.3 GHz Processor, 32GB Flash Memory, 2 GB RAM.

Popular Server computers

Yeah we know...who buys this? is this even a computer? Ok this is to cater for those who run websites or require heavier use than the average computer user. And Yes this is a computer atleast education has taken place : )

1. Lenovo ThinkServer 70A4001LUX 5U Tower Server - 1 x Intel Xeon E3-1225 v3 3.20 GHz
2. Lenovo IX4-300D Diskless Network Storage (70B89003NA)
3. Lenovo IX2 4TB Network Storage 2-Bay (2HD x 2TB) Network Storage (70A69001NA)
4. Dell PowerEdge 1950 Dual Xeon Quad-Core E5440 2.83GHz 8GB 2x160GB CD 1U Server w/Video & Dual Gigabit LAN - No Operating System
5. NORCO 4U Rack Mount 20 x Hot-Swappable SATA/SAS 6G Drive Bays Server Rack mount RPC-4020
6. HP ProLiant 712318-001 Ultra Micro Tower Server - 1 x Intel Pentium G2020T 2.50 GHz
7. Dell PowerEdge 2950 III Gen 3 Server 2x2.66GHz E5430 Quad Core 32GB 6x1TB PERC 6i 2PS
8. Dell PowerEdge 2950 Gen III Server with 2x2.33GHz Quad Core Processors and 16GB Memory, 2x146GB 15K SAS Hard Drives. No OS
9. Apple Mac mini MC408LL/A Snow Leopard Server (OLD VERSION)
10. HP ProLiant DL320e G8 687520-S01 1U Rack Server RAID Supported Controller

Popular computer accessories

Here is what most members of the community wished for to accompany their computers.

1. Furinno Adjustable Vented Laptop Table Laptop Computer Desk Portable Bed Tray Book Stand Multifuctional & Ergonomics Design Dual Layer Tabletop up to 17"
2. Belkin 12 Outlet Pivot Plug Surge Protector with 8 Foot Cord
3. SwissGear SA1923 ScanSmart Backpack - Black
4. mStand Laptop Stand
5. Cooler Master NotePal X-Slim Ultra-Slim Laptop Cooling Pad with 160mm Fan (R9-NBC-XSLIA-GP)

There we have it, this popular computer listing is a wrap, don't hesitate to participate...

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