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VIZIO has officially entered the computer market and will be releasing their all-in-one PCs and laptops this spring. Their all-in-one PCs will come in two sizes—24-and 27-inch versions—and feature a very sleek design (that's sharp and elegant at the same time) with an ultra-thin keyboard, touchpad and a base unit. The screen is said to be thinner than the iMac, only because the computer's guts are sandwiched on the aluminum base. It also features stereo speakers that are located on each side of the base and a subwoofer in the power supply. There's also an HDMI input, which allows users to use the display as a TV, but VIZIO isn't including a TV tuner with this device. VIZIO also hasn't released info on what Intel processor it'll use in its new all-in-one PCs, but more info will probably drop closer to its ship date, which is said to be around May or June.Read more

HP's latest all-in-one computer – the Omni 27 – will change the way you think about desktop PCs. Unveiled a week prior to the largest consumer electronics trade show of the year - 2012 CES - this beauty comes packed with 6 gigs of RAM, up to 2 terabytes of storage, a built-in DVD drive, Beats Audio, and offers a choice of dual or quadcore Intel processors. An optional Blu-Ray disc drive, TV tuner and HDMI-in port is also available.

The Omni's 27-inch diagonal HD display isn't touchscreen like the company's TouchSmart line, but is gorgeous nonetheless with its edge-to-edge glass that tilts up to 25 degrees for comfort. However, just like HP's TouchSmart all-in-one PCs, the Omni 27 includes HP's Magic Canvas software which lets you expand the desktop horizontally to accommodate photos, videos and applications. The Omni 27 is HP's first non-touch PC to include Magic Canvas.Read more

When you think of office printing, it's hard not to think of HP. It's a safe bet that any person or company who has ever owned a printer has probably owned an HP.

Over the course of the last couple of years, HP has sought to really innovate what a printer looks like and the way we use them. Take their latest Photosmart eStation C510a. This baby is a fast color inkjet multi-function device with a unique difference. HP calls this "difference" the Zeen, a removable touchscreen control panel running the Android 2.1 operating system and offering tablet-PC-like functionality, including Web browsing. It even acts as detachable eReader.

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Cost: $249.99-$399.99
Where to Buy: Amazon

No one can argue that tablets are probably the best selling consumer electronics product this year. Marrying a printer with a tablet is an interesting idea to say the least, but if you're willing to spend a little more on your inkjet, you do get a pretty nice little ancillary Android device that allows you to do some limited, but fun functions.

The 7-inch Zeen looks and works great as the C510a control panel. Its color touchscreen is gorgeous, and it accepts "taps" and "swipes" for navigating and performing key printing functions. When the Zeen is undocked, you still are able to control the Photosmart eStation, or you can print from an SD card loaded in the top-mounted slot, as well as print Web pages.Read more

Samsung is getting to work expanding its footprint in the U.S. For the first time, the electronics giant has introduced a desktop PC for the American market.

The Samsung Series 7 All-In-One PC joins the all-in-one trend, offering a 23-inch touchscreen display that's only 16 millimeters thick, with the system components buried in the unit's base. The result is a different, slightly sleeker look than the typical all-in-one delivers. You can lay the screen flat in order to make the best use of the touchscreen interface, and to use it as a tablet.

The upcoming device is not only a powerful desktop, but serves as an innovative and functional touch screen device allowing for seamless future compatibility with Windows 8. The touch screen will work in sync with Samsung's Touch Launcher software in order to optimize the touch screen experience, making the Samsung Series 7 All-In-One a desirable collection apart from other touch screen desktops because of the lack of usability featured on competing devices. Read more

In the latest gadget news, Toshiba just announced their 23-inch, full HD, multi-touch DX735, the company's latest All-in-One PC, which performs your daily computing needs and also serves as a serious home media hub.

The compact, space-saving All-in-One PC comes in a glossy black finish and aluminum pedestal stand that allows you to angle this bad boy for better viewing and touch experience. The DX735 is driven by a 2nd-Generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processors, 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 1TB 7200 RPM hard drive. It also sports a USB 3.0 port with USB Sleep & Charge feature, four USB 2.0 ports, a DVD SuperMulti Drive and optional TV tuner.

Did I mention superior audio? The Toshiba DX735 is equipped with all of the latest new audio gadgets, including Onkyo stereo speakers and feature Waves MaxxAudio sound processing, plus Toshiba Sleep & Music technology, which lets you listen to music even if the PC is off. Pretty cool, huh?Read more

Brother has a new series of all-in-one color inkjet printers for the small office / home office (SOHO) crowd – the MFC-J280W, MFC-J430W, MFC-J625DW and the MFC-J825DW – which includes the first AiO unit under $149 to feature both easy-to-set-up wireless capabilities and built-in two-sided printing.

Starting at just $99.99, the new SOHO inkjets include user-friendly setup software, Innobella quick front-loading four-cartridge ink system, and offer toll-free technical support for the life of the machine, competitive ink pricing, and mobile device printing capabilities. The MFC-J825DW, the flagship of the series, features built-in two-sided printing and the ability to print directly on blank CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. Users can also access FACEBOOK, PICASA Web Albums, FLICKR, GOOGLE DOCS and Evernote accounts via the Web Connect TouchScreen. Those with a creative side can visit the Brother Creative Center to create and print their own free customizable marketing materials.Read more

Canon added two new wireless all-in-one printers to its PIXMA lineup today, the PIXMA MG8220 and MG6220. Both printers can print, copy and scan images/documents and are also compatible with most smartphones (iPhone and Android) and tablets for wireless printing using Canon's Easy-PhotoPrint mobile app. The app has been updated as well; you can now print pdfs from your smartphone (or wireless device) and have documents that are scanned on the printer sent to your device.

The PIXMA MG8220 and MG6220 Wireless Photo AIO printers are 802.11n Wi-Fi certified and feature back-lit touch sensitive buttons for navigation, what Canon calls its "Intelligent Touch System". They utilize six individual ink tanks (including gray and photo black ink), and, exclusive to these two models is the ability to print select Google Docs and Gmail attachments from an accessible device, thanks to the new Canon PIXMA Cloud Link. Read more

Tired of the same old beige or silver printer? Add some color to your home or office with the new midnight blue Artisan 837 and 730 wireless all-in-one printers from Epson. Just announced today, the Artisan 837 and 730 all-in-ones were designed with the tech-savvy photo enthusiast in mind, featuring new midnight blue accents and an emerald green smart touch panel display that's three-times-brighter than previous models.

It's not all about the color though - the Artisan 837 and 730 AIO's deliver the world's fastest 4"x6" photo print speeds, producing ultra hi-definition 4"x6" prints in as fast as 10 seconds. But they do more than just print, of course. Both also scan photos/documents and provide access to memory card slots from any room in the house with built-in wireless and Ethernet networking. They include Epson Connect too, a feature that lets you print web pages, photos, documents and email attachments from a mobile device such as your tablet or smartphone. The Artisan 837 adds in fast color copying and faxing with its 30-page Automatic Document Feeder. Read more

Canon just added two new PIXMA photo printers to its lineup, the PIXMA MG5320 Wireless Photo All-In-One and the PIXMA iP4920 Photo Inkjet Printer.

The PIXMA MG5320 Wireless Photo All-In-One does it all – prints and scans photos and text, copies documents, and if photos are uploaded to the Canon Image Gateway or Picasa Web Albums, once the printer is set up on your Wi-Fi network you can print them wirelessly using PIXMA Cloud Link.

It features five individual ink tanks and can produce a 4" x 6" borderless photo in about 20 seconds. On the document side, you're looking at about 12.5 ipm for black-and-white and 9.3 ipm for color. The PIXMA MG5320 boasts a maximum color resolution of 9600 x 2400 dpi and also offers Auto Duplex printing. In addition, its 3.0-inch LCD has been repositioned toward the middle of the printer to give it a more stylish design. Read more

Toshiba's first all-in-one desktop PC is available now, exclusively at Best Buy. The DX1215 features a 21.5-inch diagonal touchscreen display that supports full 1080p HD content and comes packed with a 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor and a 1TB 7200 RPM hard drive. It also includes two USB 3.0 ports with USB Sleep & Charge, five USB 2.0 ports, and a built-in DVD SuperMulti Drive.

The DX1215 also has Sleep & Music, allowing you to use the speakers even if the PC is turned off and Resolution+ video upconversion technology which adjusts the color, brightness and contrast of standard-def video and DVDs to give video a more high-def look. The PC is also available in a configuration with a TV tuner.

The Toshiba DX1215All-In-One PC with a 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 is available for pre-order now for $879.99. The DX1215 with a Core i7 processor is priced at $979.99. Read more