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64 PC MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 6, 2007

It’s that time of the year again, when PC manufacturers roll out their

best and brightest systems for the holidays. If you’re planning on

buying a new system to start the next year right, or want to surprise

a loved one with a system of his or her dreams, you’ll  nd out what

you need to know right here. We have si ed through the coolest, the

fastest, and even the cheapest systems out there to bring you our picks

for the best PCs to buy. Whether you’re looking for the ultimate gam-

ing rig, the best family system, the cheapest desktop, or the coolest

desktop-replacement laptop, we give you the must-have (and maybe

the must-avoid) systems. So sit back, relax, and  nd your ultimate PC.

By Joel Santo Domingo and Cisco Cheng

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