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1-GHz PCs: Hertz So Good
Amazing speed is now a given, so hold on tight and feel the gain. We review four 1-GHz PCs that teem with state-of-the-art features.

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The cube goes where no PC has gone before, and, despite its limitations, it redefines the style of personal computers.

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Dueling chipmakers mean great deals for consumers. CNET Hardware reviews six loaded PCs that won't break your bank account.

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Quantex Files for Bankruptcy
Editors' note: As of August 10, Fountain Technologies, the parent company of Quantex and CyberMax, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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