Hardware Q&A: Connect PC to TV, Add a Monitor

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Hardware Q&A: Connect PC to TV, Add a Monitor I've got some good ways to get video from your PC to your TV, and I explain how to hook up a second monitor. - Rick Broida, PCWorld Desktop Gear Reviews Origin Genesis Midtower: Solid Performance, at a Price That's Hard to Beat The Gensis Midtower desktop has been updated for 2011 with Intel's Sandy Bridge CPUs. While far less imposing than its larger sibling, this machine represents one of the best price-to-performance ratios on our charts, with few sacrifices. Share: Gateway ZX6951-53: An All-in-One That Flaunts Its Curves From its looks and sounds to its HD support and speed, Gateway's 23-inch all-in-one desktop rarely stops delivering. Share: HP Pavilion Slimline s5660f: High-Definition Multimedia, Little Real Estate It's small, it's inexpensive, and it's not upgradable--but why would you want to rip the Blu-ray player out of this superskinny system anyway? Share: Latest Desktop News Can We Blame the iPad Yet for Slowing PC Sales? 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Pavilion p6610f Mini-Tower Desktop Price: $445.90 Avg User Rating 1 User Reviews iMac All-In-One Desktop Price: $1143.99 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Browse more Best Prices on Desktops, Monitors, Printers, Laptops Top News on PCWorld.com What Does AT&T Do When Verizon Starts Selling iPhones? Analysis: AT&T is working to repair its reputation for poor quality and deal with the loss of its iPhone exclusivity. Share: DNA Molecules Can 'Teleport,' Nobel Winner Says In an experiment, a fragment of DNA appeared to imprint itself between test tubes. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com HP Pavilion p6640f: An Awkwardly Positioned Midsize-Tower Desktop The p6640f tries to offer a competitive buffet of features for its low price, but the meal isn't as satisfying as what youll find elsewhere. Share: HP Pavilion Slimline s5660f: High-Definition Multimedia, Little Real Estate Its small, its inexpensive, and its not upgradable--but why would you want to rip the Blu-ray player out of this superskinny system anyway? The networking, however, is another story. Share: Gateway DX4320-45: An Agile Performer Fails to Stand Out This midsize-tower desktop just has too much competition offering too many other interesting features, for less money--raw speed doesn't make Gateways DX4320-45 a sure-fire winner. Share: Origin Genesis Midtower: Solid Performance, At A Price That's Hard To Beat The Gensis Midtower desktop has been updated for 2011 with Intels Sandy Bridge CPUs. While far less imposing than its larger sibling, this machine represents one of the best price-to-performance ratios on our charts, with few sacrifices. 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