Review: Hewlett-Packard 100B All-in-One PC

If all you need for your small business is a pretty-looking light-use computer for a reception desk, this all-in-one from HP might fill the bill. If you need something that also has some computing muscle, give this one a pass, Sarah Jacobsson Purewal says.

"If you're looking for a cheap, decently attractive all-in-one desktop that sips energy but is fairly sluggish, we have the computer for you. Although the business-focused HP 100B All-in-One comes preloaded with Windows 7 Professional, HP has unfortunately skimped on power, ports, and features.

Our review model, priced at $499 (as of April 5, 2011), carries a 1.6GHz AMD E-350 dual-core processor and a measly 2GB of RAM; it runs a 32-bit version of Windows 7 Professional. The model comes with everything you need out of the box--it is an all-in-one, after all--including a wired mouse and keyboard."