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Photos: Microsoft's new Surface Studio and 10 great alternatives

By · October 26, 2016, 10:29 AM PST · connerforrest

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  • Microsoft Surface Studio

    Microsoft recently announced its new all-in-one PC, the Surface Studio. Here are the details and some other good options.

    Microsoft's new Surface Studio features an ultra-thin,12.5-millimeter touch screen that is 28 inches across. It seems to be targeted toward creatives and designers as part of the new Windows 10 Creators Update. It costs $2999, and is available for preorder.

    Image: Microsoft

  • 1. Apple iMac

    Apple's iMac is a staple all-in-one for creatives and business professionals alike. It has a 4K and 5K screen option, and the line starts at $1099.

    Image: Apple

  • 2. ASUS Zen AiO S

    The ASUS Zen AiO S is a great Windows 10 all-in-one option that also has a 4K display available. It also has an Intel RealSense camera that can be used to access the Windows Hello facial unlock feature.

    Image: ASUS

  • 3. HP Envy Curved

    The HP Envy Curved features a unique, 34-inch curved display. It also includes audio features from Bang & Olufsen and an Intel Core processor. It is configurable with up to 16GB of RAM.

    Image: HP

  • 4. Acer Aspire Z3 Touch

    The Aspire Z3 from Acer has a tiltable display and a blue light filter on the screen. The screen is 35 millimeters, and the machine has up to 2TB of storage available.

    Image: Acer

  • 5. Dell OptiPlex 9030

    The 9030 is the top of the line in the OptiPlex series from Dell. It offers a 23.8-inch display with an optional touch screen, and it can be configured with up to an Intel Core i7 processor.

    Image: Dell

  • 6. Digital Storm Aura

    The Digital Storm Aura is an all-in-one PC for the gaming market, but it has crossover appeal for professionals as well. It has a 34-inch curved display, and all of the internal components can be upgraded easily.

    Image: Digital Storm

  • 7. Lenovo Ideacentre AIO 910

    Lenovo's Ideacentre AIO 910 has a dual-hinge design and 3D camera technology that recognizes hand gestures and facial expressions. It also features an optional 10-point multitouch screen, and is available with an ultra HD screen as well.

    Image: Lenovo

  • 8. Acer Chromebase 24

    For fans of the Google Chrome OS, the Acer Chromebase 24 is a good option for a desktop all-in-one. It has four microphones and two speakers built into the front of the screen, and it also has touch control.

    Image: Acer

  • 9. MSI GAMING 27T 6QE (GTX 980M)

    The MSI GAMING 27T 6QE (GTX 980M) is a gaming-focused all-in-one PC that features 10-point projected capacitive touch technology and an Intel Core i7 processor. The 27-inch full HD display also has a full HD camera as well.

    Image: MSI

  • 10. Lenovo Yoga Home 900

    The 27-inch Lenovo Yoga Home 900 is an interesting PC, as the screen portion can be used as a giant tablet, making it a good option for wall mounting in an office too. It features USB 3.0 ports and NFC communication as well.

    Image: Lenovo

Microsoft Surface Studio

Microsoft recently announced its new all-in-one PC, the Surface Studio. Here are the details and some other good options.

Microsoft's new Surface Studio features an ultra-thin,12.5-millimeter touch screen that is 28 inches across. It seems to be targeted toward creatives and designers as part of the new Windows 10 Creators Update. It costs $2999, and is available for preorder.

Image: Microsoft

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By Conner Forrest

Conner Forrest is an analyst for 451 Research. He was formerly a Senior Editor for TechRepublic.

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