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Latest Tech on the Market in 2014: Business Desktops

Many businesses are counting the productivity costs of older, slow performing hardware. Our previous Tech Tips, 5 Signs its Time to Upgrade your Hardware details some of the common warning flags. For organizations keen on upgrading workstations, ROSE ITSL has compiled the following review of the latest business desktops on the market in 2014.

Lenovo ThinkCentre E93z All-In-One

Lenovo ThinkCentre E93z

The Lenovo ThikCentre E93z is an evolutionary all-in-one business desktop optimized to fuel business growth. It is the perfect marriage of performance, design and productivity-enhancing features.

Pros: 21.5-Inch 10-Point multitouch display, UltraFlex stand with dual hinge, All-in-one space saving design, reasonably priced, plethora of ports, 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 Processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB 5,400 RPM Hard Drive.

Cons: Hard drive is slower than Solid State Drive, Single band 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Not end-user serviceable.

Lenovo ThinkCentre M93p Tiny

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The Lenovo ThinkCentre M93p Tiny gives business users the convenience of a compact space saving desktop that combines performance and power.

Pros: Multiple ports, 3.0 GHz i7 Intel Core Processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7,200 RPM Hard Drive or 128GB Solid State Drive, three monitor support, Advanced thermal design with an Intelligent Cooling Engine.

Cons: Needs an adapter for HDMI, Has no internal expansion and no 5GHz Wi-Fi.

Dell OptiPlex 3020 Micro

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The Dell OptiPlex 3020 Micro is your business-ready desktop that offers power, performance and affordability. This micro desktop can be mounted virtually anywhere.

Pros: Affordably priced, 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7,200 RPM Hard Drive, Ultra-compact Dell chassis, Myriad of ports and mounting options, Pre-installed security and identity protection software.

Cons: SSD Drive only optional and only one cooling fan inside the entire tower due to it’s compact design.

Dell Optiplex 7010 Small Form Factor

Dell OptiPlex 7010

The Dell OptiPlex 7010 Small Form Factor is a popular desktop for everyday business tasks.

Pros: Inexpensive, 4GB RAM, 500 GB 7,200 RPM Hard Drive, Small form factor that can be placed vertically or horizontally, durable and stylish aesthetic design.

Cons: Basic model comes with a 3.4 GHz Intel Core i3 Processor and can be considered satisfactory for more standard to advanced business users.

HP Pro 3500 Microtower

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