When there is life beyond Apple's iMac in the all-in-one market: five alternatives with Windows 10

When we have space problems and need a desktop computer at home, all-in-one models are the ideal option. In fact, every time they have more prominence and it is enough to go to a large commercial area to appreciate how little by little they have been displacing traditional monitor and tower equipment .

In this segment we have traditionally had a team that dominated the entire spectrum. It cannot be denied that Apple took the first step with an iMac that has positioned itself at the top of this type of deviceA segment that has seen the arrival of new models that make it increasingly difficult for the model with the bitten apple, which has bet everything in a fierce fight with the iMac Pro. Let's see some alternatives that we can find on the market.

Microsoft Surface Studio

We start with the all-in-one signed by Microsoft, which has already reached its second generation. Apple's iMac Pro is a model that makes things very difficult, both by design, since Microsoft has achieved almost a masterpiece, and by features.

The screen is Brilliant PixelSense and has 13.5 million pixels on its 28-inch diagonal in which it achieves a maximum brightness of 500 nitsTo improve usability in work environments, the panel offers compatibility with 4.096 levels of sensitivity for the Surface Pen. It is one of the best screens on the market.

In its interior we find in the basic model, an Intel Core i7 processor supported by 16 GB of DDR4 type RAM along with Nvidia graphics based on Pascal architecture in a way that improves graphics power by 50% compared to the previous model. The Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is now available to pre-order in the United States at a starting price of $3,499. And while we can try to get hold of a first generation model.

HP Envy Curved AiO 34

The HP Envy Curved AiO 34 is a computer that has a height design that highlights a huge WQHD screen with a diagonal of 34 incheswith a 21:9 aspect ratio where a resolution of 3 is achieved.440 x 1,440 pixels. Inside and as the engine of the team, eighth-generation Intel Core T-series processors supported by Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 graphics and up to 16 GB of DDR4 memory.

Other features refer to the up to 2TB of storage space that you can offer either via traditional hard drives or SSD type. It has several ports on the base, as well as high-quality Bang & Olufsen speakers and wireless charging support for mobile devices. In addition, it is the first Windows computer to integrate compatibility with Alexa, Amazon's virtual assistant.

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Dell Inspiron 27 7000 AIO

One of the jewels in the Dell signature catalogue. The Inspiron 27 7000 AIO is a team that aims for the highest.Part of this success is its 27-inch InfinityEdge display that has available resolutions up to 4K with HDR. It offers eighth-generation Intel processors inside accompanied by up to 32 GB of RAM memory and the possibility of adding a 4GB GDDR5 nVidia GTX 1050 graphics card. You will also have the option of having the same hard drive configuration and connections as the 24 5000, as well as adding an IR camera for Windows Hello.

A device that has CinemaStream technology to prioritize streaming traffic to view content or hold video conferences and a CinemaSound to offer a immersive sound.

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Acer Aspire S24

The Acer Aspire S24 is Acer's alternative in which it also offers the latest 8th generation Intel Core processors and with the option to integrate one of the new Intel Optane drives.It integrates a screen with a diagonal of 23.8 inches and a thickness of 5.97 millimeters that stands out for having practically no frames.

This model offers storage capacities of up to 256 GB on an SSD or up to 2TB on a traditional hard drive. In addition, the base becomes a wireless charging surface, with the Qi standard being used in this case.

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Asus Vivo AiO V221

One of the cheapest on the market can be found for less than 900 euros on Amazon. An ideal option for those who are not looking for large diagonals and too much power.

This set offers a 21.5-inch widescreen LED-backlit display that achieves Full HD or which is the same, 1.920 x 1,080 pixels. We can choose between Intel Core i5 7200U or Intel Core i3 7100U processors that are supported by an NVIDIA GeForce 930MX graphics to which are added 4 GB to 8 GB of DDR4 type RAM and a storage capacity ranging from 500 GB to 1TB.

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