

They are much more mobile than traditional desktop PCs - don’t expect to replace your laptop, of course, but you can rearrange your workspace very easily with an all-in-one model. It’s a plug-and-play system, which makes it much easier to set up for more casual users. Most models have integrated wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and WIFI - which is not as common as you’d think in ‘regular’ desktop PCs. They save much more desk space, and usually come with a wireless mouse and keyboard to make your working area even neater. The most obvious advantage of all-in-one computers is their compact nature compared to their desktop cousins. The original integrated AIO design had a bulky backside, due to the large cathode-ray tubing in the monitor with the introduction of LCD screen technology, all-in-ones have become much sleeker, slimmer and lighter. It was this ingenious blend of design and technical distinction that changed the desktop PC game forever. The keyboard and mouse are still separate, but everything else, even the speakers, is in there. Every component of the computer - motherboard, CPU, RAM, storage, and so on - is stored behind the monitor unit. With an all-in-one PC, the clue is in the name. What was it about the iMac G3 that made the whole world sit up and take notice? Well, for a desktop computer, half of it seemed to be missing.ĭesktop computers are characterised by their separate components: a computer case housing most of the hardware, plus a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and separate speakers. Advantages and disadvantages of all-in-one PCs.There are different options to suit every home, office, (or home office) and budget, so we’re going to answer some commonly asked questions and pick a few of our favourite models, so you can make the best decision. 23 years and literally trillions of dollars later, it’s safe to say they haven’t looked back.Īpple is far from the only player in the PC market of course, and plenty of other competitors have designed and developed excellent all-in-one PCs themselves. In fact - and it’s tough to believe today - Apple was really struggling back in 1998, and that iMac (officially iMac G3) was the turning point. As the first all-in-one PC, it’s hard to overstate what impact this incredibly innovative machine had on the industry.

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