What's your favorite all in one computer?

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A local library in my area needs about 10 all in ones for replacements of some older computers. Not on a super strict budget but don't want to overspend.

Most just used for web based stuff and Office that's about it.

This Lenevo looked really solid for the money to me.


Can only buy 5 and no idea how long that deal will last. Anyone have any other go to models they like. Doesn't have to be Lenevo. I figured Lenevo and Dell business would be my best options.

Micro desktop can also probably be an option too they just don't want the big towers they said lol.
 
lan101 said:
A local library in my area needs about 10 all in ones for replacements of some older computers. Not on a super strict budget but don't want to overspend.

Most just used for web based stuff and Office that's about it.

This Lenevo looked really solid for the money to me.


Can only buy 5 and no idea how long that deal will last. Anyone have any other go to models they like. Doesn't have to be Lenevo. I figured Lenevo and Dell business would be my best options.

Micro desktop can also probably be an option too they just don't want the big towers they said lol.
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That's a good price on the one pictured below the "starting at" price. The size of the display might be a factor, though, depending on their space requirements if they're for public use.
 
I’ve had a 27" HP All-in-One (TouchScreen) for about three years now—got it for free after the original owner ran into a sound issue just weeks after buying it. He didn’t want to deal with potential "dodgy" problems and opted to buy a new one instead.

A quick driver reinstall fixed the sound, but when I called to let him know, he didn’t care!

Since then, it’s been running 24/7 without a hitch. About six months in, I wiped Windows 11 and installed Linux Mint MATE, and it’s been rock-solid ever since.

Safe to say, I’d highly recommend HP!
 
GTP said:
I’ve had a 27" HP All-in-One (TouchScreen) for about three years now—got it for free after the original owner ran into a sound issue just weeks after buying it. He didn’t want to deal with potential "dodgy" problems and opted to buy a new one instead.

A quick driver reinstall fixed the sound, but when I called to let him know, he didn’t care!

Since then, it’s been running 24/7 without a hitch. About six months in, I wiped Windows 11 and installed Linux Mint MATE, and it’s been rock-solid ever since.

Safe to say, I’d highly recommend HP!
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I love the HP all in ones. A customer whose HP system needed an upgrade left it here long enough for me to play some country music on, on YouTube. Great Beats Audio sound system, really smooth and I actually had to adjust the volume down...... lol. She loved the music playing, when she came to pick it up. Very happy customer. :)
 
ThatPlace928 said:
I love the HP all in ones. A customer whose HP system needed an upgrade left it here long enough for me to play some country music on, on YouTube. Great Beats Audio sound system, really smooth and I actually had to adjust the volume down...... lol. She loved the music playing, when she came to pick it up. Very happy customer. :)
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I use mine with these BOSE Earbuds But I also just bought these BOSE Headphones because they are $50 off right now!

Incredible sound!
 
I've been recommending and installing OptiPlex All in Ones for over a decade. One of my clients put in about 15 OptiPlex 9020s in 2013. 14 of them are still in service. One just died last week, wouldn't power on. I think I replaced a fan or PSU on another a while back, but I don't recall the symptoms. I upgraded them all the SSD and more RAM a few years back when taking them up to Windows 10. Rock solid. Easy to work on.

We've added various other newer models over the years there. Current one we're buying is the OptiPlex All-in-One (7420). It might be a little over your budget, but as I said I think they're solid and they last.

If you're going with Dell and new, see if you can get hooked up with a Dell business sales rep. I've got one I've worked with for years, he's been great. Too great actually, he just got promoted and they assigned me a new guy. Anyway, I could call in and get quotes that were better that what you'll get off the website.

You may also want to look into refurbished units if the budget is tight. Try to buy them from Dell with warranty. But, I've had good luck getting some of them off eBay too.
 
I prefer the Lenovo ThinkCentre TinyPC...slide into the Lenovo TIO 24 monitor.

TinyPC such as the current m70q or m75q or m90q models

Or if it's a graphics shop and they need a light to medium workstation...the TinyWorkstation like the P3

And slide those into the back of the Lenovo ThinkVision TIO monitors, usually the 24" models, but often the 27" models.

Makes for a great all in one computer that keeps desktop real estate nice and clean. Easy to service the "computer" part itself if needed (just slide out the TinyPC).....or...upgrade the TinyPC down the road with a newer one, thus keeping the monitor and making for most cost effective upgrades along the line.
 
Diggs said:
I think you are forgetting the "Public Library" part. There's a segment of the population with sticky fingers. Your entrenchment in corporate is showing - heh!
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Not at all, you see, Lenovo...focuses on computers for businesses and enterprise environments. Where it is common place to "lock" computers to desks, monitors, etc...via things like Kensington locks. The TinyPC is wicked easily locked into that built in slide dock in the back of the TIO monitor.

And often still at lower cost than the Dells. I recently got hired by a "testing center" down here in FL that runs tests for various state stuff, and they had ordered the "server" and "some workstations" from Dell, but needed a bunch more workstations. She had ordered Dell Latitude AIOs....I got same spec (CPU/RAM/HDD/size of screen..24")....Lenovo TIO setups for about 250 bucks less.
 
I know you will say I am nuts, but I like Laptops and Docking Stations....

Way more portable and functional, multiple monitors, no compromising on anything
 
Thank you for all the replies. I think I'm going to push for a few higher end models for the ones that will be used by the employees the most and a few lower end ones for the public usage. 😆

I'm all for the higher end for all but not sure if they want to budget that much haha. But yes plenty of good choices here. Appreciate it.
 
GTP said:
I’ve had a 27" HP All-in-One (TouchScreen) for about three years now—got it for free after the original owner ran into a sound issue just weeks after buying it. He didn’t want to deal with potential "dodgy" problems and opted to buy a new one instead.

A quick driver reinstall fixed the sound, but when I called to let him know, he didn’t care!

Since then, it’s been running 24/7 without a hitch. About six months in, I wiped Windows 11 and installed Linux Mint MATE, and it’s been rock-solid ever since.

Safe to say, I’d highly recommend HP!
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I do not really deal in AIO's, just more like @NETWizz. A simple dock with a laptop and a 27" screen or two depending on the customers needs. Also AIO's are more hassle to dissassemble, some models others are simple. AIO's IMHO tend to overheat a lot as well, depending on the environment. I totally despise those cheap HP All in One Desktop i5-1235U models.
 
timeshifter said:
The Dell OptiPlexs I've worked with are easy to work on, likely because they're business class models. Some of the HP and Lenovo consumer models are a pain in the ass to service.
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Yeah that's the main reason I want to stick with the business class models. I figure most likely better luck with them lasting longer and easier to open up and repair if needed down the road.
 
The Lenovo TinyPCs...slid into the Tiny Monitors...2x thumb screws at the TinyPC slides right out. 2x more thumb screws...and the little chassis of the PC slide in opposite directions, exposing what you might need to get to, such as upgrading the RAM or NVMe drive. Kinda earns that giant red "That was easy" red Staples button!
 
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