Vij points to an all-in-one computer sold in China that runs Linux and uses a MIPS-based processor.

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Dell introduced on Monday an all-in-one computer built into a 20-inch liquid crystal display and dubbed the Dell XPS One.

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Dell (nasdaq: DELL - news - people ) introduced on Monday an all-in-one computer built into a 20-inch liquid crystal display and dubbed the Dell XPS One.

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And, two decades ago, that was certainly the case when Apple paired up a quirky all-in-one computer with a breakthrough graphical user interface for the original Macintosh computer, introduced in 1984.

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Unlike plug-in pen tablet displays, the Modbook Pro is acomplete all-in-one computer that can easily be slipped in and out of abackpack and used anywhere (up to seven hours on a single charge)without cables, display adapters or breakout boxes.

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"With a stunning design, brilliant display and faster performance, we've made the world's leading all-in-one desktop computer better in every way, " said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.

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Lenovo's new C-Series AIOs reshape the affordable home computer into a smart, space-saving all-in-one PC, combining great multimedia features and performance that make these ideal PCs for family use and home entertainment.

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But a couple of relatively new products aim to digitally collect your important data in all these categories in one easy-to-access place: either on your computer or on the Web.

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Due to be released sometime in August, Apple's newest consumer computer comes wrapped in curvy, translucent blue plastic and features the "all-in-one" look of the original Macintosh.

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