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Dell Inspiron One 23 Touch, an all-in-one PC from 2012

An all-in-one computer (also called an AIO or all-in-one PC) is a type of

CPU, monitor, and speakers, into a single unit. It occupies a smaller footprint than a desktop computer based on a computer tower, and also uses fewer cables.[1][2][3]

Advantages and disadvantages

Some advantages of the all-in-one computer compared to other form factors include being easier to set up, a reduced physical footprint, ease of transportation, and the option to interface with the computer via

technology of the display, and the difficulty of repair.[6][7][8] The design causes it to overheat, it forces all of the components to be close together and causes minimal airflow.[9] Having more powerful processors and graphic cards causes overheating which leads to inefficiencies.[10]

History

Commodore PET (2001 Series), an all-in-one computer from 1977

This form factor was popular during the early 1980s for personal computers intended for professional use such as the Commodore PET,[11] the Osborne 1,[12] the TRS-80 Model II,[13] and the Datapoint 2200.[11] Many manufacturers of home computers like Commodore and Atari included the computer's motherboard into the same enclosure as the keyboard; these systems were most often connected to a television set for display.[14] Apple has manufactured several popular examples of all-in-one computers, such as the compact Macintoshes of the mid-1980s and early 1990s and the iMac G3 of the late 1990s and 2000s. By the mid 2000s, many all-in-one designs have used flat-panel displays (chiefly LCDs), and later models have incorporated touchscreen displays, allowing them to be used similarly to a mobile tablet.[1]

Since the early 2000s, some all-in-one desktops, such as the

vehicle hood for access to internal hardware.[17]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Domingo, Joel Santo (September 13, 2012). "How to Buy an All-in-One PC". PC Magazine. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  2. ^ Pogue, David (December 5, 2012). "Sleek PCs That Don't Come Cheap". The New York Times. p. B1. Archived from the original on December 6, 2012.
  3. ^ Cunningham, Andrew (August 9, 2021). "The Best All-in-One Computer". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 8, 2022.
  4. ^ Hunt, Cale (November 29, 2018). "The benefits and downsides to buying an all-in-one PC". Windows Central. Future US. Archived from the original on December 28, 2018.
  5. ^ Staff writer (October 17, 2022). "Desktop PC vs. All-in-One Computers: What You Should Buy?". CDW. Archived from the original on October 20, 2022.
  6. ^ Smith, Matthew S. (August 19, 2015). "3 reasons you shouldn't buy an all-in-one". Digital Trends. Digital Trends Media Group. Archived from the original on August 19, 2015.
  7. ^ Staff writer (February 1, 2020). "Here are 4 reasons why all-in-one PCs should be avoided". KTAR News. Bonneville International. Archived from the original on February 2, 2020.
  8. ^ Staff writer (n.d.). "Definition of all-in-one". PC Magazine. Ziff-Davis. Archived from the original on December 3, 2020.
  9. ^ "Thinking about an all-in-one computer? Here are the pros and cons". www.nerdsonsite.com. May 29, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  10. ^ "All-in-One PC - Knowino". www.tau.ac.il. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
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    ISBN 9781447149323
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  12. ^ Mueller, Scott (January 27, 2014). "Before the PC: Remembering Kaypro and Osborne Computers". InformIT. Pearson. Archived from the original on January 29, 2014.
  13. ISBN 9780979346804
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  14. ISBN 9780262035712
    – via Google Books.
  15. ^ Wilcox, Joe (November 12, 2002). "Review: Gateway Profile 4 vs. Apple iMac". BetaNews. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  16. ^ Schofield, Jack (September 15, 2014). "Should I buy an all-in-one PC for my small business?". The Guardian. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  17. ^ Domingo, Joel Santo (April 3, 2014). "HP Z1 G2 Review". PC Magazine. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
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