Dell Precision 5720

           The Dell Precision 5720 is, by and large, a rebranded version of the company’s own XPS 27. Dell's previous all-in-one workstations were mostly limited to Optiplex models, which have the more staid looks you'd expect from a machine destined for reception areas or rows of cubicles. The major differences lie on the inside. Unlike the XPS 27, the Precision 5720 is Independent Software Vendor (ISV) certified to work with pro-grade content and design applications from the likes of Adobe and Autodesk, to name a few. It has all of the supporting hardware, including AMD Radeon Pro WX-series workstation graphics, Intel Xeon server-class processors, and ECC memory. Very few AIOs on the market can claim to offer that kind of hardware. Additionally, as a Precision-branded unit, you get access to Dell’s business service and support, versus the premium (albeit consumer-grade) support on the XPS unit. The desktop was pre-installed with Windows 10 Pro 64 bit operating system. However this was a Non-touch LCD, Dell Workstation AIO with fixed stand.

    There are a dizzying array of drive options on the Precision 5720, offering plenty of combinations for those who need speed, space, or both. They include 500GB or 1TB hard disks, a 1TB hybrid drive, and several SSD-only options that range from 256GB to 1TB and connect either via SATA or M.2 PCIe. You can configure your Precision 5720 with up to 64GB of memory, with or without ECC, and there are four DIMM slots to hold it. My review unit comes with 32GB of memory, a 512GB SSD, and two 1TB hard disk drives in a RAID 0 array. That configuration results in snappy startup and app loading, since all of the system files are located on the SSD. Dell includes a standard one-year warranty with the Precision 5720, but since this is a business-oriented machine, the company also offers its ProSupport Plus, which includes repairs for accidental damage and hard drive recovery services, as an option.

HP Eliteone 1000 G1

HP launched the EliteOne 1000 All-in-One (AiO) G1 PC at its World Partner Forum in Chicago featuring 7th gen Intel Core i7 65W CPUs and optional Intel Optane memory with a range of display options. The AiO comes with a 2 MP dual-facing pop-up webcam and an upgradeable PC base. HP's World Partner Forum in Chicago was all about innovations in fostering better business collaboration and one such result of HP's efforts in this area is the EliteOne 1000 All-in-One (AiO) G1. The desktop PC seems to be built from the ground up for enhanced collaboration using Skype for Business with integrated collaboration keys to launch video conference calls quickly. The HP EliteOne 1000 All-In-One G1 PC features a 2-megapixel dual-facing pop-up webcam for video conferencing. It is powered by up to 7th Gen Intel Core i7 65W processors and optional Intel Optane memory. It also runs on Windows 10 Pro, and comes with support for Audio by Bang & Olufsen, HP Audio Boost, HP Phone Wise, and HP Noise Cancellation.

The AiO features an optional FHD dual-facing popup webcam and audio tuned by Bang & Olufsen. It is powered by 7th generation Intel Core processors available in a range of options along with optional Intel Optane memory. It comes pre-installed with Windows 10 Pro and features the whole suite of HP's business software such as HP Sure Click, HP Sure Start Gen3 and the HP Manageability Integration Kit. The AiO also comes with the option of installing HP Phone Wise, which lets users respond to calls and texts directly from the desktop. HP Phone Wise requires a compatible iOS or Android device to function.

The major USP of this device is the upgradeable PC base. The base allows for a tool-less access to swap an even more powerful base or change the display. Speaking of displays, the AiO offers three display options — a 23.8-inch FHD display in both touch and non-touch variants, a 27-inch non-touch 4K display and a 34-inch ultra-wide curved non-touch display. These displays are calibrated to offer an immersive visual experience.