Compaq DX2250

The dx2250 is the least-expensive PC in HP's Compaq business PC line. Although you can get a very inexpensive dx2250 if you skip the extras, even a judicious amount of optional equipment can jack up the price substantially--so much so that it can end up costing as much as or more than many of HP's more sophisticated business PCs, such as the Compaq dc5750 we tested a few months ago. Our test configuration cost $1413 (as of 7/24/07) with a 19-inch monitor and a three-year warranty.