DENVER -- Replacing a computer or printer can be expensive, but Consumer Reports can help you get a deal. The September issue of the magazine features buying advice and ratings for more than 200 desktops, laptops, netbooks and printers.

For the best laptop under $600, Consumer Reports recommends the Toshiba Satellite T235-S1352, $580. Testers said it was an excellent performer in tests, had a battery life of seven hours, a generous hard drive and a large 16-inch display all at a low price.

Consumer Reports said another good choice is the Compaq Presario CQ62-209WM, $400. The magazine said that "It’s a bare-bones model with good performance and a price that can’t be beat."

Consumer Reports also tested full-sized, compact and all-in-one desktop computers.

The magazine said the Compaq Presario CQ5320Y is a great deal at $350. The magazine called it a bare-bones computer that performs well and has a large, 500 GB hard drive.

For a compact desktop, Consumer Reports recommended the Dell Inspiron 580s, $500. The magazine said "it had excellent performance, however, the brand has the worst tech support."

Consumer Reports said the Apple iMac 27-inch MB952LL/A, $1,700, was the top-performing all-in-one. The magazine said it’s pricy but has a large, excellent display.

The magazine tested 112 printers. Testers said when shopping for a printer, consumers should assess all costs including ink.

Consumer Reports said the HP Photosmart Premium CD055A#ABA, $140, is an all-in-one inkjet that is very good for printing photos and text.

The magazine also mentioned the Lexmark Prospect Pro205, $120, another all-in-one inkjet, that it said prints photos quickly and cheaply and has a built in fax.

See the full report on computers and printers, including advice and ratings in the September issue of Consumer Reports or online on the Consumer Reports website.

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