Polywell Poly 880NF2-3000

Photograph: Rick Rizner

Zippy performance and easy-on-the-eyes case are this system's best features.

Comparing this machine to the other budget-conscious system in our roundup, we come to the conclusion that Polywell made some wiser choices than ABS (and one that's so-so) to come in at a roughly $2,000 price. The Poly 880NF2-3000 might not have as...

Housed in an extremely compact and lightweight aluminum and Lucite case with a clear window on the removable side panel, the Poly 880NF2-2700XGL is easily the lightest system reviewed here.