CNET posts their review of the Dell XPS 410 and writes - ” While it can’t hold a candle to the gamer-centric XPS 700, the XPS 410’s included 256MB Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS is a good choice for casual gamers who don’t want to invest a lot in a video card. It churned out a very playable framerate of 111.1fps in Quake 4 at 1,024×768, and it will perform even better with high-end options, such as antialiasing, turned off. Stepping up to the $3,900 Falcon Northwest Mach V, which uses an overclocked 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo E6700 and an overclocked GeForce 7950 GX2, gave us 114.2fps in the same game, although at higher resolutions the differences would have been more pronounced.”
Written by info on March 19th, 2007 with no comments.
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CNET posts their review of the Dell XPS 710 H2C and writes - “Dell’s service and support for the XPS 710 H2C remains on a par with that of most high-end desktop vendors, which is to say that it’s thorough, if stingy: one year parts and labor, which covers the overclocked CPU, by the way; 24/7 toll-free phone support; and a year of onsite service.
That’s the deal. Every time we mention to Dell (and most other vendors, for that matter) that we find the duration of this coverage to be insufficient, the response is usually, “So wait, do you want the price with three years of coverage?” No. What we want is this price–this very, very high price–to include three years of support. The way it used to be. It appears we’ll have to keep waiting for Dell and most of the rest of the industry to come back around. In the meantime, we will give Dell an extra point for its Dell Connect service, the remote-control tech support feature that gives a Dell tech direct control over your PC. Along with HP and Gateway, who have similar features, Dell Connect continues to distinguish the large vendors from their smaller competition in terms of support. Dell’s Web site has plenty of self-help resources as well.”
Full specifications
for Dell XPS 710 H2C (Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: DXCQZH1
Processor
* Processor manufacturer: Intel
* Processor type: Core 2 Extreme
* Clock speed: 2.66 GHz
RAM
* RAM installed: 4 GB
Display (Projector)
* Display (projector) diagonal size: 20 in
Optical Storage
* CD / DVD type: DVD±RW
Storage Hard Drive
* Hard drive size: 320 GB
OS Provided
* OS provided: Windows XP Media Center 2005
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CNET posts their review of the Dell Dimension E521 and writes -” Most of the hardware behind Dell’s midrange Dimension E521 isn’t that new. What is exciting is that Dell now offers it with Windows Vista Home Premium. The Dimension E521 in general is a typically customizable Dell PC, and the $1,029 configuration we received demonstrates that if you pick the right parts, you can make a strong, Vista-capable Dell that’s competitively priced. We wouldn’t recommend a Dimension E521 for 3D gameplay or for heavy, video-oriented multimedia work. During the first months of Vista you should also read up on any early bugs and compatibility issues and check in with multiple vendors to see how well they’ve updated their product lines and to learn about the deals they’re offering. If you have to purchase a strong, straightforward Vista PC right at launch, though, Dell’s Dimension E521 is a solid midrange choice.”
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Highly customisable and built to perform, the Dimension E521 gives you the opportunity to customise an affordable, AMD-powered PC that meets your specific needs.
Add a digital camera, photo printer, MP3 player and more. With six USB ports, CD and DVD burner options and an optional 13-in-1 media card reader, the Desktop is a hub for all your photo, music and video needs.
The PC was designed and built using Dell QuietCase™ technology, helping it to run cool and quiet during even the most intense use, so you can enjoy your PC experience without the racket of noisy fans. Plus, the Dell DataSafe option helps protect your data with added back up and recovery functionality.
The E521 comes standard with solid graphics and audio capabilities, or you can amp up your entertainment experience with powerful audio and video solutions from leading manufacturers such as ATI. Upgrade your E521 with a TV tuner and Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition, and you can even use it to watch and record live TV*.
Written by info on January 7th, 2007 with no comments.
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Perform everyday PC tasks with a PC that’s anything but ordinary. The stylishly slim Dell Dimension C521 offers robust performance in a compact package.
The Dimension C521 comes standard with solid graphics and audio capabilities, or you can amp up your entertainment experience with powerful audio and video solutions from leading manufacturers such as ATI. Upgrade your C521 with a TV tuner and Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition, and you can even use it to watch and record live TV*.
The C521 was designed and built using Dell QuietCase™ technology, helping it to run cool and quiet during even the most intense use, so you can enjoy your PC experience without the racket of noisy fans.
The PC comes standard with solid graphics and audio capabilities, or you can amp up your entertainment experience with powerful audio and video solutions from leading manufacturers such as ATI. Upgrade your C521 with a TV tuner and Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition, and you can even use it to watch and record live TV*.
Written by info on January 7th, 2007 with no comments.
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The M1710 is Dell’s ultimate gaming Laptop and comes with the new Nvidia GeForce Go 7950 GTX and overclockable CPU, it delivers excellent performance in front-of-screen viewing experience and graphics rendering.
The new gaming rig features Intel Core 2 Duo T7600G (2.33GHz with 4MB Cache, 667Mhz FSB), T7200 (2GHz) or T7400 (2.16GHz) mobile processors and Nvidia’s newly announced GeForce Go 7950 GTX with 512MB Video RAM mobile graphics card or GeForce Go 7900 GS with 256MB Video RAM.
Starting at 8.75 pounds(b), the XPS M1710, with its magnesium-alloy reinforced RoadReady(TM) chassis, is rugged enough to withstand punishment yet light enough to take the game on the road without draining the player’s energy.
Additional XPS M1710 features include:
* Intel Core Duo processors up to T2600 (667 MHz, 2 MB cache)
* Up to 4 GB(e) 667 MHz DDR2 memory
* Serial ATA hard drive up to 120 GB(f)
* Dell Rapid Driver program for access to the latest gaming peripheral drivers
* Minimum-software option with no pre-installed entertainment or productivity suites
* Personalized XPS service with dedicated sales, specially trained technicians and designated phone queue
Written by info on December 6th, 2006 with no comments.
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The Dell Latitude D420 comes with a 12.1-inch widescreen—an ideal size for an ultraportable. The full-size keyboard is comfortable to use, Dell have also inculded both a pointing stick and a touchpad for those of us that like one or the other.
The D420 comes with a 1.2-GHz Intel Core Duo U2500 processor, an ultra-low-voltage chip that’s commonly found in the lightweight systems, 1GB of RAM, 60GB Hard Drive (4,200 rpm). Connectivity options include a FireWire port, a PC Card slot, an SD slot, and three USB ports.
On one review we read they tested the Battery life with reached an impressive 6 hours 7 minutes, One of ther nice features is the integrated 3G modem which sits just under the battery. Aldo this is a bit hard to access at first once on place you’ve no need to access it again.
Operating System: MS Windows XP Professional
Processor: Intel Core Duo U2500
Processor Speed: 1.2 GHz
RAM: 1024 MB
Weight: 3.7 lb
Screen Size: 12.1 inches
Screen Size Type: widescreen
Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Storage Capacity: 60 GB
Networking Options: 802.11a/g
Primary Optical Drive: External
Written by info on November 19th, 2006 with no comments.
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CNET posts their review of the Dell XPS 410 and writes - ” While it can’t hold a candle to the gamer-centric XPS 700, the XPS 410’s included 256MB Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS is a good choice for casual gamers who don’t want to invest a lot in a video card. It churned out a very playable framerate of 111.1fps in Quake 4 at 1,024×768, and it will perform even better with high-end options, such as antialiasing, turned off. Stepping up to the $3,900 Falcon Northwest Mach V, which uses an overclocked 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo E6700 and an overclocked GeForce 7950 GX2, gave us 114.2fps in the same game, although at higher resolutions the differences would have been more pronounced.”
