Dell A425

Advantages: Well built, quality components, reliable
Disadvantages: Dell Support can be frustrating.

...Dell Optiplex GX150 Introduction I work in the IT support industry and my current and last two employers all used Dell equipment, I’ve therefore had experience of supporting about 4000 Dell PCs! I have personally installed around 250 Dell PCs so I’ve got to know them quite well! I bought a Dell GX150 for personal use at home, and this review is specifically about this model, although I will refer to Dell in general. Build Quality One word can describe Dell PC build quality – excellent. The case is solid and well put together and can withstand hard wear in busy office environments. All desktop PCs now feature ‘tool-less maintenance”, this means that you can open the case, remove and install expansion cards and disks all with the need for a toolkit. This is a feature that appeals to IT support personnel and home users... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Choose your own specs, reasonable price, good customer service
Disadvantages: Sneaky sales tactics in places

...reviews before you decide on this one. SOUND CARD No options here. There's integrated audio with Dolby Digital 7.1 capability included in the price and that's your lot. I've got no qualms with this one though and in fairness - how much can you expect to build on such a cheap and basic PC?! SPEAKERS Choose from no speakers (included in the price), Dell A225 stereo speakers for £5.87, Dell A525 speakers with subwoofer for £23.50, Dell 5650 5.1 surround speaker system for £41.12, Creative Inspire T7900 7.1 speaker system for £81.07, Dell AS501 soundbar for £35.25 or Logitech Z-5400 5.1 for £186.82. I apologise if this sounds OTT but who in their right mind would spend nearly £200 for speakers on a £300 PC? For goodness sakes buy a stereo! I opted for the sensible £5.87 basic speakers here and I've not been disappointed. They... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Great value
Disadvantages: N/A

...It is good!!!! OS Provided / Type: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Storage Hard Drive / Capacity: 250 Processor / Type: Intel Xeon Processor / Clock Speed: 1,86 RAM / Installed Size: 2048 System / Type: Personal Computer Optical Storage / Type: DVD-ROM / CD-RW Manufacturer: Dell OS Provided / Type: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Storage Hard Drive / Capacity: 250 Processor / Type: Intel Xeon Processor / Clock Speed: 1,86 RAM / Installed Size: 2048 System / Type: Personal Computer Optical Storage / Type: DVD-ROM / CD-RW Manufacturer: Dell OS Provided / Type: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Storage Hard Drive / Capacity: 250 Processor / Type: Intel Xeon Processor / Clock Speed: 1,86 RAM / Installed Size: 2048 System / Type: Personal Computer Optical... Read review

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