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I have owned one of these computers for around 2 years, and would consider it to be a good computer for general family usage (tasks such as web surfing, emails, personal media etc.). It has enough processing power for relatively simple tasks, and is simple to use, making it ideal for families. The hard drive space is also adequate for storing the videos, pictures and word documents typically found on a personal computer. In general there have been very few problems with the computer, apart from a problem with playing videos that developed recently. This is where the Dell shows it's downside.
As simple as it is, it provides very little workability for advanced users. After looking into the problem and attempting many fixes, I had no luck solving the problem - I could still watch no videos. The only solution would be to reinstall the operating system - something that is tricky on this computer, as no install disk is provided! I eventually resorted to acquiring my own install disk, and have now sorted the issue.
Another issue is the lack of expansion options. There are no true graphics slots (AGP or PCI-E), so the best dedicated graphics card I could fit was the nVidia 6200 PCI. This is a very basic card and does not allow games with advanced graphics to be played, which was a problem for me. There are no extra slots for further hard drives either.
Overall, the system is very good for a basic user, particularly for families who require a simple, relatively cheap personal computer. Anyone who would consider themselves an "advanced user" would be recommended to avoid such a system, and maybe look into a custom built computer.
08.04.2008 20:27
Good short review. x
08.04.2008 11:53
Useful review. Thanks