... The Dell Dimension XPS R400 had just been released and this was first purchase online at around £2000.
I was able to order slight changes to the base specification without being penalised for having a bespoke PC system rather than a mass prepared one. The order fullfilment was easliy tracked ... Read review
Installation in matched pairs of modules is required, please order quantity two. Dell ... more
Branded memory offered in the Memory Selector is fully compatible and supported by Dell. Memory offered now may differ in speed from the original system memory but
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Installation in matched pairs of modules is required, please order quantity two. Dell ... more
Branded memory offered in the Memory Selector is fully compatible and supported by Dell. Memory offered now may differ in speed from the original system memory but
Postage & Packaging:Free Delivery Availability:3-7 days
Advantages: Great build, value and support Disadvantages: Obsolesence as with all PCs
...this my first PC from DELL online in April 1998. The Dell Dimension XPS R400 had just been released and this was first purchase online at around £2000.
I was able to order slight changes to the base specification without being penalised for having a bespoke PC system rather than a mass prepared one. The order fullfilment was easliy tracked online. I could tell at what stage the PC delivery was, Construction, Testing, Awaiting Dispatch ... ...fuss.
Dell have a great deal of information about each system on their web-based support pages and you can download latest patches and drivers say for instance if you have upgraded the operating system to Windows 98 as I have.
The Dell PC experience continues to be a positive one and I still have onsite support until April 2001. I have bought a Dell PC for my parents (70 & 74 years) and a friend has purchased a Dell ... more
I purchased this my first PC from DELL online in April 1998. The Dell Dimension XPS R400 had just been released and this was first purchase online at around £2000.
I was able to order slight changes to the base specification without being penalised for having a bespoke PC system rather than a mass prepared one. The order fullfilment was easliy tracked online. I could tell at what stage the PC delivery was, Construction, Testing, Awaiting Dispatch and finally delivery.
I upgraded the 3 year service with the first year onsite to 3 years onsite for the measily sum of £75, which would not even subscribe you to a PC magazine for the same period. I had problems with Windows 95 as I was new to the operating system, the telephone support offered was patient, expert without falling between these two stools.
Later, I had a problem with the Microsoft Intellimouse. the problem was identified by the telephone support with the minimum of fuss and replacement was dispatched imediately for delivery the next day. I installed a CD-RW drive and after playing with the audio CD cable found this not to be working. Again, this was replaced with the minimum of fuss.
Dell have a great deal of information about each system on their web-based support pages and you can download latest patches and drivers say for instance if you have upgraded the operating system to Windows 98 as I have.
The Dell PC experience continues to be a positive one and I still have onsite support until April 2001. I have bought a Dell PC for my parents (70 & 74 years) and a friend has purchased a Dell PC on my recommendation with no regrets.
I would recommend the 3 year onsite service as this is both great value for money and piece of mind when purchasing a new PC system.
Advantages: Value, Quality, Service, Specification, Brand! Disadvantages: Silver case not quite as chic as I had hoped
...other companies my experience with Dell has been thoroughly satisfying. I have had my computer 6 months now enough to know that it is not going to fall to pieces 6 weeks after purchase etc like many others. From the picture I had seen of the XPS I had hoped that the whole of the front of the machine was in Brushed Metal but unfortunately only the metal shield in the centre is despite this minor disappointment the computer has been a huge success ...
latchmore 09.08.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Dell Dimension XPS Gen 3
Advantages: Easy to use/ easy to buy/ looks wonderful Disadvantages: Its big!/ costly to buy
This was our first ever bought pc. Mainly purchased for on line gaming and boy has it lived up to its name...wow!
When it arrived we took it out of the box and stood in amazment as it looked like something from a science fiction film, a space machine, with its blue front and silver panel that has a blue light shining from behind it looks awesome!
It is so easy to set up even if you dont know much, all software/ or most of it, that you purchase ...
kizzymagpie 01.07.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Dell Dimension XPS Gen 3
Advantages: Good machine, reliable, Disadvantages: After sales tech support
...and well built. At first Dell had a full operation in Geneva, however that has changed.
I live in Geneva, Switzerland, and when I call the local tech support phone number its diverted to Casablanca if I select 'French' and Ireland , I think, when I select 'English'.
In either case they are unable to help and regularly suggest to reformat the HD. Easy to say. I end up calling a computer expert in Geneva who comes over and solved the issue.
I have ...
JagS2 10.05.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Dell Dimension XPS Gen 3
