Desktops & Servers > Hewlett Packard Desktops & Servers > Less than 100 GB > Intel Celeron D > Microsoft Windows XP Professional > Personal Computer > PC

Advantages: Industry standard, good support, solid
Disadvantages: Doesn't like non-hp parts, develops noise

...the Celeron version and £400ish for the Pentium 4 version (I'd go with the P4). Support is very good from HP. When buying one from an HP Authorised dealer you will get a years onsite warrantee. Overall, this is a good PC and you won't have many problems. ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, Reliable and Cheap
Disadvantages: No monitor, not very asthetic

This computer is packed with about as much as you could expect for such a low price, however it lacks a monitor and that is probably one of the biggest disadvantages. It is clearly a computer meant as a workstation or a replacement for an older PC that still has a working monitor. It is important to note that, as with any computer, it's life span is likely to be the latter end of 2 years. Having said that any computer can last a lifetime if you ...
...than what you want it for. Overall it is probably best if you shop around as this computer in particular is currently entry level, in another 6 months or so it won't even be seen as a low-end computer. Unfortunately as technology goes this will be out of date fast. ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent all round service.
Disadvantages: None, so far.

Having never used a computer before, unless you count the Sinclair ZX, I was slightly apprehensive looking at this "intelligent television set", but upon sitting down and "playing" for a while I found that it was very simple to connect up, all plugs, leads, etc., were clearly labelled, instructions concise and to the point. After a month of blundering around something happened and suddenly it wouldn't do anything except start up, I phoned Mesh in ...
...I was trying to explain, e-mailed me instructions on how to fix my problem, followed up with a phone call to check that I understood the procedure. After doing as I had been instructed my "baby" now works perfectly. I have since realised that the problem was all my fault, Mesh must have realised this, but their attitude to a complete beginner was, in my opinion, second to none. I would recommend Mesh to anyone who was looking for a first computer, ... Read review

Advantages: Really good Graphics, Good value for money
Disadvantages: Really Big, Really noisey

Dell XPS 700 I have had the Dell XPS 700 for about 2 years and its still in good working condition! Although i bought the newer verson 2 days ago Dell XPS 730! It is much better! <<< Looks >>> It comes in 2 colours on the front ethier Black or Red (mines Black) It is in a slanted shape and has a silver case on the front is has a Logo saying '' Dell ''! It also has XPS on the two sides! Also it has Neon lights at the very top of the front case ...
...too! It was the first Dell XPS desktop i ever got and its one of the best computers i have ever got! It came with Dell speakers and subwoofer and a 15'' monitor! The only bad thing about it is that its really big and is realy noisey!!! But apart from that it is a really good computer! It has Neon lights in it and you can download software called Dell XPS Light FX and when you play music in Windows Media Player the lights change colours! And you can ... Read review

Advantages: Good value, runs most common apps well
Disadvantages: Struggles with high intensity graphics apps and games

...nothing special here, quite typical Dell styling - neat and clean, but not particularly eye catching! Finally, high intensity programs such as professional design apps and games, this PC will simply not cope! Personally I would not recommend Dell for this as, having used a number of different models, come no where close to a custom built PC for the same price. ... Read review