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Advantages: Well ventilated, easy to work on, has pci-express
Disadvantages: To much crap installed on initial boot, inadequate power supply.

I was strapped for cash but needed a newer system so after some searching and weighing other systems I chose the E520, I opted for the 2.8 ghz Pentium D since the new core duo's only cost more than anything. Once I got it i threw in a new video card. Here was the only problem i ran into with the whole system. There was only a 305 watt power supply, yeah 305, not 350. The thing is it has pretty good ventilation and space internally so I'm going to ... Read review

Advantages: no crashing, fast, reliable
Disadvantages: bulky as far as storing the harddrive

...say after I purchase my Dell Dimension I was extremely excited, not only because I had purchased a new computer but because of the quality of computer I received as well. In today's world, it is a necessity to have a computer, and needless to say that is what we all have a problem finding, a computer that suits all those needs, not just some of them. I have definitely found one. Since my purchase, I haven't had any problems at all. I would recommend ... Read review

Advantages: High Spec and a Few Hidden Extras
Disadvantages: Doesn't Really Look Like a Media Centre

Ok, so my title is a bit OTT, but there isn't much this PC cannot do, add an integrated toaster and it would be perfect. Even though I have had the PC for about a year I'm new to Ciao so I thought I better write a review for thing that brought me and Ciao together. ~*~Cosmetics~*~ To look at the M7081 looks like every other home PC. I'm not going to tell how it doesn't… because it does. The familiar tower structure is fairly plain ...
...of the case, the connectivity panel is well hidden by one of the two sliding doors on the front, what's behind the other will come later on. The look of the PC is more suited to bedroom rather than at the heart of the home as the name "Media Centre" suggests, the two tone chrome effect works well the blue light that emits from the power button and other crevasses. I am in no way trying to imply that this PC is ugly but you could find more attractive ... Read review

Advantages: well built, good screen, great performance, customer service
Disadvantages: games, wired keyboard, no soundcard or speakers

...and i came across this mesh model. although i realised it needed a better grahpics card to be able to play games well, it was still great value for money. I ordered it through the Mesh website about 6 months ago and i think it cost about £840 with an upgraded graphics card (fitted and available from the easy to use website) and delivery(www.meshcomputers.com) The only issue i had when i recived the computer was that they forgot to ship the keyboard ...
...problems at all (after contacting mesh they apologised and shipped a wireless keyboard and mouse free of charge, great service) they computer so far has been great and dealt with everything i have thrown at it (although if for mainly gaming use i would reccomend upgrading the graphics card as i did (about a £100 upgrade should allow you to play any of the latest games at full settings, but as a general rule - you get what you pay for). I have used ... Read review

Advantages: A good all round PC and a great little media package to boot
Disadvantages: The newer versions have a MUCH higher spec for cheaper! My PC no problems with it

Award winning PC's. I have had this PC now for well over 1 year. It services my home and business needs and I do require a fast PC for continuous refreshing of financial markets, usually several applications at once. On the odd occassion I use for gaming (though rare) but it does not present a problem even with relatively new games. However, I certainly would not recommend to a serious gamer (but I seriously doubt hard core gamers would be looking ...
...towards mainly the family as it is a media edition. The media edition itself is actually good. Offers many versitile packages in one (though I do recommend upgrading) Its basic packages will do exactly what it says and I believe is designed to be a complete media system though I do not think it will replace the TV (even though it does have a TV card supplied). It has a decent specification. AMD Athlon 64 3500+ processor with HyperTransport Technology ... Read review