Dell Dimension 5150

I got my dell computer 2 christmas's ago and i still have it today and have no great urge to uprage it. It's a pretty good computer well worth what i payed for it and as it's dell i could trust that it would work and i wouldn't have problems with it (but it does have issues with some usb devices). PERFORMANCE It has a 3 Ghz processor in it and 512mb of ram which is pretty good and a 128mb graphics card. These are both ugradable on the wesite but ...
...that it may be all dell desktop computers as my sister has had the same sort of problem. OTHER THINGS Its a pretty good looking computer in my mind. It looks quite modern and has a gap in the front which has a major problem which is it fills up with dust and does need to get cleaned after a while. It comes with your basic keyboard and optical mouse nothing fancy just the usuals there, doesnt come with speakers as stardard so i got myself a set ...

dbirse 21.02.2007 (08.03.2007) · Read full review
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Dell Dimension 5150 A quick point before I review this… It is a desktop computer. The picture ciao have put up is of a laptop/notebook, but the Dimension 5150 is most definitely a desktop! I'll try and get the picture modified! My parents have had this computer for a couple of months now and it's grand! It arrived safely, no bits missing or anything like that and was a doddle to put together. As with most new systems everything is pretty much ...
...nice to find out that Dell had pre-installed all of the software we had ordered with the package. Windows XP home edition, Norton internet security (antivirus, firewall, email scanner, etc.), Microsoft Works, Encarta, Autoroute, Power DVD and numerous bits and pieces designed to help you use your computer to it's full potential. This was perfect for my parents, no messing around so just plug in the modem and we're sorted. The obligatory Windows updates, ...

hukerjohn 07.04.2006 · Read full review
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...=== I haven't contacted Dell myself, but my Dad did whenever we had any problems and they've always managed to help (especially when our Modem played up). They were friendly and approachable and sorted out our issues quickly. === Ease of Use/Reliability === Switching the computer on is simple enough with the button on the front, however, finding certain things on the actual computer can be tricky. It took me a while to locate certain files on ...
...requests. Copying and pasting can be dangerous, especially when pasting to another folder. It finds some "error" and you have to start all over again! It can take a while for things to boot, and if you need to cancel the processes on Windows Task Manager, they like to be disguised under completely different names so you can't find them. Some other things can be hard, like installing the speakers. The computer doesn't pick them up and then you can't ...

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...We are talking about the Dell Dimension 5150c Desktop Computer. And there's the rub! Anyone who has bought a Dell computer will know that they are essentially custom ordered and bought. There is not a standard Dimension 5150c. You phone the nice man/woman in Mumbai and the battle commences. They try and sell you the top spec version and you try and resist. That said, the Dimension 5150c is really only the basic tower design and all specs, monitors, ...
...to your initial negotiation with Dell apart from a few standards: Mine came with Windows XP home edition. I have enquired, and all future orders will come with Vista, of course. It comes with the usual Dell 15 month MacAfee virus zapping software. It comes with CD/DVD burning software. I bought a TFT 19" flat screen monitor but there is a 24" version available. That's a big face. The manual leaves something to be desired. However the online manual ...

bigush 09.03.2007 · Read full review
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...The programs that Dell includes are helpful with a full instruction manual included, and all drivers for hardware and keyboard+mouse are preinstalled, with CD backups provided in the box. I would highly recommend upgrading when ordering as it will help future proof your computer to a certain extent, and as I don't want to mess around with upgrading myself, it's a useful option to have. Its is possible to have up to 8 Gigs of RAM, although Dell does ...
...been upgraded on ordering, but Dell themselves, have computers at hugely affordable prices. And I think they offer fantastic value for money, and would defiantly buy another of their computers in the future. Any downsides if any, is that dust will build on the honey-comb aluminum grill, which is more of a nuisance that a problem because the grill is so eye appealing. The dust easily cleaned away every couple of months with a hoover. This happens ...

pinkelephantuk 01.01.2007 · Read full review
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...various buying options on the Dell website make it a speedy computer (of course the proformance depending on the amount of money to spend. I have to say that I would encorage getting the AMD rather than pentium if you like the odd computer game because of various techie friend's aproval. Still, lots of choice here!! Reliability ======== I have never had any problems with my computer, it has preformed well. No problems with day to day things ...
...==================== As ever with Dell you get a whole load of stuff dumped on you when you buy the dell, which I found was increadably anoying! Not very useful on that issue. But I suppose if you did want to use Tisscally or AOL then that would be fine by you. There were alot of extra things that are put on your computer, but I frankly deleted the whole lot! Design ====== This is one thing that I think they have excelled in with this computer. ...

theDodo 11.12.2006 · Read full review
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...what I know the New Dell E510 has one as standard. On the other hand it had 7 usb ports which can also be used for keyboard and mouse connections. Two of these ports are accessible on the front of the stylish Artic Silver BTX case allowing connection of devices such as MP3 players, scanners, digital cameras and much more. Overall a good PC for the price, although lacking certain additions such as a wireless internet connection, fiirewire connection ...

mouse156 13.09.2007 · Read full review
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...of Soho sex toy. The Dell Dimension comes with a standard USB connected keyboard which is ok and a standard PS/2 mouse which is alright. Although i have since changed my mouse and mousemat for easier browsing and use. The desktop was easier to put togehter clear instructions provided and commons sense was all that was needed. Ive used the desktop alot as its mainly for college work. Still with two 150GB hard drivess I have only used up about quater ...
...system it came with ( Dell 525) speakers and sub woofer deliever a powerful sound output at a good quality. The computer has 7 usb ports, two of which are located on the front, and five on the reverse. When turned on, was fast quiet to use Dell had pre installed software already to what we ordered. ITs also fairly good for games however i will be upgrading parts as they are getting dated I plan to upgrade the GFX card as its only an ATIx800 a standard ...

duncan_nffc 08.12.2007 · Read full review
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...When I first got this Dell Dimension 5150, I was impressed by the sleek look, and the matching printer Dell had supplied with it. It was easy to set up, everything was already installed. Speed. Standard with my Dell came a Dual CPU, both 2.80GHz, and 1.00 GB of RAM, Pentium D which makes this PC a pretty fast one. The system is reliable, rarely to never crashes and it is fast. There's nothing to complain about speed. I do quite often get the error ...
...Graphics. Upon buying this PC, Dell offered me a special gaming graphic card, which stands out above all the other ones. I bought it; ATI Radeon X600 256MB Hypermemory. With this graphic card, the computer graphics are simply amazing, crystal clear and I have no problem gaming whatsoever. After about 2 years, it is still working like a charm. Cooling. After about a year, my fan started making odd noises, but this was a minor problem; I hadn't ...

tmockingbird 07.07.2007 · Read full review
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I bought this Dell Dimension 5150 back in 2006. This computer is very powerful and can handle all my designing application software. I have now currently made computer hardware upgrades so i can keep up-to-date with the latest operating system, for example, WIndows Vista. My new specification is 3GB Ram and 512MB HD Graphics Card. I'm glad that i brought this computer and i would still recommend this computer if Dell still sold it. In the near future ...

vadukul92 29.12.2008 · Read full review
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