Reviews of the Dell XPS 420
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CNET Review
The Good: SideShow screen extends Vista Gadgets to the top of the system; nearly complete line of digital-media options lets you make this system the hub of your networked home; strong support.
The Bad: Not quite the best bang for the buck as far as pure processing power; no HD DVD/Blu-ray combo option; needs better software to expose the benefits of the hardware MPEG-2 transcoder.
The Bottom Line: Dell's new XPS 420 offers almost all of the latest in PC-based digital-video capability, as well as a few unique features you won't find elsewhere. The default configuration fares poorly against the other new PCs, but if you're willing to spend money on upgrades, you can turn this system into a powerful digital-media nerve center.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 74/100. Comparing these reviews to 40499 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.
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custompc.co.uk
Review Summary: Compared with the massively pre-overclocked systems of two months ago, the XPS 420 was always going to struggle with Windows-based performance. Considering that Dell wants to sell thousands of PCs every week, it can't afford to spend time applying and tes
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: Despite a few gripes, we like the Dell XPS 420, another solid desktop PC from Dell.
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: DXCWQC1
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor Mini tower
- Built-in Devices LCD Customer Display
- Width 7.4 in
- Depth 17.7 in
- Height 17.7 in
- Weight 28 lbs
- System type Personal computer
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
- Upgradability Upgradable
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 8 MB
- Cache Per Processor 8 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel X38 Express
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR II SDRAM
- Memory speed 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC800
- RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
- RAM features Two DDR channels
- RAM configuration features 4 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 50 ?F
- Max operating temperature 95 ?F
- Operating humidity range 20 - 80%
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
- Storage controller interface channel qty 5
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 320 GB - Standard - S-ATA - 7200 - DataBurst Cache
- Hard Drive (2nd) 1 x 320 GB - Standard
Optical Storage
- Type BD-RE - Serial ATA
- CD / DVD read speed 16X
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type DELL SP2208WFP - None. - TFT active matrix
- Display (projector) diagonal size 20
- Max Resolution 1680 x 1050
- Dot pitch 0.282 mm
- Response time 2 ms
- Image brightness 300 cd/m2
- Display (projector) image contrast ratio 2000:1
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type None
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Plug-in card
- Graphics Processor / Vendor 256MB nVidia GeForce 8600 GTS
- Installed Size 256 MB
- Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
- Max Monitors Supported 2
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Speaker(s) None
Input Device
- Type Keyboard, Mouse
Keyboard
- Keyboard interface USB
Mouse
- Mouse technology Optical
- Mouse interface USB
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 2 ( 1 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 2 ( 2 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 ( 0 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x8, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express 2.0 x16, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 3 PCI
- Interfaces Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI, 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Storage - ESATA - 7 pin external Serial ATA, 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - RCA, 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - TOSLINK
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 425 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Vista Home Premium
- Software Microsoft Works 9.0, McAfee SecurityCenter (15 months subscription), Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 2 years - On-site, Technical support - Phone consulting - 2 years
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
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