Reviews of the Dell Dimension E510 (Pentium 4 630 3GHz, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, XP Media Center 2005)
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CNET Review
The Good: Updated appearance; removable side panel provides easy access to case interior; quiet operation.
The Bad: Dual-core CPU not an option; no FireWire ports; limited graphics-card options; too little storage for a media PC; stingy standard support.
The Bottom Line: Dell's mainstream Dimension E510 looks good from the outside, but surprisingly limited configuration options dampen our enthusiasm.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 69/100. Comparing these reviews to 35387 other Desktop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
pcworld.ca
Review Summary: Although it has plenty of potential as a Media Centre, its lack of digital sound output may be an issue to many potential buyers. PC World Canada rating: 81, Very Good.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: This system offers a budget price, but it's far from a performance powerhouse.
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: DE51L1
General
- Type Personal computer
- Recommended Use Home use
- Product Form Factor Tower
- Width 7.4 in
- Depth 18 in
- Height 16.3 in
- Weight 28 lbs
- Color White
- Localization English
Processor
- Type Intel Pentium 4 630 / 3.0 GHz
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
- Processor main features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Execute Disable Bit, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 2 MB
- Cache Per Processor 2 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel 945G Express
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory speed 533 MHz
- RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
- RAM features Two DDR channels
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 2
- RAID level RAID 1
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type 1 x IDE - Integrated
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 80 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
Optical Storage
- Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM - IDE
- CD / DVD read speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 48x
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type DELL E773 - Display - CRT
- Display (projector) diagonal size 17 in
- Viewable screen size 16 in
- Max Resolution 1280 x 1024
- Dot pitch 0.27 mm
Graphics Controller
- Type Integrated
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Installed Size 128 MB (max)
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
- Audio output compliant standards Dolby Digital Surround, High Definition Audio
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Keyboard
- Keyboard interface USB
Mouse
- Mouse technology Ball
- Mouse interface USB
- Mouse features Scroll
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem - PCI - Plug-in card
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5", 2 ( 1 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1, 4 ( 2 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 2 ( 1 ) x PCI
- Interfaces 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear)/microphone - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 7 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-out (back surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 305 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
- OS Certified Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 6, Corel WordPerfect, CyberLink PowerDVD LE, Symantec PC Restore, Dell Starter Entertainment Pack, AOL (with 6 months membership included), QuickBooks (Trial), Drivers & Utilities, Sonic RecordNow! Basic
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 90 days warranty
- Service & Support Details Product info support - E-mail consulting - 90 days, Product info support - Web knowledge base access - 90 days, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 90 days - On-site
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.5
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
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