Reviews of the Dell Dimension E521
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CNET Review
The Good: Fast dual-core AMD CPU lends bang for the buck; Vista runs with no hitches; roomy 320GB hard drive will please digital media archivists.
The Bad: Weak graphics card is fast enough for Vista, but that's about it, and there's no faster option available with this model.
The Bottom Line: Dell's Dimension E521 doesn't have many bells and whistles, but a powerful dual-core AMD processor lends it unexpected performance and strong bang for the buck. Its speed, Vista Home Premium's Media Center functions, and multiple storage options make this a strong PC for archiving and showing off your digital media.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 71/100. Comparing these reviews to 42842 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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pcworld.ca
Review Summary: This system is a bargain, but its low price reflects its basic configuration. PC World.ca rating: 72, Good
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asia.cnet.com
Review Summary: Dell's Dimension E521 doesn't have many bells and whistles, but a powerful dual-core AMD processor lends it unexpected performance and strong bang for the buck. Its speed, Vista Home Premium's Media Center functions, and multiple storage options make this
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: Our first mainstream Vista desktop, the Dell Dimension E521 shows the quintessential entry point for Windows Vista Home Premium.Dual-core CPU, discrete graphics, 2GB of memory and a large, fast hard drive equal a good Vista experience. Anything less, you'
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: DDCWBA3_7
General
- Built-in Devices LED panel
- Desktop type Budget desktop system
Processor
- Type Intel Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 5000+ / 1.86 GHz
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB
- Technology DDR II SDRAM
Storage
- Hard Drive 320 GB - Standard - Serial ATA
Optical Storage
- Type DVD-ROM
- CD / DVD read speed 48x (CD)
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Display (projector) diagonal size 19 in
Graphics Controller
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility RADEON X1300PRO
- Installed Size 256 MB
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory card reader, Memory
- Interfaces 1 x Mouse, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Keyboard
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Vista Home Premium
- Software Microsoft Works 8.5, Drivers & Utilities, McAfee
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- 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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