Posts about the Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop Computer (Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200, 160GB HDD, 2GB)
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Dell Studio Hybrid, new Inspirons reviewed
Dell announced today three new PCs. One of them, the Studio Hybrid, is a small form-factor desktop with a novel design that competes with the Apple Mac mini and HP ...
Reviews of the Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop Computer (Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200, 160GB HDD, 2GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: Flexible design lets you customize appearance and positioning; best combination of looks and specifications among supersmall desktops.
The Bad: Standard budget PCs offer better price-performance and more upgradeability; laptops deliver better space economy with similar specifications for the dollar.
The Bottom Line: If you're considering all of the computers in the $700 to $1,000 price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate this system's clever design and its relatively powerful hardware.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 58724 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 = Excellent.
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computerbuyer.co.uk
Review Summary: Hey - who nicked the corners? Irresistible, but pricey for a decent spec.
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: Dell's Studio Hybrid might just be the solution for those after a Mac Mini but unwilling to defect to Apple.
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Computeract!ve
Review Summary: It's true that you're paying extra for the looks, but then this computer really won't look out of place in the living room, and might even attract a few admiring glances from guests
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: DDCWLA2
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor Desktop slimline
- Width 8.3 in
- Depth 7.8 in
- Height 2.8 in
- Weight 4.9 lbs
- Color Slate
- Desktop type Budget desktop system, Small-form-factor PC
Processor
- Type Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200 / 2.0 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
- Upgradability Upgradable
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 3 MB
- Cache Per Processor 3 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory speed 667 MHz
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM features Two DDR channels
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold
- 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 (2nd)
- Type None
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - Standard - S-ATA - 5400 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW - Serial ATA
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Graphics Controller
- Type Integrated
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode 5.1 channel surround
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Keyboard
- Keyboard interface USB
Mouse
- Mouse technology Optical
- Mouse interface USB
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking 10/100 Fast Ethernet - Integrated, Network Adapter
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25", 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 2.5"
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - 478-pin Micro FCPGA, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express Mini Card
- Interfaces 5 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x Display / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Vertical stand
- Features 8-in-1 media card reader
Power
- Power device type Power adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 65 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works 9.0
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year - On-site
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 3.7
- Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.
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