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Dell XPS 420 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Q6600 Quad-Core Desktop
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Price Range: $1,169 to $1,699
Bizrate User Review.
Don't be leary of Vista
, Feb. 23, 2008
QuickTake:
Pros: Windows Vista very easy to set up.
Cons: No Cons.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 7 days
custompc.co.uk Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420
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Dell's XPS PCs tend to occupy the middle ground between powerful but otherwise bog-standard desktops, and bespoke behemoths from the likes of Vadim, Armari and...
Review Verdict: 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
Dell's XPS PCs tend to occupy the middle ground between powerful but otherwise bog-standard desktops, and bespoke behemoths from the likes of Vadim, Armari and...
Review Verdict: 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
cnet.com Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420
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Review Verdict: 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 u
Review Verdict: 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 u
QuickTake:
Pros: 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.
Cons: 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.
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420 review
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The XPS 420 may not be an exceptional gaming machine, but as an entertainment nerve center it shines with a few new tricks.
The XPS 420 may not be an exceptional gaming machine, but as an entertainment nerve center it shines with a few new tricks.
QuickTake:
Pros: SideShow screen extends Vista Gadgets to top of system; nearly complete line of digital media options lets you make this system the hub of your networked home; strong support.
Cons: Not quite best bang for buck as far as pure processing power; no HD DVD/Blu-ray combo option; needs better software to expose benefits of hardware MPEG-2 transcoder.
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420
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The Dell XPS 420 is a multimedia desktop that integrates a SideShow display on top of the front panel.
The Dell XPS 420 is a multimedia desktop that integrates a SideShow display on top of the front panel.
pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420
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Fantastic design and highly-configurable power make this XPS useful, desirable and good value.
Review Verdict: The specifications can be determined via Dell's online configurator when you buy. Our test unit had a 2.4GHz quad-core Q6600 processor, 2GB of RAM, two 250GB hard disks running in RAID1 (mirrored for data security) plus a proprietary, top-of-the-line X38
Fantastic design and highly-configurable power make this XPS useful, desirable and good value.
Review Verdict: The specifications can be determined via Dell's online configurator when you buy. Our test unit had a 2.4GHz quad-core Q6600 processor, 2GB of RAM, two 250GB hard disks running in RAID1 (mirrored for data security) plus a proprietary, top-of-the-line X38
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420
Comments:
Review Verdict: 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 u
Review Verdict: 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 u
QuickTake:
Pros: 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.
Cons: 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.
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420
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Dell's latest power desktops include some unique additions, but are they worth your while?
Review Verdict: Dell's WL6000 are a good compromise between sound quality, ease of use, and price and would perfectly complement any Dell monitor quipped multimedia PC.
Dell's latest power desktops include some unique additions, but are they worth your while?
Review Verdict: Dell's WL6000 are a good compromise between sound quality, ease of use, and price and would perfectly complement any Dell monitor quipped multimedia PC.
pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420 desktop PC
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A handsome PC with strong performance, the Dell XPS 420 lacks the expandability that some high-end power desktops have.
Review Verdict: Despite a few gripes, we like the Dell XPS 420, another solid desktop PC from Dell.
A handsome PC with strong performance, the Dell XPS 420 lacks the expandability that some high-end power desktops have.
Review Verdict: Despite a few gripes, we like the Dell XPS 420, another solid desktop PC from Dell.
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420 Review
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A solid performer that costs considerably less than Dell's QX9650-based XPS 420 configuration.
Review Verdict: The XPS 420's midsize tower case--a stylish combination of glossy black plastic and silvery metal--conceals the unit's only real drawback: It has just one free drive bay. On the bright side, our test machine came with several options we rarely see: front-
A solid performer that costs considerably less than Dell's QX9650-based XPS 420 configuration.
Review Verdict: The XPS 420's midsize tower case--a stylish combination of glossy black plastic and silvery metal--conceals the unit's only real drawback: It has just one free drive bay. On the bright side, our test machine came with several options we rarely see: front-
QuickTake:
Pros: Low cost, high performance Blu-ray Disc and Bluetooth
Cons: Only one free bay
pcpro.co.uk Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420
Comments:
Innovation is always at a premium in the intensely competitive arena of desktop PCs, where profit margins are tight and extravagance rarely seen. So it's good to see Dell making an effort with its latest desktop PC.
Review Verdict: Fast-paced, quad-core performance but other PCs pack much more in for less than -1,000.
Innovation is always at a premium in the intensely competitive arena of desktop PCs, where profit margins are tight and extravagance rarely seen. So it's good to see Dell making an effort with its latest desktop PC.
Review Verdict: Fast-paced, quad-core performance but other PCs pack much more in for less than -1,000.
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Dell XPS 420
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alaTest has collected and analysed 76 reviews of Dell XPS 420 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 72/100. Comparing these reviews to 48699 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
alaTest has collected and analysed 76 reviews of Dell XPS 420 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 72/100. Comparing these reviews to 48699 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420
Comments:
You know what to expect when you buy an XPS: good looks, high performance, and a substantially lighter wallet. Dell's latest effort, the XPS 420, delivers all these things and should appeal to anyone with a desire to edit video and images, and play games
Review Verdict: The XPS 420 is fast, well-equipped and looks gorgeous. It's also the first desktop we've seen with a SideShow display. Don't be fooled though -- many of its features are ultimately just gimmicks
You know what to expect when you buy an XPS: good looks, high performance, and a substantially lighter wallet. Dell's latest effort, the XPS 420, delivers all these things and should appeal to anyone with a desire to edit video and images, and play games
Review Verdict: The XPS 420 is fast, well-equipped and looks gorgeous. It's also the first desktop we've seen with a SideShow display. Don't be fooled though -- many of its features are ultimately just gimmicks
QuickTake:
Pros: Looks; BTX chassis keeps things cool and quiet; plenty of IO connectivity
Cons: SideShow -- aka MiniView -- screen is pointless
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420 Review - PCs
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dell xps 420 review: Dell widens the target market for the XPS, scoring a few hits and misses.
Review Verdict: The XPS 420 is priced right for the performance and the market it's aimed at, and includes a few nifty touches to boot.
dell xps 420 review: Dell widens the target market for the XPS, scoring a few hits and misses.
Review Verdict: The XPS 420 is priced right for the performance and the market it's aimed at, and includes a few nifty touches to boot.
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent price/performance, Thoughtful software bundle, Priority 24/7 phone/Web/e-mail support
Cons: Sideshow module is pointless in current form, No hand holds make the case difficult to carry, Second rate keyboard/mouse combo, Could be quieter
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420
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Dell's new XPS 420 desktop (starting at $1,450, reviewed at $2,279) advertises itself as the complete solution to all of your digital-media problems. Depending on the options you select for it, it can wirelessly serve up photos, music, and high-definition
Dell's new XPS 420 desktop (starting at $1,450, reviewed at $2,279) advertises itself as the complete solution to all of your digital-media problems. Depending on the options you select for it, it can wirelessly serve up photos, music, and high-definition
pcworld.ca Professional Review.
Review: Dell XPS 420
Comments:
This version of the XPS 420 is a solid performer and costs considerably less than Dell's overclockable QX9650 configuration.
Review Verdict: Keep in mind that the Q9550 model we previewed won't be available until Intel officially releases the chip (some time in the first quarter of 2008); hence, some details and specs for the system may change. Our test unit combined a Q9550 CPU with the same
This version of the XPS 420 is a solid performer and costs considerably less than Dell's overclockable QX9650 configuration.
Review Verdict: Keep in mind that the Q9550 model we previewed won't be available until Intel officially releases the chip (some time in the first quarter of 2008); hence, some details and specs for the system may change. Our test unit combined a Q9550 CPU with the same
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420
Comments:
For its price this machine isn't as strong a performer as we'd hoped, but it is still going to please gamers and editors of video or photos plus the Blu-ray drive is a big bonus.
For its price this machine isn't as strong a performer as we'd hoped, but it is still going to please gamers and editors of video or photos plus the Blu-ray drive is a big bonus.
QuickTake:
Pros: BDR-R drive, SoundBlaster X-Fi Extreme card, SideShow device
Cons: Price, limited upgrade space
pcworld.in Professional Review.
Dell XPS 420
Comments:
A fantastic machine for a great price.
A fantastic machine for a great price.
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A little leary of Windows Vista but it was very easy to set up. After using it for one week I found it easier to understand than Windows XP. This computer is a big upgrade from this one I had. Dell can be very proud of this item. No problems what so e