Dell Inspiron I530S-119B
In its present configuration, the Dell Inspiron I530S-119B won't feel at home in a home theater or digital media environment, but it succeeds in providing high performance at minimal cost thanks to a faster processor than the competition. Future upgrades to this system are limited, but if you're shopping for a budget computer for basic functionality, this Dell will do the trick.
Specs: Intel Pentium Dual Core E5200 (2.5 GHz), 2.5 GHz, 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1
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Dell XPS One 24 (PRODUCT) RED
The (PRODUCT) RED version of Dell's XPS One 24 is the most fully featured of Dell's all-in-ones and would serve as a fine PC to anyone in search of a Windows-based all-in-one for basic digital entertainment and productivity tasks. A few more innovations or forward-thinking options would earn a warmer recommendation.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200, 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 750 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1
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Dell Studio XPS
You can find flashier PCs than Dell's $1,299 Studio XPS, but few have as much power where it counts. We don't recommend its small, pared-down case for upgraders, but this PC will satisfy anyone who needs a loaded, powerful PC for gaming and consumer-level digital media editing.
Specs: Intel, 6 GB, 750 GB, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit
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Dell Studio MT
This off-the-shelf version of the Dell Studio Desktop reminds us of a classic Dell computer. This system is faster and better equipped than its competition, and at a better price. You can certainly get away with a cheaper everyday PC, but this one is a bargain among lower midrange desktops.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33 GHz), 2.33 GHz, 6 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 750 GB Standard, ATI Radeon HD 3450, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit, Personal computer
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Dell Studio Desktop
Dell's new Studio Desktop introduces 64-bit Windows Vista to the Dell desktop line-up, but that's about the only thing this system does well. Its biggest, and deal-killing, fault is the overpriced and less than aggressive selection of configuration options.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33 GHz), 2.33 GHz, 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 640 GB, ATI Radeon HD 3650, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit
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