[access-uk] Re: Comments on basic Dell computers wanted
- From: "Andrew Hodgson" <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:40:39 +0100
Hi,
I
Generally work with Dell systems every day, so can give some comments:
Yes, this system will be ok, but I would seriously consider looking at
more memory (256mb is laughable now), minimum 512mb for a starter system
probably. There will be no floppy disk with this sytem, and the
peripherals will all be USB. You can get a sound card from Dell, but I
use the integrated sound and graphics at work with no issues on the
models I have serviced.
The trick with Dell is that you start out with a system, and by the time
you have added bits to it, it is more advantageous to buy a higher spec
system which has the features you already selected included.
Andrew.
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of John Wilson
Sent: 10 October 2005 20:14
To: Access-UK
Subject: [access-uk] Comments on basic Dell computers wanted
Hello All,
I am making enquiries about the quality and possible drawbacks
of the basic Del Dimension 3000 computers with Celeron
processors which Dell are currently advertising as a beginner's
system at:
www.dell.co.uk/offer
This is to advise a friend on whether to go for one of these as
a starter PC or not.
I would assume that there are some people on this list who may
have purchased such a system and can advise on any drawbacks or
weaknesses they may have found with the Dimension 3000. It is
advertised at a very good price of only 291 pounds, so I am a
little uncertain about its pedigree because of the low price. I
must point out that this machine would be for a person not
wanting to use any kind of games or CPU and memory hungry
programs.
Thanks, in advance, for any comments from those already using
such a system or having any specific firm knowledge about their
weaknesses or deficiencies to assist my more general knowledge
in my evaluation. Please note that the fact that these machines
only have onboard integrated video and sound is not an issue, as
I can fit basic cards for him myself or get Dell to do this.
Regards,
John.
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