Typical price: £675
What is it: Midrange desktop PC
What we think: The 5100 doesn't claim to be Superman, but it delivers extremely competitive performance in a well designed and affordable bright white case
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 29 September 2005
Tags: Dell, Dell Dimension 5100, bandwidth, digital photos, cases
We like:
Bright, clean design; solid construction; ingenious air vents; excision of floppy drive
We don't like:
Gaming performance could be improved -- but not at this price
CNET UK judgement:
It does exactly what it says on the tastefully white-coloured tin. The 5100 is ready to be dropped into the heart of any house as a general purpose email, Web and office task platform
Full review:
Eschewing the traditional bland beige-and-black cases popular with most PC manufacturers, Dell has taken a bold new direction with the 5100. Gone are the black chassis and the floppy disc drive. While the front of the new case is not going to be exhibited in the Tate Modern, the sides are a glorious, relaxing blanc. Continue Reading...
Dell Dimension 5100 History
2 Sep 2005 in Crave
Big brother's little brother: Dell Dimension 5100
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31 Aug 2005 in Crave
Dell makes the transition from black to white
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