Typical price: £1,350
What is it: Multimedia PC aimed at video enthusiasts
What we think: It's one of the best-looking desktop PCs in recent times, and comes with plenty of extra hardware and software to help it stand out from the crowd
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 December 2007
Tags: Dell, Dell XPS 420, desktops, graphics card, card reader
We like:
Looks; BTX chassis keeps things cool and quiet; plenty of IO connectivity
We don't like:
SideShow -- aka MiniView -- screen is pointless
You might also need:
High-res display
CNET UK judgement:
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
Full review:
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. It features an integrated SideShow display, a BTX chassis and an Xcelerator2 hardware transcoder. Continue Reading...
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