Typical price: £1,349
What is it: Small, quiet, modern, Intel Viiv Media Center PC with 2.8GHz processor
What we think: Attractive, quiet and offering good dual-core performance at everything except games, the 5150c is a winner -- and it's good value, too
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Dell Dimension 5150c compared to other Media Center PCs
 Dell Dimension 5150c |
 Acer Aspire iDea 500 |
 Eee Top |
 Asus A33 |
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| Review date | 28 Jul 06 | 13 Jul 06 | 7 Nov 08 | 28 Jan 08 |
| Editor's rating |
8.0
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9.1
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8.9
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8.8
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| Price range | £1,349 | |||
| Review summary | The Dimension 5150c is one of the first PCs to use the Intel Viiv specification, and it makes a good first impression. Its BTX chassis almost achieves the Holy Grail of silent operation. Useless at running games, its Pentium D processor gives it strong performance elsewhere, and it is surprisingly inexpensive. Some users will be disappointed at the lack of a TV tuner, but if recording television isn't a priority then the 5150c is a winner in almost every respect Read full review |
The Acer Aspire iDea 500 is the best Media Center PC we've seen. Aesthetically it's inspired by traditional AV equipment, so it'll sit alongside or replace your existing DVD player without looking out of place. It's not very upgradeable, but it's packed with just the right multimedia components to make the most of the Intel Viiv platform Read full review |
It's gorgeous to look at, easy and fun to use, and is also affordable. If you're looking for a second PC for multimedia, Web surfing or general tinkering, we'd definitely recommend it. Keep in mind that it slows down when multitasking, but that's rarely a problem Read full review |
The A33 is one of the most desirable Media Center PCs we've come across. It looks great, it's quiet, it has plenty of input-output options, and the integrated amplifier really helps it stand out from the crowd. Read full review |
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