Dell XPS 420 Expert Reviews

Dell's new XPS 420 desktop (starting at $1,450, reviewed at $2,279) advertises itself as the complete solution to all of your digital-media problems. Depending on the options you select for it, it can wirelessly serve up photos, music, and high-definition...

SideShow screen extends Vista Gadgets to the top of the system; nearly complete line of digital-media options lets you make this system the hub of your networked home; strong support.

Not quite the best bang for the buck as far as pure processing power; no HD DVD/Blu-ray combo option; needs better software to expose the benefits of the hardware MPEG-2 transcoder.

Dell's new XPS 420 offers almost all of the latest in PC-based digital-video capability, as well as a few unique features you won't find elsewhere. The default configuration fares poorly against the other new PCs, but if you're willing to spend money on u...

A solid performer that costs considerably less than Dell's QX9650-based XPS 420 configuration.

Low cost, high performance Blu-ray Disc and Bluetooth

Only one free bay

The XPS 420's midsize tower case--a stylish combination of glossy black plastic and silvery metal--conceals the unit's only real drawback: It has just one free drive bay. On the bright side, our test machine came with several options we rarely see: front-...

The Dell XPS 420 is a multimedia desktop that integrates a SideShow display on top of the front panel.

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

Looks; BTX chassis keeps things cool and quiet; plenty of IO connectivity

SideShow -- aka MiniView -- screen is pointless

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

A fantastic machine for a great price.

Dell's XPS PCs tend to occupy the middle ground between powerful but otherwise bog-standard desktops, and bespoke behemoths from the likes of Vadim, Armari and...

Compared with the massively pre-overclocked systems of two months ago, the XPS 420 was always going to struggle with Windows-based performance. Considering that Dell wants to sell thousands of PCs every week, it can't afford to spend time applying and tes...

A handsome PC with strong performance, the Dell XPS 420 lacks the expandability that some high-end power desktops have.

Despite a few gripes, we like the Dell XPS 420, another solid desktop PC from Dell.

Dell's latest power desktops include some unique additions, but are they worth your while?

Dell's WL6000 are a good compromise between sound quality, ease of use, and price and would perfectly complement any Dell monitor quipped multimedia PC.

dell xps 420 review: Dell widens the target market for the XPS, scoring a few hits and misses.

Excellent price/performance, Thoughtful software bundle, Priority 24/7 phone/Web/e-mail support

Sideshow module is pointless in current form, No hand holds make the case difficult to carry, Second rate keyboard/mouse combo, Could be quieter

The XPS 420 is priced right for the performance and the market it's aimed at, and includes a few nifty touches to boot.