Dell Inspiron 518

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 86 reviews of Dell Inspiron 518. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Dell Inspiron 518 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi (pcworld.com)

Dell Inspiron 518

If you want everyday value performance that's a cut above the norm, take a look at the Inspiron 518. Sporting a 2.4-GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU, 3GB of PC6400 DDR2 memory, and a 320GB Western Digital Caviar SE16 hard drive (7200 rpm, 16MB cache),...

Strong performance ; Good documentation and support

Needs better cable tie-offs ; Mediocre gaming scores

If excellent everyday performance on a budget is your desire, this PC is a good choice.

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Rich Brown (cnet.com)

Dell Inspiron 518 review: Dell Inspiron 518

Dell Inspiron 518

Useful, USB-port-equipped device tray on top of the unit; strong price performance.

No 64-bit Windows option; no Blu-ray, Draft N Wi-Fi, or other higher-end configuration options.

Dell's Inspiron 518 is the latest in a long line of utilitarian, midrange Windows PCs. We wish Dell offered a bit more flexibility with its configuration, as well as a 64-bit Windows option, but for a straightforward PC, this is one of the more...

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Dell Inspiron 518

The Dell Inspiron 518 is a decent upgrade from a bare-bones system, though a weak power supply keeps it from being all that it could be.

No crapware. Top-mounted USB ports and tray. Great multimedia keyboard and optical mouse. Discrete 3D graphics card. Fifteen-month subscription to Internet Security. Quad-core processing power.

3D graphics boost is mild.

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Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi (reseller.co.nz)

Dell Inspiron 518 value desktop PC

If you want everyday value performance that's a cut above the norm, take a look at the Inspiron 518

All in all, the Inspiron 518 is a strong system with a nice mix of performance, bundled software, and smart design.

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review (dell.com)

I like the speed

I upgraded from an older Dell machine. The increased in RAM and Processor speed make an amazing differance. Download speeds and internet browsing are so much better

No big issues, some adjustment required to the newer Windows office products

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Novice user, this is great!

After checking other reviews on several sites, I choose the Inspiron 518. It has lived up to me expectations

I would definetly upgrade the hard drive and memory for Vista

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Inspiron 518

I recommend this computer for a small home office. Very fast for regular tasks like Microsoft office suites, Internet browsing, printing, etc

Non so far

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Completely Satisfied

Purchased computer with E7400 processor & ; 500GB hard drive and 20" widescreen monitor with webcam, 8 years after the previous purchase. The super speed and screen clarity are fabulous. Webcam also works well. Before ordering, I was concerned about...

No cons

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Great computer with features

tray on top of tower with usb ports, powerful processor, great monitor, firewire standard

star dock apple lokking dock preinstalled. ebay icon on desktop preinstalled

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Great Machine for the Money

I know it is a marketing thing, but Dell should at least offer the same upgrades in processor and hard drives all the time. So if you want a certain processor, hard drive, etc. and it is not available today, stay tuned, and be patient, it will be...

Blazing speed, easy to set up and use. This is my first venture into Vista and I will say that it is fabulous, contrary to the negative opinions I have heard. When you cut through the negative reasons, it usually ends up people being frustrated they...

The only negative I can express at this time is my displeasure in how Dell markets

Apr, 2009

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