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MT - 1 x Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 2 x 320 GB DataSafe - BD-RE - GF 8600 GTS - Gigabit Ethernet... More product details

$1169.45

SideShow screen extends Vista Gadgets to the top of the system ; nearly complete line of digital... (cnet.com)

Dell's new XPS 420 desktop (starting at $1,450, reviewed at $2,279) advertises itself as the... (zdnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Dell XPS 420

We have collected and analyzed 25 expert reviews and 708 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 77/100 and users rate it 90/100. The average review date is April 28, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 65658 reviews from other Desktops. The alaScore™ for this product is 90/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 7, 2009.

alaSCORE 90

900100

733 reviews

November, 2009

77 / 100

25 Experts

Product Age

old
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90 / 100

708 Users

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Rank  70

$1169.45

Expert Reviews (25)

US

Dell XPS 420

By (cnet.com)

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 ...

Dell's new XPS 420 desktop (starting at $1,450, reviewed at $2,279)...

Rating

75100

Partner Source
cnet.com
US

Dell XPS 420

By Rich Brown (zdnet.com)

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 ...

The XPS 420 features a chassis update to Dell's 400 series. Beyond just the...

Rating

75100

Partner Source
zdnet.com
US

Dell XPS 420

By (pcmag.com)

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

Quick quad-core performance. Blu-ray drive. SideShow display. DataSafe (local and online components). Xcelerator transcoding accelerator. 15-month antivirus subscription. MCE Gyration remote option. 802.11n wireless networking

Competition has HD DVD and Blu-ray for the same price. It's way big. SideShow apps are still limited. No multimedia hard drive bay

The XPS 420 has a few outstanding features that could put it on the short list if you're in the market for a technology-forward multimedia PC.

But if you like Dell's XPS features, like a 15-month antivirus/Internet...

No rating

pcmag.com

User Reviews (708)

US

Dumber and Dell

By whfrat (shopzilla.com)

prompt home repair

You Need extended warranty

US

I want my money back

By zonadude (shopzilla.com)

Speed

Poor service, breaks down, terrible

US

Don't be leary of Vista

By Joe (shopzilla.com)

Windows Vista very easy to set up.

No Cons.

Manufacturer's Description

Grab hold of a superstar: The XPS 420 offers cutting-edge performance and professional-grade features designed to help you achieve creative mastery. This high-style system features innovative options like an integrated LCD screen, an Adobe Elements Studio suite and an integrated media accelerator to help you slice, dice and manhandle media like a virtuoso. Display and access your songs, photos, video, system settings and more on the XPS 420's integrated LCD screen - all without using the...

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