Dell OptiPlex SX280

32 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 reviews of Dell OptiPlex SX280. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Reviews about the reliability and design are on the whole positive. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Dell OptiPlex SX280 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Dell OptiPlex SX280 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability. The price is also appreciated.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Dell OptiPlex SX280

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Dell OptiPlex SX280 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the reliability. Many are less positive about the size, while views are divided on the usability.

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50% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Dell OptiPlex SX280

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Clever design you can mount behind LCD

Very limited expandability

Dell packs a well-made package into a small, though not expandable, case that you can mount behind the monitor.

Apr, 2005

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Expert review by : Asa Somers (cnet.com)

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Dell OptiPlex SX280

Flexible, space-saving design; latest Intel technologies fight obsolescence; DVD drive hot-swappable and compatible with Latitude D notebooks; design consistent across all peripherals.

No room for expansion.

Thanks to its diminutive size and next-generation Intel chipset and CPU, the Dell OptiPlex SX280 is perfect for small-business and corporate buyers who need future-proof, small-form-factor desktops.

Aug, 2004

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Expert review by : Lawrence Judd (pcmag.com)

Dell OptiPlex SX280

Dell helps companies get down to business while keeping machine size down too.

Fine for running business applications. Space-saving design. Hot-swappable optical drives.

Limited upgradeability.

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Aug, 2004

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Expert review by : Eric Grevstad (hardwarecentral.com)

HardwareCentral - Dell OptiPlex SX280 Review.

Dell OptiPlex Desktops Scale your business with Dell products and services, including Dell OptiPlex Desktop Computers.www.dell.com Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds

Sep, 2004

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Expert review by : Asa Somers (cnet.com.au)

Dell OptiPlex SX280

Thanks to its diminutive size and next-generation Intel chipset and CPU, the Dell OptiPlex SX280 is perfect for small-business buyers who need future-proof, small-form-factor desktops.

Flexible, space-saving design ; Latest Intel technologies fight obsolescence ; DVD drive hot-swappable and compatible with Latitude D notebooks ; Design consistent across all peripherals

No room for expansion

Aug, 2004

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Expert review by : Asa Somers (zdnet.com.au)

Dell OptiPlex SX280

Dell's OptiPlex SX280 is a business desktop PC featuring Intel's 915G Express Chipset, PCI Express, DDR2 memory and an optional "all-in-one" stand for its small form factor.

Aug, 2004

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Expert review by : Jeremy Roche (zdnet.com.au)

First Take: Dell Optiplex SX280

Dell's Optiplex SX280 is a business desktop PC featuring Intel's 915G Express Chipset, PCI Express, DDR2 memory and an optional "all-in-one" stand for its small form factor.

Jul, 2004

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

One of the most trouble free systems I've ever owned!

In summary, I wish more PCs were smooth to work with as this. Sure, its not a blazing fast GAME machine, it's not ABOUT that. It's a solid, fast, no-BS machine aimed at working professionals. I've never had a "Blue Screen" I can surf the net with ease,...

Windows XP Pro lets you finish projects quickly, No nonsense like Vista &7. Processor FAST,P4,with 2 gigs Ram max, plays videos flawlessly. Plenty USB & Audio Ports on back & front! Nice size. Always surprised what it can do! Going online effo

It is what it is. Designed to be an office machine, but capable of so much more. Cons? OK, it only has a DVD Rom player built-in. Buy a USB DVD Burner for $15 if you need it. Has DVI video out jack to monitor, not VGA. Adapters R CHEAP PLENTY EZ fix

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (rakuten.com)

Don

I ordered 2 of these for my kids on-line High School. They are powerful enough for all the Multimedia the school troughs at them. Good size HD 40gig for only school stuff, and plenty of ports (7 USB). If you need a home school or on-line school...

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