Dell Dimension 4550 1.8 GHz
Written: Jul 12 '03
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Pros: Good entry level PC, easily upgradeable.
Cons: Slow processor as compared to newer CPU's.
The Bottom Line: This is an excellent entry-level PC, good for all-around computing and web surfing. Easily upgradeable.
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| staciep's Full Review: Dell Dimension™ 4550 (DIMENSION4550) PC Desktop |
For what I paid at the time I purchased this PC, it was probably the best deal I could find (approx $1000US). While you could get this particular model cheaper, I decided that extra RAM, a CD burner and an LCD screen was essential to my needs.
Everything worked out of the box, first try. I must say, this is the first time that has EVER happened (and I've set-up a lot of new computers in my time).
The computer came with a standard two-button scroll mouse (which I ditched, since I already had a Logitech optical mouse) a set of Harman/Kardon speakers (good, certainly not like a set of home stereo Cerwin Vegas though!) and all necessary cables, connectors and power supplies. Windows XP was the OS that came with it, and believe it or not, it's the first time I have ever used a Windows OS that did not crash, hang-up, or otherwise "go into orbit".
One REALLY neat feature is how the PC opens-up to accept new RAM, expansion cards, etc. It is just like opening-up the hood of your car.. presto! Everything is within easy reach, and the RAM is right there, "ripe for the upgrading"!
Personally, I am not into pushing my system to the max. I use my PC mostly as a tool, so I don't know its virtues as far as a gaming box goes (I do know that Allied Assault works seamlessly, as does Syberia). However, as an all-around web surfing/word processing box, it is the best computer I have owned.
I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good, all-purpose PC, with the aim of having something you can easily upgrade.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 1000
Operating System: Windows
Processor: Other
Processor speed: over 1000
RAM: 256
Internal Storage: CD-RW
Hard Drive (GB): Over 50
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