Dell Dimension E310 (Pentium 4 521 2.8GHz, 256MB RAM, 80GB HDD, XP Media Center 2005)
Desktops Buying Guide
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CNET editors' rating:
2.5 stars
OK
THE GOOD
DataSafe hard drive array provides data security; BTX case runs quiet and cool.
THE BAD
FireWire ports aren't standard; system lacks graphics-card expansion slot.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The budget Dell Dimension E310 is strong on data security but surprisingly weak on graphics and upgradability. For a true multimedia PC, be prepared to spend a little more.
CNET Reader Reviews
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February 1, 2006 08:36
3.5/5
These people are running a total clown circus with tech support monkeys, a customer support service that sucks and a sales department that is even worse.
By the way, they no longer send people to your home to install anything for you. So if y... read more » -
January 8, 2006 08:03
3.5/5
I bought this to drive my LCP Projection TV (i.e. as a media center PC).
So far it has been working nicely, however I do have one complaint.
The vast majority of LDC and DLP Projection TVs have a native resolution of 1280x720 (not 768... read more » -
March 21, 2006 10:11
4.0/5
I purchased a Dell e310 in mid-December 2005 and it arrived as expected. Brand new in the box, no damage and very easy to put together and fire up. Everything was fine, no system crashes and all hardware and software worked effortlessly until almost... read more »
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