Dell Dimension E510 (Pentium 4 630 3GHz, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, XP Media Center 2005)
Desktops Buying Guide
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
Good
THE GOOD
Updated appearance; removable side panel provides easy access to case interior; quiet operation.
THE BAD
Dual-core CPU not an option; no FireWire ports; limited graphics-card options; too little storage for a media PC; stingy standard support.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Dell's mainstream Dimension E510 looks good from the outside, but surprisingly limited configuration options dampen our enthusiasm.
CNET Reader Reviews
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November 24, 2005 09:42
4.5/5
Let me start out my saying that I searched google and found a 30% off coupon. This is how I made this computer a bargain. For $1200 bucks it consists of a 17 inch TFT monitor, which is an active matrix that activates each individual pixel, as oppo... read more » -
November 25, 2005 03:43
4.0/5
I just got, through employee discount and lucky spotting of short-lived 20% off 510s deal, an amazing system for just under $1500.
The problem I find with the CNet review of the 510 is there doesn't seem to be any recognition that the number ... read more » -
December 5, 2005 05:01
4.5/5
Originally I was planning to get an XPS 600, however, when I tried my friend's XPS, I found it to be way too loud. So I went ahead and bought the E510. First off, here is what I customized it with: 3.2Ghz P4 processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM, Windows Media Ce... read more »
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