Dell Studio Hybrid
Desktops Buying Guide
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
Good
THE GOOD
Flexible design lets you customize appearance and positioning; best combination of looks and specifications among supersmall desktops.
THE BAD
Standard budget PCs offer better price-performance and more upgradeability; laptops deliver better space economy with similar specifications for the dollar.
THE BOTTOM LINE
If you're considering all of the computers in the $700 to $1,000 price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate this system's clever design and its relatively powerful hardware.
CNET Reader Reviews
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July 29, 2008 12:04
3.5/5
I thought Rich Brown's review missed the target market for this product. It's easy for PC enthusiasts to dismiss it as under-powered, and yes, you can easily buy or build a bigger PC with more bang for the buck. But, this product is not intended t... read more » -
August 27, 2008 04:53
Good
1.5/5
The new, space-saving Studio Hybrid is the first of its kind: a "toy PC" from Dell - possibly aimed at kids or their hapless soccer moms/dads with limited budgets this year for wrapping paper. Perhaps this cute PC will become a cartoon character one... read more » -
November 11, 2008 07:14
4.0/5
If you are looking for a small form factor, quiet, energy efficient basic PC this seems to be a good choice. Just make sure you upgrade the CPU and memory. It was really easy to set up (my dad did it with a 2nd over the phone with me and he's 69) ... read more »
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