Re: Dell Hybrid PC thoughts?

The small form factor Optiplex GX270/GX280 and the comparable Dimension 4700C
are DVD-sized. Anybody want to do some retro computing? ... Ben Myers

On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:16:32 -0400, JayB <JayB@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

i think this is positioned to sit in a entertainment room and attach to
a tv. wouldnt be for the average users desk like the mac cube is.

i agree that it should be wider, skinnier, and made to match other
electronic equipment that might be in the entertainment system.

right now i have a full tower optiplex sitting next to me wide screen tv
in the den. it works great, just wish it was a skinny box the size of
my dvd player to sit under it.
was thinking of a poweredge rack mount.

fwiw, i like the look, but i think the price is too high and options are
limiting. not for me or my customers.


WSZsr wrote:
The average user prowls the internet, sends email, etc, Nothing too
demanding. Speed is not an issue. This is a very viable option for
the average user.

We are not average users

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"darkrats" <darkrats@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Over priced, but I like the design. Probably good for email, browsing,
viewing multimedia and maybe some older games. But, only comes with
Vista.
Dell won't provide XP as an option or provide drivers for XP. Can't
recommend it as is.

Really? you like it?

Here are my initials thoughts on pros vs cons:

Pros:

Love the energy efficiency! Phenomenal low energy
usage!

Love the connectors and such

Cons;

HATE the form factor! Why do computer makers think I
want some kind of odd ball shaped case design? Id
rather have a "business like" Optiplex form factor.\
next to my TV as a media PC.

Also... why the super slow 5400 rpm drives? No option
for 7400 rpm? Blech!

<snip>

I suspect it uses a common 5400 RPM laptop/2.5" drive.

The cost difference to a 7200RPM is not insignificant - but you'd
think they'd at least provide it as an option.

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