Dell Hybrid Desktop Computer

yazza34 · 02-02-2009, 14:55

Hiyya all, im looking at getting one of these space saving computers. Just looking to gather so real nfomation on them from people have had some sort of experience with them. Your views will be highly grateful!

MovedGoalPosts · 02-02-2009, 15:12

They certainly look attractive. Probably rely a lot on laptop type components, and since Dell have been doing lappys for somoe time, I'd expect it to be reasonable.

Main thing's I'd be concerned about is expandability and compatibility with non Dell hardware. You'd no doubt be very restricted if you want more Hard Disk Space, memory or stuff in the future. It's probably great for general purpose internet, wordporcessing and such like, but gaming could be interesting. Therefore buy it only if you think it's good for now and your expected future needs.

deathtrap3000 · 02-02-2009, 15:22

Its just a laptop without the screen. The hard drive and ram will be replaceable, but it wont be very good graphics wise.

yazza34 · 02-02-2009, 15:25

all im really gonna be using it for is browsing net, storing pictures and maybe playin football manager. will upgrade ram straight away to 4gb and and probaly get an external hd, mayb 1/2 terabite?

02-02-2009, 16:03

you could buy or build something around a mini itx set up.

it is just the gfx and hdd capacity that lets it down as well as missing out on esata as for expansion this would have been ideal

The intel 3100 rates lesser than a Radeon x1250 and a little bit better than an Nvidia 7150M so it is low end gaming only

yazza34 · 02-02-2009, 16:14

unfortunately im nt v technically minded like that lol

The Hitman · 02-02-2009, 16:31

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Originally Posted by zinglebarb

you could buy or build something around a mini itx set up.

it is just the gfx and hdd capacity that lets it down as well as missing out on esata as for expansion this would have been ideal

The intel 3100 rates lesser than a Radeon x1250 and a little bit better than an Nvidia 7150M so it is low end gaming only

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Originally Posted by yazza34

unfortunately im nt v technically minded like that lol

I will try to put this as simple as possible as you are not technically minded. The graphics card is pants