Dell's XPS 210 is really just a minor update of the previous XPS 200 now with the Intel Core 2 Duo desktop processors. The problem is that the performance isn't that much higher than many more feature packed small form factors to necessarily justify the price.Pros
Includes 19" LCD MonitorDell Premium Support IncludedConsBase Model Comes With CD-RW Combo Rather Than DVD BurnerDifficult to Upgrade
Description
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Dual Core Processor
1GB PC2-5300 DDR2 Memory
250GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive
24x CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
Intel GMA 3000 Integrated Graphics with Dell E197FP 19" LCD Monitor
Intel HDA Audio and 10W Stereo Speakers
10/100 Ethernet
Eight USB 2.0 and One FireWire Port
12.5" x 3.7" x 14.5"
Windows Vista Home Premium, MS Works 8, McAfee Security Center
Guide Review - Dell XPS 210 Small Desktop PC
2/22/07 – The Dell XPS 210 is really just a minor update over the previous XPS 200 small form factor PC system. The only real difference in the two systems is the processors offered with them. The new XPS 210 uses the Intel Core 2 Duo processors (E6300 to E6700, no Quad Core options). This gives a boost in the overall computing performance of the system, but many of the remaining issues with the XPS 200 still remain.
Storage is a mixed bag with the XPS 210. While the system does use a full sized 250GB desktop hard drive, Dell uses slower notebook style optical drives. The base system only comes with a 24x CD-RW/DVD combo drive rather than a DVD burner, something common even to the least expensive budget systems these days.
Dell's XPS line was geared towards performance computing, but the XPS 210 definitely is not built for gaming like the high end desktop models. The system comes default with the Intel GMA 3000 integrated graphics. This is fine for 2D graphics, but it has limited performance when it comes to gaming or the new Vista Aero interface. Dell offers an ATI Radeon X1300 Pro upgrade, but it still lacks performance for 3D gaming. On the plus side, Dell does offer the system with their 19” LCD monitor with upgrade options for their excellent widescreen monitor lineup.
Users wanting to upgrade the system after purchase maybe in in for a bit of a shock. The case design of the XPS 210 has not been improved over the previous X200. This leaves it difficult for users to install their own upgrades inside of the case. Of course, Dell does provide users with their Premium support options with all XPS systems.
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Dual Core Processor
1GB PC2-5300 DDR2 Memory
250GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive
24x CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
Intel GMA 3000 Integrated Graphics with Dell E197FP 19" LCD Monitor
Intel HDA Audio and 10W Stereo Speakers
10/100 Ethernet
Eight USB 2.0 and One FireWire Port
12.5" x 3.7" x 14.5"
Windows Vista Home Premium, MS Works 8, McAfee Security Center
Guide Review - Dell XPS 210 Small Desktop PC
2/22/07 – The Dell XPS 210 is really just a minor update over the previous XPS 200 small form factor PC system. The only real difference in the two systems is the processors offered with them. The new XPS 210 uses the Intel Core 2 Duo processors (E6300 to E6700, no Quad Core options). This gives a boost in the overall computing performance of the system, but many of the remaining issues with the XPS 200 still remain.
Storage is a mixed bag with the XPS 210. While the system does use a full sized 250GB desktop hard drive, Dell uses slower notebook style optical drives. The base system only comes with a 24x CD-RW/DVD combo drive rather than a DVD burner, something common even to the least expensive budget systems these days.
Dell's XPS line was geared towards performance computing, but the XPS 210 definitely is not built for gaming like the high end desktop models. The system comes default with the Intel GMA 3000 integrated graphics. This is fine for 2D graphics, but it has limited performance when it comes to gaming or the new Vista Aero interface. Dell offers an ATI Radeon X1300 Pro upgrade, but it still lacks performance for 3D gaming. On the plus side, Dell does offer the system with their 19” LCD monitor with upgrade options for their excellent widescreen monitor lineup.
Users wanting to upgrade the system after purchase maybe in in for a bit of a shock. The case design of the XPS 210 has not been improved over the previous X200. This leaves it difficult for users to install their own upgrades inside of the case. Of course, Dell does provide users with their Premium support options with all XPS systems.
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