Testseek.co.uk have collected 16 expert reviews of the Dell XPS 420 Series and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Dell XPS 420 Series.
January 2008
(73%)
16 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: Dell may have a reputation for low-priced office computers, but the XPS 420 shows it can make powerful gaming PCs, too. Like the other dektop PCs reviewed this month, the XPS has a quad-core Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor. Our benchmarks proved n...
Compared with the massively pre-overclocked systems of two months ago, the XPS 420 was always going to struggle with Windows-based performance. Considering that Dell wants to sell thousands of PCs every week, it cant afford to spend time applying and ...
Looks; BTX chassis keeps things cool and quiet; plenty of IO connectivity
SideShow -- aka MiniView -- screen is pointless
The XPS 420 is fast, well-equipped and looks gorgeous. Its also the first desktop weve seen with a SideShow display. Dont be fooled though -- many of its features are ultimately just gimmicks ...
Dells XPS desktop computers were once cutting-edge gaming machines; in recent years, however, the company has introduced new XPS PCs that are not just for gaming, such as the XPS 420 series. These desktop computers feature quad-core processors, oodle...
Abstract: Dells XPS range has seen varied success over the years. We loved the notebook but its bigger brother, the , was much less well received. Moreover, its desktops have always had trouble hitting the mark, being generally a bit overpriced and under...
SideShow screen extends Vista Gadgets to the top of the system; nearly complete line of digital-media options lets you make this system the hub of your networked home; strong support.
Not quite the best bang for the buck as far as pure processing power; no HD DVD/Blu-ray combo option; needs better software to expose the benefits of the hardware MPEG-2 transcoder.
Dells new XPS 420 offers almost all of the latest in PC-based digital-video capability, as well as a few unique features you wont find elsewhere. The default configuration fares poorly against the other new PCs, but if youre willing to spend money o...
SideShow panel adds convenience to frequently used media features; built-in Bluetooth and 802.11n wireless; Adobe Elements Studio included; quad-core processor, good graphics card boost performance
Somewhat pricey; HD optical drive is Blu-ray only; no room for additional hard drives
Good performance and the addition of Adobes killer Elements Studio software suite distinguish Dells higher-end—and higher-priced—XPS 420 entertainment PC. ...
