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Dell XPS 420 desktop
Dell XPS 420
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/20/13 09:03:12
 
 
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Reviews and opinions are mixed or people are just OK with this product.
 
 
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This product is no longer selling but you can find accessories and supplies.
 
 
 
What are the key features?
 
 
• Windows Vista Home Premium • Mini tower • Intel CPU • Core 2 Quad Q6600 / • 2.4 GHz • 4 GB (max) RAM • 1 x 400 GB - standard - Serial ATA-300 Hard Drive • EPA Energy Star Compliant • 25.4 lbs
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (14)
 
Published
Feb 19, 2008
Editor Rating
3.5/5
Dell XPS 420 Review & Rating | PCMag.com
Quick quad-core performance...Blu-ray drive...SideShow display...DataSafe (local and online components)...Xcelerator transcoding accelerator...15-month antivirus...Competition has HD DVD and Blu-ray for the same price...It's way big...SideShow apps are still limited....The XPS 420 has a few outstanding features that could put it on the short list if you're in the market for a...
Published
Jan 3, 2008
Editor Rating
3.5/5
Dell XPS 420 Desktop Computer Review | PCWorld
Low cost, high performance Blu-ray Disc and Bluetooth...Only one free bay...A solid performer that costs considerably less than Dell's QX9650-based XPS 420 configuration...Keep in mind that the Q9550 model we previewed won't be available until Intel officially releases the chip (some time in the first quarter of 2008...The XPS 420's midsize...
Published
Oct 23, 2007
Editor Rating
3.5/5
Dell XPS 420 Desktop Review - ComputerShopper.com
SideShow panel adds convenience to frequently used media features Built-in Bluetooth and 802.11n wireless Adobe...Somewhat pricey HD optical drive is Blu-ray only No room...With the mainstream access it provides to its Media Center features, Windows Vista was set to inspire major changes in the entertainment-PC...
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USER REVIEWS (35)
 
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30 user reviews
 
(3.5 out of 5)
Average rating
from 5
reviews
2.6/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: DELL XPS 420 22-Inch Desktop and Monitor
"I'm really quite surprised at the some of these bad reviews..."

"In fact, I'm probably going to buy another one for my wife if I can find a good deal..."

"but I would not recommend a Dell with an AMD processor..."

Average rating
from 7
reviews
3.9/5
Dell Dimension XPS 420 Reviews - Desktop PCs | dooyoo.co.uk
"Price RAM, Video Card The specifications on this particular desktop PC are minimal to say the least..."

"They aren't bad cards but if you are looking for something to handle more high Build quality, quiet, many features, None that I can see This desktop was purchased from Dell back in 2008..."

"Dell's XPS range is suited to the consumer that wants a desktop that can do everything..."

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Average rating
from 2
reviews
2.0/5
Dell XPS 420 (DXCWQJ1) PC Desktop Product Reviews and Price Comparison - Epinions.com
"I needed a powerful multimedia center, able to record & edit video and photos..."

"What I really like is how quiet this machine is, and if it's like any of the other Dells I bought I'm hoping it'll last me..."

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Published
May 28, 2008
Editor Rating
4.0/5
Dell XPS 420 series desktop computer Review: Powered by ConsumerGuide and HowStuffWorks
Excellent core power, unique tower and options...Monitor not included...in recent years, however, the company has introduced new XPS PCs that are not just for gaming, such as the XPS 420 series...The baseline processor in the XPS 420 is an Intel Core 2 Q6600, a 2.4GHz quad-core CPU that really boosts performance for graphics and video-editing software as well as the...
Published
Feb 5, 2008
Editor Rating
3.0/6
Dell XPS 420 | Workstations | Reviews | PC Pro
So it's good to see Dell making an effort with its latest desktop PC...The XPS 420 bucks the trend, not through the use of a new processor or graphics card, but by including a small LCD screen built into the case that supports Vista's SideShow feature...This is complemented by a good-looking set of components with 3D grunt in the shape of a GeForce 8800 GTX graphics card...
Published
Jan 11, 2008
Editor Rating
8.0/10
Dell XPS 420 review - page 3 - PC reviews - TrustedReviews
There's no particular merit in having this gaping hole in the side but it does give the 420 series a unique style and I wouldn't say it's a disagreeable look...That's not to say the 420's lacking in connections though...All in all, unless you have some particularly old peripherals that require serial, parallel, or PS/2 ports, or if you particularly require wireless...
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Published
Oct 23, 2007
 
 
Dell XPS 420 - Desktops - CNET Archive
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...Not quite the best bang for the buck as far as pure processing power; no HD DVD/Blu-ray combo option;...Even if it's not the fastest performer around, the XPS 420 still offers more features than any other mainstream desktop...You...
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Published
Dec 9, 2007
 
 
Dell XPS 420 Adds Cheap CableCard Tuner | Desinformado.com - Technology and Gadgets...
The genesis of that story was that I noticed that the XPS 410 added the tuner, but when it was replaced with the 420, the tuner vanished...Now, Dell has added the ATI TV Wonder digital cable tuner to the 420s configuration page (example page here...CableCard tuner sales is a small percentage of our overall sales...
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Published
Sep 28, 2008
 
 
DELL 420/2637 Q6600 reviews prices and deals - 4GB of Memory Desktop PC
This desktop computer is a good all rounder...4 Core Processor with 4GB of Memory and on...
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Published
Mar 8, 2010
 
 
Technology News: Personal Computers: New Dell XPS 420 Desktop Takes Page From Apple's...
From a hardware perspective, the industry continues to innovate, and certain players are very good at innovating...Folks are looking at what Apple has done with its Macs, and they are saying 'OK, this is a good template for how tightly integrated software and hardware can lead to success in the industry...
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Published
Feb 18, 2008
 
 
XPS 420 desktop PC: XPS name without the game
The new model to hit virtual shelves is the XPS 420, a machine designed from the ground up for video...As a departure from the giant but impressively monolithic cases of the XPS 700 series, the 420 is shipped in a much smaller case thatâs closer in size to the Dimension 9000 series...Keeping the BTX form factor for our review model, the 420 gives enough...
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Published
Mar 19, 2012
 
 
Dell XPS 420 - High-end PC - PCs - PCs & Notebooks - Reviews - PC & Tech Authority
It’s instantly clear from the styling (and price) that the 420 fits smack between the monolithic XPS 700 (web ID: 70294) and Dell’s Dimension range (web ID: 58697) thanks to the stylish piano-black fascia with Dimension-like air vent (behind it...The specifications can be determined via Dell’s online configurator when you buy...Finally Vista Ultimate and...
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Dell XPS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
XPS 420 - Now discontinued, it features similar components to the XPS 410, but it used different case design and new features. This was Dell's media based computer ...
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Dell XPS 420 - Dell - Computer Brands - Tom's Hardware ...
Hi there, first time poster on Tom's Hardware. I made an incredibly stupid purchase around November 2008, and bought myself a Dell XPS 420 costing me around £1300 ...
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Average rating
from 1
reviews
8.0/10
Dell XPS 420 Gaming Desktop review
"You can downgrade to Windows XP if you’d prefer it, and I recommend this in most cases, however this computer is a powerhouse and the processor and physical memory is awesome, and you shouldn’t see any performance problems while using the Vista operating system..."

"Overall, this desktop is an excellent deal, suitable for gaming and is by a trusted brand at an affordable price..."

"I would recommend it to..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
5.0/5
DELL 48X CD-RW/DVD Serial ATA Internal Combo Drive for Dell XPS 420 Desktop : Storage...
"Ordered it with DVD/Blue Ray drive which is great..."

"Actually, I spent some time getting familiar with the guts of the XPS for future upgrades..."

"What else can I say, I love this machine..."

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Worth looking at has many user level options! - Dell XPS 420 desktop computer - Viewpoints
"The Dell XPS 420 is a great system, for all uses including gaming, very reliable..."

"The monitor is a Dell 22 inch flat screen with a sound bar, pretty good sound and it doesn't take up as much desktop space as just using speakers..."

"Absoutely no problem upgrading system software from the Dell website, all we have to do is try to remember to go to Dell to..."

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Dell XPS 420 - Desktops - CNET Archive
"System bought in 2007 on release and has retained its capability to perform virtually anything fast and smooth..."

"sleek case Updated on Jul 10, 2011 they could not do anything about the wireless card..."

"When installed Win 7 automatically defaults to 1 core, have to select 4 cores for it run optimal> If placed on floor, after a while, the cooling fans start to expel dust in the front the case in a upwards..."

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Average rating
from 6
reviews
4.3/5
Dell XPS 420 Core 2 Quad 2.4GHz 320GB Desktop Computer (Refurbished) | Overstock.com
"Pretty good value for a fast computer if you don't care about that though..."

"7 is 7.2 I am happy with my new computer and would definitely recommend to my friends or even my mother if you can get this id go for it you wont be disappointed..."

"When arrived it wouldn't start had to reconfigure the system, but it contained all the tools in the CD provided..."

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Average rating
from 3
reviews
3.0/5
XPS 420 Desktop - CustomizableUser Reviews | PCWorld
"Makes for an excellent home theater PC..."

"Vista is only OS, case is very large! 4 Star Review Nice case, quiet..."

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MANUFACTURERS (1)
 
Product Support for XPS 420 | Dell US - Dell Official Site ...
Research and find the latest solutions, troubleshooting help and other support for your XPS 420. Begin with your Dell product support here!...
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