Thursday, June 08, 2006

Good looks, bad name.


It seems that ultra small desktops are becoming the cool thing. Take the Dell XPS M2010 for example, here we have a itty-bitty desktop that is almost a laptop, I say almost because it well, isn't a laptop, I mean, look at the picture! Here are the top specs on this slick "desktop":
  • Intel Core Duo Processor T2600 (2.16GHz/667MHz FSB/2MB Cache)
  • Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Windows Vista Capable)
  • Up to 4GB of Dual Channel DDR2 memory
  • 20.1" Widescreen WSXGA+ display
  • 256MB ATI Mobility RADEON X1800 Graphics Card
  • Integrated 1.3 mega pixel web cam and array microphone
  • 8 speakers and subwoofer (Don't ask me how they manage to get that many into a itty-bitty thing like that!)
  • Up to 240GB of storage across two hard drives
  • 8x DVD/CD Burner (DVD+/-RW)
I/O ports include:
  • IEEE 1394 integrated port (1394 cable and software sold separately)
  • 4 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) compliant 4-pin connectors
  • ExpressCard Slot
  • RJ45 Ethernet port
  • RJ11 Modem port
  • Video: Digital Video Interface (DVI)
  • S-Video: 7-pin mini-DIN connector
  • Component Video, S/PDIF Digital & Analog 7.1/5.1 Audio out
  • 13-in-2 removable memory card reader
That's pretty good, don't you think? You can see it here. (Note: The link is to the Dell website for this computer and it is very flash-oriented so beware!) It also has the abilty to "fold-up" and can be carried aroud like a laptop with a handle! (For more information, see link) So, what do you think about it? Feel free to reply via comment!

Here is my opinion of it (In short words): Nice look, slick, portable, cool... but... (Why is there always a "but"? Why is there never just a nice review? Why? Huh?...) IT is a Dell. I don't especially trust them. Don't ask me why! I just... don't. I have to give them the credit for the looks though. Oh yea! One more thing! The price on this thing starts, mind you, starts, at $3500. I'll leave that up to you to decide if that's expensive or not... Stay tuned.

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