By Nexox EnigmaPosted Friday 16th November 2007 19:14 GMT
The reason the 'PC world' (Does Apple not make personal computers?) took so long to catch up is because all in one computers more or less suck.
And the reason that the iMacs all have nice video cards is because OS X needs a fair amount of graphics power to perform nicely.
Dunno about anyone else, but I've always liked the ability to mix and match parts. If you want an all in one computer, you might as well just get a laptop.
By Anonymous CowardPosted Friday 16th November 2007 19:39 GMT
Its a mediacenter box designed for the do more for less crowd. Its not designed for gaming like the rest of the xps line. Its basically for giving media center to people that don't like computer because of all the other devices you have to have for you standard setup. As far as the all in one box this is actually the second time dell has tried this. the first time was a awhile back and they spent tons of money developing it and it was a disaster. This time they're just going with off the shelf parts to "test the waters" if you will. Its basically a 1400 tv/dvr
By Steve ScottPosted Friday 16th November 2007 21:53 GMT
Merging of devices is getting closer. Won't be long now before we can buy a combination TV/PC/Console/DVD/BluRay/HD/DVR/MP3/DivX/GPS/Oven/Microwave/ATM device.
And then of course, Apple will come up with a portable one with a touchscreen and a hefty monthly contract...
By sleepyPosted Friday 16th November 2007 22:29 GMT
...says Dell's web site. Why have Dell been keeping this bad news from their shareholders and customers?
Dell would also like to help you to spam your friends and family soliciting Dell gift contributions via Paypal for Christmas. In fact they'll spam your whole hotmail/Yahoo/gmail address book for you:
By Richard KilpatrickPosted Saturday 17th November 2007 23:25 GMT
First - I've got this horrible suspicion that the existence of this system is why the exquisite XPS M2010 (yes, I do have one, and yes, it is wonderful - not in a "this is a great laptop" way, but in a "this is a great computer for pretty much everything I do" way) hasn't been updated to Santa Rosa architecture, but is still on sale with the older chipset.
Second - what was that about Apples being expensive? In the Real World, most computer consumers (i.e. not businesses with IT professionals wanting to fix/tinker, or nerds building their systems, or hardcore gamers) never crack open their PC. In fact, many are afraid to do so. The iMac is a very strong seller - perhaps if Dell have got this right (it LOOKS better than the All-in-one Vaios, but how thick is it? Does it bulge like they do?) then this willl be a credible and more comparable system to the iMac, though it does cost more.
The new shape iMacs are incredibly nice. I have the older one, and I'm very envious of the new aluminium case/glass screen design - I missed it by three months and needed a machine RIGHT NOW. The better chipset doesn't bother me so much, as I'll have that in my MacBook Pro.
At the $2400 mark, you get adequate graphics for games or 3D work. Yet, my local white-box reseller provides quad-core Intel, 8600GT and 2 GB RAM + monitor for about $1200.
So I could buy one of these things, or I could buy an Apple. Neither one contains terribly great machinery for the money, they both just look nice.
For my money the Apple looks better - brush metal always turns me on.
By Anonymous CowardPosted Sunday 18th November 2007 08:46 GMT
The Dell system is also a 720P HD TV and DVR. While you can't play hardcore PC games on it, the 6550 dual core processor, 2gb memory, and 500GB HDD can handle any type of PC task for 90% of the all-in-one pc users.
By Stuart Van OnselenPosted Monday 19th November 2007 09:59 GMT
...they'll be discussing an article on hermaphroditic fish that can survive out of water, and even *that* will eventually decend into an Apple vs PC rant.
It hasn't yet, but keep watching. It's like Godwin's law, it will happen eventually.
Comments on: Dell prices up all-on-one XPS desktop
PC world finally catches up #
By Giles Jones Posted Friday 16th November 2007 16:54 GMT
Nagware... #
By Nick Haw Posted Friday 16th November 2007 17:29 GMT
But all their machines not have decent 3D graphics #
By Tone Posted Friday 16th November 2007 17:48 GMT
Shame.... #
By Barry Rueger Posted Friday 16th November 2007 17:56 GMT
Bleh #
By Nexox Enigma Posted Friday 16th November 2007 19:14 GMT
it a media box #
By Anonymous Coward Posted Friday 16th November 2007 19:39 GMT
Not to sound like an Apple fanboy #
By davebarnes Posted Friday 16th November 2007 20:47 GMT
@davebarnes #
By Mike Posted Friday 16th November 2007 21:08 GMT
Watch this space... #
By Steve Scott Posted Friday 16th November 2007 21:53 GMT
"The end of the PC as you know it."... #
By sleepy Posted Friday 16th November 2007 22:29 GMT
Vista? Forget it! #
By Morely Dotes Posted Friday 16th November 2007 23:26 GMT
I WANT ONE!!!! #
By Anonymous Coward Posted Saturday 17th November 2007 21:47 GMT
Two bits of bad news? #
By Richard Kilpatrick Posted Saturday 17th November 2007 23:25 GMT
Style over substance #
By E Posted Sunday 18th November 2007 04:48 GMT
1 Differentiator vs. iMac is the TV #
By Anonymous Coward Posted Sunday 18th November 2007 08:46 GMT
i love... #
By andy rock Posted Sunday 18th November 2007 22:50 GMT
On day... #
By Stuart Van Onselen Posted Monday 19th November 2007 09:59 GMT
Apologies... #
By Stuart Van Onselen Posted Monday 19th November 2007 10:30 GMT