[mythtv-users] Analyzing Dell's New Hybrid Desktop as MythFronthend

[Matt Emmott]

On Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 4:02 PM, Brian Wood <beww at beww.org> wrote:

>
> > _____________
> >
> > Intel(R) Pentium™ Dual Core T2390 (1.86GHz/533Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
> > Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Basic Service Pack 1
> > No Monitor ( System comes with DVI & HDMI)
> > 8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive)
> > 1GB1 Shared DDR2 at 667MHz (1 DIMM)
> > 160GB2 SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
> > Intel(R) Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
> > Integrated Stereo Audio with 5.1ch digital output (S/P DIF)
> >
> >
> >
> > Comments :-)
>
> Sure would be nicer for $399 without "Vista Home Basic".
>
> I wonder how it is even legal to prevent machines being sold without
> Windows.
> Probably some contractual agreement with MS, but it really sucks.
>
> Comparison to the Mac Mini is obvious, and I don't see a price advantage to
> the Dell at this time.
>
> Is there an empty DIMM slot? I can see that 1GB getting cramped if your
> video
> memory is being cut out of it.
>
> Any remote control capability?
>
> beww
>
>
>
Not to drag up an old thread, but they're down to $359 for refurbs at
delloutlet.com. It's a shame that the X3100 graphics don't appear to be very
well supported.
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