Dells extensive desktop family now includes the new Inspiron 518. Backed by the Dell name, quality, and power, this mini tower desktop provides high performance for any type of user. With a shiny black casing and beautiful chrome accents, this desktop can make any office or room look a bit more exotic. The Inspirons budget, along with functionality, is geared a bit more towards families and students than those techy individuals out there.
Like any Dell, you can custom build this desktop. Without any upgrades or additions, the standard mini tower starts at $329. Other manufacturers offer similar desktops for a little less money; however, the Inspiron is back by the Dell name along with superb support for the first year.
So, the bare-bone technical specs for the Inspiron 518 include a 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU, 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, 256MB ATI Radeon HD 3450 graphics card, 320GB 5,400rpm hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, and gigabit Ethernet for fast network connectivity. Regardless of how many extras you add to the Inspiron 518, it will still come with the 32-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 as your operating system.
Currently the Inspiron does not support 64-bit operating system, and cannot be upgraded to such without an upgrade to internal hardware. If you are planning to upgrade to Windows 7, you will need to consider this seriously, as the new operating system is 64-bit. Other manufacturers are selling similar desktops on 64-bit operating systems, so this is a step behind for Dell.
Dell did an amazing job making this model compact and elegant. Not only is the system itself user-friendly, but so is the physical casing of the unit. At the top of the unit you will find a small tray shaped indent. This is for convenient charging and storing of plug-n-play devices. There are two additional USB 2.0 ports, near the tray, so you can easily plug you MP3 player, cell phone, or even a camera, in while neatly placed out of your way.
Dell machines have always been user-friendly and easy to navigate. With the addition of Windows Vista, the overall appearance became more visually appealing. To add just a little more to this appeal, Dell has added what is known as Dell Dock. This simple customizable dock allows users to specify folders, files, and applications that they will be able to find quickly. Dell Dock can be docked at the top, bottom, left, or right of the desktop, and can even be turned off if necessary.
There are a few features, that Dell normally offers, that are not available on the Inspiron 518. Consumers cannot upgrade their optical drive to a Blu-ray drive. Draft-N-Wireless is an available extra on this model. As for graphics cards, your choices are limited. You will either have to choose the low-end graphic card, or stick with the ATI Radeon HD 3450 as no other options are available. There are still many other extras that can be added, but you are limited on the Inspiron 518, unlike many other Dell machines.
The Inspiron 518 is a budget friendly computer. Combine this with its high performance and the number of features it offers, and you've got yourself an amazing everyday computer. Whether you are looking for a computer for a student or an entire family, the Inspiron 518 is a good fit. - 16039
Like any Dell, you can custom build this desktop. Without any upgrades or additions, the standard mini tower starts at $329. Other manufacturers offer similar desktops for a little less money; however, the Inspiron is back by the Dell name along with superb support for the first year.
So, the bare-bone technical specs for the Inspiron 518 include a 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU, 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, 256MB ATI Radeon HD 3450 graphics card, 320GB 5,400rpm hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, and gigabit Ethernet for fast network connectivity. Regardless of how many extras you add to the Inspiron 518, it will still come with the 32-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 as your operating system.
Currently the Inspiron does not support 64-bit operating system, and cannot be upgraded to such without an upgrade to internal hardware. If you are planning to upgrade to Windows 7, you will need to consider this seriously, as the new operating system is 64-bit. Other manufacturers are selling similar desktops on 64-bit operating systems, so this is a step behind for Dell.
Dell did an amazing job making this model compact and elegant. Not only is the system itself user-friendly, but so is the physical casing of the unit. At the top of the unit you will find a small tray shaped indent. This is for convenient charging and storing of plug-n-play devices. There are two additional USB 2.0 ports, near the tray, so you can easily plug you MP3 player, cell phone, or even a camera, in while neatly placed out of your way.
Dell machines have always been user-friendly and easy to navigate. With the addition of Windows Vista, the overall appearance became more visually appealing. To add just a little more to this appeal, Dell has added what is known as Dell Dock. This simple customizable dock allows users to specify folders, files, and applications that they will be able to find quickly. Dell Dock can be docked at the top, bottom, left, or right of the desktop, and can even be turned off if necessary.
There are a few features, that Dell normally offers, that are not available on the Inspiron 518. Consumers cannot upgrade their optical drive to a Blu-ray drive. Draft-N-Wireless is an available extra on this model. As for graphics cards, your choices are limited. You will either have to choose the low-end graphic card, or stick with the ATI Radeon HD 3450 as no other options are available. There are still many other extras that can be added, but you are limited on the Inspiron 518, unlike many other Dell machines.
The Inspiron 518 is a budget friendly computer. Combine this with its high performance and the number of features it offers, and you've got yourself an amazing everyday computer. Whether you are looking for a computer for a student or an entire family, the Inspiron 518 is a good fit. - 16039
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