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6.2

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9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Corrections to other reviews"
Just wanted to clear up some of the other reviews. I found the dell site flexible, there is an... (read more)

by eyeej (see profile), December 13, 2007

31 out of 37 users found this opinion helpful

3
out of 10
Poor

"...and I used to recommned Dell products"
I'll try to keep this short, but I have a lot to gripe about.

First - Ordered Dell XPS 420... (read more)

by KJRatliff (see profile), November 27, 2007

37 out of 63 users found this opinion helpful

4
out of 10
Mediocre

"Very disappointed by lack of stability, and Windows Media Center"
I'm not sure whether my problems with stability are specific to this machine or with the Windows... (read more)

by datilson (see profile), December 23, 2007

20 out of 20 users found this opinion helpful

5
out of 10
Average

"Unfulfilled Potential"
So the new XPS 420 has been described as mediocre, receiving polity applause, and not quite there... (read more)

by CompX78 (see profile), October 26, 2007

25 out of 50 users found this opinion helpful
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8
out of 10
Excellent

"Great Computer for the Money & for Future Upgrade Capabilities"
I got a great deal on this computer, a 4 year warranty, 2.4 Quad Core Processor, 3GB 800mhz... (read more)

by jayawhy (see profile), February 6, 2008

10 out of 11 users found this opinion helpful

1
out of 10
Abysmal

"Truly terrible...."
Truly a waste of money. Once you finish upgrading you spend a ton on a fancy aluminium... (read more)

by doctorfederalist (see profile), July 30, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this opinion helpful

6
out of 10
Good

"I converted mine to XP"
After a few months of battling Vista, I gave up. I was trying to use my XPS 420 for business... (read more)

by dogmansdad (see profile), June 25, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this opinion helpful

5
out of 10
Average

"Computer fine, cable card tech laughable"
Bought a Dell XPS420 with 2.6 GHz quad core, 4 GB ram, raid 0 500G drives, Vista ultimate and dual... (read more)

by crapola500 (see profile), February 6, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this opinion helpful

8
out of 10
Excellent

"Buy for less!"
I plan on buying one but at BestBuy for $889.00 and then upgrading whatever I need. Or you can get... (read more)

by artman (see profile), July 29, 2008

5
out of 10
Average

"GD VALUE FOR MONEY BUT NOT FOR THE HARDCORE"
good for everyday use because of the Specs u get 4 a Money...but please dunn take dis as a reson... (read more)

by razaj1992 (see profile), July 1, 2008

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Reviewed by: Rich Brown

Reviewed: 10/23/07
Release date: 10/23/07
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