A New Dimension in Home computing (Dell Dimension 2200)

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Product:	Dell Dimension 2200
Date:	15/05/02 (287 review reads)
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Advantages: Can pick what you want, Cheap Prices, Easy Payment Plan

Disadvantages: Can't actually see what you are buying

Having encountered a number of problems with our previous PC, which we purchased from a Home Shopping Catalogue, we decided that it was time to upgrade. On looking around a number of sites, we decided that for what we wanted it would be cheaper to buy a new PC rather than spending out getting the old one up to spec. This is where Dell came in.

We decided to look at the Website and see what was available, and settled on a Dimension 2200, as the product fitted both our needs and our budget.

The basic system starts at around £585.00 (including VAT and Delivery) with a printer, scanner or digital camera, although when we ordered we were able to chose a system without any of the above as standard, which was what we wanted as we already have a printer and scanner.

The basic system consists of:
1.2GHz Intel Celeron Processor
128Mb SDRAM
20Gb Hard Drive
15? Monitor
CD-Rom
Onboard Sound (although speakers are extra)
Windows XP Home and Microsoft Works.
Norton Antivirus 2002.
Keyboard - Dell 3-button internet keyboard
Mouse - 2-button

One of the advantages with Dell is that once you have decided on the basic model you would like, you can upgrade parts of the machine to meet you specific requirements. For example, you may want a DVD-Rom rather than a CD-Rom, or a Zip Drive, more Hard Disc space, Speakers to go with the onboard sound, Windows XP pro, or more software.

For our PC we decided to upgrade a few items:
40Gb Hard Drive
DVD/CD-RW Drive with software
Speakers
Upgraded mouse to one with a wheel.

This cost us an extra £150.00 approximately.

When it comes to payment, you can choose either to take a "Personal Loan", pay by Credit/Debit card, or Send a Cheque.

The computer itself is perfect for us and runs like a dream.

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