Dell Editor's Reviews

Ask any PC gamer – and they’ll be more than qualified to tell you all about the Dell XPS range of computers. If you probe a little further – asking if they have heard of the release of the XPS 630, then the answer will still probably by a yes, and delivered with a little grin.

The reason for that is that the Dell XPS 630 is primarily a thing of fun. It was once noted that in this age of computer evolution that we hardly stop to appreciate the brilliant time that we can have with new technology releases. One thing is certain, you can certainly have a lot of fun with the XPS 630 – it is, in essence a rugged, good looking monster.

Dell have made things easy for the customer: they can choose between Core or Quad processors – which both offer horrifying speed, adding to the smoothness with which advanced software and games will run. You can add to your system up to 4GB of dual-channel DDR2 SD RAM, there is room for extra graphics cards and the whole lot is supported admirably but an adjustable 750W power supply.

The XPS 630 will add a fashionable punch to the corner of any room. It comes in a number of different colours and with the added PhysX booster added on – it could justify its place as a gamers ‘dream machine.’

If you are going to give your products the name ‘Number One’ – then surely it has to be special. According to Dell – that is exactly what the Dell XPS One is. The ‘all in one’ design of Dell’s latest model has critics crowing on both sides of the Atlantic, and with some reason too.

The XPS One is different to the standard Dell computer, built with the ethic of minimalism and the conservation of space firmly in mind. At just over 16” in height, it is clear that the XPS is unobtrusive and compact: it will fit onto almost any table or desk without fuss. It is connected using just one single power source.

The system itself, however, is bursting with potential on the inside. There is a formidable sound set up – including integrated left/right speakers that carry the type of sound quality that you would usually associate with an expensive Hi-Fi. With the lights dimmed, you wouldn’t even know the difference.

This is augmented with the typical selection of twenty first century gadgetry: integrated WiFi, BluRay disc drivers and super fast and smooth DVD players. Around the edge of the monitor are set a multitude of USB ports and connections for further plug-ins. No more fiddling around at the back of the computer will ever be required.

So, the XPS One gets our thumbs up. Happily it proves that despite the success of its more conventional system – Dell is still quite happy to experiment and innovate.