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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 460 reviews

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Customers are pleased with the Inspiron Desktop's affordability, ease of use, compact size, and performance for everyday tasks. Many appreciate its quiet operation and the inclusion of HDMI and wireless capabilities. However, some users found the operating system and limited RAM to be drawbacks. The integrated graphics card also received criticism for its inability to handle demanding applications.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super desktop computer for home use.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a really great desktop computer for my needs. It is small and compact takes up less space than my old one. Has everything I need for home use. Installed a few programs that I typically use, no problem there. It was easy to set up, and the price made it quite affordable. Great system, and I have no complaints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little desktop PC for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm just wanted to replace my antiquated desktop PC with something reliable and with decent components. This fit the bill perfectly. It's small and super-quiet, which was a bonus after dealing with the big towers for years. If this DELL lasts as long as the ones I've had in the past, I will be thrilled. I love the HDMI output which I connected to a nice, 23" monitor (I didn't go for touch-screen). Windows 8 takes a bit of getting used to, but wasn't difficult to figure out. I couldn't have built this PC for the price I got it from Best Buy (I checked). Very pleased with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice looking but could use more USB ports

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to replace my old Dell Inspiron that was ancient and ugly and over twice as big. For the several months I've been using it, I've had no problems. But I was disappointed that it makes annoying clattering noises like my old Dell. And I wish it had more USB ports in the back, because I have to use both the front USB ports as well. And then I have to unplug something to plug my camera in to download pictures. It came with a keyboard and a mouse, but no speakers, so I used the speakers from my old Dell.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good desktop, great value

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i have had no problems with it other than the usual software issues with any new computer, installing what i wanted on WIndows 8 was a challenge, but ultimately i have everything i want. it's very quiet, very compact and very economical. exactly what i needed. i trust dell, so nice to get a good basic desktop for a very low price. though if you have a lot of things to plug in, better get some USB hubs to expand your port availability. 3 usb ports and i needed about 8.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good system for the price.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quiet, compact size, easy setup with all other components. Not as fast with all of my applications as I would have liked, but still faster than my old system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i love my new computer. it works great. It's easy to use and user friendly. Small and compact. I love the wireless connections.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great desktop for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's compact, built in wi-fi, and inexpensive. Already bought 2 more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    All you need.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This compact computer packs a punch for the price. Needed to learn the new windows 8, simple to navigate and recommended for the whole house to use. Options are nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Good, Very Happy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this computer as a Christmas present for my wife. This is the second dell computer that I own and I am very pleased with it. It is half the size of my older dell computer and fits perfectly in the little office we have in our house. I am very happy with this product and I wouldn't use any other brand.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Operating system

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Compact Desktop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This desktop PC's size is its best feature - it's about half the size of my previous Dell, and the price was right at $250. Unfortunately, it came pre-loaded with Windows 8.1 software, which to me is not user-friendly. I've had the computer for a month, and I've gotten used to its operating system, but if I could bring back Windows 7, I would!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice Computer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the size of the tower.. Doesn't take up much space. Very simple to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Computer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very quiet, smooth, compact, space safer, friendly

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great computer for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wanted to replace my old computer with a similar Dell. Tower is compact enough that it fits on the desk top instead of the floor. Still getting used to windows 8.1 as I was using windows 7. The more I use it the better I like it, great buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good basic computer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good basic computer. Easy to set up, compact in size. Not really crazy about how CDs/DVDs load. Like so many new computers, it has Windows 8, so I still use my older computer with XP as my main computer (which I would prefer not to). Mainly use it for backup storage and inventorying of items (comics & toys).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price to performance ratio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought two of these desktops for a nursery school I work at. Small, simple, and great for basic web surfing, etc, decent wireless range. No complaints, solid desktop at this price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A big thumbs up!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this desktop because I needed a desktop that would fit under my work station and not compromise to much space. And I am very satisfied with the function and it's size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what i was looking for!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Replacing my 10 year old clunker with this sleek, lightweight "mini" tower was the best thing I've done in a decade! Plenty of power for my needs and takes up half the space.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good economy computer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it's compact size. Adequate speed for surfing and checking email.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    perfect for my camper

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    bought this for my camper cause of limited space and got tiered of hooking up the laptop to the tv, so I bought this to leave hooked up permanant and worked out great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great unit for my use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was a great price for what I wanted it for I like that it doesn't take up much space.

    I would recommend this to a friend