Dell Dimension XPS T700r

Highest score yet on our PC WorldBench 98 tests.

WHAT'S HOT: What happens when you cross Intel's new enhanced 700-MHz Pentium III processor with Windows NT? You get the fastest system we've ever seen, with a PC WorldBench 98 score of 373. The 17-inch, Trinitron-based Dell UltraScan P780 monitor adds beautiful display quality to the mix. Our test images had rich, vibrant colors, and text remained sharp all the way up to the maximum resolution of 1600 by 1200. A network card, a 4X CD-RW drive, a modem, and an Iomega Zip 100 drive round out the package.

WHAT'S NOT: Despite a $240 price drop since last month, the XPS T700r still requires a sizable investment. The side of the tower pops off easily, but getting it back in place requires finesse.

WHAT ELSE: The Dimension XPS T700r includes a detailed system manual with extensive troubleshooting information. The Altec Lansing ACS340 speaker set provides crisp sound with powerful bass. You get adequate expansion room, with three open PCI slots and three open bays.

BEST USE: Power users will appreciate this swift, reliable unit's many backup options and its high-capacity hard drive.

SUMMARY

Dell Dimension XPS T700r

PC Worldbench score of 373, Pentium III-700 CPU, 128MB of RAM, 512KB of L2 cache, 20.4GB hard drive, Windows NT 4.0, STB NVidia TNT2 graphics board with 32MB of RAM, 17-inch monitor, 4X CD-RW, V.90 modem, network card, Iomega Zip 100 drive, integrated Creative SB Audio PCI audio, Altec Lansing ACS340 speakers; 3-year warranty on parts, 1-year labor warranty, free unlimited support, 24/7 toll-free support.

$2519
800/388-8542
www.dell.com

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