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Dell Dimension XPS T600r

The PIII-600E in this machine posts speeds that rival some PIII-700s.

  

WHAT'S HOT: With a Pentium III-600 CPU and running Windows 98, this Dimension earns a hearty PC WorldBench 2000 score of 136--on a par with some PIII-733s we've tested. Four open slots (three PCI and one ISA) and four open bays offer plenty of room for upgrades, despite this midsize tower's smallish interior. You pay a reasonable $1489 and still get Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business Edition as well as Dell's highly rated service and reliability.

WHAT'S NOT: You can type smoothly on the solid Dell QuietKey keyboard, but not as quietly as its name suggests. The Dimension's standard labor warranty lasts for only one year, less than most.

WHAT ELSE: The system ships with thorough documentation, including a setup poster and guide, and a thick reference and troubleshooting manual. The side of the case comes off easily after you loosen a thumbscrew and lift two levers.

BEST USE: The Dimension is a first-rate choice for almost all general business computing needs.


SUMMARY
Dell Dimension XPS T600r


PC WorldBench 2000 score of 136, Pentium III-600E CPU, 128MB of SDRAM, 256KB L2 cache, 20.4GB hard drive, Windows 98 SE, NVidia TNT2 M64 graphics card with 32MB of SDRAM, 17-inch monitor, 17X-48X CD-ROM drive, V.90 modem, Creative Sound Blaster Live PCI 128 audio sound card, ACS 340 speakers, Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business Edition; 3-year parts warranty, 1-year labor warranty, free unlimited support, 24/7 toll-free support.

$1489
800/388-8542
www.dell.com

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