Axis Systems Metropolis GX7-S PII-400

SUMMARY

PRO: Impressive performance, strong warranty
CON: Poor picture quality, no system manual

Axis Systems' Metropolis GX7-S won't win any beauty contests with its standard beige case and lackluster display quality. But if you're in the market for a high-performance networkable NT workstation with good support policies, the $2185 Metropolis might suit you.

With a PC WorldBench score of 256--the highest of any PII-400 system we've tested--the GX7-S is faster than some PII-450 NT machines with the same 128MB of RAM. Too bad this one comes with only a 9.1GB hard disk and no Zip drive (though you can add one for under $100).

The quick processor is combined with a Diamond Viper V550 graphics card--a consistent contender on our Top 10 Graphics Boards chart--but these strengths are effectively canceled out by the system's 19-inch Optiquest V95 monitor, which makes images and icons look washed out.

The PC ships with separate manuals for the components and motherboard, but no system manual. Axis backs the Metropolis GX7-S PII-400 with a solid three-year warranty on parts and labor, as well as around-the-clock telephone support.

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