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Dell Dimension E521

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PCWorld Rating

2.5
2.5 / 5 - PCWorld, Jan 9, 2007
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Pros

  • Good feature set for a sub-$500 system
  • Includes 17-inch LCD screen

Cons

  • Performance is limited
  • Processor does poorly with multitasking

Bottom Line

Cheap PC came bundled with a good 17-inch LCD monitor, but its low performance matches its low price.


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