Dell Dimension C521 compared to the most popular
Product name |
Dell Dimension C521 (AMD Sempron Processor 1.8GHz; 256MB RAM) |
Apple iMac (Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz; 27-inch LCD; ATI graphics) |
Dell OptiPlex GX270 (Pentium 4 2.6GHz, 512MB RAM) |
Dell Dimension 3100 (Pentium 4 Processor 640 3.2GHz; 256MB RAM) |
Editors' ratings(How we rate) |
 5.5
Good |
 8.4
Excellent |
8
Excellent |
CNET Asia editor's take |
Review Summary |
The Dimension C521 is significant because it's one of the first Dell PCs to include an AMD processor, and Dell uses it to good effect. Unfortunately, that doesn't save this system from Dell's failure to incorporate any of the virtues of a modern space-saving PC. |
The new 27-inch iMac will charm you plenty with its screen size alone. Fortunately, that won't lead you astray. Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal. This iMac isn't perfect, but its positives far outweigh its negatives. |
The GX270 isn't cutting edge, but it's enough ahead of the game to make it a worthwhile buy for enterprise customers. |
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User ratings |
No ratings yet |
 6
Good (from 1 user) |
4.8
Average (from 5 users) |
8.5
Spectacular (from 6 users) |
List price |
List price as of Sep 28, 2006:
S$788.55 |
List price as of Oct 27, 2009:
S$2588 |
List price as of Jun 26, 2003:
S$2137 |
List price as of Nov 7, 2005:
S$1488 |
Basic product specifications | ||||
Processor |
Sempron | Core 2 Duo | Pentium 4 | Pentium 4 |
Processor speed |
1800 MHz | 3060 MHz | 2600 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Amt of RAM |
256 MB (max 2048 MB) | 4096 MB (max MB) | 512 MB (max 2048 MB) | 256 MB (max 2048 MB) |
Graphics card |
Nvidia GeForce 6150 LE | ATI Radeon HD4670 | Intel Extreme Graphics 2 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 |
Sound card |
Blaster Audigy | Info unavailable | Integrated AC97 sound chipset | Blaster Audigy |
Hard drive |
80 GB (7200 rpm) | 1000 GB ( rpm) | 40 GB (5400 rpm) | 80 GB (7200 rpm) |
Display type |
17-inch CRT | 27-inch LCD | 17-inch CRT | 17-inch LCD |
Operating system |
Win XP Home | Info unavailable | Win XP Pro | Win XP Home |
Software included |
Microsoft Works 7.0; McAfee Security Center 90 days trial offer | iLife '09; Front Row; Photo Booth | None | Microsoft Works 7.0; McAfee Security Center 90 days trial offer |
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Dell Dimension C521 (AMD Sempron Processor 1.8GHz; 256MB RAM) |
Apple iMac (Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz; 27-inch LCD; ATI graphics) |
Dell OptiPlex GX270 (Pentium 4 2.6GHz, 512MB RAM) |
Dell Dimension 3100 (Pentium 4 Processor 640 3.2GHz; 256MB RAM) |
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