PC increases performance for Windows 8
XPS One 27 of Dell is not a workstation
computer. But the versatility in supporting the premium processor turns this all-in-one
Core i7, 16GB, SSD-cache computer into a beast in the non-gaming apps. With the
“gigantic” 27 inch 10-point touch screen, it can even be a perfect product for
the cooperative creation.
With
the “gigantic” 27 inch 10-point touch screen, it can even be a perfect product
for the cooperative creation.
But we don’t see this thing marketed as an
earnest creative tool. Instead of that, I come to website of Dell and find that
is innovated machine competes with the cheaper version of 27 inch XPS One, advertised
as the most powerful personal devices.
It seems reasonable when you start with the
basic $1,400 model, but when we begin to game with the $2,600 computers, we’re
out of the domain of the multi-functional toys. With such money, you want an
earnest or a powerful gaming PC. As our flagship XPS One is still stuck with
the basic discrete GPU, business is the only place remained for this
configuration to prove its superior. And it does so, of course.
Being a desktop computer user, I’m still
more productive when using the previous Windows versions, even after getting
familiar to the specific style of Windows 8. It may be because that I stand by
the next generation OS which is using mouse input and the same keyboard that
I’ve used for decades. But, fewer and fewer users continue to stick with the
desktop computer. They’re using fingers to navigate the handsets. And Dell is
making a bet that when they get back home, they want the same kind of
experience.
That means calculating the expenses of a
splendid 27 inch QHD onto what we expect to pay for a capable computer. Though
we save $1,000 of our budget for the screen of Dell, $1,600 for the rest of the
system is pretty high. However, let’s consider the more common models. paying a
total of $1,600 for a model that supports touch is basically pretty fair to Core
i5-3330S, 6GB DDR3-1600, 1TB hard drive, wireless network, keyboard and mouse.
Yes, you lower the HD Graphics machine of Intel within that process, but if
you’re willing to sacrifice gaming to have a cheaper computer, this compromise
seems to be smart.
Dell competes with 27 inch iMac with the
price of $1,600, $200 cheaper and includes touch screen, while Apple gives you GeForce
GTX 660M graphics and more storage. These sophistications are certainly not as important
to most of users as the fact that Dell keeps you in the Windows world, while Apple
takes you to OS X.
Dell
competes with 27 inch iMac with the price of $1,600, $200 cheaper and includes
touch screen.
Viewpoint of a mobile user
Being a laptop enthusiast that spends most
of the time in the office, swapping between PC hardware on the testing desk
with the personal workstation computer, I’m scarcely the best to advance the
evaluation about the experience based on touch of Windows 8. I think that the
best description for Dell XPS One 27 will come from any who mostly links to the
tech from the portable devices. I don’t need to look any further to find a
person like that. Meet my wife.
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I think that the best description for Dell XPS One 27 will come from any who
mostly links to the tech from the portable devices.
“I’m a regular (portable device) user, a
person who wonders how it’s going to be when possessing a PC supporting large
touch screen. Instead of asking my husband for one, I stop by his office to
check the tech he has. How strange it is, there’s 1 XPS One 27 of Dell. He knew
that I’ve kept track of the new about CES 2013, and he knew I want to try the all-in-one
series equipped with the latest Windows 8. He also knew that I would have my
way to have it.
So, he gave me the shot to bring XPS One back
to the office for a few days, as long as I told him about my impression for
today’s review.
First, as this is all-in-one, the weight of
the system and the screen is combined, so it’s pretty heavy. Despite its
elegance, don’t mistake that it’s portable. You don’t want to bring it with
you. Second, considering that though Dell packs the mouse and keyboard, the
inclusion of touch screen means that you will spend more time with your finger
on the screen than before. Keep the glass surface clean and the cloth in your
hand, as fingerprint is unavoidable and distracting.
Aesthetics is important to me, and this
computer has lots of quality I find attracting. As I’m using wireless network,
the only cable I can find is the power cable. All wires coming with desktop PC have
disappeared. You can also lay the screen down, like a stage. The screen is
unbelievably sharp. As I’m not as tired like my husband when talking about premium
hardware, the combination of fast processor, rich memory and multi-tiered
storage mean that the performance is unlike anything I’ve seen, according to my
point of view.”
Dell XPS One Touch 27 (2710) technical specs and price
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Price
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$2,599
General
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Weight: PC 34.4 pound, 1.6 pound accessories,
36 pound in total
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OS: Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 64 bit Edition,
OEM
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Warranty: 1 year
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An extra of $1,000 stacks it up with lots of
upgrades, including Core i7-3770S CPU, 16GB RAM, 32GB SSD cache drive, 2TB
hard drive, and DVD reader/ Blu-ray reader.
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Platform: Intel FCPGA988, H77 Express,
Embedded PCIe Graphics
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CPU: Core i7-3770S based on 3rd-generation
Intel Ivy Bridge (3.1-3.9GHz, 8MB Shared L3 Cache, 65W Max TDP)
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RAM: 2x Nanya NT8GC64B8HB0NS-DI (2 x 8GB)
DDR3-1600 SO-DIMM, CL11
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Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 640M: 645MHz, 2GB
GDDR5-4000
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Screen: 27 inch LED Blacklit Glossy LCD, capacitive
touch, 2,560x1,440
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Webcam: 2.0 Megapixel with 2 microphones and
sliding cover
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Audio: Realtek Integrated HD Audio with Waves
MaxxAudio 4
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Security: Kensington lock slot
Storage
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Hard drive: Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001:
2TB, 7200rpm, 64MB Cache, SATA 6Gb/s
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Samsung MZMPC032HBCD-00000: 32GB MLC Cache
Drive, mSATA 6GB/s
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Optical drive: HL-DS 8x Slot Loading DVD
Burner/BDR Combo HL-DT-ST DVDRWBD CT40N
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Media drive: media flash 8-in-1 SDXC/MMC/MS/xD
interface
Network
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Wireless LAN: Intel Advanced-N 6235 802.11n
PCIe
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Wireless PAN: Integrated Bluetooth Transceiver
on Wireless Combo Card
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Gigabit Ethernet: Atheros AR8161 PCIe
10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
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IEEE-1394: no
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Phone: no
Accessory interface
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USB: 6 USB 3.0 ports (4 on the rear, 2 on the
sides)
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Expanded card: 1 empty Mini PCIe (for optional
TV tuner)
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External hard drive: USB only
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Audio: headphones, microphone, rear out, SPDIF
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Video: HDMI Out, HDMI In (Display-Only)
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