Dell Inspiron i620-1298BK Desktop

Price : $499.99

Customer Reviews

,.....but, went w/ Dell having owned a number of them over the years and not caring to bite the
Apple fruit bullets for nearly $1,800 for one of their units! CR rates the lower end Dells as excellent buys for those of us who are IT challenged most of the time, to which I readily admit!

Beware: This machine comes with WINDOWS 7 preloaded. Windows 7 will NOT run older games or software that you may have. I had to load a less than satisfactory "emulator" in order to get some of my software to run. My last machine had XP and there was no problem. Research on Windows 7 reveled that Windows 7 uses 64 bits and older games ran on 16 bits. Microsoft allowed 16 bit software to run on its' platform up through Windows XP, with Windows 7 "they" decided to not support 16 bit activity. So, unless your new to the game, or you don't care to keep any of your old software, go ahead and get a Window 7 machine. If you like some of your software that you've spent bundles on over the years, RUN, RUN Very FAST AWAY FROM ANY WINDOWS 7 Computers.

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed to deliver cool and quiet operation in a home or office environment, the Inspiron 620 desktop PC offers easy multitasking for everyday tasks thanks to the dual-core Intel processor, and it's loaded with ports to support your digital media and external devices. Whether you're surfing the web, e-mailing friends and family, downloading music and photos, or blogging about it all, the Inspiron 620 desktop PC can handle it.
It's powered by a second-generation Intel Core i3 dual-core processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. And you'll enjoy a rich set of new features for a stunning and seamless visual PC experience with no additional hardware. It's complemented by the integrated Intel HD Graphics processor for good casual mainstream gaming capabilities.
Immerse yourself into a cinematic experience by connecting to a compatible HD monitor or HDTV with the HDMI port. And in addition to ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet wired networking, this Inspiron 620 (model i620-1298BK) is also loaded with ports to support your digital media and external devices. It also comes with a USB keyboard and optical mouse.
It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010 (learn more below).
Note: Monitor not included.
The Stage That Sets Itself
Dell Stage delivers the things that matter to you right to your desktop, with your most recent content always front and center. Seamlessly toggle between your favorite applications (photos, videos, music, Web pages and more) with ease, all from Stage's sleek, movie-reel style interface.
With Stage, you can easily edit and crop your photos, then share them with family and friends on Facebook or Flickr--no extra software required. Want to find that song you love? MusicStage lets you search your music collection by artist, title or even genre. And when you're ready to share your home movies, PhotoStage makes it easy to play and upload video files to Facebook.
When you buy a Dell system equipped with Stage software, you get a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your favorite songs and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream. And SyncUP (powered by Nero) is the easy way to keep the smartphones, tablets and computers in your network in sync (requires download from Android Market).
Specifications

3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-2120 dual-core processor for smart performance and 4-way multitasking processor power to work on four tasks simultaneously (3 MB Smart Cache). Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).
500 GB SATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
6 GB installed RAM (DDR3, 1333 MHz, 2 DIMM slots, 8 GB maximum)
Intel HD 2000 graphics for an everyday computing plus casual mainstream gaming capabilities without an additional graphics card or chip. It offers Microsoft DirectX 10.1 support.

Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to your home and business networks as well as mobile devices.
16x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM.
Measures 6.88 x 17.67 x 14.17 inches (WxDxH)
Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty; 24/7 phone support

Connectivity ; Expansion

8 external USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players to external hard drives (6 in rear, 2 in front). Additional 4 internal USB 2.0 ports.
HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable.
Additional video output: 1 VGA
Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
8-in-1 memory card reader includes compatibility with Secure Digital (SD) and Memory Stick memory cards
1 line-out, 1 line-in
5.1-channel surround sound output

What's in the Box
This package contains the Dell i620-1298BK desktop PC, keyboard, optical mouse, power cord, and printed documentation.
Included Software
McAfee SecurityCenter with Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall (30-day trial); Microsoft Office Starter 2010
Dell Support Center
The centrally located, easy-to-use Dell Support Center application offers provides personalized support resources. Conveniently located on your PC's desktop with quick links to service, support and system resources. You'll be able to keep your system up-to-date and running efficiently through automated fixes for common configuration issues.
Dell DataSafe Online
This optional online backup service (additional charges applicable) offers data protection by enabling you to back up data to a safe, remote storage site using a broadband connection. Dell DataSafe Online is designed to be easy, flexible and secure. After setup, it will automatically back up data and help protect against software, hardware and catastrophic failure.

Windows 7 Home Premium
The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.
Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want.

Get a Faster, Safer Web with a New PC and Internet Explorer 9

Helps protect against identity theft and malicious software with SmartScreen Filter.
Movies, TV, and videos look better and run more smoothly.

Create, Connect, and Share with Windows Live
Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.

Get free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
Share photos during video chats with Windows Live Messenger.
Easily edit photos. Combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.

You can download Windows Live for FREE at download.live.com.

Complete Your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010

Includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.

Speed through tasks, get organized and stay connected with this performance desktop featuring 2nd Gen Intel® Core processors. Available in two tower sizes, slim and standard, and also available with choice of color. Classic black is standard and you can upgrade to one offour bold color options to show your style.