Dell Studio XPS 7100 Standard

Pros 
The storage space on this home computer is almost 1.5TB, and it also comes with a Blu-ray player.

Cons 
This home computer doesn't come with wireless capabilities installed, but you can have them added for an extra cost.

The Verdict: 10/10

When you consider the massive storage space, Blu-ray player, 2.5 GHz processing speed and 8GB of RAM, you can see that this computer will handle any home project you need it to.

Review:-

The chassis is rather appealing, clad in a striking silver-on-black color scheme. The combination Blu-ray player and DVD burner is tucked behind a panel, resulting in a sleek, streamlined face. Just above the drive are two USB ports, a multiformat card reader, and the requisite microphone and headphone jacks. A handy divot on top of the machine offers two additional USB ports, plus space to rest gadgets while they're charging or syncing.

The rear provides four more USB ports (for a total of eight), and an eSATA port. A pair of DVI ports, an HDMI port, and a DisplayPort connector reside on the graphics card. The gigabit ethernet port is a standard complement on desktops; Dell has also tossed in 802.11n Wi-Fi, a less-common addition. Overall, the loadout is just right for the category, and the Wi-Fi and the Blu-ray drive make the machine an interesting candidate for home-theater use, too.

Alas, the 7100's innards are less enticing. It doesn't give you much room to maneuver inside, and the internal components are locked down tightly. The free space on the motherboard is dominated by the graphics card. The system does have a bit of room for an extra hard drive or an additional optical drive, but you'll need to contend with an untidy wiring job before you set to work. That won't be a concern if you never plan to muck about inside the case, of course.

You won't find much in the way of bundled extras, either. The included mouse is generic Dell fare--comfortable enough to wield, but lacking any extra buttons or functionality. The keyboard is fairly comfortable to type on, and its keys are spacious; it also offers a few dedicated media-shortcut keys. Considering the PC's built-in Wi-Fi, wireless peripherals for on-the-couch access without a bunch of cables would have been a neat complement.

Bundled software offerings include Dell's Dock, a fairly superfluous overlay that supplies links to your media and programs. You'll also see persistent requests to sign up for Dell's DataSafe online backup service, but you can disable the notifications if you'd rather not. In general the included software is innocuous--some people might even find it handy. Where software bundles are concerned, less bloatware is always preferred, so Dell gets our nod of approval here.

If you're unperturbed by the limited upgrade potential (a standard caveat for systems from the bigger PC vendors), Dell's Studio XPS 7100 is a solid choice. It combines an attractive chassis with strong general and gaming performance, and it adds nifty home-theater potential--particularly with that spacious hard drive--to the mix.

Specifications:-

AMD power inside, Dell design throughout
If you want a system that keeps high-end design, faultless functionality and abundant power in perfect balance, you'll love the Dell™ Studio XPS™ 7100. It features VISION Technology from AMD for cutting-edge processing and video power.

Discover power without constraints.Your Studio XPS 7100 is a powerhouse performer that offers the latest AMD chipset options, including up to 6 cores of processing power.

Gain maximum control for gaming.You control your destiny with AMD OverDrive™, which allows you to push the envelope with extra power when you need it.

Enjoy the benefits of clean, edgy design.Everything has its place and is within reach on the beautifully designed Studio XPS 7100. You’ll find it quick and easy to connect all of your portable devices.

Bring your media to life.Get ready for a world of high-energy, hi-def entertainment and creativity with powerful ATI Radeon™ graphics technology and centralized access to your media on the Web.

Bring your media to life.

Unleash your creativity.Enjoy seamless graphics power and thrilling speed as you design digital content, edit photos or convert and edit HD video.

Easily access your digital world.Get to your favorite music and photos quickly with easy-to-use Dell Stage software. Then keep your content updated across all your supported devices with SyncUP powered by Nero.