Dell WebPC Review
by
Steve Mandeson
The new Dell Webpc is simple enough to go from the box to the Internet in as little as 10 minutes and was created specifically for today's cyber-psyched consumers who want an easier way to experience the richness of the Internet. This month Sexbuzz takes a closer look to the new small desktop computer called Webpc.
The WebPC is about one-third the size of a traditional desktop tower and comes in five accent colors with prices for a complete system, including a monitor, printer and one year of Internet service, starting under $1,0000. Every design aspect of the Webpc is intended to bring ease and simplicity to Internet users, offering them freedom from complexity and the freedom of a simpler way to Web. Even troubleshooting a problem can be simple with the "click and fix" e-support system that enables the Webpc, via the Internet, to determine its own technical problems and access real-time help from Dell.
The computer features full desktop functionality in a breakthrough compact design that frees up valuable workspace. Measuring only six inches wide, 10.7 inches high, and 10.1 inches deep, and weighing 10 pounds, Webpc comes in five bold accent colors: Tahoe Blue, Sedona Orange, Sea Island Teal, Red River Red and Napa Purple. The Internet-centric design makes web access faster and easier for users while maintaining compatibility with industry standard software. The keyboard has customized Internet buttons for quick access to e-mail, Internet search engines and preferred Web sites.
The Webpc is delivering simplicity, speed and style. The "e-support" button launches a self-diagnostic program. That button can also connect users directly to Dell's award-winning online service and support, linking them to a trained technical support team that quickly answers questions and solves problems over the Internet or phone. The "sleep mode" eliminates the time associated with booting up and complements the 'round-the-clock' workout that many consumers give the Internet today. Customers can simply push a button to instantly "wake up" the Webpc.
Dell as always customizes products and services to customer requirements, so lets see all the available options starting from the processor. Intel worked closely with Dell providing Internet building blocks and legacy-free platform technologies to enable this exciting, easy to use e-home product. The WebPC comes with a Celeron 433 or 466 MHz processor or the even better Pentium III 500 MHz processor. WebPC has 2 DIMM sockets and one of those will be used for the 64 or 128 MB SDRAM 100 MHz memory. For your storage needs you should choose a 13GB Ultra ATA hard drive, but if you don't need all that space 4.3GB or 6.4GB hard drives are also available. If you choose a Celeron processor you get a 24X Max3 Variable Slim CD-ROM, but if you choose the Pentium III a 6X Variable DVD ROM Drive will be yours.
All of the Dell WebPCs come with a Hewlett Packard printer, a 3Com USRobotics V.90/56K modem and one year of Internet access. The five plug-and-play USB ports make it quick and easy to connect multiple scanners, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers and other peripheral devices. For only $1000 you could have a Webpc with Intel 433 Celeron processor, 64MB RAM, 15-inch multimedia monitor, Hewlett-Packard 610 printer, 4.3 GB Hard Drive, 24X CD-ROM, Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Works Suite, and one-year Dellnet Internet service. In conclusion WebPC is not only beautiful, it's cheap, fast, complete and ready for the Web.
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