Tuesday, October 29, 2002
Dell Launches Its Smallest Desktop Yet
Posted by Jason Dunn in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 10:06 AM
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,106406,tk,dn102802X,00.asp
Dell has a history of waiting to enter a market until it has matured - they did so with their Pocket PC, and they're doing it again with their new line of mini-PCs. Tiny PCs have been available for several years from smaller manufacturers, but most of the major OEMs haven't ventured into the realm of truly mini computers - this new Dell is so small it doesn't even have expansion slots. No PCI or AGP slot means gamers won't be buying it, but if you're looking to save space, this could be a good solution.
"Dell Computer launched Monday what it says is its smallest desktop computer yet. The OptiPlex SX260 is 50 percent smaller by volume than the company's current OptiPlex machines and comes with an LCD monitor. The machines, which were launched in Tokyo by Michael Dell but will go on sale worldwide, are designed to take up less space on the desk than current computers and can be placed either horizontally or vertically, the company says. Roughly square in shape measuring 9.7 inches by 9.5 inches and 3.3 inches thick, they weigh 7.7 pounds. Continuing with the space-saving theme, an optional LCD monitor is available with a companion bracket that acts as the monitor stand and does double duty as a stand for the main PC, meaning the two take up even less desk space."
Dell has a history of waiting to enter a market until it has matured - they did so with their Pocket PC, and they're doing it again with their new line of mini-PCs. Tiny PCs have been available for several years from smaller manufacturers, but most of the major OEMs haven't ventured into the realm of truly mini computers - this new Dell is so small it doesn't even have expansion slots. No PCI or AGP slot means gamers won't be buying it, but if you're looking to save space, this could be a good solution.
"Dell Computer launched Monday what it says is its smallest desktop computer yet. The OptiPlex SX260 is 50 percent smaller by volume than the company's current OptiPlex machines and comes with an LCD monitor. The machines, which were launched in Tokyo by Michael Dell but will go on sale worldwide, are designed to take up less space on the desk than current computers and can be placed either horizontally or vertically, the company says. Roughly square in shape measuring 9.7 inches by 9.5 inches and 3.3 inches thick, they weigh 7.7 pounds. Continuing with the space-saving theme, an optional LCD monitor is available with a companion bracket that acts as the monitor stand and does double duty as a stand for the main PC, meaning the two take up even less desk space."
