Dell Dimension 8100 Series

Pros: Excellent tech-support, good processor speed, and great monitor.
Cons: Performs poorly with Windows ME, and can be very costly.

When the Dell dimension 8100 series computer package arrived upon my doorstep I was ecstatic--that was until I received the bill. This pricey gem is a great performing computer with top of the line components and as always reliable technical support by...

Pros: Great looking,price,features, Tech support (if you get the right person)
Cons: Floppy Disk opening is brutal

I have owned this system for 8 months now and have had no major problems as of yet (knock on wood!) My only real complaint is with the diskette drive (which I rarely use). It is very hard to remove diskettes from it and they often get jammed and...

Pros: Fast and Fun
Cons: 2 Major Hardware failures in less than a year. Refurbished parts.

Dell is a company that has cut one too many corners!!!Its hardware is cheap and tech support is awful. I too can read out of a windows error manual! Don't be fooled by that 3 or 4 year warranty. That entitles you to fix your own computer with the help of...

Pros: Looks good. Fast. Decent tech support (sometimes).
Cons: Flimsy. Parts are outrageous! Not user servicable.

OK, this may sound a little harsh, but I'm not overly impressed with my $2K "dream machine". It seems I am the minority here, but I just have to say it. I am trying to encourage any would-be buyer to shop long and hard first.

I purchased the...

Pros: awesome. "Dell", need I say more?
Cons: didn't come with firewire

My Dell 8100 is actually a refurbished model, 1.6 Ghz P4, 384 RDRAM, 40gig HD, all the basic stuff. It runs like tha wind! I have had no trouble with this computer (except when I tried to burn a CD in my CR-Rom drive)since I first purchased it. I had...

Pros: Ease of use, fast, upgradable, durable, high quality computing
Cons: Costly

"Don't tell me about it. I don't care. PC stands for 'PIECE OF CR*P'" That was my mantra. I was a Macintosh person and I would die a Macintosh person. Well, I am still breathing and my iMac is in the basement. It was time to upgrade and reality...

Pros: Well built system. Components enhance one another.
Cons: None

The Dimension 8100 system that I have was among the most up to date systems available in February 2001. It has a 1.5 gig.processor, 60 gig hard drive, R/W drive, zip drive, and the THX certification for sound developed by Lucas Films not to mention the...

Pros: Fast, Sturdy, Reliable, Good-looking
Cons: Can't think of any..oh yeah, tech support.

I've had my Dell Dimension 8100 for over six months now and it's great.

I've had no hardware problems with this computer at all so far.

This computer features lots of slots and ports, including a built-in fast Ethernet card.
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Pros: Fast speed; reliable customer service; very upgradeable
Cons: Windows software is new so bugs are present

I purchased the Dell Dimension 8100 series desktop in June of 2001. (They are now front-marketing their 8200 series). I am quite satisfied with the new computer and I feel that Dell has a far superior customer service support than any of the other...

Pros: Pentium 4 processor,40GB HD,NIC for broadband net connection
Cons: a few crashes

The DELL 8100 is a good computer for people looking for a powerful computer to play high end games,broadband internet,high end business/scientific applications.The 8100 i got has:

Pentium 4 1.3Ghz
128 MB RDRAM
1 3.5" floppy,1 40 GB...

Pros: Good design, Easy to add new card, can configure very easily, very quiet
Cons: not compact, too big

I bought this model on July. This is trouble free and very fast compare to my Athron 1000 machine. Dell customer service was also very helpful. One design disadvantage is the floppy slot. It does not pop up the disk well. However there is no other...

Pros: fast, reliable, great tech support, sleek look
Cons: components not interchangeable

Dell had been recommended by several friends and co-workers and now I know why! I was able to build a computer to suit my specific needs and order right from the website.
The computer was extremely simple to set up, mainly because the box included a...

Pros: High performance, excellent components, attractive design
Cons: support ratings are overstated

Get the Right Version of Windows
The Dell 8100 is an excellent PC and running Windows 2000 enhances it's value. Windows 2000 is Microsofts most stable version of Windows and has lots of nice customizable features.

I have heard only...

Pros: Large 19" Trinitron Monitor Incredible digital sound Numerous Expansion Slots Four USB Ports
Cons: Technical issues with some monitors On going issues with Santa Cruz sound card

This is my very first Dell Computer. I have been a long time owner of Compaq, but recently felt that their customer service and drive for innovation have fallen behind cross state rival Dell.

I used the dell.com website to custom craft this...

Pros: High quality construction, eye pleasing, great graphics
Cons: Costly, not an applications system

Dell's Dimension 8100 features the Pentium 4 running at a fair 1.5 gigahertz clock speed.

Dell focused on Intel's 850 chipset to bring out the capabilities of the Pentium 4. 4X AGP, dual-channel RDRAM support and a 400-MHz front side bus...