Dell Dimension 4400 (A-D0314) PC Desktop

Pros: Extremely quick and filled with power
Cons: none so far

I have been working for a computer service company for a little over eight years and we have always had PC's in the office. In the beginning all of our business programs were all handled by our IBM Minicomputer system. This was a large machine that was...

Pros: very easy to upgrade, nice looking, free DVD-Rom or CD Burner
Cons: Standard monitor is too small (15") and not much free software offered. Few USB ports.

Dell Dimension Series 4400

My daughter turned sixteen this past October and started working within two weeks after her birthday. Now, to hear her tell it, she has a mean old mama. Jenniffer can’t get on Moms computer...

Pros: Reliable computer. You can customize to get the computer you want.
Cons: None

I have been using computers for several years, but I am far from an expert. I don't normally write reviews in this area, but I am so pleased with this computer I wanted to write about it. I hope I haven't missed anything. Please let me know in a ...

Pros: Lightning-quick processor; ordering was a snap; superfast delivery; looks cool
Cons: 'Value' hard drive; not sure i love Win XP; mouse could be better

It was time for a new computer. My last one, also a Dell, was about five years old, had a 500-mhz Pentium III, and was still working well. Yet it was showing its age. It was running out of hard drive space, had no network card for broadband access, and...

Pros: DDR SDRAM (finally), expandability, front USB ports, fast, affordable.
Cons: Costly options, only 4 PCI slots, could use an extra memory slot, warranty, deteriorating support.

Until recently if you wanted the power of a Desktop Pentium 4 processor, you had to either use a Pentium 4 with RDRAM through the Intel 850 chipset or the Pentium 4 with SDRAM through the Intel 845 chipset. While they may have their own advantages, the...

Pros: Excellent product, great prices & deals.
Cons: Customer service & sales staff is incompetent.

I bought my first Dell computer over 7 years ago. It was the best computer I have ever owned and it is still going strong today. However, technology has changed and I finally decided to upgrade. My first experience with Dell was excellent which is why...

Pros: Sharp looking, speedy, quality components.
Cons: Wimpy speakers on base model, sketchy DVD+RW support

This is my second experience with Dell, and it's nearly as good as my first.

My main interest was preserving my home video on DVDs, and DVD burners had finally come down to a reasonable price (though the standard is still up in the air). After...

Pros: Lightning fast, tons of options, very convient and easy to use
Cons: A little bit pricy, and it came with windows XP already loaded.

I recently purchased a Dell Dimension 4400 series, despite my utter contempt for their ads. I must say that I am impressed by what I recieved. I was hoping for something that blew away my old pieced together computer, and I got more than I...

Pros: Ease of use, nice design, quality computer.
Cons: None so far

Shortly after Christmas my Compaq computer met its untimely death. Somehow my poor computer contracted a virus, leaving me in a terrible situation. Like a lot of people not only was my computer used for home, but I also ran my small business from this...

Pros: Excellent speed and power, great tech support.
Cons: None

I searched around a lot before I purchased my Dell computer. Since I'm a software consultant and spend hours every day on my PC, I needed a powerful computer to due all my computing tasks. I've had several experience with many types of PC's in the...

Pros: Fast, cool graphics, quality sound, user friendly.
Cons: Some of the upgrades are a little pricey, warranties are a little pricey too.

I did extensive research before I made the decision to purchase my Dell Dimension 4400 Series and this is the best deal by far.

My experience with Dell was a positive one. My PC arrived earlier than expected and was safe and sound when I...

Pros: fast, priced right
Cons: unreliable hardware, unacceptable Customer and Technical support, uses refurbished or like-new parts

I work in the computer industry and decided to go with Dell when I needed a new system for home use. I ordered a Dell 4400 with 40 Gig HD, DVD, CD-RW, 512 meg RAM and Dell's premium movie editing. The system arrived very quickly (within 5 days of order)....

Pros: Its the Third Replacement and it actually WORKS!!!!!!
Cons: Its the third replacement

I purchased a dell two years ago. Through the test of time I have found my way to this computer system. Yes, its my third dell under one warranty. I was surprised when I got this replacement computer because it looked rugged. However, after going...

Pros: Relatively inexpensive, very good case design, DDR ram, simple setup
Cons: pricey options, only 2 dimm slots, flimsy front door and drive trim, black color

I'll start by letting you know this is my fourth Dell system so, in my opinion anyway, they are doing something right. Let's start with what we know Dell does well. Ordering is a snap and, unlike some bovine companies I know of, have never tried to...

Pros: Reliable, well built machines
Cons: None

I work in the computer field and we have used Dells at work for about 5 years now. They are reliable machines and have a low incidence of failure. Some machines, like Packard Bell, had around a 35% failure rate. Dell is one of the best, around 3%...

Pros: After 30 days, so far, so good.
Cons: One box shipped with water damage, "hidden"(??) charge for surge protector.

Two of my good friends have Dells and have not had any problems. In Feb. of 2002, I ordered a Dell P4, 1.5 Ghz and so far, everything has been surprisingly smooth. Keep in mind that I purchased a Hewlett Packard pavilion a few years ago and had problems...

Pros: Fast delivery, good support, good price, trouble-free, no unwanted options.
Cons: None that I've encountered yet

After 4 years of working on a mom and pop Pentium 166, I decided it was time to upgrade. Based on the positive reviews of the quality and after-sales support of Dell, I decided to go that route rather than some of the other brands. I also wanted to try...

Pros: Easy to order and extremely affordable. Reliable and fast great for the whole family.
Cons: If financing interest rates are a little high.

I’m not going to chew your ear off with all the technical hoobiday that you always get when reading computer reviews. I’m going to tell you about my personal experience using the Dell Dimension 4400 series so that the average working person who is buying...

Pros: Easy setup, great resources (CDs, online)
Cons: Case a little hard to get into for upgrades

As a network admin/tech support specialist, I've supported Dell Optiplex (corporate line) for over 7 years now between two organizations, and this is the first and only one I've bought a Dell for my personal use.
I bought the machine with WindowsXP...

Pros: 24/7 TECH SUPPORT FOR LIFE NO LONG DISTANCE NUMBERS
Cons: This is my FOURTH replacement computer from DELL.

Ok, people this is my FOURTH replacement PC from Dell under warranty. I started with a Dimension L800r, and have worked my way to this machine. When i received it and opened it up I could tell it was better built than anything they had previously sent...

Pros: I'm sure this Dell and all others will work reasonably well.
Cons: Tech support is non-existent; they ship defective systems and won't fix them.

I got snookered by Dell again! The first time was 5 years ago - a system with a bad floppy and then after 2 years the motherboard went bad.

This time I also ordered a new system, Pentium 4, 2 Ghz, with 3 year warranty. What I got was a system...

Pros: size, price, warranty, name
Cons: preloaded software

the computer is very well made, the size and moveability is great, easy to set up. monitor is cheaply made and generic. big minus is the preloaded software and advertisments. as soon as you turn on the computer the advertising begins. chunk of hard...

Pros: Great PC for the price
Cons: took too long to built

I have puuches Dimension 4400 2.0 GHz for $612.00 without monitor nor speaker. I purchesed a 19" monitor at Costco for $200.00 and used a pair of old speaker. beside the color will not match, the rest are great. I am very happy with the system.
the...

Pros: Powerful system, and the price was right!
Cons: Only one port for camera, pda etc.

My family was committed to another computer company for a long time, but I had used a Dell at work and never had any problems. My Daughter owns a computer repair company and had been telling me that from what she saw Dell was the way to go. So I did....

Pros: Sharp appearance, runs smoothly
Cons: Windows...

Dell continues to make great computers for a price at a very reasonable price. I found that picking the components online very easy and clear. Other manufacturers make the process more difficult. They shipped the computer very promptly and I found it...

Pros: fast computer
Cons: poor quality CD-RW, poor support

I purchased a DELL Dimension 4400 about one month ago. The system I purchased has a 2.0Ghz Pentium 4, Windows XP Home Edition, 256MB RAM, a 40GB Maxtor HD, & a LITE-ON LTR-24102M CD-RW. Along with the computer I purchased a 3-year at-home support...

Pros: Fine price and nice look.
Cons: Didn't work out of the box. Rebates are a scam.

In the three months that I have had my dell dimension 4400 there has been no end to my troubles. First off my dell came from the factory broken, the floppy drive didn't work. After trying the dell "service" department for a couple of weeks and getting...

Pros: Fast computer for a cheap price.
Cons: Takes up a lot of room on a desk.

This is the computer of the century. It is very fast. I own this computer and its comes error-less. The size is overwhelming but is a nice addition to the home. You can access the internet in less then ten seconds. Easy to hook up CD burners and...

Pros: Affordable
Cons: Application switching from time to time is a little slow.

I'm the systems administrator for a small business. We currently own about 10 dell systems. I found the dimensions to be both affordable and easy to use. Dell support has been excellent with these machines. When one of the hard drives crashed in the...

Pros: Easy to upgrade hardware
Cons: Add on memory still expensive;

Good all around basic computer. The Dell 4400 series desktop is a good value. As with all computers it works better with more memory. This computer is used as Photo import/editor, Digital Video recorder, and some gaming.

It is very easy to...

Pros: fast, reliable, multi-user interface
Cons: doesn't automatically come with Microsoft Office

My fiance and I recenly purchased a Dell Dimension 4400 with an Intel Pentium 4 (2.0 Ghz). Since our previous computer had a Pentium 285, this was a big step up!

The Dimension 4400 has several useful features. First, settings can be changed...

Pros: speed, hard drive
Cons: size

i got this computer a few weeks ago. I am writing on it righ tnow. it has been workign really well.it is fast and lets me play all the games I want to.it also has tons of hard drive space so that I can store everything I need to. I have it hooked up...

Pros: Cool color, Very reliable, powerful!
Cons: Hard to work on.

I've had my Dell for about 3 months now and I love it!!! It is faster than my Gateway by 50 times. I highly recommend the Pentium 4 processor. It really smokes! The entire system is compact and well designed. The CD-Rom is really fast and plays...

Pros: Good customer service took care of my problem.
Cons: The first computer I got was broken.

This review is more about the service I got from Dell rather than the computer itself. I like my Dimension 4400 very much and I feel that I got a good deal for it. Pentium 4 1.7 with 256MB RAM, a 17' monitor, optic mouse, NVidia Graphics card, and a...

Pros: Fast,lots of ram,good for normal use
Cons: Too darn expensive!!!

The computer its self is a nice computer, fast durable, average tech support, but its to darn expensive!!! you can buy that same computer for under 700$!

It included everything, (mouse, keyboard, monitor and tower) but at a local computer...

Pros: Easy online ordering
Cons: Bad first experience

Dude, I got a Dell! And the hard drive died less than a week after I received it. I understand that hardware problems are inevitable. Given that, Dell's customer support was less than stellar. After almost an hour on hold, I finally spoke to a...

Pros: None
Cons: Computer never worked, customer service was unbelievably awful

My computer was shipped to me on March 12th. On March 14th I had begun to hook up the system and called out our network administrator to hook it up to the network - paying him $50 per hour mind you. The computer never loaded. It froze up each time I...

Pros: great machine
Cons: tower is a little big

I got a Diminsion 4400 in 2002 and I WAS fantastic it looks good even thought the plastic is kinda cheap but it is a pretty fast machine compared to the 94' Compaq I had but the only major problem with it is that it runs on XP, and I cant fix the paging file making normal use ungodly and the tech support is horrific and condencending.

Pros: Price
Cons: Reliability Poor. High maintenance.

Bought a 4400 back in March 2002. I got the optional 85Gb hard drive. We use only Dells where I work and they had a promotion so i didnt shop around. I have had several PC's and have a mountain of legacy applications.
I have had 2 system crashes with the Dell that required a rebuild of the entire system. The most recent was required after upgrading to Windows XP service pack 2. I think the problem is the hard drive but repeated disc scans and diagnostics checks have turned up nothing of use. Tech support hasn't been very effective. I would only call them (in India) after exhausting all other possibilities.
Since the last crash, the system only starts properly every other time. I am now trying to decide if I should buy the new miniMac or a new hard drive...
I spend WAY too much time keeping Windows and my virus scanner up to date.

Pros: Runs great, no major malfunctions so far
Cons: Customer service isn't the greatest

I love Dell computers. Its great to have a computer built to your specifications (although it is often much cheaper to do the upgrades yourself. This computer is very user friendly. Its very easy to fix minor errors, and to do basic maintenance on.

Pros: Apart from the computer arriving as promised can't think of a single pro.
Cons: This computer will steal your life with endless maintenance and unending problems.

The computer from hell. 3 crashes in 3 1/2 years requiring a complete rebuild each time and taking approximately 40 hours each time!!

Pros: Customizable, Reliable, Opens Easily, Inexpensive
Cons: Plastic case

I purchased this computer for my undergraduate university years, and have had it for four years now and it has worked wonderfully almost the entire time. I recently replaced the dying monitor with an LCD monitor and added a DVD RW /- drive, and the computer accepted both. I have also replaced the default Windows operating system with Fedora Core Linux, and all the hardware with the exception of the Zip drive was recognized by default. I did have a brief problem during which the computer would only turn on, but would not activate the mouse or monitor (or, as far as I could tell, any software.) I opened the computer up, unplugged all the hardware and plugged it back in, thus fixing the problem. Overall, this computer has worked very well and still works great after four years. It was an excellent purchase.