Dell Desktop Computers bring out color for springtime

may very well be the only person that gets sentimental over technology, but when it comes to Dell I am. My very first computer was a Dell and it was a great machine while it lasted. So it’s still a favorite brand of mine for many reasons (even if I don’t own a Dell anymore). One being that Dell has always seemed to listen to their customers and now that everyone is crying out for technology with color, Dell has listened once again. They’re releasing a full line of desktop computers that are brightly colored to match their colorful laptops.

They will be releasing two Inspiron desktop computers and both will be sporting the colors shown here. Within those computers you’ll be able to choose from a lineup of Intel and AMD CPU’s, up to 750 GB of storage, up to 8GB of RAM, the option of either integrated graphics or ATI discrete graphics cards and finally you can add a Blu-ray drive to the tower. You’ll be able to choose from Piano Black, Pure White, True Blue, Formula Red, Tangerine Orange, Spring Green, Plum Purple and Promise Pink. The prices will start at $299. As of now they’re in China and will be seen worldwide sometime this spring.

HP Pavilion a6750y

Thanks to a smart balance of components and features, we're actually charmed by HP's Pavilion a6750y. Unlike the disappointing lower-end model, this $710 mainstream desktop packs in the right amount of horsepower alongside some useful extras. Yes, you can spend an additional $70 for a more capable Gateway, but at some point we have to recognize the value a product brings at its given price. We like this HP because it's a relatively clean and capable slate for a standard midtower. You might also use it as a base for modest upgrading. In either case we think you'll be happy with this PC.

The Pavilion's case is a straightforward glossy and matte black combination. It's unobtrusive enough, and we like the fact that HP situated the media card slots conveniently at the top, unobstructed by any kind of sliding panel. We dislike the internal hard-drive cage, however, which is needlessly convoluted and makes adding a second drive more difficult than it needs to be.
This HP sits right between two other retail desktops, Dell's $650 Inspiron I530-120B, and Gateway's $780 LX6810-01. We've chosen the Dell for the direct match-up because it's close in price, and with no discrete graphics cards the two make a good performance match-up. We also like the Gateway system for its 3D card, which is rare at that price. Budget-bound gamers especially should be sure to give that system a look. For the features of the HP compared with the Dell, HP gives you more RAM and the benefit of wireless networking. Dell has only wired Ethernet. As we've said before, Wi-Fi in a desktop might not be necessary, but we'll credit HP for adding it here without a major sacrifice to other system specs.