written by BizzyBoy on 22/05/2006
I purchased a Dimension 4100 in 2001, which I used primarily for web browsing and music production. In 2004 I upgraded to a faster Dell to run my music applications but I kept the 4100 for the internet and basic graphic and web design work. Now in 2006, after five years of use it has proved to be a very stable and reliable system and the only times I recall it having work done was when I had the RAM upgraded (before I started doing work myself). It came from the factory with Windows ME installed, but handles XP without a problem. The case offers room for expandability and additional RAM, hard drives and PCI cards have been added. For the record my brother also owns a 4100, which was originally used as our parents' PC but offered to him when that was upgraded. His system is also running well and as far as I know has never been in any serious difficulty.
As a sidenote I recently experienced what I thought was a problem with one of my newer Dells, which turned out just to be an adjustment I needed to make in the BIOS. I phoned tech support and they were very helpful and informative. Whilst I would find it hard to justify anyone spending money on a 5-year-old PC (the Dimension 4100) I can totally recommend my experience with the Dell company. There are better manufacturers around, but Dell are certainly competitive in their field.
written by Paul Mcintyre on 21/11/2003
Having owned a Dell Dimension 4100 for two and a half years I have had no problems with the computer. Although initially it was expensive to buy, compared to other systems, it has proved trouble free and a worthwile investment.
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