Dell Inspiron i560

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Pros:

Under $650 for a complete system. HDMI port on monitor and desktop. No bloatware. Includes Photoshop Elements. 8GB of memory in an entry-level PC.
HDMI port; plays 1080p Flash content well (but not HD QuickTime video).
Decent single-core performance; wireless networking included; power efficient.

Cons:

Monitor is only 1,600 by 900 resolution. No speakers in monitor.
Subpar specs compared with an eMachines system that sells for $60 less (or more).

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Last revision on July 7, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Under $650 for a complete system. HDMI port on monitor and desktop. No bloatware. Includes Photoshop Elements. 8GB of memory in an entry-level PC
HDMI port; plays 1080p Flash content well (but not HD QuickTime video)
Decent single-core performance; wireless networking included; power efficient

Reviewers Didn't Like

Monitor is only 1,600 by 900 resolution. No speakers in monitor
Subpar specs compared with an eMachines system that sells for $60 less (or more)
Not as fast as more affordable Gateway; few features to really set it apart

Expert reviews and ratings

The Dell Inspiron i560-3910NBK comes complete with a monitor, speakers, keyboard and mouse for under $650. It's an attractive alternative to a 15 or 17-inch notebook, since the i560 has a larger screen and more expandability....

By PC Mag on October 15, 2010

The Dell Inspiron i560-2050NBK has little to recommend it other than its semicapable video playback chops. It's not really a bad desktop, but with similar PCs available for significantly less, this Dell just doesn't offer enough value to earn...

By cnet on August 02, 2010

We only managed to find five different systems available under that sensitive $500 price point. Bear in mind that this was during an online shopping trip to Best Buy, too. We're not...

By Tom's Hardware UK on June 03, 2011

The front panel houses the media reader, two USB ports, and the DVD drive. These are hidden by black doors that keep the clean look of the tower's exterior. The rest of the desktop's...

By Dev Hardware on September 29, 2010

The Dell Inspiron i560-4000NBK is a decent computer if you need something with good performance and Wi-Fi already installed. For its price, however, you might want to shop around, as you can find other options that have similar or better performance for...

By Dev Hardware on May 24, 2010

We recommend this Dell only to those who need its particular combination of good-enough performance and wireless networking. If you value faster performance, or you're willing to get your hands dirty with upgrades, you can find more computer for...

By cnet on February 19, 2010