Dell Inspiron 580S Slim

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

0
Bad:

2

Pros:

Compact and quiet. No bloatware. 15-month subscription to MacAfee Internet Security. Fast core i3 processor. HDMI port. Some expandability.
Strong general performance, Slim, attractive case.
Solid Performance From Core i5 Processor, Well Priced

Cons:

Lackluster storage capacity, Poor expansion options
Lacks Many Newer Peripheral Ports, Only Available In Black Unlike Previous 560s Models, C

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Last revision on August 11, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Compact and quiet. No bloatware. 15-month subscription to MacAfee Internet Security. Fast core i3 processor. HDMI port. Some expandability
Strong general performance, Slim, attractive case
Solid Performance From Core i5 Processor, Well Priced

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lackluster storage capacity, Poor expansion options
Lacks Many Newer Peripheral Ports, Only Available In Black Unlike Previous 560s Models, C

Expert reviews and ratings

The Dell Inspiron 580s is a good desktop PC for anyone after a simple computer for basic home use. It's not suitable if you want to play 3D games or store a large amount of multimedia content, but it should handle other home computing tasks with...

By Good Gear Guide on November 04, 2010

The Dell Inspiron 580s a good upgrade for people using 4- or 5-year-old desktop PCs, particularly if they're still using an older Pentium 4 or Athlon 64 processor. It's a compact PC for the person performing everyday light to moderate multimedia...

By PC Mag on May 07, 2010

Storage space is lacking, and the case leaves much to be desired, but you can't argue with the performance or the price....

By PCWorld on April 30, 2010

Pros: Solid Performance From Core i5 Processor, Well Priced

Cons: Lacks Many Newer Peripheral Ports, Only Available In Black Unlike Previous 560s Models, C

By About.com on January 01, 2010