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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 83
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 reviews of Dell OptiPlex 740 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 66198 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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pcworld.com
Editors' rating: 77
Summary: The OptiPlex 740 is far from the fastest Vista system you can buy, but its innovative, quiet case design makes it a top choice among business systems, especially if noise reduction is a priority for your office
CNET product brief
Description: This configuration of the Dell OptiPlex 740 is an Athlon-based, basic desktop PC.Compared to other basic PCs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $335.This PC comes with 1.0 GB RAM, and a 80GB hard drive.
Pros: Also, this machine's Athlon based CPU is quick enough to handle demanding applications, such as database and development software.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: A budget PC, suited for basic computing tasks, such as word processing, e-mail, and web browsing.This unit's product line was designed for large business use.
Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this PC has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to CPU speed, the price of a value-oriented desktops with similar speed is about 40% higher.
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