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Product name	Dell Studio Hybrid	Gateway SX2800-01	ZT Affinity 7308Ma
Price	$499.00	$514.99	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	2.5 stars	3.0 stars
Release date		June 28, 2009
The Bottom Line	If you're considering all of the computers in the $700 to $1,000 price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate this system's clever design and its relatively powerful hardware.	Gateway's SX2800-01 offers a strong combination of performance and features all wrapped up in a design that fully embraces the merits of a slim tower PC. We recommend this system to anyone looking for a fast, affordable desktop for the home office, the living room, or anywhere in between.	ZT's smartly configured Affinity 7308Ma offers a Blu-ray drive and fast application performance, both rare for its $699 price tag. You won't show off this midtower PC off for its looks, but we recommend it to those who enjoy the satisfaction that comes with finding a hidden bargain.
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Storage Removable	None	None	Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty	1 year warranty	1 year warranty	Info unavailable
Floppy Drive	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Optical Storage (2nd)	None	None	Info unavailable
Storage Controller	Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 ) ; None	Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )	Info unavailable
Type	Personal computer	Personal computer	Info unavailable
Hard Drive (2nd)	- None	- None	Info unavailable
Printer	None	None	Info unavailable
Optical Storage	DVD±RW	DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM with Labelflash Technology	Info unavailable
RAM	2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz	4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 800 MHz	4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM
Hard Drive (3rd)	None	None	Info unavailable
Cache Memory	3 MB L2 cache	4 MB L2 cache	Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH)	8.3 in x 7.8 in x 2.8 in	4.2 in x 13 in x 10.7 in	13.9 in x 7.1 in
OS Provided	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1	Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition	Info unavailable
Processor	1 x Intel Pentium Dual Core T4300 / 2.1 GHz ( Dual-Core )	1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 / 2.33 GHz ( Quad-Core )	1 x AMD Phenom II X4 920 / 2.80 GHz ( Quad-Core )
Hard Drive	1 x 160 GB - Standard - S-ATA	1 x 640 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300	Info unavailable
Weight	4.9 lbs	11.9 lbs	Info unavailable
Product Description	Dell Studio Hybrid - Pentium Dual Core T4300 2.1 GHz	Gateway SX2800-01 - Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33 GHz	Phenom II X4 920 2.80 GHz
Voltage Required	AC 120/230 V	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Graphics Controller	Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0	Intel GMA X4500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0	Info unavailable
Product Form Factor	Desktop slimline	Tower	Info unavailable
Communications	None	Fax / modem - 56 Kbps	Info unavailable
Audio Output	Sound card - 5.1 channel surround	Sound card - 5.1 channel surround	Info unavailable
Cache Per Processor	3 MB	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Environmental Standards	Yes , EPEAT Gold	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Monitor	None.	None.	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Buy direct from Dell, Inc. $499.00 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	eCOST.com $514.99 In stock: Price from 1 CNET Certified store	This product is available directly from the manufacturer's Web site. Click here to visit the product page.
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