Dell drops two new XPS models; one big, one small

Wait, so the cheapest XPS 700 costs 4 times as much as a PS3 and doesn't include a Blu-Ray drive? Imagine that.

Still doesn't have AMD, but that shouldn't matter much since the Core 2 Duos (July 23rd, 2006 release date) are looking really good.

XPS 700 = Too expensive
XPS M1210 = Nice

It'll melt your fucking wallet too.

I don't understand the market for rigs like these. I can't imagine too many people spending the ridiculous amount it costs for computers like these. Those who are going to appreciate it probably know what the numbers and names behind the specs mean, which leads me to assume that they could put together a rig of same specs for less themselves. Those who aren't going to appreciate it must either be incredibly ignorant and/or have quite a bit of cash to spare. The only point I can see in computers like these is for them to be used as poster boys for Dell/others. Meh... I guess I asnwered my own question- there isn't market for these ridiculous computers- they're simply used for marketing Dell. I guess I, along with many others I imagine, would appreciate big companies like Dell if they were to put more time and effort into the computers consumers actually Buy.

I guess I'll just be content with my ~$700/800 rig that can bitch slap Doom 3... and too bad I don't much enjoy Doom 3.

Before I built my computer I wanted a Dell pretty bad. I want it for the security, for the warranty, for the peace of mind that comes with any big-name product.

I've gone through enough random components to know that I'd prefer to have some company just give me everything and fix it if it breaks. Cost of course did win out, because I'm young and cheap. But when I'm older with a better job, I'll gladly shell out a couple hundred extra for a Dell/Alienware/Whatever (anything but VooDoo, I'm not out of my mind) machine.

And another reason to buy a Dell... I find that when I build a new comp I scavenge everything from my old one to reduce cost. DVD burners, monitors, mice keyboard. I'm using a 6 year old monitor on a computer I build 6 months ago.
Big companies have good deals on monitors and Windows XP (and soon Vista :D:D:D).
If I bought a full system I'd still have another system to give to my little sister or something.

I think it's worth the price once you check out all the REAL details:

Go to "Technology Overview";
click on "See all XPS 700 tech specs";
scroll to the bottom and click "See all system Details"

That's where you can read about the motherboard, heatsink, cooling setup, power supply, etc.

Everything is as it should be. This IS a high performance system. Even if you knew someone in the business, they would charge at least $1500 for this setup (without peripherals [ie. 20" monitor]) and you wouldn't have a warranty.

Pretty nice rigs, but most people I know who would understand what all the specs meant would much rather build their own custom machine than buy some prefabricated one-size-fits-all comp. It's enjoyable. (like any hobby) it's customized to your needs, and it cheaper that way. I built my rig in march. (it's about halfway between the enhanced black fighter jet model and the uber-monster red thing from beyond the moon model. All accessories included it ran me about $2100. Not too shabby at all. I probably could have done it even cheaper, but i was impatient and didn't want to wait on shipping on the parts.

Nice pseudo-PowerMac G5 looking ad for the desktop.

That said, it's not a bad unit. Much better than that ridiculous $10k rig they dropped a few months back. But why is Dell trying to convince us they are a performance computer company? Why not release this under the Alienware banner?

You can't be Honda AND Acura, which is exactly why there is a Honda and Acura.

I'd like to make comments about Dell's ham-handed attempts to appeal to the gamer market and throw off their image as a stodgy company, but that case reminds me of HAL and it's freaking me out.

Spokesguy: Dude, you're getting a Dell!
XPS: Affirmative, Dave, I read you.
SG: I'm not Dave.
XPS: I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.
SG: What?
XPS: I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do.
SG: What are you talking about, XPS?
XPS: This demographic is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it.
SG: XPS, I won't argue with you anymore! Open the doors!
XPS: Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye.
SG: Not my savefiles!

the red xps 700 tower kicks much ass. too bad the motherbord mount is reversed, making it impossible to put amd in there...