Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #51

If you want a media center computer and even the typical small form factor computer is too large for your needs, the Dell Studio Hybrid may be perfect for you. Despite the tiny 9-inch design that looks more like an external hard drive than a desktop computer, the machine is a full computer system.

Processors for the line start at Intel Pentium dual-core and go up to Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs. All versions run on windows Vista and feature DVI and HDMI out. Slot load DVD or Blu-ray drives are available and all units have 2GB of RAM or more. Base systems start at $499 and a fully loaded machine starts at $999.

For Whom:

The Dell Studio Hybrid is perfect for the user looking for a full featured media center computer that requires only a tiny bit of space.

The Good:

• Small size
• HDMI out
• Blu-ray option

The Bad:

• Fully optioned systems are expensive
• Not much upgradability

Where to Buy:

Buy the Dell Studio Hybrid desktop computer here.

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