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Though a graphics lightweight, the Dell Inspiron 530s comes with enough horsepower to handle mainstream computing chores.

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by JRockDetroit1 May 21, 2008 10:32 AM PDT
More often than not, you can also find a very comparable system in the Dell Outlet for $30 to $40 less. This is the route I took, and could not be happier. Spend that saved cash on a low-profile graphics card from Newegg and you have yourself a respectable multitasking machine for just over $300, shipped! BTW, this column is awesome.
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by edaboy51 May 21, 2008 11:02 AM PDT
"Grade-level students" beware. It's got Vista OS. Your friends will think you're as cool as a Zune.
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by silentbob343 May 23, 2008 10:02 AM PDT
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