[SOLVED] HP Slimline vs Dell Vostro?

Nov 29, 2018
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I bought 2 computers for personal use, and will only keep one.

The first is a Dell Vostro Small desktop (LINK), which should last longer since it is a business PC. The downside is it's only got a 8th Gen i3 processor-- which does get a little slow even with normal tasks. It also does not connect with 5G wi-fi, so I would need to get an adapter (for $25-50?) -- which is fine since this is the cheaper option anyway at only about $300 (it was cheaper a few days ago.

The 2nd option is a HP Slimline (LINK), which appears to have good reviews. It would be faster with its i5 processor, and it is compatible with 5G wifi, so I wouln't need to buy anything extra. This one cost me about $360. My only concern with this one is that it may not last as long as a business computer-- Dell tells me the Vostro's are meant to last longer than their consumer models, and I understand this is typically the case.

Both of them are slim desktops, which hopefully is not a bad thing..

Which would you recommend?
 
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I wouldn't put too much emphasis in the "business class" vs home PC. You are paying extra for Windows Pro on the Dell -- you won't benefit from it. You are only getting 4GB RAM with the Dell. That is a deal breaker right there IMO.

kanewolf

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I wouldn't put too much emphasis in the "business class" vs home PC. You are paying extra for Windows Pro on the Dell -- you won't benefit from it. You are only getting 4GB RAM with the Dell. That is a deal breaker right there IMO.
 
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