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Dell Knowingly Sold 11.8 Million Computers With A 97% Failure Rate

10:21PM June 30, 2010 | Mark Wilson

Between 2003 and 2005, Dell sold millions of OptiPlex computers to everyone from Walmart to Mayo Clinic. And according to newly unsealed documents, Dell knew these systems were full of dangerously faulty motherboards all along. More »


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Update: Dell OptiPlex Australian Details

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2:00PM October 29, 2008 | Nick Broughall

We saw the Dell OptiPlex announcement come through the overnight feed from the US, but now Dell Australia have given us an update on the local situation. there are four varieties available, with the cheapest (The OptiPlex FX160) starting at $1,266. They claim to cut power consumption up to 43 per cent, which should be enough to entice any business user. For a more detailed analysis of the local announcement, check out the release below: More »


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New Dell OptiPlex Systems Go For That Cheese Grater Look

3:15AM October 29, 2008 | Mark Wilson

If these new Dell OptiPlex systems remind you of Mac Pros, that’s because both designs use front metal plating full of holes to make for better cooling. With this extra air circulation and some power efficient hardware from Intel, Dell’s updated line of OptiFlex desktops boasts energy savings up to 43% over previous models.

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