Dell Studio Hybrid

size, design, usability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Small size, good performance, plenty of connectivity features, DVD burner

The eject button for the DVD burner didn't always work — apart from that, we think it's great

The Hybrid represents a new wave of small PCs that are actually small yet functional and quite affordable. If you're after a small PC, we think the Hybrid is the one to go for.

Exceptional image quality, Manual controls, Compact design, Great build quality, Fast lens

Limited zoom range, Limited video modes, Expensive, Slightly fiddly controls

Sips power, unlike those heinous watt-guzzling towers. Swappable color sleeves let you change the paint job to match your mood-or paint job. Reports for media-center duty with HDMI port and slot-loading Blu-ray drive. Metal stand cleverly morphs...

Wussy integrated graphics choke on 3D games. Looks rigged for silent running, but actually runs a little noisy. 0 bamboo sleeve will only appeal to aristocratic pandas

Sleek, attractive design

Mediocre performance ; Not expandable

This aesthetically pleasing system has a terrific compact design, but it sacrifices performance for miniaturization.

No crapware. Compact. Energy efficient. Nice design. Customizable shells. Nice multimedia keyboard and mouse with back/forward buttons. Wireless networking (draft 802.11n).

Only a 30-day subscription to Internet Security. No internal expansion. Weak integrated graphics. External power brick.

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Small size, good performance, plenty of connectivity features, DVD burner

The eject button for the DVD burner didn't always work — apart from that, we think it's great

Flexible allows custom appearance and positioning, Best combination of looks and specifications among supersmall desktops.

Standard budget PCs offer better value and more upgradeability, Laptops deliver better space economy with similar specifications for the dollar

If you consider all of the options in the price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate its clever design and relatively powerful hardware.