I am not sure but I think blu ray was or is an option. I don't buy movies anymore since I joined netflix. I rarely ever watch a movie more than once. I do use my Zino on a daily bases though and it has been problem free. I think it might be the best idea Dell ever came up with. I dumped cable years ago and there is so much content on the Internet. It has enough power to do things right You got to find them on sell to get a good deal through.
I can't answer that because I haven't used it. Video is a very important part of any computer. I have read it work's ok without the ati 4330 but haven't tried it. If you can afford the extra $75.00 I think it's well worth it. Dell has sells from time to time so google Dell sells, they don't usually show up on dell website. The 4330 has 256mb of it's own memory so it does not take away from the system memory.
@flamingbunny23 This is kind of big and more power use vs small and low power use. The Zino has the option with the Ati 4330 graphics, and is a decent video card. I think the Zino with at least the 3250e(1.6 dual core) and the ati 4330 graphics is the better machine and would be my choice. I really do wish I had bought 2 at this price to replace my desktop.I am that impressed with it and I am not always so impressed with Dell.
I am curious to find out about HD playback and sound over HDMI. Do you have any issues playing 1080p content. What issues did you have with sound over HDMI? I am thinking about buying an zino Hd and would appreciate any advice i can get. What to order and what not to order.
The sound issue is when I turn on my tv and boot the computer some times I get no sound. If I change my tv input to another source and back to HDMI is works fine and always works after that.
I don;t know if it's my tv or the Zino. I would get the X2 cpu and the AMD 4330 video upgrade. It is supposed to support 1080p but I have no way to test it other than say you tube and that works fine. Look for sales at Dell they can save a lot of money and go for Zino HD 400 model.
Thanks for you help. I know all about dell coupons and sales. I worked for dell for few years and did some contract work. Dell usa is a great company and have great people. However dell oversea customer and tech support really destroying the company. Dell sb gold support is best in business and dell home support is worst.
Mine was one of the first ordered, dec 2 and they had a couple delays but I don't think you will have that problem now. After having this for over 6 weeks I can say without a doubt this is the best computer for the money I have ever bought. I am not a big fan of Dell, but they definitely got this one right.
That is a great question and I wish I knew the answer but I don't. I thought the x2 1.5ghz would be to slow but it's not.Also the Ati mobile 4330 graphics with 512mb ram does help a great deal. I f your thinking about buying one, be patient and check the dell website often. They do have sales fairly often, yconfiguration is now $478 and I paid $349.Google the $349.price, it might come up again.
I think the Main difference between yours and this one is not the ram but the graphics card.
do you think it worths with Athlon 1.6 ghz and 4 GB ram ? I have a laptop with celeron 1.6 ghz, 2gb Ram and it is not slow, it's fine, works good and hdmi works fine too. .. with 4gb RAM the laptop must be better - so in this Zino must be better even I guess.
@mastersirus1985 Dell can be horrible, but the truth can be said about most businesses now a days.This unit and many others have in home repair which is nice. If you get a bad computer from Dell or anyone else return it would be my advice.I have had minor sound problems till I updated the drives on Dell website. This is pretty standard to get put problems and fix them later. The Powerdvd also needed a update.
At 5 or 6 feet away I can't hear it at all. If I stand right next to it I can barely hear a hum. It is more quiet than most desktops I have owned.
Someone posted a video,well I guess a video with no picture that was supposed to be Zino. He wanted to link it on this video but this no picture or proof of what it was I think it's a little silly.
can you play a normal pc game on it?
jama625 1 year ago
I am not sure but I think blu ray was or is an option. I don't buy movies anymore since I joined netflix. I rarely ever watch a movie more than once. I do use my Zino on a daily bases though and it has been problem free. I think it might be the best idea Dell ever came up with. I dumped cable years ago and there is so much content on the Internet. It has enough power to do things right You got to find them on sell to get a good deal through.
spittenkittens 1 year ago
I wish that it had a blu-ray player. That would just make it the best thing out there for the money.
Tylerfeague 1 year ago
@Tylerfeague it will on the oncoming year
6Cozmik9 1 year ago
@6Cozmik9 Oh sweet! good thing I didn't get just a regular tower yet.
Tylerfeague 1 year ago
@Tylerfeague There is a bluray kind but its $649.99
XTCxxLSDxxPCP 8 months ago
is it wireless to go online
AMID2009 1 year ago
@AMID2009 Yes it has wireless n card in it
XTCxxLSDxxPCP 8 months ago
I can't answer that because I haven't used it. Video is a very important part of any computer. I have read it work's ok without the ati 4330 but haven't tried it. If you can afford the extra $75.00 I think it's well worth it. Dell has sells from time to time so google Dell sells, they don't usually show up on dell website. The 4330 has 256mb of it's own memory so it does not take away from the system memory.
spittenkittens 1 year ago
i was thinking about geting either one of these or a 560s from dells website plz reply if u think the 560s is better
flamingbunny23 1 year ago
@flamingbunny23 This is kind of big and more power use vs small and low power use. The Zino has the option with the Ati 4330 graphics, and is a decent video card. I think the Zino with at least the 3250e(1.6 dual core) and the ati 4330 graphics is the better machine and would be my choice. I really do wish I had bought 2 at this price to replace my desktop.I am that impressed with it and I am not always so impressed with Dell.
spittenkittens 1 year ago
@spittenkittens ok thanks but one thing bro so if i where to get the 3200hd video card would that be fine as well or nah
flamingbunny23 1 year ago
@spittenkittens
Is it loud? Can you play games and can you put in a capture card?
L1VeEDGE 1 year ago
I am curious to find out about HD playback and sound over HDMI. Do you have any issues playing 1080p content. What issues did you have with sound over HDMI? I am thinking about buying an zino Hd and would appreciate any advice i can get. What to order and what not to order.
Thank you
gwalia4 2 years ago
The sound issue is when I turn on my tv and boot the computer some times I get no sound. If I change my tv input to another source and back to HDMI is works fine and always works after that.
I don;t know if it's my tv or the Zino. I would get the X2 cpu and the AMD 4330 video upgrade. It is supposed to support 1080p but I have no way to test it other than say you tube and that works fine. Look for sales at Dell they can save a lot of money and go for Zino HD 400 model.
spittenkittens 2 years ago
Thanks for you help. I know all about dell coupons and sales. I worked for dell for few years and did some contract work. Dell usa is a great company and have great people. However dell oversea customer and tech support really destroying the company. Dell sb gold support is best in business and dell home support is worst.
gwalia4 2 years ago
Love this thing. Got the exact same config as you. :D
StarsofPisces 2 years ago
I ordered it almost 4 weeks ago, the estimated date is 08.03.2010.
But I really hope they deliver it earlier. Really can't wait, got a Samsung 40 inch LED tv waiting! ;p
matthz87 2 years ago
Mine was one of the first ordered, dec 2 and they had a couple delays but I don't think you will have that problem now. After having this for over 6 weeks I can say without a doubt this is the best computer for the money I have ever bought. I am not a big fan of Dell, but they definitely got this one right.
spittenkittens 2 years ago
Looks great! I'm waiting for mine.
1.8 GHz - 8gb ram - Radeon 4330HD
Getting all the best options they had available. I can't wait!
How long did it take before you received yours? Was it on the estimated date? Or earlier?
matthz87 2 years ago
That is a great question and I wish I knew the answer but I don't. I thought the x2 1.5ghz would be to slow but it's not.Also the Ati mobile 4330 graphics with 512mb ram does help a great deal. I f your thinking about buying one, be patient and check the dell website often. They do have sales fairly often, yconfiguration is now $478 and I paid $349.Google the $349.price, it might come up again.
I think the Main difference between yours and this one is not the ram but the graphics card.
spittenkittens 2 years ago
do you think it worths with Athlon 1.6 ghz and 4 GB ram ? I have a laptop with celeron 1.6 ghz, 2gb Ram and it is not slow, it's fine, works good and hdmi works fine too. .. with 4gb RAM the laptop must be better - so in this Zino must be better even I guess.
McLaranium 2 years ago
your vid rocks
thomasdoglover 2 years ago
I had a friend tell me Dell customer service is really bad-have you spoke to them yet-any idea-And what kind of sound issues via HDMI?
mastersirus1985 2 years ago
@mastersirus1985 Dell can be horrible, but the truth can be said about most businesses now a days.This unit and many others have in home repair which is nice. If you get a bad computer from Dell or anyone else return it would be my advice.I have had minor sound problems till I updated the drives on Dell website. This is pretty standard to get put problems and fix them later. The Powerdvd also needed a update.
spittenkittens 2 years ago
At 5 or 6 feet away I can't hear it at all. If I stand right next to it I can barely hear a hum. It is more quiet than most desktops I have owned.
Someone posted a video,well I guess a video with no picture that was supposed to be Zino. He wanted to link it on this video but this no picture or proof of what it was I think it's a little silly.
spittenkittens 2 years ago
How silent is the system?
OlderRockRocks 2 years ago