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FS: Dell XPS 200 (small form factor desktop)

post #1 of 9
1/31/06 at 2:27am
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I bought this from Dell's outlet in December, and I've been using it as an HTPC since then. Just upgraded my set to HD, so now I need a box that has a slot for an HDTV tuner card.

This box is small and somewhat expandable. It has a low-profile PCIe x16 slot, and a PCIe x1 slot. As well as a bunch of USB ports, etc. More info from Dell here:

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...=19&l=en&s=dhs

Specs:

XPS 200: Intel Pentium 4 Processor 630 w/HT Technology (3.0GHz,800FSB)
Certified Refurbished (looked brand-new when I took it out of the box, and still does)
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM (2 DIMMs)
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005
USB 2 Button Mouse
Microsoft Works Suite
McAfee Security Center with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 15-months
USB Keyboard
160Gb SATA (7200 RPM)
8x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
No monitor
Still under 1-year warranty (till Dec 2006), including exclusive XPS support and on-site service

Asking: $550+shipping

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post #2 of 9
1/31/06 at 8:51pm
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And a couple of pix:



The first shot shows the MCE "10 foot" interface.



The last shot shows the retractable door open, and you can see the side-mounted rubber feet in case you want to position the machine horizontally.
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post #3 of 9
1/31/06 at 11:29pm
Nice price. Good luck with selling it!
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post #4 of 9
2/1/06 at 2:04am
Does it come with a tv tuner? Don't they sell external hdtv tuner's?
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post #5 of 9
2/1/06 at 3:11am
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Dell offers an optional tuner, but it's only SD. There is one HD USB tuner on the market, and that's probably what I'll do if it doesn't sell.

I already have some PCI-based tuner cards I can use if I switch to a full-height box, though.

Anyway, it would make somebody a nice system if they have limited space.
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post #6 of 9
2/1/06 at 7:23am
Is there any way of getting this to output component video like 720p, or 1080i?
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post #7 of 9
2/1/06 at 7:26pm
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I have RGB inputs on my set, so that's what I use. I haven't seen a video card with component outputs, but DVI to HDMI seems to be pretty mainstream these days.
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post #8 of 9
2/1/06 at 8:11pm
Bump for awesome price
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post #9 of 9
2/3/06 at 3:15am
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Last bump before I list her on eBay. And I'll drop the price to a tantalizing $499 + shipping.
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