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From: Tom Lake on 18 Mar 2010 04:14
>
> Perhaps the extra weight comes from all the junk that Dell pre-loads on
> the computer.

Don't laugh too hard! I once had a boss who asked me if deleting
data off his laptop would make it lighter (He was the head of
the technology department and made twice my salary!)

Tom Lake

From: Tony Harding on 19 Mar 2010 06:34
On 03/17/10 10:52, Ron wrote:
> From the tech specs:
>
> XPS 8100:
>
> Expansion Slots
> PCI: 1 slot
> PCIe x1: 2 slots
> PCIe x16 (Graphics): 1 slot
> Chassis and Case
> Dimensions & Weight
> Height: 16.1" (40.9 cm)
> Width: 7.3" (18.5 cm)
> Depth:17.9" (454.67mm)
> Weight: about 22.4 lbs (10.18 kg)
> Power
> Power: 350 Watts
> Security
> Cable lock chassis security slot
> Drive Bays
> Three 3.5": (two internal, one external)
> Two 5.25" bays
> Memory DIMM slots: 4 available
>
> XPS: 9000:
>
> Expansion Slots
> PCI: 1 slot
> PCIe x1: 3 slots
> PCIe x8: 1 slot
> PCIe x16 (Graphics): 1 slot
> Chassis and Case
> Dimensions & Weight
> Height: 19.4" (49.3 cm)
> Width: 7.8" (19.8 cm)
> Depth: 20.7" (52.8cm)
> Weight: about 40 lbs (20.01 kg)
> Power
> Power: 475 Watts
> Security
> Cable lock chassis security slot
> Drive Bays
> Three 3.5": (two internal, one external)
> Two 5.25" bays
> Memory DIMM slots: 6 available
>
> And that's comparing neighboring systems of the same generation. (My old
> generation XPS 8250, is smaller yet than the 8100). Sure the larger PS
> and couple extra slots will bulk it up a bit, but 20 lbs worth? I guess
> it's what someone else said, the chassis itself is bulkier and maybe the
> mobo. Hope it's worth lugging that thing around and tucking it in.... -Ron

Why are you lugging around a desktop?
From: Tony Harding on 19 Mar 2010 06:35
On 03/17/10 14:13, Daddy wrote:
> skeeter wrote:
>>
>> "RnR" <rnrtexas(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:3sr1q5dkol2eqa6t2r4icu46e70pv1dehk(a)4ax.com...
>>> On Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:52:34 -0400, "Ron" <Harvested(a)comcast.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I really don't know but I can only assume the thickness of the chassis
>>> is greater as well as the size to account for most of the 20lbs. I
>>> would want to also look closely at the power supply specs too. And
>>> maybe the plastic around the chassis is thicker too for better sound
>>> proofing?? Whatever, I agree 20lbs does sound a bit much for the
>>> difference. Bottom line is I can only guess till I read the specs
>>> carefully and see some pics.
>>
>> power supply?
>
> Perhaps the extra weight comes from all the junk that Dell pre-loads on

Thus the term "bloated" software?

:)
From: Tony Harding on 19 Mar 2010 06:37
On 03/18/10 04:14, Tom Lake wrote:
>>
>> Perhaps the extra weight comes from all the junk that Dell pre-loads
>> on the computer.
>
> Don't laugh too hard! I once had a boss who asked me if deleting
> data off his laptop would make it lighter (He was the head of
> the technology department and made twice my salary!)

His boss makes even more and wonders where the light goes when you turn
if OFF.
From: RnR on 19 Mar 2010 12:56
On Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:34:30 -0400, Tony Harding
<tharding(a)newsguy.com> wrote:

>On 03/17/10 10:52, Ron wrote:
>> From the tech specs:
>>
>> XPS 8100:
>>
>> Expansion Slots
>> PCI: 1 slot
>> PCIe x1: 2 slots
>> PCIe x16 (Graphics): 1 slot
>> Chassis and Case
>> Dimensions & Weight
>> Height: 16.1" (40.9 cm)
>> Width: 7.3" (18.5 cm)
>> Depth:17.9" (454.67mm)
>> Weight: about 22.4 lbs (10.18 kg)
>> Power
>> Power: 350 Watts
>> Security
>> Cable lock chassis security slot
>> Drive Bays
>> Three 3.5": (two internal, one external)
>> Two 5.25" bays
>> Memory DIMM slots: 4 available
>>
>> XPS: 9000:
>>
>> Expansion Slots
>> PCI: 1 slot
>> PCIe x1: 3 slots
>> PCIe x8: 1 slot
>> PCIe x16 (Graphics): 1 slot
>> Chassis and Case
>> Dimensions & Weight
>> Height: 19.4" (49.3 cm)
>> Width: 7.8" (19.8 cm)
>> Depth: 20.7" (52.8cm)
>> Weight: about 40 lbs (20.01 kg)
>> Power
>> Power: 475 Watts
>> Security
>> Cable lock chassis security slot
>> Drive Bays
>> Three 3.5": (two internal, one external)
>> Two 5.25" bays
>> Memory DIMM slots: 6 available
>>
>> And that's comparing neighboring systems of the same generation. (My old
>> generation XPS 8250, is smaller yet than the 8100). Sure the larger PS
>> and couple extra slots will bulk it up a bit, but 20 lbs worth? I guess
>> it's what someone else said, the chassis itself is bulkier and maybe the
>> mobo. Hope it's worth lugging that thing around and tucking it in.... -Ron
>
>Why are you lugging around a desktop?


Makes me ask, is there such a thing as a " dolly " for a pc so one
can just wheel it around? I never heard of one but nor did I ever
look. Heck if I get too old someday (if death or taxes don't get me
first), I might need one.
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