Customer reviews for Inspiron Zino HD
Inspiron Zino HD
Inspiron Zino HD
Rating breakdown 126 reviews
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106 out of 12684%of customers recommend this
Customer reviews for Inspiron Zino HD
Review 1 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:BobP2000(Virginia)
Duration of Product Use:1-2 months
Level of Expertise:Average
Title:
Zino is a Powerful Little PC
PostedSeptember 20, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
I am enjoying my Zino HD. I bought it mainly to use as a small desktop PC, but am enjoying its use with the TV as well. Last night I enjoyed vivid high def videos and still pictures from my Zino.
Pros:software development, entertainment
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Review 2 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:magnoliasc(south east)
Duration of Product Use:Over 6 months
Level of Expertise:Average
PostedSeptember 17, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
wonderful
Pros:for every thing
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Review 3 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:GeeDoubleu(London, UK)
Title:
Overheating, worked around using eSata ext disk.
PostedNovember 5, 2011
No, I do not recommend this product.
Worked fine for a year, then constant bluescreens. Narrowed down to overheating as happened more often when the Zino was pushed such as video conversion.
Removed the internal hard disk, bought a caddy and connected via external eSATA connection, no problems since.
Pros:media pc, office/studying
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Review 4 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:Erle
Title:
Dell Zino 410HD
PostedOctober 26, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
The Dell Zino 410HD is a compact, capable HTPC.
Pros:
Compact size
Quad core AMD processor
1GB discrete graphics
Windows 7 Home Premium
500GB hard drive
Windows Media Center remote
HDMI
Compact size
Quad core AMD processor
1GB discrete graphics
Windows 7 Home Premium
500GB hard drive
Windows Media Center remote
HDMI
Cons:
Video drivers had to be updated
WiFi card was not dual band (replaced it with a much faster dual band card)
Easy to open and replace components
No wireless keyboard/mouse (shipped with standard keyboard/mouse)
Gets a little warm with 24/7 use
Video drivers had to be updated
WiFi card was not dual band (replaced it with a much faster dual band card)
Easy to open and replace components
No wireless keyboard/mouse (shipped with standard keyboard/mouse)
Gets a little warm with 24/7 use
Pros:home theater pc
+1point
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Review 5 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:rnrn00(California)
Duration of Product Use:1-2 months
Level of Expertise:Good
Title:
Zino HD
PostedOctober 26, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
We use it as the multimedia PC mainling staying connected to the TV. The graphic working smoothly with Windows Media Center with tv card and attenna. I can record TV as it technically now functioning as out DVR box w/o Cable TV bill. At the mean time we use Netflix, Hulu, Youtube and all kinds of internet tv. So far we are really happy with the performance.
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Review 6 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:LloydR
Title:
Works well
PostedOctober 13, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
Works well for it's intended use as a HTPC. Very easy to get up and running.
I did have problems with the wireless feature, very inconsistent connecting to my network. Tried a new router (needed to upgrade anyway) but that didn't solve my issues. I ended up just purchasing a new wireless card with the dual frequencies and that has solved the problem.
I did have problems with the wireless feature, very inconsistent connecting to my network. Tried a new router (needed to upgrade anyway) but that didn't solve my issues. I ended up just purchasing a new wireless card with the dual frequencies and that has solved the problem.
Pros:htpc
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Review 7 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:Huddleburger
Title:
Good but not great
PostedOctober 6, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
Overall the computer has been doing what I want but there have been several gliches and when I called support they were not able to help. I have my set up into my flat screen. Most of the time it works good to stream movies and check email and do normal things. I had to fix some sound settings and the video driver still turns off somemtimes for no reason. It acts weird when it is put in sleep mode and I start to use it. Nothing a simple restart wont fix but still annoyting. Overall the computer is doing what I want it to do.
Pros:streaming, email, photos
+1point
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Review 8 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:drsenthil
Title:
Excellent small bug
PostedSeptember 28, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
I have purchased the zino for my home usage. i really loved it. it is excellent in function and weightless and also very compact desktop with optical drive. it may be too early to write more about this slim desktop since i bought it couple of months back.
Pros:sereaming video, internet usage
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Review 9 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:jeffmpa(West Chester, PA)
Duration of Product Use:Less than a month
Level of Expertise:Newbie
Title:
Great system
PostedSeptember 28, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
I am very satisfied overall with my purchase. It is lightning fast and easy to navigate. The only negative is that there are no instructions on how to set up the remote that came with the unit. Otherwise it has been flawless.
Pros:surfing the internet and checking email, music and pictures
+1point
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Review 10 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:Anonymous
Title:
Getting there
PostedSeptember 23, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
For:
It's certainly quicker than my old e machines desk top.
The size is superb and the noise once it is running is negligible.
The picture quality for DVD's is OK
The HDMI Connection to my TV supplies both Video and audio signal.less wires - good!
Straight into my wireless network with no problems.
Wireless keyboard and mouse fine
It's certainly quicker than my old e machines desk top.
The size is superb and the noise once it is running is negligible.
The picture quality for DVD's is OK
The HDMI Connection to my TV supplies both Video and audio signal.less wires - good!
Straight into my wireless network with no problems.
Wireless keyboard and mouse fine
Against:
Really does not like Firefox and Thunderbird and have switched to Opera. Is this the unit itself or Windows 7 ??
DVD picture ok but not as good as a cheap Samsung upscaling DVD player I have been using up till now.
Key Board could do with some indication of what the buttons do, at the moment I am only guessing.
Really does not like Firefox and Thunderbird and have switched to Opera. Is this the unit itself or Windows 7 ??
DVD picture ok but not as good as a cheap Samsung upscaling DVD player I have been using up till now.
Key Board could do with some indication of what the buttons do, at the moment I am only guessing.
Early days but as yet glad I bought it.
Keep you posted
Keep you posted
Pros:domestic use
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Review 11 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:cali(Southern California)
Title:
Great small PC
PostedSeptember 22, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
Great basic computer with a small size. I know this is marketed as a Media PC, but I use it as another desktop computer in my medical office for light duty. It is fast, reliable, and uses little electricity. Will purchase another.
Pros:medical office
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Review 12 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:yalimart
Title:
zino hd 410 uk model
PostedSeptember 22, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
The unit is really compact which is what I wanted, the blu ray player pixalates with most discs i have tried so far, but the machine does suit my purpose, I chose the higher spec option on offer, maybe dell could investigate yet further higher spec models
in summary very good machine and would buy another without doubt
Pros:behind main tv, general computing
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Review 13 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:Anonymous(Germany)
Duration of Product Use:Less than a month
Level of Expertise:Expert
Title:
Inspiron Zino HD
PostedSeptember 15, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
Dell shipped me the Inspiron Zino HD quickly, initial setup was easy. My only complaint is the Dell DW 1501 wireless card. It will not handle 5Ghz Wireles N Frequency, not will it support expanded 2.4Ghz (300Mbps) speed. The computer is great, the wireless card is an embarrasment and should be replaced in the lineup with something much better like an Intel 6200 wireless card.
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Review 14 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:JamesR97603(Klamath Falls, OR)
Title:
Just not enough!!!
PostedSeptember 14, 2011
No, I do not recommend this product.
I bought this thinking I could watch HD movies that I have purchased online... not the case. It is glitchy and the video stops,pixelates, starts, pixelates and so on.Smaller files are fine and Blue rays movies are fine it they are on a dvd. Also video streaming is inadequate. Comes with a remote control, but not sure why??? it controls nothing that I see, or at least anything I use. It comes with outdated software as well. The video card stops working from time to time when surfing the web (not while watching a movie...odd) then sends an error message to the monitor stating it has recovered from an error without saying what it is...
Pros:watch movies, stream movies
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Review 15 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:Flightenthusiast(wokingham)
Duration of Product Use:Less than a month
Level of Expertise:Average
Title:
Great TV computer
PostedSeptember 11, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
The Zino is a compact and quiet PC which is good for watching internet TV.
i also wanted sufficient speed and memory to support Flight Simulator FSX properly.
It does both tasks well - a great little PC.
i also wanted sufficient speed and memory to support Flight Simulator FSX properly.
It does both tasks well - a great little PC.
Pros:streaming, flight simulator
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Review 16 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:pfalso
Title:
Liked it so much I got a second
PostedSeptember 8, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
These work great as HTPCs! They are quiet. I had some initial worry with the fan. Turned out to not really be an issue.
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Review 17 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:MarkEatonDuration of Product Use:1-2 months
Level of Expertise:Expert
Title:
Zino
PostedSeptember 7, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
This is an all purpose machine, I am using it as a general desktop. It's a bit slower than what I thought it would be. The display driver keeps failing, so I have to find a replacement driver. I like the SyncUp.
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Review 18 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:Bizjetmaker(Vail, AZ 85641)
Duration of Product Use:Less than a month
Level of Expertise:Good
Title:
My Zino Review
PostedSeptember 1, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
Pros: Easy to Setup out of the box.
Cons: Needs a good internal TV tuner. Preload web favorites with Hulu Boxee, Crackle and other alternatives to cable.
Pros:streaming, off air anttenna, tv tuner
+1point
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Review 19 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:Clay2Young(Southern OuterBanks of NC)
Duration of Product Use:1-2 months
Level of Expertise:Expert
Title:
For What I Wanted...It's Great !
PostedAugust 31, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
I wanted a small and quiet pc for my greatroom. One that could run my video surveilance software (Blue Iris), monitor my home control software (HomeSeer) and web browse. Displaying on either or both a 22" monitor or Samsung 46" HDTV. Also be able to play Sirius Internet radio thru my sound system. I am sure there is more I'll ask of it later, but these things it is doing perfectly so far. I matched it with a bluetooth Logitech mini keyboard.
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Review 20 for Inspiron Zino HD
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Reviewed by:davegaj
Title:
Nice Little Box, But Hard To Add After-Market WiFi
PostedAugust 25, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
This is a nice little box, especially for the price.
One caveat is that I thought I'd save some money by ordering the model without WiFi, figuring out I could add it on my own later. I found out after I received the PC that there are no wires within the PC to connect to an after-market card, so I ended up buying a USB WiFi adapter, which works fair, but I was disappointed that ordering without WiFi really means WITHOUT WiFi.
Also, I didn't receive a CD/DVD for Windows 7 - rather it was installed on a partition on the PC. I prefer to have a physical CD/DVD also, in case I wish to reformat the drive, install other OSes, etc.
I plan to run Ubuntu Server on it, which I think will work out well.
I would recommend this PC to anyone looking for a reasonably priced small form factor PC with good specs.
Pros:software development, ubuntu server
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