Dell XPS 27 AIO

By Gabe Carey

A lot changes in four years. That how long it’s been since we reviewed the Dell XPS One 27 Touch, an All-in-One PC that sported Blu-Ray drive options and relied solely on Intel’s integrated solution for graphics.

Since 2012, the standard has shifted for desktop computers. With Microsoft’s advent of the Surface Studio, there is now the expectation for PC makers to think outside of the box and implement forward-thinking AIOs engineered for versatility, 4K monitors and outstanding speakers, while also catering to designers and gamers.

The 2017 Dell XPS 27, what with its lumbering 27-inch Ultra HD display, 6th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and discrete AMD Radeon GPU, aims to be your next All-in-One computing solution. Confidently endowed with six front-facing speakers and a weighty, albeit subtle design, let’s take a look at whether the Dell XPS 27 offers enough value to justify its lofty price tag.

Pricing and availability

There’s no getting around the $1,349 or £1,699 (about AU$1,755) price range that the Dell XPS 27 inhabits. Even with standard specs it’s more lavish than a baseline 24-inch iMac, which costs $1,099 (£1,049, AU$1,699), on the low end.

Note, that’s without the touchscreen and articulating hinges. Even so, the …read more

Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac