Which Desktop.... HP or Dell

[mdrabble]

Looking at replacing all the Classroom Teacher desktops (Approx 60 in total) using @ICTDirect_Dave - need to wait until September for budget unless we can get before hand and have an invoice dated 1st Sept

 

I'm torn between the Dell OptiPlex 790 or HP Elite 8200 (both i3 versions) The specs are very similar!

 

Ive used the OptiPlex at a previous school and had no issues. Currently using some HP Elite 8200 (i5 version) and again had no issues with them.

 

So.... which would you opt for and why?

[ChrisH]

We've use refurbished HP business class desktops for many years now and we rarely have any trouble with any of them.

[Joanne]

Whichever has the smaller base, because desk space is a premium these days!

[Homer]

I vote the OptiPlex, used them in one form or another for 10 years now and very rarely have found them to have problems.

[mdrabble]

Whichever has the smaller base, because desk space is a premium these days!

 

Must admit I hadn't thought about that - the Dell is smaller by approx. 5cm in width and depth looking at the specs.

[Joanne]

thinking outside the box LOLZ

[Arthur]

Dell, because their website is much better than HP's (downloading drivers, checking warranty, general speed etc. is all easier or better I find).

[Norphy]

I agree with @Arthur for the same reasons.

[Boredguy]

We've had 1 of the Dell 790's (and a few more should be ordered shortly) and they are nice small machines.

[mdrabble]

Thank you all...... Dell it is then :-)

[hardtailstar]

We have the HP Elite 8300's i7 All in ones.

 

Great machines but as @Arthur says HP's website is rubbish.

[round2it]

I vote the OptiPlex, used them in one form or another for 10 years now and very rarely have found them to have problems.

 

same here OptiPlex going into 11 years now still going strong but need replacing due to speed

[ass17]

Were have a mix of Dell AIO 9030/9020 in classrooms and offices. Just about to buy AIO 7440 with amazing perform Samsung M.2 disks.

[ICTDirect_Dave]

Sorry for the late reply, I've had a week off enjoying the sun in south west wales

 

need to wait until September for budget unless we can get before hand and have an invoice dated 1st Sept

 

We can do this for you no problem

 

As for the best choice, its probably down to preference at this point.

 

Dells are smaller, and have a nicer diagnostics package but they're also cramped inside and harder to work on.

 

The HPs are bigger but nicer to work on and you rarely need a diagnostics package.

[Fazza]

So.... which would you opt for and why?

 

Whichever has the best build quality and speed - ask if you can have one of each to test and see which one you like the most.

[mukz]

We have 90 refurbed SFF 990's and they work wonders. Had them running for 2 years so far! Might i add that 3 rooms of 30 have room temps of 30+ at times and still no issues with any of the machines.

 

We had one motherboard die due to a capacitor blowing and dell fixed it because we couldn't be bothered.