Medion's E4355 D is a desktop computer, available from Aldi stores from
Thursday 4 February.The computer comes in a 'tower' case, although that name isn't particularly
appropriate as this one is fairly squat, not much more than 30cm tall. On the
top of the case is the
hard
disk connector often found on Medion computers, allowing users to attach an
external,
portable
hard disk, which is sold as an optional extra.You can also do that using one of the eight
USB
sockets located on the computer. It also has a
Firewire
socket for connecting some camcorders, although fewer and fewer modern
camcorders use this connection (most use USB), and there is a network socket.
It can connect to wireless networks too, which is handy if you're going to be
putting it far away from your home's broadband
router
and you don't want to string network cable all over the place.The hard disk is a huge
1TB
(1,000GB)
model, which should be more than enough for all but the biggest collections of
music, video and pictures, and there's a DVD writer for watching or creating
DVDs and CDs.In terms of its processing power, the computer uses the new
processor
from
Intel,
the Core i3-530, which is combined with 3GB of
memory
and an
Nvidia
Geforce G210 graphics card. The processor is the lowest in Intel's new range
but it's no slouch, and while the computer may not be able to play new games in
perfect quality, if you turn down the detail levels a bit it should be fine.
Also for video editing, likewise an intensive task, the computer should have no
trouble.The computer is supplied with a good keyboard and so-so mouse. A
memory
card reader is located under a plastic flap on the front panel. Another
option extra, as well as the hard disk, is a 20in
widescreen
monitor, which is a decent Medion-branded model and comes in at an extra
£90.In short, this is an impressive computer at a very impressive price. It's
great as a family computer, and offers more processing power for your money than
a similarly priced laptop – don't forget that you'll have to add a screen or buy
the £80 one.Do remember that these
Aldi
deals tend to sell out quickly, so if you have your eye on it, try to get into
the store as early as possible to take a look at the computer for yourself
before buying.
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