It is priced at less then $1500 and promises to deliver with a 2.66GHz,Intel core i7 920 powered processor, and 6GB of installed DDR3 SDRAM. And having a 1000GB hard drive as standard features, it surely catches the attention of PC lovers.

Now as always DELL has a wonderfully compact and performing desktop PC, however it is a bit overpriced for the average consumer. But then the DELL XPS 435 is not meant for average computing!

It is definitely an all purpose computer, fit for high performance jobs and personal use. Having a Good graphics card makes it a gamers delight. A 1GB, 1.066ATI Radeon HD 4870 Graphics card makes it a visual delight, compares favourably with the Nvidia GeForce.

The black compact design is sleek and appears contemporary and would hold its own in designer company. It has glossy black and white case and is well designed. It can definitely make a loud style statement. Accompanied by a Blu-ray drive, it provides added entertainment value and has a great gadget tray as well.

The DELL XPS 435 has three USB 2.0 ports and analog microphone and headphones. Connection is easy and not cluttered. Running on a motherboard chip of Intel X58, it is quite fast for complex work and multitasking is a pleasure. Normal web and other wireless connection including Gigabit Ethernet are normal as is enjoyable.

Having the Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 as standard fitting, it can perform almost all functions and software applications with ease. Complete with its customer service, it offers great value to have this mammoth PC as company.

Now regarding competition, the Asus Essentio and Shuttle XPC H7 5800 may be regarded as comparable products.

Multimedia multitasking to graphic power utilization, the DELL XPS 435,offers great performance.

Apple Photoshop and other graphics run seamlessly along with multimedia running at the same time.

Since it is a high end product, the gaming performance has been closely watched and it performs true to character.

Great response time and visuals. However the absence of a second graphics card slot can be a bother for those fussy about graphic options.

Digital audio output, firewire and USB 2.0 completes the picture, however HDMI output is missing and it would have completed the picture.

Now the main cons would be it consumes a lot of power, as can be expected from a high performance computer

The 1000GB Seagate hard drive caters to the storage needs and one can top that up as well.

So overall a good but a bit pricey computer, but then value for money for anyone willing to pay the price tag and a good system with good looks, display and overall performance.

Even if it isn’t the internet, we are all aware of the data thefts through wireless devices when working public areas. What to do now? You may ask. Well, it’s quite simple. Get your notebook security precautions upgraded. Who would ever want foreign hands all over their notebooks? (This might sound really cheesy but seriously folks would ya?)

So here are the top five tips to keep that digital beauty well away from people who want to snatch it away!

1. Security Locks: A Kensington lock, where you could attach your notebook to something solid via a cable, is one sure way to drop the chances of someone simply picking it up and running away (Oh God no!)
2. Choose your abode well: Try working with your notebook in as less shady areas as you can. In a reasonable public place which isn’t exactly brimming with people all around you, preferably quiet (you did want to work, right?), and a decent surrounding (No offence, but the Hoods at midnight don’t do it for me and my lil lappy!)
3. Bluetooth or no Bluetooth: try keeping your Bluetooth devices turned off unless you need to use them. If it doesn’t come in-built with your notebook, keep the device unattached. This would not only drop the chances of malware settling its unwelcome self into your notebook without your consent, it would also reduce ways in which crackers can access your precious darling (Yes, I love my notebook ladies and gentleman. It is a ray of hope in my dark geeky life)
4. Anti-phishing softwares: Face it guys, if you’re connected to the internet, spy ware of all kind Will see your way. It is then your wisdom to keep it off the harm by making sure you have good, reliable anti-phishing software installed and updated regularly.
5. ANTI-VIRUS: Remember the time when flu last hit you and your mum going all gaga over her baby, getting you orange juices and that special treatment? (For some of us, it may date back to decades). You’d be going to all lengths if your notebook was hit by a virus. Why go through all that trouble when you could instead, pay heed to “prevention is the best medicine” by getting yourself a renowned anti-virus. It is easy to get yourself illegal copies of antiviruses or simply living off the evaluation periods. Yet, it may not be the be the best practice for your notebook. Invest in a good, ORIGINAL antivirus once and you’ll see how easy it makes your life!

We all know the virtues of good money and let’s are honest, what’s a little money, a little effort in saving your notebook, if it means not having to get a new one altogether? (Not all of us are born rich, ya know!) So gentlemen and ladies, lets pledge to treat that faithful gadget of ours better.