Gateway SX2855-UB22P Vs Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF

While desktops are loosing their charm fast in favor of their more slimmer notebook counterparts, they do offer faster processing power for a given price. Let us take a look at two desktops powered by Intel core i3-2100 - the second generation intel core i3 processors.

Picture on the right - Gateway SX2855-UB22P comes bundled with a Monitor, a Printer and a Speaker - available at bestbuy.

Table : Gateway SX2855-UB22P Vs Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF Comparison

Notebook	Gateway SX2855-UB22P	Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF
Make	Gateway	Dell
Processor	Core i3-2100	Core i3-2100
No. Of Cores	2	2
Processor Freq	3.1 GHz	3.1 GHz
Memory	4 GB DDR3	3 GB DDR3
Hard Disk	1 Tera Byte	320 GB
Display	20" LED Monitor	No Monitor
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 2000	Intel HD Graphics 2000
Ports	USB, VGA, Ethernet	1HDMI & 1 VGA, USB ports, Ethernet
Other Features	The desktop is available as bundle at bestbuy with a monitor, speaker and a printer. Worth grabbing at under $500	Dell's desktop has a fast processor, but it has tried to keep the cost low ( but not so low) by reducing the amount of the Hard Disk and the memory offered.
Pros	Comes with extra printer and speaker. The processor is fast.	Competitively priced, fast processor
Cons	The printer will drain ink fast. The memory could be larger	Does not come with monitor
Notebook Details	The Intel's second generation core i3 powered desktop could be a decent bargain if can make use of the offered printer for occassional printing. This desktop comes bundled with 20" external monitor.	Dell's desktop does not come bundled with a monitor and is a basic desktop with a fast Intel Second Generation Core i3 processor. You may however like to look for other deals that can offer you with a laptop with monitor and other features lke - integrated wifi and speaker.