Dell brings 'œsmallest ever' commercial desktop to market

Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Wednesday, 10 December 2008 07:01

Opinion and Analysis

Here are the tech specs of the OptiPlex 160:

Processor   
- Intel Atom dual core processor (available early 2009)
- Intel Atom single core processor

Operating Systems   
- Genuine Windows Vista  Business 32-Bit
- Genuine Windows Vista  Business with Downgrade Rights Service to Windows XP Professional
- Genuine Windows Vista  Home Basic 32-Bit
- nSeries FreeDOS

Memory   
- Up to two DIMM slots; Non-ECC single channel 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM, supporting up to 4GB2
- Note: Maximum speed supported to 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
 
Network Interface   
- Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet (Broadcom LOM); Optional Dell Wireless 1397 802.11BG - Half Mini-PCIe card

Storage   
- 2.5" Up to 160GB HDD (7200 RPM)
- 20GB Ultra Performance
- 64GB Solid State Drive
 
Chassis   
- Tiny Desktop

Number of Bays
- None

Dimensions
- Weight: 4.6lbs/2.09kg
- Height: 9.02"/22.9cm
- Width: 1.85"/4.7cm
- Depth: 8.86"22.5cm

Slots
- None

Optional Mounting Brackets
- Dell Wall/Under-desk Mount, Dell Monitor Mount
 
Removable Media   
- Optional external DVD-ROM drive
 
Security   
- Chassis lock slot support, Cable Security Kit, Setup/BIOS Password, USB Select, I/O Interface Security, optional Smart Card readers

Management   
- Dell Client Manager Standard: A no-charge systems management console; allows you to deploy, manage and troubleshoot Dell client systems across your entire organization.
- Optional upgrades to Dell Client Manager Plus or the Management Suite for Dell Clients.