On Thu, Aug 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM Thomas Cameron via users <users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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Wireless
No Wireless LAN Card
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I learned that Dell renamed the Optiplex line to the "Dell Pro" line
(absolutely horrible move, they threw away decades of brand
recognition).
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/scr/desktops/appref=dell-pro-product-line
Dell's way of dissing Intel:
“AI PCs represent the next frontier in computing, transforming how we
work, create and connect,” said Sam Burd, president, Client Solutions
Group, Dell Technologies. “This progress depends on cutting-edge silicon
innovation, which is why we’ve worked to engineer AMD Ryzen AI PRO
processors into our new Dell Pro portfolio.”
Looks like Linux (Ubuntu) is only available on systems with Intel CPU's.
I specced these out because they'll easily last for 6+ years and the PSU
is Platinum, so more efficient (albeit only a few percent):
What is the warranty period?
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Now, these systems are DEFINITELY proprietary, in that the power supply
and motherboards are specific to these systems, but... I treat business
class machines as black boxes. I am not going to swap CPUs or
motherboards. Literally the only thing I *might* do is install more
memory and a bigger NVMe drive in the future. But that's highly
unlikely, to be honest. These are damned near disposable computers,
intended only for productivity work, not high end graphics processing or
gaming systems.
This is a market that makes price and reliability a priority, and one where Dell
has done well.
George N. White III
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