Medion MT 487 G Review @ PC Pro

Vikingod · Dec 28, 2007, 03:24 PM

Source: PC Pro
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As Medion's recent victory in PC Pro's 2007 Reliability & Service Awards testifies, cutting prices doesn't need to be at the expense of customer service and build quality. And while this Tesco exclusive might not make a radical aesthetic departure from previous budget Medion PCs, its petite frame hides a pleasant surprise in the form of an Intel Core 2 Quad processor.

Cast a critical eye over the Medion's tower case and, even considering the low price, it has a certain appeal: the black side panels contrast well with the silver plastic fascia. However, a quick tap leaves you in no doubt this is a bargain basement construction. It isn't short on features, though. A button in the centre of the front panel opens up a sliding action door to reveal a card reader, USB, FireWire and mini-FireWire ports, as well as composite video and audio connections. It's a nice touch, but, again, the construction feels cheap.

Dec 28, 2007, 03:24 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Medion MT 487 G Review @ PC Pro Source: PC Pro _____________ As Medion's recent victory in PC Pro's 2007 Reliability & Service Awards testifies, cutting prices doesn't need to be at the expense of customer service and build quality. And while this Tesco exclusive might not make a radical aesthetic departure from previous budget Medion PCs, its petite frame hides a pleasant surprise in the form of an Intel Core 2 Quad processor. Cast a critical eye over the Medion's tower case and, even considering the low price, it has a certain appeal: the black side panels contrast well with the silver plastic fascia. However, a quick tap leaves you in no doubt this is a bargain basement construction. It isn't short on features, though. A button in the centre of the front panel opens up a sliding action door to reveal a card reader, USB, FireWire and mini-FireWire ports, as well as composite video and audio connections. It's a nice touch, but, again, the construction feels cheap.