[access-uk] ADVICE ON THIS PC
- From: "Richard Godfrey" <Richard.Godfrey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Access-Uk@Freelists. Org" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2004 08:29:26 +0100
A friend has asked me to get her a new PC, and I've found the following from
Comet at £270. Looks a good deal to me, and I'm just wondering if anyone
could tell me if I'm likely to have any probs with the sound or graphics
with this spec. Thanks for any help.
"Comet - PC base units - HEWLETTPACKARD - Entry level pc base unit
HEWLETT PACKARD
A409/A509
Entry level pc base unit
Free basic delivery
Free basic delivery
£270.00
Product Information
Brand
HEWLETT PACKARD
Type of processor
Intel Celeron
Processor speed
2.6 GHz
The model of the processor,
Memory RAM
256 Mb
random access memory. the main memory in the PC. the larger the amount of
RAM, the greater the number of files that can be used at any one time on the
PC.
However, this does depend on the type of RAM.
Hard disk drive
40 GB
this is where all the permanent data is stored on the PC
Drives
DVD/CDRW
What type of drives does the Desktop have
Drive speeds
48x16x
What speed does the drive read/record at Write x ReWrite x Read x
Floppy disk drive
Yes
allows use of 3.5" floppy disks for saving data and data retrieval
Graphics
Integratedup to 64Mb
The video card allows you to play games and edit pictures the higher the
spec of the graphics card the better quality pictures
Shared graphics
64 Mb
The graphics card determines the quality of the image on the monitor. The
more powerful the graphics card the better the image.
TVout
No
Sound card
AC97integrated
The quality of the sound generated by the PC will depend on how powerful the
sound card is and the quality of the speakers.
Speakers
No
Modem
V92-ready
Enables communication with others via the telephone line. A modem is used
for the internet, e-mail, video-conferencing and faxing.
Ethernet
Yes
provides networking functionality
Keyboard
Yes
software
Mouse
Yes
software
Operating system
Windows XP Home Edition
software
Firewire
Yes
High speed data transfer link for digital video and other media. Ideal for
quickly downloading video images from camcorder to PC.
USB port(s)
6
Parallel port - for use with parallel port devices, USB port - for use with
USB port devices, USB connectors are for connecting peripherals to PCs
simply
Parallel port(s)
1
For connecting devices such as printers and scanners
Serial port(s)
1
For connecting devices such as organisers and external modems
Other Features
Microsoft Works Suite 2004
software
MS Works 7.0
the most up to date software
MS Picture It!
Easily enhance and improve all your photos and images.
Internet Explorer 6
software included
Outlook Express
software included
Microsoft Autoroute 2004
software
Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2004
software
Microsoft Money Standard 2004
software
Sonic RecordNow CD/DVD 6
software
Microsoft MovieMaker 2
software
HP Image Zone
software
3 PCI - 2 (PCI Free) PC Card slots
extra slots
MS Word 2002
The Worlds most popular word processing software. Great for producing
professional school, college or office documents.
Intervideo Win DVD
software included
ArcSoft ShowBiz
software included
table end
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