[access-uk] Re: ADVICE ON THIS PC
- From: "carol pearson" <carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2004 13:04:41 +0100
I have the AC97 sound card (integrated). It's OK, but there is a little
crackling when using JAWS and I wouldn't use it for serious editing stuff;
but it's OK for everyday use.
Are you sure that price is right?
If so, order a couple while you can! <SMILE>
--
Carol
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Godfrey" <Richard.Godfrey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Access-Uk@Freelists. Org" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 8:29 AM
Subject: [access-uk] ADVICE ON THIS PC
> 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
>
> Sent to friend
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> Add to basket
>
> Please note not all products are on display in all stores.
>
> The store price shown in Comet's national price and may be lower in some
> stores.
>
> A409uk & 17" crt monitor
>
> A409uk & 17" crt monitor
>
> £399.00
> Free basic delivery
> Free basic delivery
>
> More Info
>
> more info
>
> Add to basket
>
> add to basket
> Hp a409uk & 15" tft
>
> Hp a409uk & 15" tft
>
> £549.99
> Free basic delivery
> Free basic delivery
>
> More Info
>
> more info
>
> Add to basket
>
> add to basket
> Hp a409uk + 17" tft
>
> Hp a409uk + 17" tft
>
> £639.00
> Free basic delivery
> Free basic delivery
>
> More Info
>
> more info
>
> Add to basket
>
> add to basket
> A409 & 19" tft
>
> A409 & 19" tft
>
> £719.99
> Free basic delivery
> Free basic delivery
>
> More Info
>
> more info
>
> Add to basket
> Richard Godfrey
> Telephone: +44 (0) 1656-657516
> Office 01656-643146
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>
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