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1.  eMachines ET1831-0

  Quick Specs-
  • Processor: Intel Pentium E5400 / 2.7 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition

  • General

    • Type Personal computer
    • Product Form Factor Tower
    • Built-in Devices Keyboard , LED panel
    • Width 7.1 in
    • Depth 16.2 in
    • Height 14.2 in
    • Weight 18.1 lbs

    Processor

    • Type Intel Pentium E5400 / 2.7 GHz
    • Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
    • 64-bit Computing Yes
    • Installed Qty 1
    • Max Supported Qty 1

    Cache Memory

    • Type L2 cache
    • Installed Size 2 MB
    • Cache Per Processor 2 MB

    Mainboard

    • Chipset type NVIDIA GeForce 7050
    • Data bus speed 800 MHz

    RAM

    • Installed Size 4 GB
    • Technology DDR2 SDRAM
    • Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
    • Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB

    Storage Controller

    • Type Serial ATA - Integrated
    • Controller interface type Serial ATA-300

    Storage

    • Floppy Drive None
    • Hard Drive 1 x 750 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
    • Hard Drive (2nd) None
    • Hard Drive (3rd) None

    Optical Storage

    • Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
    • CD / DVD read speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
    • CD / DVD write speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL)
    • CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

    Optical Storage (2nd)

    • Type None

    Storage Removable

    • Type None

    Monitor

    • Monitor Type None.

    Graphics Controller

    • Type Integrated
    • Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 7050

    Audio Output

    • Type Sound card - Integrated
    • Sound card name Integrated Audio
    • Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
    • Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio

    Keyboard

    • Keyboard interface PS/2

    Input Device

    • Type Mouse , Keyboard

    Mouse

    • Mouse interface PS/2

    Telecom

    • Modem None

    Networking

    • Networking Network adapter - Integrated
    • Data Link Protocol Ethernet , Fast Ethernet

    Expansion / Connectivity

    • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin , 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket
    • Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 , 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ) , 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 6 x Audio - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm

    Printer

    • Type None

    Power

    • Device Type Power supply

    Operating System / Software

    • OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition

    Manufacturer Warranty

    • Service & Support 1 year warranty
    • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

    Card Reader

    • Card reader Card reader
    • Supported flash memory cards RS-MMC , miniSD , Microdrive , Memory Stick , MultiMediaCard , SD Memory Card , xD-Picture Card , Memory Stick Duo , Memory Stick Pro , MultiMediaCardmicro , Memory Stick PRO Duo , MultiMediaCardmobile , CompactFlash Card type I , CompactFlash Card type II  
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    2. HP Pavilion Slimline s5310y

    Quick Specs

    • Processor: AMD Athlon II X2 250 / 3 GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
    • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition 

    General

  • Type Personal computer
  • Recommended Use Home use
  • Product Form Factor Tower
  • Built-in Devices Keyboard , LED panel

Processor

  • Type AMD Athlon II X2 250 / 3 GHz
  • Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
  • 64-bit Computing Yes
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Max Supported Qty 1

Mainboard

  • Chipset type NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE / nForce 430

RAM

  • Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR3 SDRAM
  • Memory Specification Compliance PC3-8500
  • Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
  • Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB

Storage Controller

  • Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
  • Controller interface type Serial ATA-300

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 1 x 640 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
  • Hard Drive (2nd) None

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA
  • CD / DVD read speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
  • CD / DVD write speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 12x (DVD±R DL)
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
  • Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • Type None

Storage Removable

  • Type None

Monitor

  • Monitor Type None.

Graphics Controller

  • Type Integrated
  • Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE Shared video memory (UMA)

Audio Output

  • Type Sound card - Integrated
  • Sound card name Realtek ALC662
  • Sound output mode 5.1 channel surround
  • Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
  • Speaker(s) None

Keyboard

  • Keyboard interface USB

Input Device

  • Type Mouse , Keyboard

Mouse

  • Mouse technology Optical
  • Mouse interface USB

Telecom

  • Modem None

Audio Input

  • Type None

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Data Link Protocol Ethernet , Fast Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H , 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin , 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - Socket AM3 , 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1 , 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16
  • Interfaces 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 front, 4 rear ) , 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 , 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ) , 1 x Remote control

Printer

  • Type None

Power

  • Device Type Power supply
  • Power Provided 220 Watt

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Software HP MediaSmart DVD , HP MediaSmart Suite , HP Recovery Manager , Microsoft Works 9.0 , CyberLink DVD Suite 6 , Windows Live Essentials , HP Help and Support Center , Microsoft Internet Explorer , Microsoft Windows DVD Maker , Norton Online Backup (30 days trial) , Norton Internet Security 2010 (60 days subscription) , Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial)

Card Reader

  • Card reader 6 in 1 card reader
  • Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick , MultiMediaCard , SD Memory Card , xD-Picture Card , Memory Stick Pro , SDHC Memory Card , MultiMediaCardplus -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

     

    3. Dell Inspiron Zino HD


    Quick Specs

  • Processor: AMD Athlon 2650E / 1.5 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP2, 64-Bit

  • General

  • Product Form Factor Mini desktop
  • Internal Bays Qty 2
  • Width 7.8 in
  • Depth 7.8 in
  • Height 3.4 in
  • Color Blue

Processor

  • Type AMD Athlon 2650E / 1.5 GHz
  • Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Max Supported Qty 1
  • Upgradability Upgradable

RAM

  • Installed Size 2 GB
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM
  • Memory Speed 800 MHz

Storage

  • Hard Drive 1 x 250 GB - Standard - 7200 rpm

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD±RW
  • CD / DVD read speed 8X

Graphics Controller

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor Integrated ATI Radeon HD3200 Graphics

Audio Output

  • Sound output mode 5.1 channel surround

Networking

  • Networking 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet - Integrated
  • Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11n
  • Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP2, 64-Bit

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year limited warranty --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

4. Gateway DX 4720-03


Quick Specs

  • Processor: Intel Pentium E5200 / 2.5 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB / 8 GB (max)
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition

  • General

  • Type Personal computer
  • Product Form Factor Tower
  • Width 7.1 in
  • Depth 17.3 in
  • Height 16.3 in
  • Weight 24.3 lbs

Processor

  • Type Intel Pentium E5200 / 2.5 GHz
  • Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
  • 64-bit Computing Yes
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Max Supported Qty 1

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Installed Size 2 MB
  • Cache Per Processor 2 MB

Mainboard

  • Data bus speed 800 MHz

RAM

  • Installed Size 4 GB / 8 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM
  • Memory Speed 800 MHz
  • Memory Specification Compliance PC2-6400
  • Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
  • Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB

Storage Controller

  • Type Serial ATA - Integrated
  • Controller interface type Serial ATA-300

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 1 x 640 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
  • Hard Drive (2nd) None
  • Hard Drive (3rd) None

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD?RW / DVD-RAM
  • Disc Labeling Technology Labelflash Technology

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • Type None

Storage Removable

  • Type None

Monitor

  • Monitor Type none.

Graphics Controller

  • Type Integrated
  • Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 7100
  • Max Allocated RAM Size 256 MB

Audio Output

  • Type Sound card - Integrated
  • Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
  • Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
  • Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left rear channel

Input Device

  • Type Mouse , Keyboard

Mouse

  • Mouse technology Optical
  • Mouse interface USB
  • Mouse features Scroll

Telecom

  • Modem Fax / modem
  • Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
  • Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92

Audio Input

  • Type None

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter - Integrated
  • Data Link Protocol Fast Ethernet , Ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays Total (Free) Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H , Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H , Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket , Memory - DIMM 240-pin
  • Interfaces 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1 x Audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A , 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ( 1 in front ) , 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ) , 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 , 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11

Printer

  • Type None

Power

  • Device Type Power supply
  • Power Provided 300 Watt

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Software Norton 360 (60 days trial) , Microsoft Money Essentials , Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial) , Microsoft Works 9.0

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

    5. Lenovo ThinkCentre A61e

    Quick Specs

  • Processor: AMD Athlon X2 BE-2350 / 2.1 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Business

  • General

  • Type Personal computer
  • Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
  • Product Form Factor Ultra small form factor
  • Built-in Devices Speaker
  • Width 10.8 in
  • Depth 9.5 in
  • Height 3.2 in
  • Weight 7.3 lbs
  • Color Business black

Processor

  • Type AMD Athlon X2 BE-2350 / 2.1 GHz
  • Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
  • 64-bit Computing Yes
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Max Supported Qty 1

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Installed Size 1 MB
  • Cache Per Processor 1 MB ( 2 x 512 KB )

Mainboard

  • Chipset type AMD 690V
  • Data bus speed 1000 MHz

Environmental Parameters

  • Min operating temperature 50 °F
  • Max operating temperature 95 °F
  • Operating humidity range 10 - 80%
  • Sound emission 27 dBA

RAM

  • Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM - Non-ECC
  • Memory Speed 667 MHz
  • Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
  • Form Factor SO DIMM 200-pin
  • Features Dual channel memory architecture
  • Configuration Features 1 x 1 GB

Storage Controller

  • Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
  • Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
  • Storage controller interface channel qty 2

Storage Controller (2nd)

  • Type 1 x IDE - Integrated
  • (2nd) storage controller interface type ATA-133

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm - Vibration dampening
  • Hard Drive (2nd) None
  • Hard Drive (3rd) None

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA
  • CD / DVD read speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
  • CD / DVD write speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD-R DL) / 8x (DVD+R DL)
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
  • Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • Type None

Storage Removable

  • Type None

Monitor

  • Monitor Type None.

Graphics Controller

  • Type Integrated
  • Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon X1200

Audio Output

  • Type Sound card - Integrated
  • Audio output compliant standards SoundMAX , High Definition Audio
  • Speaker(s) None

Keyboard

  • Keyboard name Preferred Pro USB
  • Keyboard interface USB

Input Device

  • Type Mouse , Keyboard

Mouse

  • Mouse technology Optical
  • Mouse interface USB
  • Mouse features Scroll

Telecom

  • Modem None

Audio Input

  • Type None

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter - PCI Express x1 - Integrated
  • Ethernet Controller(s) Broadcom BCM5786
  • Data Link Protocol Ethernet , Fast Ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet
  • Remote Management Protocol DMI 2.0
  • Features ACPI support , Wake on LAN (WoL)
  • Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H , 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin , 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - Socket AM2
  • Interfaces 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ) , 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ) , 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ) , 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 , 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Printer

  • Type None

Miscellaneous

  • Features USB port control , Power-on password , Boot sequence control , Unattended start mode , Administrator password , Hard drive I/O control , Boot without keyboard or mouse , Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
  • Compliant Standards CB , CE , UL , ACA , NOM , cUL , GOST , IRAM , SABS , SASO , JEITA , C-Tick , TUV GS , 80 PLUS , FCC Part 15 B , BSMI CNS 13438 Class B

Power

  • Device Type Power adapter
  • Power AC 120/230 V
  • Power Provided 130 Watt

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Windows Vista Business
  • Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
  • Software PC Doctor , Adobe Reader , Google Picasa , Sonic RecordNow! , InterVideo WinDVD , Windows Live Search , Windows Live Toolbar , Diskeeper Home Edition , ThinkVantage System Update , ThinkVantage Client Security , Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial) , ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery , Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client license , ThinkVantage System Migration Assistant , Sonic Solutions Drive Letter Access (DLA) , Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription) , ThinkVantage Productivity Center with Away Manager

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 3 years warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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