Compaq Premier Sound PS 115

Advantages: Very fast machine!!!!
Disadvantages: Mine does have a tendency to crash!!!!!!

...Combining essential features and affordability, the HP Compaq Business Desktop dx2000 microtower is a simple low-cost PC built with proven technology that is ideal for budget conscious users and everyday applications. 1-MB L2 Advanced Transfer Cache on Intel® Pentium® 4 processors. max: 80 GB (7200 rpm). (2) front USB 2.0 ports and (6) rear USB 2.0 ports, (1) serial, (1) parallel, (2) PS/2 ports, (1) VGA port. Intel® Extreme Graphics 2 (Integrated with Intel 865GV Chipset). Integrated Intel® PRO/100 Network Connection. 250 watt ATX Power Supply -- PFC/Non PCF with a 115v/230v line switch. System dimensions, without keyboard 7.10 x 15.60 x 14.00 in Weight Approximately 10.5 lbs. Integrated AC '97 audio. Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Microsoft Windows XP Home... Read review

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Advantages: Reliable product
Disadvantages: Not flat screen

...So my ACER flat screen monitor at work gave up the ghost last week and Bob the IT Donut said that I could have a replacement flatscreen monitor but it would take 7 - 10 days until it was here. In a sinister manner, he leaned forward and whispered in my ear: "follow me, Wayne". I picked up a pen with which to stab him in case things got a bit tasty and followed him out of the office. We went a place in the basement affectionately called "the dungeon" and he showed me his wares! "Take your pick", Bob said as I surveyed the treasure before me. Keyboards, mice, computers, monitors piled dungeon ceiling high and standing room only! I picked out a Hewlett Packard M50 monitor, which is very similar to the one I have at home, though with a slightly different spec. I'm writing this review in a "non-teccie" style, and I hope you findd... Read review

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Advantages: Fast, Fast, FAST!!! (Oh yeah... and easy to set up and use, too.)
Disadvantages: Huh?!!? No stereo speakers?!?!

...model was definitely a much better buy. And the computer with the most "bang" – at least on paper, anyway – was the Compaq Presario 5004US. After discussing different models with the salesman for 30 minutes, and weighing my options for nearly another hour, I paid the man $1,149 and eagerly walked out with my new "screamer." HERE'S WHAT I GOT WITH MY COMPAQ PRESARIO 5004US: Hardware: * AMD Athlon(TM) Processor running at 1.102 GHz. * 200 MHz system bus * Enhanced 3D Now!(TM) video technology * 16 MB Nvidia TNT2 M64 PRO graphics card * SoundMax Digital Audio system * 128 MB RAM, 100 MHz * 60 GB hard disk drive * 8X/4X/24X DVD-ROM drive * 8X/4X/32X CD-RW drive * 56K V.90 modem * 10/100Mb PCI network interface card * 1 parallel port * PS2 mouse port * 4 USB ports (2 in front, 2 in back; 1 required for keyboard... Read review

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