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Advantages: Compact Form Factor, Fast, Inexpensive
Disadvantages: Monitor Not Included, Wasteful Packing Material

Acer SA85's have become my system of choice when recommending systems to education and small business, this particular model provides a superb mix of speed, reliability and value for money. I first came in contact with Acer S85's through work, since we stopped buying from one provider and need to look for someone new. We started buying SA85's from Insight because they were cheap - they have proven better than expected. Packaging ~~~~~~~~ The SA85 ...
...a stock of them although Acer have offered to make good on it if you provide them with a receipt. The huge catch is there is no display, by default this system is supplied sans display, which provides some confusion to some customers (particularly the ones that don't or can't read my handwriting) Design ~~~~~ The base unit itself is a compact box, the power, suspend and HDD/Optical activity lights are displayed as symbols on the top front of the ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, Goodlooknig
Disadvantages: Small memory compared to some of todays computers

This computer is a stylish, well made computer. There are only a few things wrong with it . The Memory is a bit small (compared to a friends computer bough within the same week as tis one and for less money. Another problem is sometimes the DVD-Drive gets jammed shut and, doesnt open unless you hit the side of the tower. Another problem is there arent enough USB Ports and their isnt any on the front of the tower, like an Aries computer or a Packard ...
...Athlon XP 2000+ 1.67 GHz 224MB RAM 37.2GB total hard drive space 3&1/2" floppy disk drive DVD-ROM drive CD-Rewriter 2 USB ports 3 PCI Slots Overall a speedy, efficient computer, with great style and layout Thanks for reading!! P.S the computer tower did not come with an instruction manual so I have entered it as totaly unhelpful in that section. ... Read review

Advantages: good dvd reader/writer and takes flash memory sticks
Disadvantages: cooling system makes a sound when turning on or using alot of cpu

I bought this computer a year ago and had no problems with it since, the only thing you may need to consider is upgrading the cooling fan on the CPU if you hear a odd cooling sound when you turn the computer on. Other than that the computer is a perfect machine to use with any type of applications! I use the computer every day for private use and havent had a problem since i bought it. I would recomened this computer for home and business uses or ...
...The computer comes with dvd burning software so dont go buying software when you purchase this computer, you can even find hidden programs if you go searching in the hard-drive. I found a program that enables you to watch movies so that tells you something. This is a great computer i recommend it to people who can afford computers in this price range! ... Read review

Advantages: speed, sound, generous size monitor, Leopard OS
Disadvantages: Power/Sleep light missing

Duration of ownership:2 Weeks Strengths: Sleek and beautiful design, simple and elegant operating system, wireless keyboard and mouse Weaknesses: Power/Sleep light missing Overall Evaluation:I have used Macs (5th one) since mid-90s and have always appreciated their design and OS strengths. Overall, this is an great computer. Everything worked perfectly right out of the box without checking the manual. Considering what is included on this iMac, ...
...peripheral you need to add is a printer! You sure get a lot of features for the money.Price is always a concern, especially compared to PCs. With this model, they have added more "bells and whistles" and not raising the price.Apple has finally gotten its act together by redesigning the popular iMac. ... Read review

Advantages: Screen, Webcam, amazing processer speed
Disadvantages: With mine the Wifi can sometimes be an issue

...I bought it from the Apple store in London, where I must say the customer service is amazing and the staff had an answer to all my questions! Before this Imac I had an Ibook G4 which was the best thing since sliced bread, thats what made me want one of these. The IMac is all an all in one computer, all the bits are in the screen with only the keyboard and mouse separate. This makes it great for people with not so much space. This computer is very ...
...round, the whole unit is a sort of brushed aluminum colour and my favorite bit is the small brushed aluminum keyboard, which has nice sized buttons and a nice feel to it (ie not big and chunky keys) The IMac loads up in no time, unlike a Windows machine and within less than say 30 seconds you are ready to go. The screen is Massive, bright and very clear, and the graphics can easily handle online TV and gaming, I use mine to play World of Warcraft ... Read review