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Advantages: Quality brand supported by HP
Disadvantages: Not the cheapest for spec

Speed This is more than sufficient for the majority of core computing requirements such as office applications, lets face it if you require a P.C. for graphic design or extensive database work you would be looking at something higher end. Reliability I have been involved in the acquisition of over 60 of these in the last 12 months and not 1 has failed in any shaper or form! Memory/capacity More than sufficient for core corporate or SOHO work, ...
...network or external back up solution is available, otherwise look at the 500 series which has a larger hard drive. ram is sufficient but easily and cheaply upgradeable. Extra Features Very few other than a range of keyboard shortcuts which are programmable and useful. Design Black and silver look is reasonably modern and suitable for most office enviroments but nothing spectacular. Manufacturer Support In my opinion the best in the business, ... Read review

Advantages: based no good processor P4 1.7gHz
Disadvantages: small hard drive, weak graphics controller

Try to find a good PC with workable characteristics. I know it's hard to find the best variant in the wide range of complectations for PC. Well let me tell you that sometimes is better to get a complete PC from one of the best companies in the world. It's a little more expensive than to buy it by parts and get them together by yourself but you know for sure that it's made by specialists who made all the adjustments just for you. Evo D300 goes with ...
...is enough RAM for this processor to provide a good and fast work without any troubles. Hard drive could be larger but it's not to bad if you clean your drive regulary. And ofcourse there are a floppy drive and CD-rom which you may choose. Also you may choose the operational system you like Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP2 / XP Professional. I prefer XP Professional as a well-structured and easy in use. Make your step in technology evolution! ... Read review

Advantages: quiet and fast
Disadvantages: none

...So when hubby suggested a compaq I was a bit dubious. A couple of weeks later he bought me a second hand Evo D500. I looked at the Specs and it was way better than my old box of bones. 512 of ram , a nice p4 1.6 chip 20gig hard drive and a cd rom.... nice The first thing I did was strip it of its case- (i love taking things apart) to find out how easy it would be to add my essential bits and bobs. The case came apart very easily. It had been fitted ...
...came with Windows XP and Compaq software (which wasnt intrusive at all) and the Compaq software that you didnt want could be uninstalled without causing any problems. All in All I was very happy with my fast, quiet,new PC . As for price, like I said, I had this second hand so I dont know the new price, and I dont think compaq sell this actual model anymore, but I wouldnt hesitate to buy another Compaq machine. So if you are in the market for a good ... Read review

Advantages: Really good Graphics, Good value for money
Disadvantages: Really Big, Really noisey

Dell XPS 700 I have had the Dell XPS 700 for about 2 years and its still in good working condition! Although i bought the newer verson 2 days ago Dell XPS 730! It is much better! <<< Looks >>> It comes in 2 colours on the front ethier Black or Red (mines Black) It is in a slanted shape and has a silver case on the front is has a Logo saying '' Dell ''! It also has XPS on the two sides! Also it has Neon lights at the very top of the front case ...
...too! It was the first Dell XPS desktop i ever got and its one of the best computers i have ever got! It came with Dell speakers and subwoofer and a 15'' monitor! The only bad thing about it is that its really big and is realy noisey!!! But apart from that it is a really good computer! It has Neon lights in it and you can download software called Dell XPS Light FX and when you play music in Windows Media Player the lights change colours! And you can ... Read review

Advantages: Good value, runs most common apps well
Disadvantages: Struggles with high intensity graphics apps and games

...nothing special here, quite typical Dell styling - neat and clean, but not particularly eye catching! Finally, high intensity programs such as professional design apps and games, this PC will simply not cope! Personally I would not recommend Dell for this as, having used a number of different models, come no where close to a custom built PC for the same price. ... Read review