The Fujitsu Siemens Scaleo L is described as a great entry level PC for home use. It has all of the standard features that you'd expect from a budget PC.
It's main advantages are that it has a decent sized hard drive (80 Gb) and a 16x DVD/CD rewriter.
The main disadvantage is the relatively ... Read review
Advantages: Good value for money Disadvantages: can be slow
The Fujitsu Siemens Scaleo L is described as a great entry level PC for home use. It has all of the standard features that you'd expect from a budget PC.
It's main advantages are that it has a decent sized hard drive (80 Gb) and a 16x DVD/CD rewriter.
The main disadvantage is the relatively poor spec software that is included: No MS Office, only Works. No Outlook, only Outlook express.
Another thing to ... ...built in speakers on the Fujitsu Siemens 15" Flat Panel Monitor. On the other hand, what did I expect from such small speakers, and the machine also can with external speakers, although these are a bit bulky.
In summary, if you want a reliable, entry level PC that is suitable for home and home- office use and that is great value for money, go out and buy one today.
The Fujitsu Siemens Scaleo L is described as a great entry level PC for home use. It has all of the standard features that you'd expect from a budget PC.
It's main advantages are that it has a decent sized hard drive (80 Gb) and a 16x DVD/CD rewriter.
The main disadvantage is the relatively poor spec software that is included: No MS Office, only Works. No Outlook, only Outlook express.
Another thing to be aware of is that the processor is relatively small. If you install lots of software, and especially large games, the machine will become very slow. However this can easily be fixed with a defrag.
Another relatively minor gripe is the slightly tinny sound from the built in speakers on the Fujitsu Siemens 15" Flat Panel Monitor. On the other hand, what did I expect from such small speakers, and the machine also can with external speakers, although these are a bit bulky.
In summary, if you want a reliable, entry level PC that is suitable for home and home- office use and that is great value for money, go out and buy one today.
Specifications:
Processor Type Intel Celeron 2.6 GHz Installed Qty 1 Max Supported Qty 1 Data Bus Speed 400 MHz Top of PageCache Memory Type L2 Cache Installed Size 128 KB Cache Per Processor 128 KB Top of PageRAM Installed Size 256 MB / 2 GB (max) Technology DDR SDRAM Form Factor DIMM 184-PIN Top of PageStorage Controller Type 1 x IDE - integrated Controller Interface Type IDE / ATA Top of PageStorage Hard Drive 1 x 40 GB - standard Top of PageOptical Storage Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - IDE Top of PageMonitor Monitor Type None Top of PageGraphics Controller Type Integrated Video Memory Shared Video Memory (UMA) Top of PageAudio Output Type Sound card - integrated Top of PageNetworking Networking Network adapter - integrated Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet Remote Management Protocol DMI 2.0 Top of PageExpansion / Connectivity Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H 2 front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x processor - Socket 478 Memory - DIMM 184-PIN 1 ( 1 ) x AGP Interfaces 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A 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 - 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 mono 3.5 mm 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) 1 x display / video Top of PageMiscellaneous Features System password, parallel port I/O control, serial port I/O control Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified, CE, EN 60950, EN 61000-3-2, IEC950, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, ISO 14001, EN55022 Class B Top of PagePower Device Type Power supply Voltage Required AC 230V ( 50/60 Hz ) Top of PageOperating System / Software OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Advantages: Cheap but high quality Disadvantages: none
well i have had various pc's in my time and often get bored with them and sell them on towards newer models. the last pc i owned had a p4 2.66 ghz processor which was quite decent but ran at around £1000.00 for the basic system. this is about the fujitsu siemens scaleol system that i have just bought.
here are the basics with the new system.
15" tft flatscreen monitor
standard fujitsu-siemens keyboard
standard fujitsu-siemens scroll mouse
standard fujitsu-siemens speakers with 120 watt pmpo
athlon xp 2600+ processor
80 gb hdd
standard 1.44 mb floppy
dvd rom drive
dvd+r 4.7gb dvd writer
512 mb ddr ram
modem 56k v.92
nvidia geforce 4 graphics
windows xp
not bad a little package especially when i let you know the current price of the model is only £699.99. this was at pc world. now my old pc was fine but ...
Shared Video Memory (UMA), Intel Extreme Graphics Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Audio output
Type
Sound card - integrated
Speaker(s)
2 x right / left channel
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Compliant Standards
AC '97
Operating system / software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Software
Drivers & Utilities, Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Microsoft Works 7.0
Input device
Type
Mouse, keyboard
Telecom
Protocols & Specifications
ITU V.90
Max Transfer Rate
56 Kbps
Modem
Fax / modem - plug-in module, Fax / Modem
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site
Manufacturer's product description
The SCALEO L with its new design is the ideal entry-level PC for fun, Internet, broadband and office applications. For those who are keen on space saving without compromising on features and style, the SCALEO L is the ideal PC for small budget or costs saving conscious. Stay online constantly and surf the web faster than ever before - ideal for the demands of a busy family. The SCALEO L features 2 front USB ports and offers maximum power and extra computing performance for your family.
