MESH Matrix Premier

Author's product rating:   

Speed	Fast
Design	Good
Manufacturer Support	Good
Ease of use	Very easy
Value For Money	Good

Advantages:	A good all round PC and a great little media package to boot
Disadvantages:	The newer versions have a MUCH higher spec for cheaper !  My PC no problems with it

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

Award winning PC's. I have had this PC now for well over 1 year. It services my home and business needs and I do require a fast PC for continuous refreshing of financial markets, usually several applications at once.

On the odd occassion I use for gaming (though rare) but it does not present a problem even with relatively new games. However, I certainly would not recommend to a serious gamer (but I seriously doubt hard core gamers would be looking to buy this PC anyway).

This PC is directed towards mainly the family as it is a media edition. The media edition itself is actually good. Offers many versitile packages in one (though I do recommend upgrading) Its basic packages will do exactly what it says and I believe is designed to be a complete media system though I do not think it will replace the TV (even though it does have a TV card supplied).

It has a decent specification.
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ processor with HyperTransport Technology
Genuine Windows XP media center edition 2005

A trial edition of Windows XP home (NOTE TRIAL EDITION which is the only REAL let down)

A good sony DVD R/RW

Extra USB2 ports

I strongly suggest upgrading from the free Lexmark printer X1190 series unless you want it only for very occassional use...certainly no good for business or the frequent user. Very good for letter though!

An excellent monitor by GNR 19inch (please see my seperate review on this monitor...its VERY good!) However, I do believe they have upgraded the monitor to a 22inch widescreen but please check as offers may differ now)

Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse that work very well even at a good distance. In my experience over 20 feet away from terminal.

eTRUST anti virus (though I used a more advanced anti virus eTRUST are still very good depending on you needs)

1GB DDR RAM
200GB SATA Hard Drive
256MB ATI Radeon graphics (not so good for gamers)
Firewire onboard
Free mounted ports (at front of case - 2 x USB2 ports at front of case)

Since I purchased this PC the price has decreased dramatically and the specs have been upgraded substantially.... On note to a dual core (I really wish I had this!!!)
Higher GB memory storage
An even better monitor
And many other software upgrades though I do recommend you research what is now available.

I would stongly recommend buying direct as this way you will probably not only get a good price but the on site warranty and customer service that comes with it will be invaluable, though I have never had to use this myself. The on site warranty I got with my PC was for 3 years!

They are easily upgradable as well to keep up with the times and your PC needs.

All in all its a very good buy, but as always shop around and as a general caution if you buy a second hand PC make sure you have the operation discs and drivers as to wipe the hard drive clean because you may never know whats on there!

For my needs (as stated above) surfing, downloading, personal, business related it does work and never had problems with it.

If you cannot find another PC with the same specs brand new (unless you build your own) at a cheaper price with a good on site warranty then I would recommend this PC. And they deliver to your door with all the bits included!