Compaq Presario SR1420NX Desktop PC (Intel Celeron D Processor 340, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Dbl Layer 16X DVD+/-RW Drive) | List Price: $710.00
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Platform: Windows XP Home Edition
Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Binding: Personal Computers
Features: - 2.93 GHz Intel Celeron D 340 processor with 533 MHz system bus
- 512 MB DDR SDRAM (two slots for 2 GB maximum), 80 GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD-/+RW drive
- Five USB 2.0 ports, two Firewire ports, 9-in-1 memory card reader, two open PCI slots
- Built-in 10/100/ BASE-T ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem
- Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 2
a simple home PC, not much more [Posted on 2005-12-18]
I've had this PC for more than a month. And have been largely satisfied, with a few caveats. This is not a high-end machine, and I'd recommend considering it only if all you want from your PC is regular home use - browsing, some music etc.
I've attached a Dell 19" monitor to it, as well as a wireless keyboard + mouse set from Microsoft (by the way, I highly recommend getting a such a wireless accessory set, it lets me browse from my couch). The RAM will not make for gaming nor much intensive use. And I reckon the bus speeds aren't great either, because often I have to wait a little for the PC to respond when using multiple applications.
The DVD-CD writer is a plus, so is having 9 kinds of card readers, though either is available readily in the market. Compaq has installed some annoying software (ok maybe they're useful but I'm not a good fan of them yet). My other complaint is that the system clock seems to fall behind by a few minutes, I'm guessing it's due to low battery. I'm hoping speaking to Compaq about it will help.
All in all, decent for home use. I have a work laptop too, so was looking something for moderate browsing needs, and this fits the bill. When I was looking around, I found this deal to be cheaper than a comparable Dell. Putting it together took hardly any effort, and I haven't had other trouble with the software.
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