Compaq SR1330NX Desktop PC (AMD Athlon XP 3200+ Processor, 512 MB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, Dbl Layer 16X DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Drive) | List Price: $831.00
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Platform: Windows XP Home Edition
Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Binding: Personal Computers
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Nice value, good everyday computer. [Posted on 2005-03-06]
I bought this Compaq two weeks ago after my computer's motherboard died. I would say it's probably the best value for its price right now, because it has a 200 gig hard drive and 512 meg memory. The Athlon and bus aren't the latest in technology, but it should be adequate for most applications. The DVD plays well, without any skips like my previous computer had. I'm amazed at how quiet the fan is.
It's not perfect though. The onboard audio chip is surprisingly subpar compared to my previous motherboard's chip, especially since the large hard drive and front audio ports make it seem like it is geared for mp3 and other music files. You'll definitely need to get a sound card, unless you don't mind horrible sound. It doesn't have an AGP video card either, so gets the memory from the main memory. I just put in my old video card and bought a new sound card for it. There's only two total memory slots, 3 PCI slots, and one empty bay. I inserted my old hard drive in that bay, but I can't get to the other side to put another screw in. Also, there is no detailed documentation, just a 4th grade manual- you know, with large pictures.
So far, it's doing what it's supposed to. Hope this helps.
Not too bad for the price... [Posted on 2005-04-05]
I bought this computer (package deal at Best Buy) for my use at home. I am returning to school to finish my Bachelor's degree and it has everything I need. I agree that the graphics and sound card are slightly lacking, but I am not too much of a techno-wiz to worry about that stuff. I use it for my school work, reports, presentations, and listening to CDs. The computer is very quiet and pretty fast for what I have used it for. (...)
I don't like the fact that Microsoft Office is not incuded. You have a trial version on it, but you have to "convert" it within 60 days or it won't work anymore. Plus, the Virus Scan program is a trial version as well. Other than that, it is working great. Very good features and size (200GB hard drive is WAY more than I'll ever need) make it a good bargain for home use.
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