HP Pavilion a1240n Desktop PC (Intel Pentium 4 Processor 630 (H-T), 1 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe Dbl Layer Drive)

Average customer rating:

Great entry level off the shelf computer, but read shortcomings below

Satisfied with my purchase

Watch Out for missing ports

HP Pavilion a1240n Desktop PC (Intel Pentium 4 Processor 630 (H-T), 1 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe Dbl Layer Drive)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Product Features:

Entertainment-focused desktop PC with 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 630 processor, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 cache

200 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (4 GB max), LightScribe multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support, 16x DVD-ROM drive

Six USB 2.0, two Firewire, one parallel, one VGA, one 9-in-1 memory card reader, 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 with up to 128 MB of shared video RAM, Intel High Definition audio (Azalia) with 5.1-channel surround sound

Windows Media Center 2005 (Service Pack 2)

ASIN: B000BC8VVC

Product Description

Box Contents: HP Pavilion A1240N Desktop PC, PS/2 multimedia keyboard, scroller mouse
With the HP Pavilion A1240N Desktop PC you've got a flexible system for managing all your digital audio and video. transfer files easily through a USB, FireWire or memory card device -- then burn it all onto a DVD or CD for easier sharing. You can also customize the discs with the new Lightscribe technology that burns an etching into the disc. There's plenty of room for expansion, to create a faster and more powerful machine - and lots of software for editing and managing all your data needs. One 3.5 inch external drive bay available, for easy upgrading Two PCI expansion slots, two DIMM slots available Ports - 2 PS/2, 1 VGA(monitor), 1 parallel, 4 USB 2.0, 1 FireWire, 1 LAN port, 5 audio(1 for each speaker - side out, rear out, center, line-in, line-out), 1 microphone Integrated 10/100 Base-T networking interface PCI K56flex data/fax modem 9-in-1 card reader slot - Supports CF Types I & II, SD and MMC, Memory Stick & Syick Pro, SmartMedia, Micro Drive and xD Picture Card Operating system - Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 Professional imaging, photography, video and film software - HP Image Zone 5, muvee autoProducer 4 Other software included - Adobe Reader, PC-Doctor 5, Microsoft Works 8.0, Office 2003 Student Teacher Edition, iTunes 4.8, Microsoft Money 2005, Quicken New User Edition 2005, Encarta 2005 Standard, HP Recovery Software Suite, Norton Security Center, Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition(60-day subscription) Full Dolby 5.1/6.1/7.1 surround sound support with Dolby Pro Logic IIx Service and support from HP - Get updates directly from HP, plus online documentation, Web-based registration and the Help & Support Center

Amazon.com Product Description

The HP Pavilion a1240n comes loaded with the all tools you need to easily create, manage, share, and enjoy your digital photos, home videos, movies, and music. It features a wide range of connectivity options for all your peripherals and preloaded HP Image Zone Plus photo editing and management software. It comes loaded with 512 MB of RAM, which can be bumped up to 4 GB, as well as a roomy 200 GB hard drive. It also features a hyper-threading Intel Pentium 4 630 processor (3.0 GHz), LightScribe multi-format DVD/CD burner, additional DVD-ROM drive, a 9-in-1 memory card reader that's compatible with today's most popular digital camera formats, and a wide assortment of pre-loaded software.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The large 200 GB Ultra DMA hard drive (7200 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video.
Processor: The fast, hyper-threaded 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 630 processor allows a single CPU system to behave in some aspects like a dual-CPU system, helping to deliver faster transistors and increased performance. It also features a blazingly fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed, which measures how fast a processor and the main memory communicate, and a 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.) It sits very close to the top of the speed spectrum for this processor (as of autumn, 2005).
A Hyper-Threading processor helps a PC to run multiple demanding applications at the same time. This technology enables the processor to execute two threads (a part of a program) in parallel, boosting performance during key high-drain procedures. This results in more efficient software performance (such as faster reaction times in gaming applications) and enhanced multitasking.
Memory: The 1 GB of installed RAM (PC-3200, 2 x 512 MB) is a good start for this multimedia-centric desktop PC, so you'll want to take advantage of the ultra-roomy 4 GB of total RAM capacity (4 x 1 GB) for such multimedia needs as video editing and immersive 3D gaming.
CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, this multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 16x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds. This desktop also comes with an additional 16x DVD-ROM drive.
Keyboard & Mouse: This desktop comes with an HP Internet keyboard and scroller mouse (both with PS/2 connections).

Screen, Graphics and Sound
Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 128 MB of shared video memory. It also features the integrated Intel High Definition audio chip (Azalia), featuring THX certification and 8 channels for full Dolby 5.1/6.1/7.2 surround sound with Dolby Pro Logic IIx.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
For expansion, the a1220n has two 5.25-inch external bays (occupied), two external 3.5-inch bays (one available), one internal 3.5-inch bay (occupied), and three PCI slots (two available). It comes with the following external connectors:

7 USB 2.0 ports (3 in front, 4 in rear) for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
2 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals (1 front, 1 back)
1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners
2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice
1 VGA monitor port
1 microphone, 1 headphone
1 line-out, and 1 line-in jack
9-in-1 media card reader on the front, compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, and XD Picture Card

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
The pre-installed Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (with Service Pack 2) is essentially Windows XP Professional Edition with a variety of tools to help you to create, organize, and enjoy digital media ranging from music to home movies to photo slide shows. Additionally, it enables you to control your television with the included remote and record and pause programs (much like a DVR--or digital video recorder--such as Tivo or ReplayTV). It's compatible with cable, digital cable, satellite TV and antenna inputs, and it includes an FM tuner.

It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents), Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 (with 60 days of LiveUpdate), Encarta Encyclopedia 2005, Quicken New User Edition 2005, Microsoft Money 2005, RecordNow, WinDVD Player, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, muvee AutoProducer, iTunes, and PC Doctor.

The included HP Image Zone Plus photo and imaging software makes it easy to organize, edit, share, print, protect, and store your photos and video clips. Organize and find your photos easily by timeline, keywords, and/or location using the unique photo-globe mapping tool. Remove red eye and fix other common problems. Share your photos quickly via e-mails that include thumbnails with links to the full-sized images--without downloading time-consuming attachments.

Dimensions and Weight
This desktop PC measures 15.2 x 7.2 x 17 inches (HxWxD) and weighs approximately 24 pounds.

What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion a1240n desktop PC, power cable, keyboard, and mouse. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 90 days from date of purchase.

Customer Reviews:

Great entry level off the shelf computer, but read shortcomings below.......2006-01-24

I bought this computer from Fry's about a month ago and it's great for conventional applications, Media Center, etc... The problem I had with the computer was the upgradeability. Specifically the motherboard, which doesn't allow the later generation of graphics cards (PCI-E). So if you're looking for a computer that you'll be able to grow with this is not the one. I ended up taking the comp back and building mine from scratch, an accomplishment that isn't so hard these days. I miss the Media Center program but I'm a lot happier with a machine I can upgrade in the future.

Satisfied with my purchase.......2006-01-13

I've owned an almost identical model of this PC from HP for about 8 months, and I have to say I'm pretty satisfied. The 200GB hard drive is of good quality and shows no signs of performance lag. The processor holds up to heavy use, and the rest of the hardware seems OK. I like my dual CD-RW and dual layer DVD +R burner, which I use often. More than enough USB ports. And Windows Media Center is a good improvement on Windows XP.

Watch Out for missing ports.......2006-01-06

I recently purchased this machine. I found that the machine was well out together and have no real issue with the quality of the machine. I like the card slots and ports available on the front.

However, when the machine was opened up I found that HP did not include any port to upgrade to a video card! Incredible, that this would be missing on a computer in this price range and perfomance.

I also found that the power supply is only 250watts. For a pentium 4 class computer this is a cheap way to degrade an otherwise good design.

If I had purchased a bargain basement computer from a local supplier I would have concluded I got what I paid for. This is not something I woud expect from a "high end" computer from HP.
Had I known these issues existed I would not have purchased this model.

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Packed with sophisticated features normally associated with larger, more expensive products, the Perle P800 series is the perfect choice for SOHO (Small Office Home Office) applications. It keeps costs to a minimum without sacrificing quality, functionality and ease of use. The P800 series consists of many variants offering a range of standard and advanced features to suit specific user requirements.The P840 series is the entry-level router designed specifically for the SOHO user. It has an impressive feature set which includes IP routing, IP spoofing, Stac LZS data compression, NetSAFE firewall, SNMP, NAT, NAPT, Reverse NAPT, DHCP, external power supply and Windows-based GUI for easy Internet configuration. The P840 series of access routers provides a truly flexible solution for small commercial or home user applications. All units in the range feature 10BASE-T/RJ45 (MDI or MDI-X) LAN connectors and an S/T or U interface ISDN connector.

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Motorola Talkabout T5500 NiCd Two-Way Radio Double Pack (Blue)

Manufacturer: Motorola
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Features:

Audio Jack - Yes

Battery - NiCad Rechargeable

Channels - 22

Charger - Yes

Color(s) - Blue

ASIN: B000RMU0GA

Product Description

22 Channels: -7 GMRS/FRS -7 FRS -8 GMRS. 38 Interference Eliminator Codes. 1 W Power. 10 Audible Tones. Talk Confirmation Tone. Quiet Talk Noise Filter. Battery Meter Indicator. Audible Low Battery Alert. Rechargeable Ready with NiCd Batteries (2). Audio Accessory Connector (Single Pin). Scan. One Year Manufacturer's Warranty. User's Guide. Motorola Talkabout Comparison Chart.

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NEC is a leading vendor of high-quality, innovative printing and imaging solutions for home and businesses. NEC offers a wide variety of ribbons, ink and toner cartridges as well as paper, transparencies and other printer supplies designed to make your documents look sharp and professional.

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Ramsey SA7 Broadband RF Preamp Kit

Manufacturer: Ramsey Electronics
ProductGroup: CE

Component Amplifiers | Receivers & Amplifiers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Broadband... From 100KHz to 1000MHz!

High Gain: > 20dB

Low Noise: < 4dB

Improves AM, FM, VHF-TV, UHF-TV and HF reception

Electronic kit, assembly required

ASIN: B0002NRKYY

Product Description

Put some new life into that old shortwave receiver, scanner, TV set, or frequency counter. This is the famous preamp that's been written up in all the radio and electronics magazines. New low-cost microwave transistors make it possible to give performance unheard of a few years ago! The SA7 provides over 20 dB gain from 100 KHz to 1000 MHz, with a low noise figure of < 4 dB! Runs on 12 to 15 volts at 15 mA. It has 50 to 75 ohm impedance and is unconditionally stable. If you've had broadband preamp hook-up problems in the past this unit will be an answer to your dreams! Size: 1"w x 3/8"h x 1 1/2"d. Ramsey Mini-Kits are handy, easy-to-build, easy-to-use functional kits that can be used alone or as building blocks in larger, more complex designs. Mini-kits have been used in projects as simple as blinking name badges or as complex as Radio Astronomy Telescopes. Consider these capable little kits the next time you build.

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Panasonic KX-TGA290B 2.4 GHz FHSS GigaRange Cordless Handset

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Cordless Telephones | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics | 900 MHz - Analog | 900 MHz - Digital | 900 MHz - DSS | Corded-Cordless Combos | Expandable Multi-Handset | Extra Handset Included | Kids' | Multi-Line | Speakerphones | With Answering Device | With Caller ID
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Product Features:

Provides control of an ADT Safewatch 3000 Pro Security

2.4 GHz Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology

Emergency Keys on handset (Police, fire, medical)

Call Waiting Caller ID with 50-station memory

Handset speakerphone

ASIN: B0007Y7EQM

Product Description

With the Panasonic KX-TGA290B 2.4 GHz FHSS GigaRange Cordless Handset you can expand communication and security in your home. This handset has onboard controls for an ADT Safewatch 3000 system, while the Caller ID and Call Waiting lets you know who's calling. Up to 5-way conferencing Navigator key Phone book sharing 4-line backlit LCD on handset 50-station phone book & dialer station 2-way intercom 6 selectable ringtones Lighted handset keypad Low battery indicator 3-level handset volume control Wall-mountable Headset jack & belt clip included Replacement Battery - HHR-P402 Note - This unit will only work with the KX-TG2970B System.

Product Description

This micro-size digital camera takes great 3 megapixel pictures anytime, anywhere. It is small enough to carry in your pocket, has a built-in flash, 4x digital zoom and a 1.5" color TFT screen for great quality pictures on-the-go.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Oregon Scientific DS6310-G 3MP ThinCam Digital Camera with Cradle (Gray) offers the perfect combination of size and image quality. This micro-size digital camera takes great two-megapixel pictures anytime, anywhere. It is small enough to carry in your pocket, has a built-in flash, 4x digital zoom and a 1.5-inch color TFT screen for great quality pictures on the go. The camera includes eight megabytes of internal memory and SD card support for extra memory. The 3.0-megapixel CMOS sensor produces high-quality images of up to 2032 x 1524-pixels. The included cradle can be used for conveniently downloading images to your computer.

What's in the Box
DS6310-G digital camera, USB transfer cradle, USB cable, built-in rechargeable batteries, hand strap, carrying case, and software.

Customer Reviews:

Small lightweight camera.......2007-06-01

This camera takes good pictures for being so compact. A little difficult at the begining to take a picture, but after I followed the instructions it was a snap.

NOT WORTH IT.......2007-01-16

PICTURE QUALITY FOR A 3 MEGAPIXEL CAMERA IS VERY DISAPPOINTING! THE ONLY GOOD THING IS ITS SMALL SIZE. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA FOR ANYTHING BUT A CHILDS TOY AND AT THE SELLING PRICE IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR THAT.

Don't bother.......2006-11-24

Extremely low quality pics. Short battery life. Not worth spending any money on.

I got this camera for free thank goodness. Now I am just trying to find a way to get rid of it.

Pretty Good.......2006-09-01

I got this camera back in 2003 and I loved it..i would take it everywhere...but then no too long ago it just stopd working and i really dont know what was wrong w it..but hey for a first time slim camera is not bad @ all..

This camera sucks.........2006-06-07

I bought this camera while I was vacationing in NYC, as a small, compact way of preserving memories. I figured I could carry it around more easily than a standard digital camera. Like everyone said, it wouldn't stay charged for very long, and you can tell it's cheap. I didn't read the part about it only being Windows compatible, and my Mac says it can read RAW images like the camera creates, but it won't connect with my Mac. It always says that there are no pictures. Even when I take the memory card out and put it into a memory card reader on my HP printer, it says that there are no pictures. I would highly discourage anyone from even considering buying this product.

Average customer rating:

Good Luck getting this item serviced or replaced

Piece of Junk

Very slow and bad support

Pacific Digita 16X EXTERNAL USB DVD.RW FEAT ( U-30274 )

Manufacturer: Pacific Digital
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B0006SR158

Product Description

The U-30274 is Pacific Digital's 16x Multi?Format External USB 2.0 DVD writer supporting both DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW media. This DVD writer provides a complete solution for data backup, storage and distribution - from sharing films and music to archiving a massive 4.7 GB/s of content on one DVD disk alone. A multi-function optical drive, the PDC 8x8 Multi?Format External USB 2.0 Burner also operates as a 48x24x48 CD-RW and a 16x DVD-ROM drive! The Multi?Format support enables end-users to create disks for playback in virtually all DVD video players and DVD-ROM drives with no compromise in performance. The USB 2.0 connection delivers a very fast 480Mbs and downward compatible with USB 1.1. Its performance enables the U-30274 to record one hour of DVD Video on DVD-R or DVD+R media in around 8 minutes. Flexibility, performance, connectivity, and value all in one!

Customer Reviews:

Good Luck getting this item serviced or replaced.......2006-03-11

I have had trouble with my unit since I first purchased it 6 months ago and I have not been able to resolve the problem. Pacifica Digital has horrible customer service. The never return your calls, Or answer your emails. When they do they simmply try to put you off in the hopes that you will go away. I have been asking for an RMA number now for over a week and they use a different excuse every time. Wrong fax # wrong Serial number, we never got your information, etc......I can't believe TARGET hasn't done anything to this comapny. I purchasedmy through Target with an extended warrtny and have had nothing but heart ache with this unit. This thing suck. I will be filling a complaint with the BB and Target. ALL BE AWARE STAY AWAY FROM PACIFIC DIGITAL THEY DO NOT SUPPORT THERE PRODUCTS. I habe included a recent email I sne to them for you review. As you can see they have been palying cat and mouse with my for a week now in an effort to avoid giving ma an RMA number. Bad parts about this is I live in SO-CAL and the companies office is in SOCAL.

What lossers stay away and spend your money somewere elese.
Dear Julian

I want you to know that I think it is very unprofessional of you to send me this message at the end of the day when you know darn well you are leaving for the weekend. Once again you have managed to avoid dealing with my problem for another day. It is now 5 days since we first corresponded and 6 months since my drive has not worked.

The service I have received from your company up until this point has been atrocious.

You can assure yourself that I will be filling a complaint with BBB, Target and Amazon.com.

But I can surely guess that you don't care if I file a complaint as your past lack of attention to my current problems reflects your attitude towards taking care of your customers needs.

As the technical service manager for one of Japans largest consumer electronics manufacture in the U.S and the manager of several customer support centers and currently the manager of over 90 customer service agents I am appalled that your company provides such horrible service. I do not know what is happening over there, but if my C/S reps showed your lack of attention and the disdain for our customers I would fire them in a New York minute.
At this point I do not even want the unit replaced I want all of the money I spent on this unit including the cost of the extended warranty that I purchase refunded to my Target Credit Account.
I reserve my right to pursue further legal action.

Piece of Junk.......2006-02-02

I bought what I thought was a RETAIL DVD-RW external enclosure but what I got was a BenQ internal drive put in an external encloser that even BenQ wont support ................. Watchout for this guy he's a rippoff artist

Very slow and bad support.......2005-11-15

I bought it from staples and used it to burn K-media 4*DVD-R. I set the write speed to 4*, but the actual speed is below 1.5. I spent more than one hour to burn one DVD-R. Really slow!! Trying to call their surpport, no body pickup the phone. Sending email but no reply. I am not going to buy their product anymore.

Edit: after I used memorex 8*DVD+R, it seems perform better, but the speed is never higher than 4*.

Product Description

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Rhinotek Magenta Ink For Epson T042320 ( T042320-Rm )

Manufacturer: Rhinotek
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Ink & Toner | Printer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | Dot Matrix Printer | Inkjet Printer | Laser Printer
Product Features:

Usually Delivered within 24-72 hours

ASIN: B000093IQZ

Product Description

Rhinotek carries a full range of computer consumables manufacturing and marketing OEM compatible toner and inkjet cartridges, ribbons, and copier and fax supplies. Rhinotek products are 100% guaranteed, and Rhinotek's quality control standards rank among the highest in the industry.This Rhinotek (T042320-RM) Magenta Ink Epson Inkjet cartridge compatible with OEM part number T042320 for printers Epson C82 / C82N / C82WN / CX5200 / CX5400.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

RHIT042320RM4 Inkjet Cartridge, Epson T042320 Compatible, 4-Pack, Magenta

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RHIT042320RM4 Inkjet Cartridge, Epson T042320 Compatible, 4-Pack, Magenta

Manufacturer: Rhinotek
ProductGroup: Office Product
Binding: Office Product

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Product Description

100% guaranteed to work as well or better than the original Used by professional digital photographs and graphic artists around the world RHIT042320RM4 RHI-T042320RM4 619559003501 1955900350 RHIT042320RM4 RHI-T042320RM4

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