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HP Pavilion a800n Desktop PC (AMD Athlon XP 3200+ Processor, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Drive, DVD-ROM Drive)
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office ProductGroup: Personal Computer Binding: Personal Computers Accessories:
ASIN: B0006VHV46 |
Product Description
Accomplish all your daily objectives, plus wow yourself and others with digital photography, multimedia entertainment, and presentations. You're all set with a CD-RW drive, a roomy hard drive, and HP's exclusive Image Zone Plus software.Amazon Product Description
The Basics
Processor
At the heart of any computer lies the CPU (or processor), a massive collection of miniature transistors that governs the speed and power of the entire unit. For the Pavilion a800n, HP has installed an AMD Athlon XP 3200+ processor operating at 2.2 GHz. This is a capable CPU that compares favorably with a midlevel Intel Pentium 4 even though its clock speed is not as highly rated. Yet it certainly isn't representative of today's processor state-of-the-art. You'd need to spend substantially more money for that, but you can rest assured that the Athlon XP 3200+ is perfectly sufficient for most typical home or home office tasks.
Memory
Computers typically store information on their hard drive, but they keep frequently and recently accessed data in Random Access Memory (RAM) for faster retrieval. More RAM means more efficient computing, superior multitasking and less strain on your hard drive. The Pavilion a800n features 512 GB of PC2700 DDR SDRAM main memory. This is a typical allotment and speed for today's midlevel PC, and certainly is adequate for most multitasking situations. Moreover, the system will permit later RAM upgrades to a stunning total of 2 GB.
Video
CPU's are usually so busy doing basic calculations that they need help translating visual output to the viewing screen. This is the duty of the graphics card (or graphics controller). Generally, graphics controllers that incorporate their own dedicated built-in memory are more powerful and more desirable (but definitely more expensive too) than graphics controllers that are integrated on the motherboard and share the system's main memory. The Pavilion a800n utilizes an integrated graphics chipset with 64 MB of shared memory. Though this is an acceptable setup for 2D and some 3D applications, it is not sufficient for serious gamers or 3D artists. Those users will most assuredly need to upgrade to a video card with at least 128 MB of dedicated video memory.
Display:
A display screen is not included, thus allowing you to continue using your current monitor or select from today's many alternatives.
Sound
The Pavilion a800n produces audio via an entry-level integrated chipset that supports up to six distinct channels. If you want powerful, wall-rattling audiophile-quality output, you'll need to purchase a stand-alone card.
Hard Drive
At 160 GB, the internal hard drive is substantially smaller than today's largest hard drives. However, because hard drive capacity has grown so much over the past few months, even a midlevel model such as this offers more than double the space and a more favorable price point than midlevel hard drives from just a year ago. With this much storage space at your disposal, you'll have plenty of room for a typical allotment of files and applications and a comprehensive library of multimedia files too.
Optical Drive
An optical drive is essential in today's computing environment. A "CD-ROM" drive allows you to install CD-based applications and play music CDs. A "CD-RW" drive adds CD "burning", so you can also backup your important files to long-lasting discs and create personalized music CDs. With a DVD-ROM drive you can enjoy all of the above plus watch the same big budget DVD movies you watch on your home entertainment system. And with a DVD-RW drive, you can also "write" home movies to durable discs and archive files to DVD (DVDs boast more than seven times the storage capacity of a CD).
This system features two optical drives -- a CD-ROM drive for playing music and data CDs, and a DVD+R/RW drive through which you can do everything else noted above. Moreover, you can use the unit's dual drive setup to make exceptionally quick CD copies.
Connectivity and Expansion
With no less than seven high-speed USB 2.0 ports -- three of which are conveniently located on the front of the unit -- you'll have plenty of room for plug and play gadgets such as digital cameras and printers. HP has also included two IEEE 1394 "FireWire" ports (commonly used for fast data transfer from digital camcorders) and a versatile 9-in-1 front panel card reader for reading memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, PDAs and more. Communication options include an integrated 10/100Base-T networking interface for fast Internet and network communication and a V.92 data/fax modem for low-speed dial-up connections.
Operating System and Software
The Pavilion a800n incorporates an ample software package headed by Microsoft's Windows XP Home Edition operating system. HP will also pre-install Microsoft's new Works 8.0 productivity suite, two finance packages (Microsoft's Money Standard 2005 and Quicken 2005 New User Edition), and an impressive collection of top-notch digital photo, music and imaging utilities.
Control
You'll control your Pavilion with an HP Internet keyboard (complete with several convenient one-touch hotkeys), and a super-accurate, no-hassle HP optical mouse.
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HP Pavilion A800N Desktop PC REFURBISHED
Manufacturer: hp ProductGroup: Personal Computer Binding: Personal Computers Product Features:
ASIN: B00097AHOS |
Product Description
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN REFURBISHED BY MANUFACTURER. Geared to offer power and value to the more adept home-office user, the HP Pavilion A800N offers moderately high processing speed and a large 160GB hard-drive for lots of storage capability, especially useful when downloading digital-camera images, MP3 or WMA files, Internet pages, and the book you're writing. A combo DVD Reader and CD Writer/Rewriter/Reader is integrated for software and multimedia use. It comes with a potent 512MB memory that can be upgraded as high as 2GB for more memory-intensive applications. A built-in modem allows telecommunication and dial-up Internet access. A 10/100 Ethernet port allows easy network and possible broadband Internet access. Microsoft Windows XP Home is pre-installed along with a manufacturer's selection of anti-virus (trial), utility. productivity, and finance software, and plenty of connectivity ports to suit your lifestyle and changing needs. Up to 64MB is shared for video memory Up to 48x CD Writer / Up to 16x DVD Reader 160GB Ultra DMA up to 7200RPM hard-drive Integrated AC97 audio, up to six channel configurable (speakers not included) Monitor and Printer are not included
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Packard Bell LC700 - Display - CRT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 60 Hz - 0.24 mm - black
Manufacturer: Packard Bell ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B0000YWAPE |
Product Description
All Packard Bell computers are equipped with 17" CRT monitors or with a 15" or 17" flat-panel screen (TFT). All these monitors are compliant with Energy Star and MPR2, which improves their ergonomics and reduces the consumption of energy.
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Pentax IQZoom 120SW 35mm Camera
Manufacturer: Pentax ProductGroup: Photography Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B00009XVO5 |
Product Description
The IQZoom 120SW blends elegance, practicality, and compact convenience. Its modest dimensions make it easy to carry anywhere, yet its stylish aluminum exterior houses an array of features and impressive photographic potential. It has a 28-120mm zoom lens, which provides you with impressive wide-angle options and extensive telephoto opportunities. It also has an impressive array of exposure features, allowing you to get great results from even complex lighting situations.Customer Reviews:
Great lightweight camera.......2006-08-12
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PENTAX IQZoom 120SW 35MM Automatic Camera Kit with Case - Battery - Film
Manufacturer: Pentax ProductGroup: Photography Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00006I5MI |
Product Description
The IQZoom 120SW blends elegance, practicality, and compact convenience. Its modest dimensions make it easy to carry anywhere, yet its stylish aluminum exterior houses an array of features and impressive photographic potential. It has a 28-120mm zoom lens, which provides you with impressive wide-angle options and extensive telephoto opportunities. It also has an impressive array of exposure features, allowing you to get great results from even complex lighting situations.
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NEC True Color Printhead For Superscript 750C 1-Pack
Manufacturer: NEC ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Product Features:
ASIN: B00004Z6TV |
Product Description
The NEC printers have been engineered to work together with their custom-designed NEC supplies and accessories to ensure sharp lines and smooth curves every time you print. Using NEC supplies along with your NEC printer gives you crisp, sharp output, every time.
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Raritan 4U 42PT PARAGON II KVM ( P2-UMT442 )
Manufacturer: RARITAN COMPUTER ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Product Features:
ASIN: B0001FS9D4 |
Product Description
Paragon II's superior KVM switch technology dramatically reduces equipment costs and optimizes space utilization. This generation of Paragon provides the levels of manageability, security and superior video quality needed to simplify the management of business-critical data centers. The UMT442 brings Paragon II power to 42 devices. It's the best stand-alone Cat5 solution for environments with up to four users.
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Panasonic KX-TS730S 8-Microphone Conference Speakerphone with Caller ID and 120-Minute Recording
Manufacturer: Panasonic ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Similar Items: Product Features:
ASIN: B000BJ8GZG Release Date: 2006-03-29 |
Product Description
More business conferences have a party or two that are elsewhere. That's when and where the Panasonic KX-TS730 Conference Speaker Phone is more than handy. It's crucial. It can be used within a 300 square foot conference room and deliver clear sound to all especially the person at the other end of the line. The unit has an all digital recording memory of up to 2 hours. It can be used as an answer machine or to record your conference. It has a Caller-ID display with up to 50 memory log. It also has a phonebook that holds up to 200 phone number memories. Can your office afford not to have the KX-TS730 Conference Speaker Phone? Getting the KX-TS730 may be among your wisest business decisions. Mute and Call-flash modes Redial and Pause Dial modes Two microphones at each of the four corners capture omni-directional voices at a distance Designed to receive audio in a 360 degree radius in rooms up to 380 square feet (approximately 15 feet x 20 feet) Can speak from a distance of approximately 10 feet and still be heard clearly 3 Ringer patterns Ringer volume control 16 Speakerphone volume levels Full dot backlit LCD Programmable tone/pulse Status indictaor LED (green talk, red mute) High precision digital echo canceller Automatic mic selection 3.5mm Audio out jack (for external recording devices) Speakerphone unit dimensions - 2.5 x 11 x 11 / Weight - 2.1lbs. Color - Titanium silverCustomer Reviews:
great sound quality; easy setup.......2007-06-20
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Oregon Scientific DS8618 4MP Digital Camera
Manufacturer: Oregon Scientific ProductGroup: Photography Binding: Electronics Product Features:
ASIN: B000A339PK |
Product Description
This stylish digital camera takes amazing 4.0 mega pixel pictures anytime, anywhere. Its small design packs in the features: a built-in flash, 4x digital zoom, auto focus, rechargeable batteries and a 1.8" color TFT screen.een.
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Pacific Digital 52x24x52 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive
Manufacturer: Pacific Digital ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics Accessories:
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ASIN: B000086TJG |
Product Description
PDC's 52X internal IDE burner is truly the industry's fastest CD-burner available. Now you can create an 80-minute audio CD in less than 3 minutes! The drive features advanced CAV writing technology and intelligent buffer underrun protection to ensure a trouble-free burn every time. The 52x burner also supports UDMA mode 2 for maximum performance.Amazon.com Product Description
The Mach52 is a high-speed 52x24x52 internal IDE/ATAPI CD-RW drive. The kit includes Nero 5.5 CD recording software, cables, and one blank CD recording disc. The Mach52 writes to CD-R at the super-fast 52x speeds, to high-speed CD-RW media at fast 24x speeds, and reads CD-ROMs at 52x speeds. To improve reliability and performance, the Pacific Digital Mach52 is equipped with intelligent buffer management technology, which automatically checks media quality to ensure a successful writing session and data reliability.The Mach52 is compatible with Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, NT SP3 or SP5, and XP.
Customer Reviews:
Hopefully some helpfull info for the frustrated user........2007-04-07
Note: A Firmware upgrade is available for download........2007-01-08
Listen to the other reviewers.......2004-06-07
This thing has been frustrating me since I bought it, and I am going to put it into the garbage.
Not the One to Buy. Below Average Hardware. Look Elsewhere........2004-06-02
[]Their support is non-existant. Luckily I am an advanced user and I can configure things without manuals. For those who don't consider themselves an "advanced user," be prepared to be frustrated!
Warranties are meaningless. These units are only good for occasional use. If you burn a lot, your unit WILL break. It's not a question of 'if,' it's a question of 'when.' The internal hardware mechanics are simply cheaply put together.
That said, when the unit works, it's ok. One still does recieve some bad burns, even with buffer underun protection. But it does read CDs and every once in a while will perform a successful burn.
Nero is nero, no matter what the drive. I think the software is comparably as good as Roxio. However other than the disk copy utility, the CD compilation and custom burning software is not as good. You might want some documentation on what kind of disk format to make your custom burns in. Good luck finding it. This drive doesn't come with it.
Save yourself some grief and invest in another drive.
JUNK JUNK JUNK.......2004-04-11
Worthless. Incompatible. Unsupported. JUNK.
I would have included alot more swears but then you would not have the benifit of my misfortue.
If the price were lowered to $10.00, you would still be getting ripped off.
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OmniMount Bookshelf Speaker Stand Pair (RC2) (RC2)
Manufacturer: 0mni Mount Systems ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00008V3GG |
Product Description
Enhance your listening experience by elevating your speakers off the floor while minimizing vibration and maximizing placement flexibility.
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OmniMount Bookshelf Speaker Stand Pair (RC2GREY) (RCGREY)
Manufacturer: 0mni Mount Systems ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B0001Y6J28 |
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Products from OmniMount Systems are recognized for their groundbreaking design, highest quality, and long-term reliability. Today OmniMount offers hundreds of mounting solutions to meet the needs of nearly any application.
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Rhinotek Micr Toner Cart For Lexmark ( Q5400Hmicr )
Manufacturer: Rhinotek ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B000093IR5 |
Product Description
The Q5400HMICR is the OEM compatible MICR laser toner/drum cartridge for use in Lexmark Optra T series printers and their equivalents. It contains heavy-duty toner with magnetic ink for printing on checks and for scanning recognition.This Rhinotek (Q5400HMICR) Black MICR Toner Lexmark Laser cartridge is compatible with OEM part number 12A5845 MICR for printers Lexmark OPTRA T610 / OPTRA T612 / OPTRA T614.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site. T616n Solaris.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.
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Rhinotek Compatible Cartridge for the IBM LEXMARK MICR TONER CART
Manufacturer: Rhinotek ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B00006HSA4 |
Product Description
Rhinotek Computer Product, manufacturer of the RHINOTEK brand computer products, is a leader in the computer consumables industry. Under the premium RHINOTEK brand, Rhinotek manufactures and markets OEM compatible toner and inkjet cartridges, ribbons, and copier and fax supplies.This Rhinotek (Q5300HMICR) Black MICR Toner IBM Laser cartridge is compatible with OEM part number 1382625 MICR for printers IBM 1250 / 1255 / 1620 / 1625 / 1650 / 1855 / 2420 / 2450 / 2455 / 3455 / 4059 / Optra S Series.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.Optra S 4059, Optra SE 3455, Unisys: UDS 9712, UDS 9716, UDS 9724.Electronics: