HP Pavilion a340n Desktop PC (2.60-GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

HP Pavilion a340n Desktop PC (2.60-GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Product Type: Personal Computer

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The HP Pavilion a340n has power to burn. This high-performance PC and digital entertainment system will help you unlock your creativity and let you enjoy amazing digital photography and music experiences.Get more done with the Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and PC2700 DDR SDRAM memory, plus Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. Store music, digital photography, and data on the huge Ultra DMA hard drive. Burn music CDs and DVDs with the CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive and back-up your data to CDs/DVDs with installed software. Easily connect your digital camera, PDA, or MP3 player via provided interface ports and 7-in-1 digital media card reader. Play video games with the integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2. Surf the Net using the built-in, high-speed V.92 ready data/fax modem.
Amazon.com Product Description
Offering a good amount of horsepower and storage, the HP Pavilion a340n desktop PC is suitable for a range of uses--from a home digital media hub to a small business/home office work station. The a340n features a CD burner, DVD player, multi-format memory card reader, hyper-threaded 2.6 GHz Pentium 4 processor, an extra-large 120 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The 120 GB Ultra DMA hard drive offers more than enough storage for all your documents, digital photos, and MP3 collection.
Processor: The 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading technology (which allows a single CPU system to behave in some aspects like a dual-CPU system--see more in Tech Talk section below) offers more than enough power for everyday computing tasks as well as database and multimedia applications (from gaming to digital audio and video). It also has a 512K L2 cache and 800 MHz front-side buss (FSB).
Memory: The a340n comes with a 512 MB built-in memory (2 x 256 MB DDR SDRAM, 333 MHz)--a good start for power users--with a maximum memory expansion up to 2 GB (4 x 512 MB).
CD/DVD Drive: This desktop PC comes with two optical drives: a CD-RW and a DVD-ROM (for playback of movies and data discs). The speedy CD-RW drive has 48x write, 24x re-write, 48x read speeds, while the DVD-ROM has a 16x maximum playback speed (DVD movie discs require 8x).
Keyboard & Mouse: It comes with an HP multimedia keyboard and optical mouse (both with PS/2 connections).

Sound and Graphics
The a340n features audio and video cards that are integrated into the computer's main board. The sound card uses the AC'97 (Audio Codec '97) standard. The video/graphics card--Intel Extreme Graphics 2--has up to 64 MB of shared video memory. It is suitable for basic needs, but it will need a better video/graphics card for professional design and graphics usage.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
For expansion, the a340n has two 5.25-inch external bays (both occupied), four 3.5-inch bays (one internal bay available), three PCI slots (two available), and one AGP 8x slot (available). It comes with a built-in floppy drive and the following external connectors:

6 USB 2.0 ports (2 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) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals (1 in front, 1 in rear)
1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners
2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice
1 RGB monitor port
1 serial port for older peripherals such as early PDAs
1 microphone and 1 headphone jack in the front
Multi-format memory card reader that's compatible with CompactFlash (Type I/II), MicroDrive, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro, Smaredia, Secure Digital (SD), and MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards.

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.92) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
The a340n comes with the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, and it also features Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). Other preloaded software includes Microsoft Money 2004, Quicken New User Edition 2004, Norton Antivirus 2003 (with 60 days of complimentary updates), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Encarta Encyclopedia 2004 Standard Edition, Adobe Photoshop album (starter edition), RecordNow 6.5 (for burning CDs), WinDVD SE 4.0 (for DVD playback), ArcSoft ShowBiz (for editing digital video), and MusicMatch Jukebox.

Dimensions and Weight
It measures 7.5 in x 15.2 in x 16.5 in (W x D x H) and weighs 37.9 pounds.

What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion a340n 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.

Tech Talk
Hyper-Threading: 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.

HP Pavilion a340n Desktop PC (2.60-GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

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HP Pavilion a340n Desktop PC (2.60-GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

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

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Product Description

The HP Pavilion a340n has power to burn. This high-performance PC and digital entertainment system will help you unlock your creativity and let you enjoy amazing digital photography and music experiences.Get more done with the Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and PC2700 DDR SDRAM memory, plus Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. Store music, digital photography, and data on the huge Ultra DMA hard drive. Burn music CDs and DVDs with the CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive and back-up your data to CDs/DVDs with installed software. Easily connect your digital camera, PDA, or MP3 player via provided interface ports and 7-in-1 digital media card reader. Play video games with the integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2. Surf the Net using the built-in, high-speed V.92 ready data/fax modem.

Amazon.com Product Description

Offering a good amount of horsepower and storage, the HP Pavilion a340n desktop PC is suitable for a range of uses--from a home digital media hub to a small business/home office work station. The a340n features a CD burner, DVD player, multi-format memory card reader, hyper-threaded 2.6 GHz Pentium 4 processor, an extra-large 120 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The 120 GB Ultra DMA hard drive offers more than enough storage for all your documents, digital photos, and MP3 collection.
Processor: The 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading technology (which allows a single CPU system to behave in some aspects like a dual-CPU system--see more in Tech Talk section below) offers more than enough power for everyday computing tasks as well as database and multimedia applications (from gaming to digital audio and video). It also has a 512K L2 cache and 800 MHz front-side buss (FSB).
Memory: The a340n comes with a 512 MB built-in memory (2 x 256 MB DDR SDRAM, 333 MHz)--a good start for power users--with a maximum memory expansion up to 2 GB (4 x 512 MB).
CD/DVD Drive: This desktop PC comes with two optical drives: a CD-RW and a DVD-ROM (for playback of movies and data discs). The speedy CD-RW drive has 48x write, 24x re-write, 48x read speeds, while the DVD-ROM has a 16x maximum playback speed (DVD movie discs require 8x).
Keyboard & Mouse: It comes with an HP multimedia keyboard and optical mouse (both with PS/2 connections).

6 USB 2.0 ports (2 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) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals (1 in front, 1 in rear)
1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners
2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice
1 RGB monitor port
1 serial port for older peripherals such as early PDAs
1 microphone and 1 headphone jack in the front
Multi-format memory card reader that's compatible with CompactFlash (Type I/II), MicroDrive, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro, Smaredia, Secure Digital (SD), and MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards.

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.92) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Dimensions and Weight
It measures 7.5 in x 15.2 in x 16.5 in (W x D x H) and weighs 37.9 pounds.

Tech Talk
Hyper-Threading: 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.

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