HP Pavilion a300n Desktop PC (2.60-GHz Celeron, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Drive)
HP Pavilion a300n Desktop PC (2.60-GHz Celeron, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Drive)
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Product Type: Personal Computer
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Product Description
All your basic computing needs will be satisfied by the HP Pavilion a300n desktop PC. With its CD-RW drive and 7-in-1 media card reader, it's ready to help you organize and work with digital photos, plus a whole lot more, too.
Amazon.com Product Description
If you're looking for the ultimate gaming or business rig, you've come to the wrong place. But if you need a solid home, home office or second computer that'll allow you or your family to run general applications such as word processing and spreadsheets, do their homework or burn a music DVD, the HP Pavilion a300n Desktop PC is ready to accommodate. As a bonus, it is one of the most affordable desktops currently on the market.
For the Pavilion a300n Desktop, HP has obviously worked hard to keep the price down while at the same time maintaining reasonable performance. Driving the unit is a cost-effective Intel Celeron processor rated at 2.6 GHz and an adequate 256 MB of DDR SDRAM memory. The system's graphics controller, an integrated Intel Extreme chipset with just 32 MB of video memory, is certainly the weak link. Though you'll be just fine with 2D applications, you'll need to upgrade to a better chipset with external memory if you wish to play the latest games or engage in sophisticated 3-D graphics. Furthermore, power users who need a business workhorse would be far better of if they double the RAM memory or, better still, explore one of HP's more upscale systems.
Data handling tools include a smallish 40 GB hard drive, a convenient 3.5-inch diskette drive, and a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive through which you can archive data to long-lasting digital media, play and burn audio CDs and enjoy the latest movies. DVD burning is not supported.
The system features satisfactory connectivity, including five high-speed USB 2.0 ports for exchanging information with external devices such as digital cameras and scanners, a 56K modem for low-speed dial-up surfing and a 10-/100-Mbps Ethernet card for high-speed e-communications. HP has added a two-button PS/2 scrolling mouse and convenient HP Multimedia keyboard but has not enclosed a display or speakers, thus allowing you to select from the wide variety of choices available today.
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HP Pavilion a300n Desktop PC (2.60-GHz Celeron, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Drive)
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Product Description
All your basic computing needs will be satisfied by the HP Pavilion a300n desktop PC. With its CD-RW drive and 7-in-1 media card reader, it's ready to help you organize and work with digital photos, plus a whole lot more, too.Amazon.com Product Description
If you're looking for the ultimate gaming or business rig, you've come to the wrong place. But if you need a solid home, home office or second computer that'll allow you or your family to run general applications such as word processing and spreadsheets, do their homework or burn a music DVD, the HP Pavilion a300n Desktop PC is ready to accommodate. As a bonus, it is one of the most affordable desktops currently on the market.For the Pavilion a300n Desktop, HP has obviously worked hard to keep the price down while at the same time maintaining reasonable performance. Driving the unit is a cost-effective Intel Celeron processor rated at 2.6 GHz and an adequate 256 MB of DDR SDRAM memory. The system's graphics controller, an integrated Intel Extreme chipset with just 32 MB of video memory, is certainly the weak link. Though you'll be just fine with 2D applications, you'll need to upgrade to a better chipset with external memory if you wish to play the latest games or engage in sophisticated 3-D graphics. Furthermore, power users who need a business workhorse would be far better of if they double the RAM memory or, better still, explore one of HP's more upscale systems.
Data handling tools include a smallish 40 GB hard drive, a convenient 3.5-inch diskette drive, and a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive through which you can archive data to long-lasting digital media, play and burn audio CDs and enjoy the latest movies. DVD burning is not supported.
The system features satisfactory connectivity, including five high-speed USB 2.0 ports for exchanging information with external devices such as digital cameras and scanners, a 56K modem for low-speed dial-up surfing and a 10-/100-Mbps Ethernet card for high-speed e-communications. HP has added a two-button PS/2 scrolling mouse and convenient HP Multimedia keyboard but has not enclosed a display or speakers, thus allowing you to select from the wide variety of choices available today.
Customer Reviews:
Great system.......2003-11-29
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