HP Pavilion a230n Desktop PC (2.08-GHz Athlon XP 2800+, 512 MB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD+RW/CD-RW Drive, CD-ROM Drive)
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Product Type: Personal Computer
Editorial Review:
Product Description
Just imagine all you can do with digital photos and the HP pavilion a230n desktop PC. Print them, present them as a music-enhanced slide show, turn them into funny cards, store them as a historical record. Get started today!Get more done with the powerful AMD Athlon XP processor 2800+. Create home-movie DVDs by downloading video with the fast front-access IEEE 1394 port, editing, and adding music and special effects using ArcSoft ShowBiz. Burn DVDs with the built-in DVD Writer and software. Show off photos - use the integrated 6-in-1 media card reader or high-speed USB 2 port to download images, then edit, print, or show them as a slide show set to music. Cruise the Internet via the built-in V.90 56K modem, or utilize the 10/100 Ethernet adapter for high-speed cable or DSL connection. Easily set up the system with drivers for the latest HP digital cameras, printers, scanners, and all-in-ones.
Amazon.com Product Description
At the midpoint of HP's Pavilion a200n series of personal computers, the Pavilion a230n Desktop PC delivers reasonable performance and upscale perks such as DVD recording at a solid price point. If you're a serious gamer or a demanding business user, you may want to look at either upgrading the unit or opting for HP's new Media Center series, but all others should find the Pavilion a230n a perfect fit.
At the heart of the Pavilion a230n lies an AMD Athlon XP 2800+ processor running at 2.08 GHz. HP has matched this efficient yet cost effective CPU with 512 MB of DDR SDRAM, an nVidia GeForce4 MX video card with 64 MB dedicated memory, and a massive 120 GB hard disk. In its stock configuration, the unit will breeze through most 2-D tasks but will have trouble efficiently rendering some high-end 3-D applications and may not be powerful enough for demanding professional environments.
The Pavilion a230n is distinct from the model just below it, the a220n, by virtue of its DVD recording capabilities. Unlike the a220n, which offers just a CD player, this unit features a DVD-RW/CD-RW drive through which users may burn audio CDs, backup data, watch their favorite movies, and burn homegrown videos to DVD. Other data handling tools include a massive 120 GB hard disk and a separate CD drive for playing compact discs and installing applications. To upload and download information from external devices such as digital camcorders and cameras, the system also features six fast USB 2.0 ports (two on the front), two FireWire interfaces (one front, one rear), and a 6-in-1 media card reader.
Connectivity options include a 56K modem for low-speed surfing and a 10/100Base-T networking interface 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.
The impressive bundled software package features such useful applications as WordPerfect Productivity Pack 2002, WordPerfect 10 and Quattro Pro 10, Intuit Quicken New Users Edition, InterVideo's WinDVD DVD player, and several photo and music uti
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