IBM THINKCENTRE M50 P4-2.8G/800 ( 818931U )

IBM THINKCENTRE M50 P4-2.8G/800 ( 818931U )
Manufacturer: IBM
Product Type: Personal Computer

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Product Description
The ThinkCentre M50 model features a tool-free chassis design, which simplifies and enhances usability. Encased in a durable steel chassis, components inside the machine, such as the hard disk and memory, can easily be removed by the customer, making the PC serviceable and upgradeable, helping to limit the downtime and cost associated with on-site support. Cable routing is bundled out of the way for easy access to components and cable ends and user touch points are colored blue to be easily identified by the user.ThinkCentre models also feature an innovative "caddy" that surrounds the hard disk drive, locking it into place without the use of tools or screws. Rubber bumpers on the caddy decrease vibration and deliver quieter operation. Other mechanical improvements have been made to the overall design of the ThinkCentre PCs, including improved airflow and reduced noise. The ThinkCentre range includes many of the latest industry standard technologies to improve overall system performance and efficiency. ThinkCentre models incorporate the latest Intel processors.The ThinkCentre M50 offers enhanced support for Red Hat and SuSE Linux. The M50 provides stability and manageability for the enterprise.
Amazon.com Product Description
Built for demanding professional environments, the IBM ThinkCentre M50 tower (818931U) offers all the tools you need to crunch spreadsheets and create business presentations. It features mechanical modifications that improve airflow and reduced noise. This mid-priced desktop offers a 2.8 GHz Pentium 4 processor, super-fast Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, Windows XP Professional, included keyboard and optical wheel mouse, floppy drive, and combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE) 80 GB (7200 RPM) hard drive is average in comparison with other workstation desktop PCs in this price range, and it's understandable due to its classification as a business professional computer (where much data is shared and stored on networked servers).
Processor: The hyper-threaded 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor is at the low end of the spectrum for this processor (as of June 2005). Its hyper-threading feature allows this 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 fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed, which measures how fast a processor and the main memory communicate, and a 512 KB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
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 512 MB of installed RAM (PC2700, 333 MHz) will get you started, but you'll want to add more to handle any kind of multimedia application and today's processor-intensive business productivity suites. This desktop has a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity.
CD/DVD Drive: This desktop includes a combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, with 48x write/read and 24x rewrite speed for CDs and 16x read speed for DVDs.
Keyboard & Mouse: The ThinkCenter M50 comes with an IBM Preferred Pro full-size keyboard (PS/2) and an IBM USB optical wheel mouse.

Chassis Design
It's encased in a durable black steel chassis that offers maximum flexibility for servicing and upgrading components inside the M50. Toolless-entry design makes upgrades easier and repairs faster with a cover that can be opened without tools, plus toolless slots and internal bays that flip up to allow components to slide out. ThinkCentre M50 desktops also feature an innovative "caddy" that surrounds the hard disk drive, locking it into place without the use of tools or screws. Rubber bumpers on the caddy decrease vibration and deliver quieter operation. Other mechanical improvements have been made to the overall design of the ThinkCentre PCs, including improved airflow and reduced noise.

Screen, Graphics and Sound
The nVidia GeForce4 MX440 graphics/video card has 64 MB of shared DDR video RAM and will be fine for business productivity software suites, Web browsing, and general purpose computing. It will produce a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. It also features integrated SoundMax Cadenza audio and an internal mono speaker.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This M50 model has a good assortment of expansion capabilities for the office. It features a 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB floppy drive, and has the following external connectivity ports:

8 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 serial port
1 parallel port
1 VGA monitor port
1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
1 audio line-in and 1 audio line-out

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This desktop comes with the Windows XP Professional operating system (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features). It also comes preloaded with Norton Antivirus 2004 (3 months subscription), PC Doctor, IBM RecordNow, and IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore.

Dimensions and Weight
This tower-style desktop measures 7.5 x 16 x 16.3 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 22.5 pounds.

What's in the Box
This package contains the ThinkCentre M50 (818931U) desktop PC, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.

IBM THINKCENTRE M50 P4-2.8G/800 ( 818931U )

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IBM THINKCENTRE M50 P4-2.8G/800 ( 818931U )

Manufacturer: IBM
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Accessories:

Targus NW03BM Noteworthy Optical Screen Scroller Mouse
Netgear WGR614 54 Mbps 2.4 GHz Cable or DSL Wireless Router
Netgear WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter

Product Features:

Hyper-threaded 2.8 GHz Pentium 4 processor with 800 MHz front-side bus, 512 KB L2 cache
80 GB hard drive, 512 MB RAM (4 GB maximum), combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive
8 USB 2.0, 1 serial, 1 parallel, 1 VGA, headphone, microphone
Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet and 56K modem
Windows XP Professional Edition

ASIN: B0000VCTFS

Product Description

The ThinkCentre M50 model features a tool-free chassis design, which simplifies and enhances usability. Encased in a durable steel chassis, components inside the machine, such as the hard disk and memory, can easily be removed by the customer, making the PC serviceable and upgradeable, helping to limit the downtime and cost associated with on-site support. Cable routing is bundled out of the way for easy access to components and cable ends and user touch points are colored blue to be easily identified by the user.ThinkCentre models also feature an innovative "caddy" that surrounds the hard disk drive, locking it into place without the use of tools or screws. Rubber bumpers on the caddy decrease vibration and deliver quieter operation. Other mechanical improvements have been made to the overall design of the ThinkCentre PCs, including improved airflow and reduced noise. The ThinkCentre range includes many of the latest industry standard technologies to improve overall system performance and efficiency. ThinkCentre models incorporate the latest Intel processors.The ThinkCentre M50 offers enhanced support for Red Hat and SuSE Linux. The M50 provides stability and manageability for the enterprise.

Amazon.com Product Description

Built for demanding professional environments, the IBM ThinkCentre M50 tower (818931U) offers all the tools you need to crunch spreadsheets and create business presentations. It features mechanical modifications that improve airflow and reduced noise. This mid-priced desktop offers a 2.8 GHz Pentium 4 processor, super-fast Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, Windows XP Professional, included keyboard and optical wheel mouse, floppy drive, and combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE) 80 GB (7200 RPM) hard drive is average in comparison with other workstation desktop PCs in this price range, and it's understandable due to its classification as a business professional computer (where much data is shared and stored on networked servers).
Processor: The hyper-threaded 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor is at the low end of the spectrum for this processor (as of June 2005). Its hyper-threading feature allows this 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 fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed, which measures how fast a processor and the main memory communicate, and a 512 KB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
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 512 MB of installed RAM (PC2700, 333 MHz) will get you started, but you'll want to add more to handle any kind of multimedia application and today's processor-intensive business productivity suites. This desktop has a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity.
CD/DVD Drive: This desktop includes a combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, with 48x write/read and 24x rewrite speed for CDs and 16x read speed for DVDs.
Keyboard & Mouse: The ThinkCenter M50 comes with an IBM Preferred Pro full-size keyboard (PS/2) and an IBM USB optical wheel mouse.

8 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 serial port
1 parallel port
1 VGA monitor port
1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
1 audio line-in and 1 audio line-out

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Dimensions and Weight
This tower-style desktop measures 7.5 x 16 x 16.3 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 22.5 pounds.

What's in the Box
This package contains the ThinkCentre M50 (818931U) desktop PC, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.

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