HP m7070n Media Center Photosmart Desktop PC (Intel Pentium 4 Processor (HT), 1 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe Dbl Layer DVD+/-RW Drive)

HP m7070n Media Center Photosmart Desktop PC (Intel Pentium 4 Processor (HT), 1 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe Dbl Layer DVD+/-RW Drive)
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
Product Type: Personal Computer

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Product Description
Includes: HP multimedia keyboard, HP optical mouse, HP Media Center remote, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, WinDVD Creator, Sonic RecordNow, Norton Internet Security 2005, Works 8, Money Standard 2005, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, & more. HP Media Center m7070n Photosmart Desktop PC - This desktop computer goes far beyond what your typical PC can do. It's really an entertainment hub, featuring built-in PVR functionality and more. The PVR allows you to record up to 140 hours of television shows; as well as pause live broadcasts. There's also an iPod dock built right into the chassis, allowing for easy synching with iTunes. A LightScribe Double Layer DVD Writer is also included. Like other DVD writers, it lets you burn to DVD and CD media, but it also gives you the ability to scribe your label directly onto the DVD or CD itself! So your media will have a professional look that can include both text and images! 4 RAM Slots (2 available) 250GB 7200RPM SATA HDD LightScribe DVD Writer - (write speeds) up to 2.4x DL DVD+R, 16x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 40x CD-R, & 24x CD-RW LightScribe DVD Writer - (read speeds) up to 16x DVD-ROM & 40x CD-ROM DVD-ROM Drive - (read speeds) up to 16x ATI RADEON X300 SE PCI Express graphics card with 128MB of DDR memory & TV Out Intel High Definition Audio with up to 7.1 surround sound capabilities PVR with up to 175 hours of recording time - compatible with cable, digital cable, satellite, & antenna - FM Tuner HP Personal Media Drive Front Panel 9-in-1 Memory Card Reader - supports Smart Media, xD, MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Compact Flash I/II, Micro Drive, Memory Stick, & Memory Stick Pro 56k Fax Modem Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 6 USB 2.0 (2 front), 2 FireWire (1 front), Microphone, Headphone, Composite Video, S-Video, & Audio Slots - 3 PCI (1 available) & 1 PCI Express (0 available) Bays - 2 External 5.25
Amazon.com Product Description
The easy-to-use HP m7070n Media Center Photosmart PC is the complete home PC system that delivers more entertainment choices, and brings them together in one place with easy access from anywhere in the room. With the m7070n, you can watch, record, and pause live TV programming as well as schedule the PC to record upcoming episodes or entire series. It's powered by a blazing fast, hyper-threaded Pentium 4 processor and Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. It features a roomy 250 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), a multiformat memory card reader, a multiformat, dual-layer DVD/CD burner and included Image Zone photo editing and management software.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The massive 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video.
Processor: The hyper-threaded 3.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 640 processor allows a 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 large 2 MB L2 cache and a blazingly fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed, which measures how fast a processor and the main memory communicate. (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 1 GB of installed RAM (PC3200) is a good start for this multimedia-centric desktop PC, so you'll want to take advantage of the ultra-roomy 4 GB of total RAM capacity (2 x 2 GB) for such multimedia needs as video editing and immersive 3D gaming.
CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the m7070n multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 16x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+/-RW, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM ROM speeds. It features the LightScribe direct disc labeling feature, which enables CD, DVD images and disk labels to be permanently etched onto discs--eliminating messy marker-scrawled labels. This desktop also has an additional 16x DVD-ROM drive.
Keyboard & Mouse: This desktop comes with an HP multimedia keyboard and optical mouse (both PS/2).

Screen, Graphics and Sound
The ATI Radeon X300 SE is a strong performer, powerful enough to run one large virtual screen across two displays. It features 128 MB of dedicated video RAM, S-Video and the higher-fidelity DVI connections out, and PCI Express x16 support, which enables graphics to process faster. It also features the integrated Intel High Definition audio chip (Azalia), featuring THX certification and 8 channels for full Dolby 5.1/6.1/7.2 surround sound with Dolby Pro Logic IIx.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The m7070n has three PCI expansion slots (all occupied), two external 5.25 drive bays (occupied), 1 internal 3.5 drive bay (occupied), one HP Personal Media Drive bay (available), three standard PCI slots, one PCI x16 Express slot (occupied), and the following external ports:

6 USB 2.0 ports (4 in rear, 3 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; 1 front and 1 back) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice
1 VGA monitor port
Composite video, S-Video, and audio inputs
9-in-1 media card reader on the front, compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, and XD Picture Card

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

Preloaded System and Software
The pre-installed Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is essentially Windows XP Professional Edition with a variety of tools to help you to create, organize, and enjoy digital media ranging from music to home movies to photo slide shows. Additionally, it enables you to control your television with the included remote and record and pause programs (much like a DVR--or digital video recorder--such as Tivo or ReplayTV). With the 250 GB hard drive, you'll be able to record and store up to 180 hours of video programming. It's compatible with cable, digital cable, satellite TV and antenna inputs, and it includes an FM tuner.

The included HP Image Zone Plus photo and imaging software makes it easy to organize, edit, share, print, protect, and store your photos and video clips. Organize and find your photos easily by timeline, keywords, and/or location using the unique photo-globe mapping tool. Remove red eye and fix other common problems. Share your photos quickly via e-mails that include thumbnails with links to the full-sized images--without downloading time-consuming attachments.

Other preloaded software includes InterVideo WinDVD Creator and WinDVD SE player, Muvee autoProducer, Apple iTunes, Sonic RecordNow, Norton AntiVirus 2005, Microsoft Works 8.0, MSN Encarta Standard, Microsoft Money, and Quicken 2004 New User Edition.

Dimensions and Weight
This desktop measures 15.16 x 7.6 x 15.54 inches (HxWxD).

What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Media Center m7070n desktop PC, keyboard, mouse, remote control, and power cord. It is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.

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