IBM THINKCENTRE M50 P4-3.0G 512MB ( 81894MU )

IBM THINKCENTRE M50 P4-3.0G 512MB ( 81894MU )
Manufacturer: IBM (Aap Misc Parts)
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. All ThinkCentre models incorporate the latest Intel processors.
Amazon.com Product Description
Built for demanding professional environments, the IBM ThinkCentre M50 (81894MU) 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 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, super-fast Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, 40 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, Windows XP Professional, included keyboard and optical wheel mouse, floppy drive, and DVD-ROM drive. And it features IBM's Promise of Value (POV), which executes all private key-related Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) operations right on the chip, and encrypts and decrypts files, folders and messages with 1024-bit digital signature and up to 256-bit key exchange.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE) 40 GB (7200 RPM) hard drive is small in comparison with other desktop PCs in this price range, but it's understandable due to its classification as a business professional computer (where much data is shared and stored on networked servers).
Processor: The 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor offers the speed you'll need for today's demanding office productivity software and multimedia presentations. It features a fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), which measures how fast a processor and the main memory communicate, and a 1 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
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 16x DVD-ROM drive (8x speed is required to watch DVD movie discs), which enables you to view CDs with files, play music CDs, and watch movies on DVD.
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 integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2 based graphics 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 and up to 16.7 million colors. 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 81894MU desktop PC, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.

IBM THINKCENTRE M50 P4-3.0G 512MB ( 81894MU )

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IBM THINKCENTRE M50 P4-3.0G 512MB ( 81894MU )

Manufacturer: IBM (Aap Misc Parts)
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Product Features:

3.0 GHz Pentium 4 processor with 800 MHz front-side bus, 1 mB L2 cache
40 GB hard drive, 512 MB RAM (4 GB maximum), DVD-ROM 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: B0006IBZYQ

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. All ThinkCentre models incorporate the latest Intel processors.

Amazon.com Product Description

Built for demanding professional environments, the IBM ThinkCentre M50 (81894MU) 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 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, super-fast Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, 40 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, Windows XP Professional, included keyboard and optical wheel mouse, floppy drive, and DVD-ROM drive. And it features IBM's Promise of Value (POV), which executes all private key-related Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) operations right on the chip, and encrypts and decrypts files, folders and messages with 1024-bit digital signature and up to 256-bit key exchange.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE) 40 GB (7200 RPM) hard drive is small in comparison with other desktop PCs in this price range, but it's understandable due to its classification as a business professional computer (where much data is shared and stored on networked servers).
Processor: The 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor offers the speed you'll need for today's demanding office productivity software and multimedia presentations. It features a fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), which measures how fast a processor and the main memory communicate, and a 1 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
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 16x DVD-ROM drive (8x speed is required to watch DVD movie discs), which enables you to view CDs with files, play music CDs, and watch movies on DVD.
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 81894MU desktop PC, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.

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