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HP Pavilion Elite d5200t is the high performance PC for high graphics and gaming applications. It has integrated Media card reader and 1394 Net adapter (Firewire) for connection to digital cameras, camcorder, and external hard drives.

The options of Blu-ray discTM burner with LighScribe technology for an optical drive allow users to experience the power of Blu-ray disc technology. From the lot of options available for Video card, GeForce GTS 150 and 1GB GeForce 9800 GT are the best suitable for memorable multimedia experience. The highest option available for the processor is Intel® CoreTM2 Quad Q9650, 3.0 GHZ, with 12 MB L2 Cache that is quite fast and excellent processor for the high resolution multimedia applications. The sound card available with this desktop is integrated 7.1 Channel Audio, which is also a standard.

This PC comes with optional Hauppauge NTSC & ATSC PCI Express X1 TV Tuner Card. It offers many other options for TV Tuner card. This Desktop comes with Microsoft Windows Vista 64bit operating system. But user can upgrade it to Genuine Windows 7® operating system. This desktop is customizable as per the users’ needs. For users who require high resolution graphics applications, can customize all high options available for a processor, memory and optical drive. While a user who requires this desktop for business application can have a high processor with latest networking options available with some lesser option for a graphics and optical drive.

+Ves:

• Media card reader and 1294 Net adapter (Firewire)
• Advanced 1GB GeForce 9800 and GeForce GTS 240 video card option
• Option of Blu-ray discTM burner with LightScribe technology for optical drive
• Excellent integrated 7.1 Channel Audio card
• Runs Microsoft Windows Vista 64bit with/without digital cable support and/or External ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner with Vista Service Pack
• Up to 1.5 TB storage space expandable with multiple serial SATA Hard Drives
• 4 DIMM memory expansion
• Up to 8GB DDR2 SDRAM PC-2 6400 memory option
• Total Eight number of USB 2.0 ports
• Wireless 802.11 b/g/n with external antenna option available
• Bluetooth optionally available
• Too Many Expansions Slots for PCI and PCI Express card
• Can cater all segment of users

-Ves:

• Excessive fan noise from GeForce 9500 GS video card, if availed
• Microsoft Windows Vista available as operating system, for Microsoft Windows 7 user need to spend extra

Final Word:

HP Elite d5200 desktop has all the options available to run high resolution graphics application and latest high power business application. This capability makes this PC a convicted buy for the Users requiring latest state-of-the art technology for their daily requirement. This PC comes with Intel® CoreTM2 Quad Q9650 processor, 3.0 GHZ (Intel® G33 Express Chipset) with Up to 8GB DDR2 SDRAM expandable memory, which offers high productivity for business application users. User can also avail the TV Tuner Card and Blu-Ray Disc burner options, which is latest trend in the industry. Also one can switch to Windows 7 by his own, if he doesn’t like the Window Vista operating system. Overall this customizable range of desktop from HP scores well for the different segment users.

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Dell Studio – Mini Tower desktop comes with a stylish design and state-of-the art technology for the lovers of multimedia entertainment. It has Integrated HDMI, 19-in-1 media card reader and 1394 Net adapter (Firewire) for connection to digital cameras, camcorder, and external hard drives.

Its glossy black finish and stylish design are eye-catchy. This trendy look score well in comparison to their old Inspiron series design. The options of Blu-ray discTM for optical drive and 1GB nVidia GeForce GTS 240 for video card really allow users to use these latest technologies for their entertainment and gaming indulgence. More options are also available from industry leaders like ATI and Nvidia® for the video cardNvidia® for the video card. The highest option available for the processor is Intel® CoreTM2 Quad Q8300, which is quite fast and reasonably good for the high resolution applications as per industry standard.

Also the Intel G45 Chipset is very fast for the best for gaming environment. Sound card available with this desktop is integrated 7.1 Channel Audio that is quite better than their Inspiron series’ desktop. This Desktop also comes with Genuine Windows7® 64bit Home Premium, the latest operating system everyone wants to own today. Battery backup is also good with 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell type battery. The Dell has added and/or improved some additional features like reduced fan noise and lots of USB ports, etc.

+Ves:

• Glossy black finish with stylish design
• Integrated HDMI, 19-in-1 Media card reader and 1294 Net adapter (Firewire)
• Advanced 1GB nVidia GeForce GTS 240 video card option
• Graphics card options are available from ATI and Nvidia®
• Option of Blu-ray discTM for the optical drive
• Excellent integrated 7.1 Channel Audio card
• Runs Genuine Windows7® 64bit Home Premium
• Up to 1.28 TB storage space expandable with multiple serial ATA Hard Drives
• 4 DIMM memory expansion, user accessible slots
• Up to 8GB 800 MHZ Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM memory option
• Less fan noise
• Total Eight number of USB 2.0 ports
• Internal wireless-N Option is available
• Cable lock chassis security lock

-Ves:

• Lacks networking options like Bluetooth and Infrared
• Doesn’t provide a parallel port for old printer connection, so the user required to buy additional USB converter cable
• Less number of USB 2.0 ports on the back side, only 4

Final Word:

The glossy black finish and stylish design scores high on the design front. The state-of-the-art technology with high resolution audio (integrated 7.1 Channel) and Video (1GB nVidia GeForce GTS 240 option) card are best suitable for the gaming and multimedia users. The Intel® CoreTM2 Quad Q8300 processor (Intel® G45 Express Chipset ) with Up to 8GB 800 MHZ Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM expandable memory offers high productivity for business segment users. The integrated HDMI and Blu Ray DiscTM support offers TV and movie lovers the best in the industry available. Overall for the Multimedia users this is the best competitive series Dell has ever launched.

Foreword:

Dell Studio – Hybrid desktop comes with a stylish compact design as compared to the other Dell Studio series computers. Dell boasts of these Hybrid series computers as the most power efficient desktops.

It has Integrated HDMI, 7-in-1 media card reader and 1394 Net adapter (firewire) for connection to digital cameras, camcorder, and external hard drives. The design gives the feeling of next generation PC that scores very high in comparison to the other Studio series desktops. The options of Blu-ray discTM for optical drive and video card from ATI and NVIDIA allow users to use these technologies to enjoy their high definition entertainment.

The highest option available for the processor is Intel® CoreTM2 Duo 2.1GHZ with up to 4GB expandable memory that is reasonably good for the high resolution and business applications. Sound card available with this desktop is integrated 5.1 Channel Audio that brings out quite better sound experience. This Desktop comes with Genuine Windows7® 64bit Home Premium, the latest operating system from Microsoft. The Dell has made these Hybrid desktops as the most power efficient, using 70% less power than other normal desktops. It has got the Energy Star 5 standard with 87% power supply efficiency. User looking for the greenest, compact and stylishly designed with good performance for desktop can opt for this Hybrid option from Dell Studio series.

+Ves:

• Compact and stylish design
• Integrated HDMI, 7-in-1 Media card reader and 1294 Net adapter (Firewire)
• Graphics card options available from ATI and Nvidia®
• Option of Blu-ray discTM for the optical drive
• Excellent integrated 5.1 Channel Audio card
• Runs Genuine Windows7® 64bit Home Premium
• Up to 320 GB storage space expandable with multiple serial ATA Hard Drives
• Up to 4GB 667 MHZ Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM memory option
• Less fan noise
• Total five number of USB 2.0 ports
• Internal wireless-N Option is available
• Cable lock chassis security lock
• Most Energy efficient with 70% less energy usage compared to normal desktop

-Ves:

• Lacks networking options like Bluetooth and Infrared
• Not as good as Dell Studio- Mini tower on processor, memory, and storage space front.
• Video and Audio capability are not state-of-the art for very high resolution multimedia experience
• Less USB 2.0 ports

Final Word:

The compact, slim and small stylish design with different color options scores high on the design front. This greenest power efficient (usage is 70% less than normal desktop) technology makes this Dell Studio Hybrid more attractive. The Intel® CoreTM2 Duo 2.1 GHZ processor with up to 4GB 667 MHZ Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM expandable memory offers good processing power for normal day-to –day usage. The integrated HDMI and Blu-ray DiscTM support offers TV and movie lovers the latest technology to use. Overall if someone wants to own power efficient PC with the latest technology, then this can be the better option in the Dell Studio series.

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ASUS Tek computers launched ET2002 as the full fledged PC with total HD entertainment requirement for entertainment lovers. The stylish slim design with black color also makes this PC look wise attractive.

The processor available is Intel Atom processor 330 Dual Core with NVIDIA ION chipset to make entertainment experience memorable. The memory is DDR2 SO-DIMM 2 GB, which is good for normal HD application to run.SRS premium sound 3W Hi-Fi Speaker x2 is available to experience excellent sound for multimedia applications. It has integrated built-in camera, microphone to experience rich multimedia applications. The HDD available for storage space is 320GB SATA 5400 rpm.

It also comes with HDMI input for video playback and game consoles. The display is 16:9 widescreen which can give the best resolution for the high quality graphics applications. This Desktop comes with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium operating system upgradable to Genuine Windows7® 64bit Home Premium, the latest OS from Microsoft. The ET2002 comes with wireless keyboard and mouse to give the clean and trendy look. Also ASUS has added its exclusive real-time webcam image capture technology which intelligently boosts image sharpness and brightness. It also gives the exclusive software to experience very high level of interactive communication.

+Ves:

• Stylish design with black color finish
• Intel® AtomTM Processor 330 Dual core
• Advanced NVIDIA ION Chipset
• SRS premium sound 3W Hi-Fi Speaker x2
• Runs Genuine Windows Vista® upgradable to Windows7® 64bit Home Premium
• Up to 320 GB storage space SATA Hard Drive
• 2GB SO-DIMM DDR2 memory
• Wireless 802.11 b/g/n
• 3 in 1 card reader SD/MMC/Memory Stick
• Super Multi Optical Drive
• Keyboard & Mouse : Wireless
• HDMI input for video playback and game consoles
• Real-time webcam capture technology to boost image sharpness and brightness
• Gives exclusive software to experience high level of interactive communication

-Ves:

• Lacks networking options like Bluetooth and Infrared
• Less number of USB 2.0 ports, only 4
• Storage space and memory is not extremely high to enjoy all the latest high def graphics applications.
• BluRay disc option not available

Final Word:

The black color finish and stylish design gives the higher edge to this PC on the design front. The Intel® AtomTM Processor 330 Dual core with DR2 SO-DIMM 2GB memory makes this PC a good choice for processing power. Also it runs Windows Vista operating system, which is upgradable to Microsoft’s latest offering of Windows 7 Home Premium. The SRS Premium Sound (integrated 5.1 Channel) with 3W Hi-Fi Speaker x2 gives memorable audio experience. With high resolution NVIDIA Chipset one can enjoy all the multimedia entertainment with great satisfaction. The HDMI input for video playback and game console, built in camera, wireless keyboard & mouse makes this PC more attractive. The exclusive software offering on the front of interactive communication and real-time webcam image capture technology is adding more value to this ET2002.

Foreword:

Apple iMac is the latest designed computer from Apple to cater to users who require high performance desktop with the stylish eco-friendly design. The complete aluminum body and wireless accessories such as magic mouse & keyboard gives a clean and trendy look to iMac.

The iMac comes with 21.5 inch and 27 inch display option. Their display has high HD resolution of about 1920 x 1080 and 2560 x 1440 respectively, which are backed by LED lights. Also in-plane IPS technology allows a user to look at display from any angle; thereby users can operate iMac even by not sitting exactly in front of the display.

To get a total multimedia experience, lots of options for video cards are available from industry leaders like ATI and NVIDIA. The best option available for killer graphics application is ATI Radeon HD 4850. For faster performance, the highest options available for processor are 2.8 GHZ quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with 8MB shared L3 cache for 27 inch and 3.33GHZ Intel core 2 Duo Processor with 3 MB Shared L2 Cache for 21.5 inches, which are latest and quite fast in terms of processing power for any kind of application.

On the communication front, the Apple iMac comes with all the required basic options like Ethernet, Wireless-N, Firewire, SD card slot and Bluetooth capabilities, which are good enough for normal basic communication and networking. This PC comes with built-in stereo speakers with 17 watt-high efficiency amplifiers and built-in microphone. The operating system comes with this PC is Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, which is the latest innovation from Apple on the operating system front. At last on the energy front it meets all the requirements for Energy Start 5.0 and rated as EPEAT Gold.

+Ves:

• Stylish design with wireless accessories (Magic mouse and Keyboad)
• Advanced graphics option of ATI Radeon HD 4850
• High display resolution of up to 2560 x 1440 with backed LED and IPS technology
• Built in speakers with 17 watt high-efficiency amplifiers, microphone and in-sight camera
• Runs Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard
• Up to 2 TB storage space expandable with ATA Hard Drives
• 4 SO-DIMM memory slots
• Up to 16GB DDR3 memory option
• Wireless 802.11-n option with built-in Bluetooth
• Bluetooth optionally available
• Advanced cooling system for monitoring temperature of the components
• Less fan noise
• 5 Energy start rated, more energy efficient
• Display glass and Aluminum body, both are easily recyclable for environmental benefits

-Ves:

• Runs Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard which is latest from apple but not desired for Windows lover, they have to either spend to get virtualization software to run windows or need to go with Mac OS
• No BluRay Disc support

Final Word:

Apple iMac comes with all the design, high resolution display, and performance qualities to entice any user. The high resolution display is backed with LEDs that add the brightness and quality to the display screen. Also this display has IPS technology. Apple iMac comes with the latest option of Intel® CoreTM2 Quad 2.88 GHZ with Up to 16GB DDR3 SDRAM expandable memory, which offers high resolution and processing power required to run application fast enough. Also options for Graphics card from ATI give the edge on the gaming and multimedia front. The operating system of Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard is the latest improved OS from Apple. Also environment friendly and energy saving features lists high on normal user’s desired features list. Overall, this is the fantastic option available for Apple lover for their multimedia to business processing application needs.