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Advent - Advent 9517
Price: £319
The Advent 9517 laptop is a great value workbook and storage centre. The Intel Core 2 Duo processor is more than suitable for all your office application and media needs especially with the large 2GB memory.
Media: 160Gb hard disk and 17" screen for all your photo and video needs
Computer Informationread more...The 160GB hard drive included within this system will be enough storage space for loads of music, video and photo files. Combined with the 17 inch screen you will be able to watch all your video files and view photos in excellent quality.
The onboard Intel graphics card is adequate for windows and video but will struggle with anything more complex so this machine is not ideal for any gaming. This laptop also comes with an integrated webcam so you can video call your friends and family with ease.
In all we would recommend this laptop to be used for work or media and is very good value considering the amount of memory and hard drive space you get for the price.
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Back to the topVideo Intel Onboard Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 Processor Speed 1.50Ghz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Screen Size 17inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Dell - Inspiron 530
Price: £359
The Inspiron 530 is a great budget system which boasts enough power to run office applications with ease. Coming from Dell you can be sure of excellent build quality and design.
2GHz processor, 17 inch widescreen and 320GB of hard disk space makes the Inspiron 530 great value for the price
Computer Informationread more...The Intel Dual Core processor is good for multi-tasking so you can play your music, run office applications and browse the internet at leasure. The 17 inch widescreen monitor are one of the best quality monitors on the market and in a silver finish are very stylish. This system sports 320GB of hard drive space which is very good for a budget system and this will be absolutely plenty of space for loads of video and music files.
The Intel integrated graphics card limits this system to windows applications but if you have a bit of exta cash then upgrade the graphics card and processor and you will have an all round system for a very good price.
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Back to the topVideo Integrated Intel GFX Media Accelerator 3100 Processor Type Intel Dual Core E2180 Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 1GB Hard Drive Size 320GB Screen Size 17 inch Widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Home Basic Recommended Upgrade Processor & Graphics card Phillips - Phillips HEPC 7500
Price: £369
The Phillips HEPC 7500 computer is a small form computer which is almost one third the usual size of a desktop computer. This makes the Phillips HEPC ideal for use where you have limited space or in living rooms as a multimedia PC.
This small PC is ideal for use as a home entertainment system especially with the TV Tuner included
Computer Informationread more...The Intel Dual Core processor and 1GB of memory means that this computer will be perfect for running any office or multimedia applications. To support the multimedia side this computer also incorporates a Digital TV tuner for watching and recording TV on to the computer. With a 160GB hard disk and DVD writer you will have enough storage media to record plenty of your favourite TV programs to the PC.
The Intel graphics card is more than adequate for all the windows and media tasks you may wish to run but it will struggle with the newest computer games. The 19 inch widescreen monitor ensures you will be able to watch TV, video files and view your pictures in excellent quality.
We would recommend this computer for anyone looking for a home PC which is small and designed primarily for multimedia entertainment. Purchasing an external hard disk drive may be worthwhile so that you never run out of storage space.
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Back to the topVideo Intel 945 Graphics Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5250 Processor Speed 1.60GHz Memory 1GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Screen Size 19inch Widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Hard Disk Compaq - Presario SR5219
Price: £379
The Presario is a well balanced budget system that includes a 19 inch widescreen monitor for less than £400.
AMD Athlon processor keeps costs to a minimum
Computer Informationread more...The AMD Athlon processor and 1GB of memory is more than adequate to run windows applications like internet browsing, e-mail and office. This computer will also be able to cope with photo editing tasks as well as playing any video and music files.
Geforce graphics card and 250GB hard drive for your media needs
The 128mb Geforce graphics card will be good for displaying windows Vista with the Aero graphical interface, however it will struggle with more complex tasks like gaming or video editing. The 250GB hard drive will be enough for a large number of video, music and photo files. The addition of the 19 inch monitor makes this a very good price for a budget desktop PC.
This desktop computer is an ideal choice for anyone looking for a home computer that will do internet, work, e-mail and media very well for an exceptionally low price.
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Back to the topVideo 128mb Nvidia Geforce 6150 Processor Type AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Processor Speed 2.3Ghz Memory 1GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 19 inch Widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Not Applicable Mesh - Elite M2180
Price: £398
The Mesh Elite M2180 is the ultimate budget PC. Mesh have crammed in loads of power and storage space in to the M2180 by cutting out unnecessary bumph that other computers come with.
The M2180 will be ideal for anyone looking for a family or work computer for the home without spending any money on anything that is unnecessary for what you need.An impressive Intel Dual core processor and large 4GB of memory making the M2180 ideal for any task
Computer Informationread more...With an Intel Dual core processor running at 2.0GHz and a huge 4GB of memory this computer will have absolutely no trouble at all running media, office, internet and e-mail applications.
This machine comes with Windows XP which saves you a significant amount but do not be worried about falling behind the times in the future. Windows XP is just as good as Vista and is far less demanding on computers which means the Mesh M2180 will run brilliantly. Vista is also seen as a stop gap product from Microsoft so you do not have to worry about paying extra to get Vista in a few years time as XP will easily last until the next generation of operating systems.
The M2180 only comes with an integrated graphics and again this is only to keep costs down, especially when this computer is aimed at users who do not need huge amounts of graphical power. For media the 19 inch widescreen will be good for viewing photos and movies whilst the 250GB hard disk will be plenty of space for loads of photo, movie and office files.
The Mesh M2180 is optimized to save you as much money as possible whilst providing more than enough power and features to ensure that it will be a great office and multimedia PC. For the price this is a fantastic offer. If you do fancy spending a bit more then upgrade the graphics card and this computer will be capable of playing the newest computer games to a reasonable level of graphical detail.Usage:
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Back to the topVideo 128MB Integrated On-board Graphics Processor Type Intel® Pentium® E2180 Dual Core Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 4GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 19 inch widescreen Operating System Windows XP Home Recommended Upgrade Graphics Card Acer - Aspire M1100
Price: £399
The Aspire M1100 is a good value desktop computer which is ideal as a household PC. It can perform the common tasks like internet browsing, office applications and playing music and video media.
CPU & Memory: Good 2.1GHz Dual core and 1Gb memory
Computer Informationread more...The Dual Core Athlon processor is more than capable of running any application and along with the 1GB of memory you will be able to multi task between programs.
Media: Ample 160GB hard drive and 19 inch widescreen
The 160GB hard disk will be plenty of space for your applications and any music or video media which will also look great on the 19 inch widescreen monitor that comes with this system. In all this system will suit most home users that require a PC for working, internet and media.
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Back to the topVideo ATI Radeon XPRESS 1200 Processor Type AMD Athlon 64 Dual Core 4000 Processor Speed 2.1GHZ Memory 1GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Screen Size 19 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Memory HP - HP Pavilion G6060EA
Price: £399
The HP Pavilion G6060EA is a great laptop for any types of use at an incredible price. This laptop will suite anyone looking for a powerful portable computer that will be great for office and media tasks.
Powerful AMD X2 processor, 2GB of memory and Geforce graphics card will ensure great performance
Computer Informationread more...Inside there is a AMD 64 X2 processor running at 1.9GHz with 2GB of memory which means that this laptop is packed full of raw processing power making it more than capable of running any media, internet, office applications. For gaming there is a Nvidia Geforce graphics card which is suitable to play most computer games at a good level of detail but it will eventually struggle when used for very graphical intensive games. The 15.4 inch screen will show all your video, photos and games in excellent clarity and there is plenty of storage space for all your media files on the large 160GB hard disk.
The Pavilion G6060 is an excellent all round laptop for a very good price. It would be ideal for anyone looking for a home or work laptop which boasts lots of power.
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Back to the topVideo NVIDIA GeForce 7000M Processor Type AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK57 Processor Speed 1.9GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Screen Size 15.4 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Compaq - Presario A935 Laptop
Price: £449
The Compaq Presario A935 is a large laptop designed to be used primarily at home thanks to the large 17 inch widescreen which makes it a good multi media machine.
A Dual Core 1.73GHz processor and 2Gb of memory are more than adequate for any office or multi media applications
Computer Informationread more...The Presario A935 boasts a good Intel Dual Core processor running at 1.73GHz and 2GB of memory making it suitable for all types of office and media application. The graphics card is a standard Intel integrated card that will cope well with normal tasks but it is definitely not suitable for any type of computer gaming or video editing.
For media there is a decent size 160GB hard disk drive that provides plenty of space for all your media and office storage needs. The screen that comes with the Compaq Presario A935 is a large 17 inch BriteView widescreen which will be excellent for viewing any types of media.
This laptop is ideal for anyone wishing to find a home computer that is portable and easy to use. It has enough power to deal with most applications and the 17 inch widescreen is definitely a big plus.
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Back to the topVideo Processor Type Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor Type T Processor Speed 1.73GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Screen Size 17 inch BriteView Widescren Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Toshiba - Toshiba A300D-13X
Price: £449
The Toshiba A300D-13X is a stylish looking laptop that boasts a lot of power and well proportioned components for an exceptionally low price. This laptop also sports some good additions like a webcam which supports face recognition for secure logons and video conferencing facilities.
The powerful 2.0GHz dual core processor and 2Gb of memory will power through applications
Computer Informationread more...The Toshiba A300D-13X runs on an AMD Turion X2 processor running at 2.0GHz which will be more than ample to run any office or media applications. The 2GB of memory is ideal to take advantage of the dual core processor as it will be able to keep a constant stream of data flowing to the processor ensuring you get great performance.
200GB of storage space for all your music and video files
The graphics card is the sacrafice made in this laptop as it is just an Intel integrated card which will be adequate for any operating system, office and media functions but it will not be suitable for any type of video editing or new computer games. The 200GB of hard disk space is a very good size disk in a laptop for under £500 and it will be more than enough for most users as it will store thousands of photo, music and office files. For media use there are also external touch sensitive controls so that you can play, pause and stop any media without the moue or keyboard.
The Toshiba A300D-13X also sports a 15.4 inch Trubrite widescreen which is renowned for being a very high quality screen which will display any media and office applications in exceptionally good detail. There is also a built in webcam which provides easy to use video calling as well as the new face recognition software so you can set up secure logons.
The Toshiba A300D-13X will be a great laptop for anyone who wants a low priced computer that is fairly portable. It boasts easily enough power to run all types of office, internet and media applications. The webcam and touch sensitive media controls are excellent additions. This is a great looking laptop and for this price we would highly recommend it.
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Back to the topVideo Intel Integrated Processor Type TURION64 X2 TL60 Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 200GB Screen Size 15.4 inch TruBrite Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Mesh - VR601 T2
Price: £459
The Mesh VR601 T2 laptop is an ideal portable laptop for work and multimedia uses.
1.6GHz dual processor, 2GB of memory and 250GB of storage space are ample for most users needs
Computer Informationread more...The laptop contains a powerful Intel dual core processor and a very generous 2GB of memory inside. Together the processor and memory ensures that this laptop will be able to run windows, office and multimedia applications to a very acceptable level. For media the VR601 comes with a large 250GB hard disk that will be able to store all your work, music and photo files. It is an especially good size for a laptop under £500.
The integrated graphics card is not suitable for any gaming but it will handle all other tasks well. The 15.4inch screen will be big enough for all types of use and means that the laptop is easy to carry. In all the VR601 will be an excellent laptop for anyone looking to use a computer which is very portable and ideal for office work and multimedia.
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Back to the topVideo 128mb Intel GMA X3100 Processor Type Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T2330 Processor Speed 1.6GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 15.4 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade None Packard Bell - Packard Bell 2414 Desktop
Price: £499
The Packard Bell 2414 desktop computer is designed to be a home workhorse that can accomplish any taks swiftly and reliably whilst offering base components that will last well for years to come.
The Intel Quad Core processor running at 2.40GHz is a surprise inclusion in a desktop that costs less than £500 and will be an excellent choice for the future
Computer Informationread more...The Packard Bell 2414 has very high specification main components that are a rather suprising find in a desktop PC under £500. The Quad Core Intel processor and large 3GB of memory are excellent components at this price and they will ensure that this computer will handle any applications easily, be it now or three or four years in to the future. The Geforce 7050 graphics card is disappointing but this is where the computer makes it sacrafice to keep the costs to a minimum. This graphics card will only be a problem if you are wishing to play graphically intensive computer games, for everything else it should cope adequately.
A 320GB hard disk drive will provide plenty of space for all your media files and the 20" widescreen is a good size for this price
For your media needs there is a 320GB hard disk drive which should be more than enough storage space for most users as you will be able to fit thousands of music, photo and video files on to this machine. The 20 inch widescreen is also an impressive addition to this setup and will give you excellent clarity on any movie, photo or office applications.
The Packard Bell 2414 is a very high specification machine for an exceptionally low price. It will deal with almost any task with ease thanks to the very powerful processor and large amount of memory. We would recommend upgrading the graphics card if you wish to play games or if you want to turn this computer in to an ultimate multi media system then a larger screen and TV tuner would be excellent choices. The Quad core processor means that this PC will last well in to the future without the need for major upgrades.
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Back to the topVideo 256MB nVidia GeForce 7050 Graphics Processor Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processorer Processor Speed 2.40GHz Memory 3GB Hard Drive Size 320GB Screen Size 20 inch Widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Graphics card or monitor Mesh - PR600 Plus
Price: £529
The Mesh PR600 Plus is ideally designed for media and office applications.
The powerful 2.0GHz processor will handle all types of application easily
Computer Informationread more...The Intel Core 2 processor and 2GB of memory is enough to power the laptop through any photo editing tasks as well as being excellent for internet browsing, e-mails and office work. The in built card reader will allow you to put photos from your digital camera straight onto the laptop so you can store them on the very ample 160GB hard drive. There is also a built in webcam on the laptop lid so you can video call your friends and family. The Graphics card is a better version of shared memory cards but is not one to use for games or video editing.
If possible we would recommend upgrading the graphics card and then this system will be a very well priced laptop capable of performing almost all tasks.
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Back to the topVideo Intel GM965 X3100 Shared Memory Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Screen Size 15.4 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Graphics Card Mesh - ER710
Price: £539
The Mesh ER710 laptop will be a great purchase for anyone looking for a work, internet and media machine for the home.
1.7Ghz dual processor and 17.1" screen make this laptop ideal for media and office work
Computer Informationread more...It has a powerful Dual AMD processor and 2GB of memory which will allow all your office, internet and media applications run to their full potential. The 17.1 inch screen means the laptop is a little less portable but will display your media with excellent clarity. The integrated ATI Radeon graphics card shares up to 1GB of the systems memory so it will be good for all media and video applications but it will not be suitable for many of the latest games.
The 120GB hard disk will be enough storage for thousands of music and photo files but if you plan to store many large video files you may need something a little bigger.
We would recommend this laptop to anyone needing a well priced machine for internet, media and work applications which will last a good number of years in to the future. We would also recommend getting the Digital TV tuner option for only £24 as this will add another advantage to this laptop.
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Back to the topVideo Integrated 128mb ATI Mobile Radion Xpress 1270 Processor Type AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK53 Processor Speed 1.7GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 120GB Screen Size 17.1 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Digital TV Tuner Mesh - Elite A2180 SLi
Price: £549
The Mesh Elite A2180 SLi is a low priced system which is capable of running any application or game at a very good level currently and has the adaptability to be upgraded easily in the future to become an oustanding computer.
The Mesh A2180 sports a motherboard that can take a second graphics card and a Quad Core processor
Computer Informationread more...The Intel Dual core processor running at 2.0GHz and large 4GB of memory the Mesh A2180 boasts will allow any applications to run very smoothly no matter how intensive. One of the main attractions is the motherboard which can take a Quad processor and a second graphics card which will essentially double the life time of this PC.
The 512mb Geforce 9600GT and 500GB of hard disk space are excellent components in a computer which is less than £500
For your gaming needs there is a decent Geforce 9600GT graphics card which will be suitable for playing almost any game at high levels of detail. It may start to struggle in years to come but when this happens you can just stick in another graphics card for very little money. The 500GB of hard disk space in the Mesh A2180 will be plenty of space for games, office files and all your media files. The 19 inch screen will provide good quality resolutions and clarity for any video or photo media you wish to use the A2180 for.
The Mesh A2180 is an excellent machine for under £500 and it will be a very good performer for anyone who buys this system. For the future you can be assured that you will have plenty of upgrade options.
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Back to the topVideo 512MB nVIDIA GeForce 9600GT Processor Type Intel Pentium E2180 Dual Core Processor Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 4GB Hard Drive Size 500GB Screen Size 19 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Graphics card and processor Samsung - Samsung R700
Price: £554
The Samsung R700 is a great laptop which is suited to fulfill any users needs at a very attractive price. It comes with a good 1.66GHz Duo Intel processor and a large 2GB of memory which will ensure excellent performance when running any Windows, office, internet or games.
A 17" screen and 250Gb of hard drive space is ideal for your media needs
Computer Informationread more...The Geforce graphics card is good enough to play games but it will struggle with the newest releases played at high detail levels. There is a very large 250Gb hard disk drive included which is much larger than usual for laptops and will ensure that you have plenty of space to store thousands of music, video and photo files. The 17 inch screen is of excellent quality which will make viewing video, TV or photos a delight.
The Samsung R700 is strong in all categories of use but it would excell as a multimedia laptop thanks to the very large hard disk and 17 inch screen. An excellent choice for this price.
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Back to the topVideo 128mb NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 Processor Speed 1.66GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 17 Inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Mesh - Matrix P9550
Price: £579
The Matrix P9550 is a great Quad Core machine from Mesh and thanks to AMD under cutting the Intel processor prices this desktop comes in at under £600. Included are all the components necessary to make a very decent computer and this will be an ideal investment for the future.
Boasting an AMD Phenom Quad Core processor and 4GB of memory the Matrix P9550 will fly through applications
Computer Informationread more...The AMD Phenom processor will make short work of any application thanks to its four processing cores. This processor will only get better in the future as more applications, games and operating systems start to take advantage of all four processors. The 4GB of memory will ensure a good data flow to the processor so you will not need to worry about a bottle neck.
500GB of hard disk space and an impressive 22" widescreen makes the Matrix P9550 a good media computer
The Matrix P9550 has a 256mb Geforce graphics card which will be suitable for most computer games but it will struggle to play the newest and most graphically intensive games at their best levels of detail. There is a large 500GB hard disk drive on which you will be able to store huge amounts of music, photo and video fiiles. To ensure you get the best out of the PC there is a 22 inch widescreen monitor that will be very good for games, video or TV.
The Matrix P9550 is an impressive computer that offers a lot for an incredibly low price. The only slight sacrafice is the graphics card which we would recommend upgrading if you wish to use this computer for intensive gaming. For a media and work computer the Matrix P9550 will be brilliant thanks to the great processor, large hard drive and the 22 inch widescreen monitor. The Quad Core processor will only get better as time goes on and more applications take advantage of the four cores.
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Back to the topVideo 256MB nVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Processor Type AMD Phenom 9550 Quad Core Processor AM2+ Processor Speed 2.20GHz Memory 4GB Hard Drive Size 500GB Screen Size 22 inch widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Graphics Card Toshiba - A300-1BZ
Price: £599
The Toshiba A300-1BZ is a great looking laptop which boasts lots of processing power making it a perfect office and media portable computer especially when you take in to account the touch sensitive media controls and Harman Kardon speakers.
The 2.10GHz dual processor and large 3GB of memory will make short work of any application
Computer Informationread more...The Toshiba A300-1BZ contains a powerful Intel Duo 2.10GHz processor and large 3GB of memory which will ensure that the processor is never lacking for data allowing it to perform to its best. The powerful processor and plenty of memory makes this laptop ideal for complex applications or media editing.
The Toshiba saves money with the graphics card which will be more than suitable for Windows Vista and older computer games. However it will definitely struggle with the newest games making this laptop not an ideal choice for gaming but this is the only sacrifice the Toshiba makes to save money.
A TruBrite screen and 250GBs of storage space are ideal for media use
For media the screen is a 15.4 inch TruBrite which will display your movies and photos in excellent clarity. There is also a webcam on the lid of the screen which means you will be able to video call friends and family with ease. Storage wise there is a large 250GB hard disk which will be ample room for most users office and media files.
The Toshiba A300-1BZ will be a great laptop for anyone looking for a computer that is portable but also very powerful. The processor and memory ensures that this machine will run applications and media with ease for years to come and the glossy black look the Toshiba sports will make you the envy of everyone around you.
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Back to the topVideo 128mb Dedicated Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 Processor Speed 2.10GHz Memory 3GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 15.4 inch TruBrite Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Dell - Dell Latitude D630
Price: £609
The Dell Latitude D630 is the flagship laptop from Dell and is primarily aimed at business users. We see no reason however why these great laptops should not be suitable for home users looking for an exceptionally sleek, well built and powerful laptop to use at home or on the move.
Powerful 2.2GHz Dual processor and 2GB of memory will be perfect for any office or complex applications
Computer Informationread more...The Latitude D630 comes with a very powerful Intel Duo Core processor and 2GB of memory which will ensure that the Vista Business edition that comes with these laptops will fly through any application you may wish to run. Although designed for business users this laptop still comes with plenty of media accessories so that you can play and watch music, videos and DVDs.
A well balanced machine with a 160GB hard drive and 14.1" screen makes it ideal for on the move
The D630 also includes a good size 160GB hard disk space so you will have ample room to store all your files. The screen is a 14.1 inch which is perfectly balanced and very slim allowing the Latitude D630 to be very portable as well as easy and comforable to use. The integrated graphics card is nothing special and will perform all functions admirably but will not be suitable for playing complex games.
In all the Dell Latitude D630 is perfect for anyone looking for a compuer which will perform excellently on all types of office, internet and media applications. We would highly recommend this laptop.
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Back to the topVideo Integrated Nvidia Video Card Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 Processor Speed 2.2GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Screen Size 14.1 inch Operating System Windows Vista Business Recommended Upgrade External Hard Disk Dell - Inspiron 530 DT
Price: £629
The Inspiron 530 DT is a very powerful desktop for an exceptionally low price that will deal with almost any application and boasts a Quad core processor that will get better in the future when applications take advantage of the four processing cores.
An extremely powerful Quad core processor, 3GB of memory and a 256mb Radeon graphics card means that this machine will handle any task
Computer Informationread more...The processor is an extremely powerful Intel Quad Core 2.4Ghz and combined with 3GB of memory this desktop will have absolutely no problem running all your office, e-mail and internet applications. When it comes to games the processor compliments the 256mb ATI Radeon graphics card well so that this desktop will be able to run games at a good level of detail for several years to come.
640GB of storage space and 22" monitor make this PC ideal for media
Perhaps the most impressive components included with this desktop are the 640GB hard drive and 22 inch widescreen monitor. The hard drive will be able to store a huge amount of music, photo and video files which makes this desktop a great option for multimedia, especially when used with the large 22 inch widescreen monitor.
This is a high performance computer for a great price and is perfectly designed for all your multimedia requirements. The Quad core processor ensures that this machine is future proof as operating systems, applications and games take advantage of the four processor cores, if anything this machine will get better with time.
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Back to the topVideo 256mb Ati Radeon HD 2600 XT Processor Type Intel Quad Core Q6600 Processor Speed 2.4GHz Memory 3GB Hard Drive Size 640GB Screen Size 22 inch widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Graphics card Dell - Inspiron 1720
Price: £649
The Inspiron 1720 is a very well built and stylish laptop that is suitable for all your office and multimedia needs.
A Powerful Dual processor and large 17" screen make this laptop great value for money
Computer Informationread more...The dual core processor and large 2GB of memory will allow multi tasking in windows and office applications with little effect on performance. The large 17 inch screen is perfect to go with the Nvidia Geforce graphics card to produce excellent image quality for video viewing.
The 1720 is also ideal for photo editing and with the large 240GB hard drive there is loads of storage space for music, photos and video. This laptop is capable of playing games but not at a very high detail and will not last long as a gaming machine for the future.
If you want an all rounder multimedia and office application machine then this is a very good choice for an excellent price. If you want to spend a little more we recommend upgrading the processor.
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Back to the topVideo 128mb Nvidia Geforce Go 8400M GS Processor Type Intel Dual Core T2330 Processor Speed 1.6Ghz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 240GB Screen Size 17 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Processor Dell - Inspiron 530(Small Form)
Price: £649
The Inspiron 530s is a desktop designed to be ideal for anyone wanting a small computer for their home as it is half the size of your normal desktop computers. The size does not affect performance as our recommended components for this system create a powerful computer that can take on almost any task.
2.83GHZ Dual processor and 3GB of memory will make short work of even the most complex applications
Computer Informationread more...The dual core processor and 3GB of memory is more than enough to power through any application you may wish to run and can take on more complex tasks such as video and photo editing. The 500GB hard drive is a great bonus for this machine as it makes the 530s a great choice for any media enthusiasts who want to store a lot of video, music and photos on their computer.
A 500GB hard disk for all your storage needs and a highly rated 22" widescreen monitor create a brilliant media package
Add in the large 22 inch widescreen monitor and you have a multimedia machine to be very proud of when combined with the 256mb Ati Radeon graphics card which will display your media with brilliant clarity. This computer will also be suitable for games but may struggle with the more demanding graphics.
The Inspiron 530s is a great machine for anyone looking to save space whilst holding on to the benefits of having a great media PC. The 22 inch screen is outstanding with this system and the components in the small case will ensure you get the best results from any media tasks you undertake.
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Back to the topVideo 256mb Ati Radeon HD 2400 XT Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Processor Speed 2.83Ghz Memory 3GB Hard Drive Size 500GB Screen Size 22 inch widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade HP - HP TX2130 Laptop
Price: £649
The Hewlett Packard TX2130 laptop is a great ultra portable laptop that fits a fair amount of processing power in to a very compact frame. It also boasts a swivel screen which means you can angle and turn it to any direction you may need making it suitable for all enviroments.
An AMD Turion 64x2 2.0GHz processor and ample 2GB of memory will be powerful enough to run any application
Computer Informationread more...The HP TX2130 has a powerful 2.0GHz dual processor and 2GB of memory which are impressive specifications for a laptop of this size as it will be able to deal competently with any application. This makes the HP TX2130 an ideal choice of laptop for anyone wishing to purchase a very portable laptop to use on the move as it will be able to deal with all your office needs whilst also providing good storage space thanks to the 250GB hard disk drive for music and video so that you can be entertained wherever you go.
The 12.1" display is small but perfectly designed for this laptop as it keeps the size and weight down whilst the swivel is a very neat touch
There is a decent Geforce graphics card inside and this will be more than enough for any photo or video applications but it will only play older or less demanding computer games. It is not suitable for video editing or graphically intensive games. The 12.1 inch swivel screen is excellent and will show all your media and office applications in brilliant clarity.
The HP TX2130 is the perfect laptop for anyone looking for an ultra portable computer that they can use in any enivroment whether it be in an office or on the move thanks to its slim design and clever screen. It also boasts an impressive amount of processing power for a lpatop this size so it will not struggle with any applications. This laptop also comes in at a very good price for a portable design.
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Back to the topVideo NVIDIA GeForce GO6150 Graphics Card Processor Type AMD Turion 64x2 Processor TL60 Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 12.1 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Samsung - Samsung R70
Price: £679
The Samsung R70 laptop is a solid built computer designed to be a great home PC as well as ideal for use whilst out and about. It contains a decent 1.66GHz Intel Duo processor and a large 2GB of memory which will ensure that any office, media or editing applications you run on this machine will perform very well.
A 1.66GHz Intel dual core processor, 2Gb of memory and 200GB of storage space will suit most users needs
Computer Informationread more...For media this laptop contains a good size 200GB hard disk which should be more than enough space for anyones filing needs. The Nvidia Geforce graphics card will cope with older games but it is not suitable for playing the newest computer games. However if you are wanting to watch video or DVDs then the 15.4 inch screen is bright and clear making it ideal for media use.
We would recommend this laptop as a very good home computer which will meet the majority of users needs, especially for any media and entertainment.
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Back to the topVideo NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS Processor Type Intel Duo Core T5450 Processor Speed 1.66GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 200GB Screen Size 15.4 Inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Processor Dell - Dell Studio Hybrid with BluRay
Price: £699
The Dell Studio Hybrid computers are small form PCs designed to look good in any room for use as a media and work PC. The fact that they are small and very stylish means that your will not feel embarassed about having one of these in your living room. With it hooked up to your TV you can watch Blu-Ray movies in comfort whilst also having all the advantages of a PC at your finger tips as well.
The powerful 2.1 GHz dual core processor and massive 3GB of memory makes the Dell Studio PC an excellent choice for media and office applications.
Computer Informationread more...The Dell Studio comes with a good Intel dual core processor running at 2.1GHz. When combined with the large 3GB of memory this PC will be able to cope with any task from music and photo editing to office applications with ease. One disadvatage to the small form computers like the Dell Studio is that they are not easy to upgrade in the future but with these components already packed in it is unlikely that you will need to upgrade for many years to come.
The Blu-Ray disk drive will let you watch Blu-Ray movies whilst the 250GB hard disk is plenty of storage space for your media files.
This Dell Studio comes with a Blu-Ray disk drive which is an excellent addition as it negates the need to buy a seperate Blu-Ray disk player in the future as you can either plug this PC in to your TV permanently or alternatively you can quickly unplug it and take it from one room in to another room and hook it up to a TV thanks to its light weight. To aid this the Dell Studio also comes with an in-built wireless card which will allow you to connect this computer to a wireless network so that it can be used anywhere within your home.
For your media and office files there is a 250GB hard disk drive which should be plenty of storage space as it will allow you to store thousands of music, photo and video files on the computer. This selected model does not come with a monitor. If you are not going to plug it permanently in to your TV then we would recommend getting a 22 inch widescreen Dell monitor as these are excellent screens for a very good price. They can also take full advantage of the Blu-Ray disk drive.
This PC comes with an integrated graphics card which is capable of playing less graphicaly intensive computer games but it will struggle with anything that requires a lot of graphical processing power.
In all the Dell Studio Hybrid boasts many excellent components for a very good price. The Blu-Ray disk drive is a big bonus as it makes the PC future proof. The small form and stylish design the Dell Studio sports allows this computer to look at home in any room. You can even select and customize the colour of the Dell Studio Hybrid so it will match your rooms enviroment.
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Back to the topVideo Integrated Intel Graphic Media Accelerator 3100 Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 Processor Speed 2.1GHz Memory 3GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size Not Included Operating System windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade TV Tuner & 22 inch widescreen Alienware - Aurora 7500 Advantage
Price: £699
The Alienware Aurora 7500 Advantage is a machine that any computer enthusiast would dream to call their own. Alienware specialize in making custom computers which are renowned for being exceptionally well styled whilst also offering the absolute best in performance.
The Aurora 7500 contains a very powerful 2.6GHz AMD Athlon X2 processor and a large 2GB of memory. With this amount of power the Aurora 7500 will breeze through any office, media or editing application with ease. The Geforce graphics card will perform well in all games especially with the powerful processor and memory to help it along but you may find that if you wish to get the best out of this machine then buying the next level graphics card would be a great choice.
Computer Informationread more...The 250GB hard disk space provides you with ample storage for all your games, music and video files. We have not chosen a screen to go with this setup as we would recommend going for the best one you can afford to ensure that you get to see the stunning results the Aurora 7500 will produce.
The Alienware machines are incredible pieces of design and build quality which will give anyone who purchases one a great amount of pleasure for many years to come.
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Price: £699
The Acer Aspire GemBlue 6920 laptop is the next generation laptop from Acer which shows off some new ideas and an exquisite design coupled with huge amounts of processing and graphics power.
CPU & Memory: Impressive Intel Dual Core 2.0GHz processor and a huge 4GB
Computer Informationread more...The GemBlue 6920 sports an excellent Intel Dual Core 2GHz processor and a huge 4GB of memory that will power through any office, media internet applications.
Media: Geforce Graphics card to play the latest games and 16" High Definition screen for brilliant clarity on Blu-Ray movies
Combined with the processing power there is a 512mb Nvidia Geforce graphics card which will play the latest games at high graphical detail. The 16 inch screen is a High definition edition so you can be assured of great quality viewing on this laptop.
A new addition is that of a clever touch sensitive pad next to the keyboard which is designed for controlling all aspects of the laptops media. You can also connect the GemBlue 6920 to any HDTV so that you can watch your Blu-Ray disks on a larger screen if you wish.
To compliment this laptop as a great multimedia machine there is an ample 250GB hard disk on which you will be able to store absolutely hundreds or thousands of media files. There is also a webcam in the laptop lid so that you can video call your friends and family.
To summarize, the Acer GemBlue 6920 is a multi media machine that is capable of any other tasks you may wish to use it for. To make the GemBlue 6920 in to a great multimedia machine we would highly recommend getting a TV Tuner so that you can use the laptop to watch TV where ever you are.Usage:
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Back to the topVideo 512MB VRAM Nvidia Geforce 9500M GS DDR3 Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 Dual Core Processor Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 4GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 16 inch HD Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Samsung - Samsung X22
Price: £699
The Samsung X22 is a small laptop which is ideally suited to be used as a business computer thanks to the powerful components contained within and the fact that you can take this laptop anywhere due to its size without sacraficing alot of viewable screen area.
A powerful 2.2GHz dual core processor and 2GB of memory will run all applications with ease
Computer Informationread more...The Samsung X22 sports a fast 2.2Ghz Dual Core Intel processor and 2GB of memory which will be more than enough processing power to cope with any business, media or internet application. The 128mb ATI graphics card is a lower end component but it will be more than enough to run older games and some less graphically intensive new games. It will also perform admirably in all media applications.
The Samsung X22 also contains a decent 160GB hard disk drive which will be enough space for most users needs unless you are planning to store a large number of movies or video files. If you do require more hard disk space then the option of an external hard disk drive is a cheap and easy alternative. The screen is a good quality 14.1 inch which is impressive on a laptop which is made to be very portable. Usually screen size is sacraficed to keep the weight and size to a minimum. The Samsung X22 however has a large viewable screen area whilst being small and portable.
The Samsung X22 laptop is a good computer which will be ideally suited for anyone looking for a laptop that will be easy to use whilst on the move. It also boasts enough processing power to handle any business or media applications.
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Back to the topVideo 128mb ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 Processor Speed 2.2GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 160GB Screen Size 14.1 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Mesh - Elite Pro A6600
Price: £699
The Elite Pro A6600 is a very well priced Intel Quad Core machine that boasts a rediculous amount of processing power and memory which makes it ideal for any sort of media editing or intensive office applications.
A hugely powerful Intel Q6600 Quad Core processor running at 2.4GHz and a massive 8GB of memory means the Elite Pro A660 will power through any task
Computer Informationread more...The Intel Quad core processor and 8GB of memory included in the Elite Pro A6600 means that this machine will have no problem tackling any sort of processor intensive task such as photo and music editing. It also makes for an excellent base upon which to build a computer which will last for many years to come as the Quad Core processor wil be further utilised by applications in the future.
The large 500Gb hard disk space and 22 inch widescreen monitor are ideal for all your media needs
The Elite Pro A6600 has a 256mb Geforce graphics card that will be suitable for playing most games to a very acceptable level however it will begin to struggle when playing the most graphically intensive games at high levels of detail. The 500Gb hard disk will ensure that you will not run out of space for all your media needs as it will provide storage for a large number of music, photo and video files. To complete this desktops credentials as a great all round machine is a very impressive 22 inch widescreen that will make games, photos and video look terrific when played on the Elite Pro A6600
This is a desktop that is ideal for home use for any task as it boasts plenty of powerful components to suit tasks all the family. It is also a great investment for the future thanks to the very powerful Quad Core processor and huge 8GB of memory. The only upgrade we would make is a better graphics card if you wish to play the most intensive computer games at their highest quality.
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Back to the topVideo 256MB nVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Processor Type Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q6600 Quad Core Processor Processor Speed 2.4GHz Memory 8GB Hard Drive Size 500GB Screen Size 22 inch widesceen Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Graphics Card Dell - XPS M1330
Price: £729
The XPS laptops are designed to be focused on high performance whilst keeping to the traditional portability of a laptop. To this extent you will find the M1330 is a small laptop with only a 13.3 inch screen which is a disadvantage when viewing but a bonus if you want a laptop you can carry around with you and use anywhere.
Dual Core processor running at 2.1GHz and 2GB of memory with a 250GB hard drive makes the M1330 ideal for most applications
Computer Informationread more...Inside there are some great components, especially the Intel core 2 duo processor running at 2.1Ghz and 2GB of memory which will make running any office, internet or photo editing software a breeze.
The only slightly disappointing aspect of this laptop is the 128mb Nvidia graphics card which is ideal for viewing photos or video but will struggle with playing the latest computer games. For storage the 250GB hard drive is a good size but if you want to splash out a bit more cash on this laptop then getting a larger hard drive would allow you to store many more video, photo and music files.
The XPS M1330 is a highly portable laptop that has more than enough powerful components inside to run demanding office and media applications. It will be suitable for anyone looking for a reliable computer they can use whilst on the move.
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Back to the topVideo 128mb Nvidia Geforce 8400M GS Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 Processor Speed 2.1Ghz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 13.3 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Hard drive Mesh - MSI GX700 T8
Price: £849
The GX700 is designed to be a gaming machine that is capable of taking on any task that is required of it.
Large 17.1" screen and powerful Intel dual core processor ideal for any application
Computer Informationread more...With the 17.1 inch screen it is a large laptop which is designed for multimedia and gaming but makes it less portable. The powerful Intel Core 2.1Ghz processor and 3GB of memory means that this laptop will cope with anything from internet browsing, office application, multimedia editing and games.
The 512mb Geforce graphics card and 250GB hard disk space are perfect for gaming
Playing games on this laptop will look exceptional and run at a very high level of detail thanks to the 512mb Nvidia Geforce graphics card. The 250GB hard drive provides plenty of space for all your games, videos and photos. This laptop also has a built in webcam on the laptop lid so you can video call your friends and family.
This is a very powerful laptop and is ideal for anyone wanting the ultimate multimedia and gaming experience for an excellent price. The only upgrade we would recommend would be to get the TV receiver so you can watch TV on the move.
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Back to the topVideo 512mb Nvidia Geforce 8600M GT Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 Processor Speed 2.10Ghz Memory 3GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 17.1 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade TV Receiver Acer - Aspire 8920G GemBlue
Price: £849
The Acer Aspire GemBlue 8920 18.4 SR laptop is the next generation laptop from Acer which shows off some new ideas and an exquisite design coupled with huge amounts of processing and graphics power.
CPU & Memory: Excellent Intel Dual Core 2.0GHz processor and a huge 4GB of memory
Computer Informationread more...The GemBlue 8920 sports an excellent Intel Dual Core 2.0GHz processor and a huge 4GB of memory that will power through any office, media internet applications. Combined with the processing power there is a 512mb Nvidia Geforce graphics card which will play the latest games at high graphical detail.
Media: Ground breaking 18.4 inch High definition screen and Blu-Ray drive along with 320GB hard disk space
For multimedia purposes there is the ground breaking 18.4 inch High definition screen which is the largest found on a truly portable laptop. To take full advantage of the High Definition screen there is a next generation Blu Ray Disk drive included so that you will be able to watch the newest movies at the best possible quality on the GemBlue 8920.
Another new addition is that of a clever touch sensitive pad next to the keyboard which is designed for controlling all aspects of the laptops media. You can also connect the GemBlue 8920 to any HDTV so that you can watch your Blu-Ray disks on a larger screen if you wish.
To compliment this laptop as a great multimedia machine there is an ample 320GB hard disk on which you will be able to store absolutely hundreds or thousands of media files. There is also a webcam in the laptop lid so that you can video call your friends and family.
To summarize, the Acer GemBlue 8920 is a multi media machine that is capable of any other tasks you may wish to use it for. To make the GemBlue 8920 in to a truly great multimedia machine we would highly recommend getting a TV Tuner so that you can use the laptop to watch TV where ever you are. Its new features are excellent additions and you can be assured of having the latest components if you purchase one.Usage:
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Back to the topVideo 512MB VRAM Nvidia Geforce 9500M GS DDR3 Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 Dual Core Processor Processor Speed 2.0GHz Memory 4GB Hard Drive Size 320GB Screen Size 18.4 inch HD Operating System Windows Vista Home PRemium Recommended Upgrade TV Tuner Sony - Sony Vaio AR51M
Price: £899
The Sony Vaio AR51M is an ideal for anyone looking for a home laptop that will perform as well a desktop PC in every aspect. The Sony AR51M comes with a very powerful 2GHz Intel Duo processor and 2GB of memory which will ensure that any applications you wish to run will perform brilliantly.
The powerful Intel dual processor and Geforce graphics card combine well to allow high definition playback of Blu-Ray movies
Computer Informationread more...This laptop would be suitable for photo and video editting due to the large 17 inch screen and huge 320GB hard disk space provided by the 2 x 160Gb drives inside. For games there is a decent Geforce graphics card which will combine well with the processor and memory letting you play games at a good detail level. The downside to all this performance and disk space is that the laptop does weigh more than average but it is still easily portable especially if you want to use it only at home.
The Sony Vaio AR51M will be suitable for any use except very hardcore gaming and for the price it is an excellent bargain. This laptop also comes with the brand new Blu-Ray optical drive so you can watch Blu-Ray movies on a HDTV.
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Back to the topVideo NVIDIA GeForce 8400M 256mb Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250 Processor Speed 2GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 320GB Screen Size 17 Inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Mesh - Elite Pulse HD
Price: £899
The Mesh Elite Pulse HD packs in an incredible amount of high class components at a very good price. For movie enthusiasts it boasts a brand new Blu-Ray drive for the next generation of high definition disks. The Elite HD Pulse is a brilliant all round PC which will be ideal for anyone looking for a computer to perform any task, be it gaming, office work or as a media centre.
A powerful 2.66GHz and 512mb Geforce graphics card will be ideal for gaming
Computer Informationread more...Inside there is a powerful Intel Dual Core 2.66GHz processor which will speed through any applications with ease especially when combined with the decent 2GB of memory. For gaming or video editing the 512mb nVidia Geforce graphics card is more than enough to ensure you will get high graphical detail along with very fast frame rates on any of the newest games.
The 24" widescreen monitor will be perfect for gaming, media and to take advantage of the Blu-Ray drive
The 24inch monitor is an excellent addition at this price and will ensure you get a large amount of viewable work or gaming area. Combined with the Blu-Ray drive you will be watching high definition movies in excellent clarity. The Elite Pulse HD also comes with a full surround sound but you may wish to upgrade the speakers to take advantage of the excellent sound card as the ones provided are not great.
To summarize, the Mesh Elite HD Pulse is a great computer that will provide anyone years of enjoyment. The motherboard also supports SLI configuration so that if you need extra graphical power in the future you can stick in another graphics card alongside the original to double the performance. For media this system provides a brand new Blu-Ray drive and a great 24 inch monitor so it will be an excellent media centre.
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Price: £899
The Dell XPS 420 is a brilliantly priced gaming machine that will satisfy any user as it is packed full of great components which make up one of the best all round systems we have seen for a very low price.
A Quad Core processor and 3GB of memory will breeze through any application
Computer Informationread more...The XPS 420 has a Quad Core Intel processor that will power through any application you can throw at it. The Quad core will appear to get faster in the future as more applications and games take advantage of the four cores. There is also 3GB of memory in the XPS 420 so you will have no problems with any slowdown in the system.
Brilliant nVidia Geforce 8800GT graphics card and stunning Samsung 22" widescreen ensure excellent quality for games
For gaming and video coding there is the widely acclaimed nVidia Geforce 8800GT graphics card which punches well above its weight in all departments by taking on the latest and most expensive graphics cards in the market. On the XPS 420 you will be able to run games at high graphical detail for many years to come.
Media and games will look great on the Samsung 22 inch widescreen monitor that has also won high praise in recent reviews and tests. As for storage there is an almost limitless supply thanks to the 1000GB of space provided by the hard disk.
The Dell XPS 420 is a brilliant computer which comes in at a very low price considering the components it contains. Take in to account that it will improve with age as the quad core processor is better utilized by new applications and games then you have a system that will last for years to come without any need for an upgrade.
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Price: £899
The Sony VAIO AR61S is built to be an all round entertainment laptop that can replace a desktop PC by matching for power and features. This laptop will play the latest games and offers a brand new Blu-Ray disk drive so that you can watch Blu-Ray movies in their fullest glory.
A 2.1GHz Intel dual processor and 2GB of memory will be enough to get the best performance from the 512mb Geforce graphics card
Computer Informationread more...To power this machine there is an excellent Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 2GB of memory that will run any application, editing software or game with brilliant performance.
For gaming there is an Nvidia Geforce 512mb graphics card which compares to the best graphics cards you can get in any high end desktop PC today. Combined with the powerful processor this graphics card will make short work of the latest computer games at their highest detail levels.The 17" HD screen is ideal for playing Blu-Ray movies and the 200GBs of storage space will be plenty for your media filing needs
The Sony Vaio AR61S also comes with a high quality HD screen so that you will enjoy excellent clarity in your games, photos or movies. The Blu-Ray disk drive will also benefit from the excellent screen as it will allow you to watch the latest Blu-Ray movies. For all your games, movies and media there is a large 200GB hard disk which will be ample space for most users needs allowing you to store a huge amount of media on the laptop. The Sony Vaio AR61S also has a webcam built in to the screen lid allowing you to video call your family and friends.
The Sony AR61S is a powerhouse laptop that can deal with any application or game. It also comes with loads of extra features that make this laptop great value. We would recommend getting a Digital TV tuner for this laptop so that you can watch TV on the laptop where ever you may be.
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Price: £909
The HP HDX9095EA is a contemporary laptop design from HP who attempts to give users the feel of a desktop whilst hanging on to the portability of a laptop. The HDX9095 is a desktop replacement laptop that boasts enough power to put many desktop PCs to shame.
Great 2.20Ghz Dual processor will fly through applications whilst the unique screen design is perfect for any desk
Computer Informationread more...With a 2.20GHz Intel Duo processor and large 2GB of memory this laptop will handle any application with ease and is ideal for media editing thanks to the large 20 inch screen which is mounted on a conventional monitor stand attached to the laptop itself. The screen is a Brightview which will ensure a top quality picture.
For gaming and video editing the HP 9095 sports an ATI Radeon HD X2600XT graphics card which will be suitable for playing current games at a high level of detail, however it may struggle to play future games at their best resolutions. The 400GB hard disk drive provides plenty of storage space for any media or office files you wish to keep on the laptop.
We would recommend this laptop as it is a powerful machine that is portable but can still give great viewing pleasure thanks to the 20 inch widescreen.
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Back to the topVideo ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600XT Graphic Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 Processor Speed 2.20GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 400GB Screen Size 20.1 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Alienware - Area-51 7500
Price: £954
The Area-51 7500 is one of the cheaper options from Alienware. This is a system that boasts a lot of power and style. We have selected mostly the standard options for this computer except for the memory and 19 inch screen.
The powerful Intel Core Duo processor will run any application with exemplary performance and with the 256mb Nvidia Geforce this system will be great for videos and gaming. This computer is definitely for anyone who wants the ultimate in computer styling combined with raw power.
Computer Informationread more...If you have some spare cash then we would recommend upgrading the graphics card or processor to ensure the 7500 lasts for years to come.
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Price: £1049
Alienware computers are custom built and renowned for being the most stylish computers on the market today. The Alienware Area-51 M9750 laptop is designed primarily to be a gaming platform.
The Intel Core 2 processor is decent enough for all your gaming, windows and office application needs and the 1GB of memory is enough to ensure they all run smoothly. We would recommend getting more memory with this laptop so that you get the best performance for your money.
Computer Informationread more...The M9750 will also be an excellent media computer thanks to the large 17 inch screen which will make viewing photos, video and games an absolute pleasure. Combine the large screen with the powerful Geforce graphics card and you will be able to play the latest computer games at a high level of detail. For your storage needs the laptop comes with 120GB of hard disk space which will be enough for most users to store music, photos and games.
The price is high for this laptop but you get the best components along with a laptop that exudes so much style you will find yourself the envy of your friends.
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Price: £1099
The Dell XPS One is a great media computer designed to take up minimal space whilst offering the user as many media control features as possible.
All glass screen with touch sensitive controls
Computer Informationread more...This is first attempt at a slim media PC by Dell and they have succeeded with style. The all glass front of the screen is very sleek with o plastic at all to be seen. It looks completely devoid of buttons or controls until you move close and then the touch sensitive controls glow a delightful blue. There is no computer case or box with this machine as all the components are located in the back of the screen making it an ideal computer for living rooms or bedrooms.
A hefty 2.33GHz and 2GB of memory will run any application smoothly
Appearances aside the Dell XPS One has plenty of features inside to take on almost any task. There is an Intel Duo Core processor running at a hefty 2.33GHz and 2GB of memory which will ensure that all applications, internet, e-mail or media will all run smoothly. The ATI Radeon graphics card is nothing special but it is more than suitable for displaying movies and photos with brilliant clarity on the XPS One 20inch widescreen.The large 320GB hard drive, TV tuner and excellent stereo speakers to make an excellent media centre
The 320GB hard disk will be more than enough for most users needs but we would recommend getting an external hard disk in the future as this machine comes with an built in TV tuner so that you can watch and record digital TV. The XPS One also comes equipped with media remote controls so that it can be used in the same fashion as a TV and the 5W stereo speakers attached to the screen provide excellent sound quality.
The XPS One is designed to be a media centre and has all the gadgets that you could possibly need to get the best out of this machine. It does also provide enough power for photo and video editing and office applications will thrive on the XPS One making ideal for work as well.Usage:
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Back to the topVideo ATI Radeon 2400XT Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 Processor Speed 2.33GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 320GB Screen Size 20 Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade HP - HP DV9890
Price: £1199
The HP DV9890 is packed full of excellent components to create a brilliant all round laptop for a very reasonable price. Including a brand new Blu-Ray disk drive and a great looking 17 inch screen you will not be going wrong with this laptop.
Huge 2.5GHz processor, 4GB of memory and next generation Blu-Ray disk drive are top class components for a laptop
Computer Informationread more...The HP DV9890 is the perfect laptop to be a desktop replacement as it contains a very powerful 2.5GHz Intel dual processor and a huge 4GB of memory. These combined will ensure that the DV9890 will have no problem running any office, media or editing applications. The 4GB of memory will become a strong bonus in years to come as the operating systems and applications take advantage of the extra memory.
The HP DV9890 includes a brand new Blu-Ray disk drive which will complement the powerful Geforce graphics card. The graphics card will be able to play most games at the highest detail levels and it will only be the most graphical intensive games that will cause a slow down on this machine.
17" BrightView screen and 500GB of hard drive space will be perfect for your media needs
The powerful graphics card is also required for playing Blu-Ray movies at their best detail which you want to be doing as the 17 inch Bright View screen attached will show movies in excellent clarity.
for media storage there is a whopping big 500GB hard disk drive which you will struggle to fill. 500GB is a very good size for laptops that are still very portable as this laptop is. We would recommend getting a TV tuner to plug in to the HP DV9890 as well to make it in to the ultimate media machine.
The HP DV9890 will be a perfect laptop for almost any user as it supplies a great deal of power and graphical performance as well as some great new media additions.Usage:
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Price: £1249
The Dell XPS 630 will be a great computer for anyone wanting a machine to play the latest games in their fullest glory without becoming bankrupt in the process. The XPS 630 is a well designed machine on the outside as well as on the inside. Dell have taken care to ensure the XPS 630 looks as sleak as possible with its glimmering case that oozes style.
A 2.4GHz Quad core processor and two 512mb ATI Radeon graphics cards will ensure excellent performance
Computer Informationread more...On the inside it is much the same, there is an Intel quad core processor beating at its heart and with the 3GB of memory there will be no chance of any slowing down with this computer. To compliment the huge processor there are two 512mb ATI Radeon graphics cards linked together so that you can get the most from any computer game.
For media there is a large 640GB hard disk and a very good 22" widescreen
The hard disk has 640GB of space and for the avid gamer or computer user this is essential as it will allow you to install as many of the latest games as you could wish for as well as providing plenty of space for music, video and photo storage. This system comes with a large 22inch screen which is widely acclaimed as being one of the best on the market.
In all this is a computer designed and built for avid gamers who are wanting the best graphics available without having to re-mortgage the house. You will also find comfort knowing that this system will last for years in to the future thanks to the quad core processor that will be utilised more and more in years to come.
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Back to the topVideo Dual Crossfire 512mb ATI Radeon 3870 HD Processor Type Intel Quad-Core Q6600 Processor Speed 2.4GHz Memory 3GB Hard Drive Size 640GB Raid Screen Size 22 inch widescreen Operating System Widows Vista Premium Recommended Upgrade Dell - XPS M1730
Price: £1399
The XPS M1730 is designed to give an excellent gaming experience at an affordable price. Being a Dell laptop you can be assured of a high build quality along with excellent style.
2.2GHZ Dual processor and 2GB of memory will combine brilliantly with the two Geforce graphics cards to fly through games.
Computer Informationread more...The Intel Duo processor and 2GB of memory ensure that all applications will run smoothly. When it comes to graphical use the two 256mb Nvidia Geforce graphics cards will cruise through any game with the highest detail settings on.
17" screen and 200GB hard disk will be great for your media
The 17 inch screen is an excellent size for a gaming laptop. This is excellent for a laptop, especially at this price. The 200GB hard drive gives plenty of storage space to install games or store video and music files. This laptop also has an in built webcam on the top of the screen for your video chat needs.
The only upgrade we would recommend is a faster processor, even though the 2.2Ghz is plenty fast enough for most users needs. The M1730 willf ulfill most users needs especially if you are interested in video editing or computer games.
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Back to the topVideo Dual 256mb Nvidia Geforce GO 8700M GT Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 Processor Speed 2.2Ghz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 200GB Screen Size 17 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Processor Alienware - Area-51 M15X
Price: £1549
The Alienware Area-51 M15x is the ultimate in laptop design and power. Alienware are renowned for their exceptionally stylish designs which makes anyone who sees their products immediately think "Wow!". Their computers are also designed to be the best specifications money can buy as they are ideal for anyone wanting the ultimate in computer accessories.
The M15x contains an impressive Intel Dual Core 2 processor and 2GB of memory which will knock out office, media and gaming applications with incredible speed. To accompany the powerful processor is the best Nvidia Geforce graphics card out today. This graphics card will ensure that you can play games at their highest detail levels and also perform any other graphics intensive tasks on the computer at blistering speeds.
Computer Informationread more...The 200GB hard disk drive will provide enough storage space for thousands of photo, video and music files. The Area-51 M15x is a serious laptop packed full of the top components to ensure that any user will get a perfect computing experiance form it.
If you decide to go all out and want to make this laptop in to a world beater, then we would recommend getting the fastest processor currently available and a larger hard disk drive, however these will add a fair amount to the overall cost.
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Price: £1549
The Mesh Xtreme X9450 SLI is a powerhouse computer ideal for any sort of home use be it, internet, multimedia and most definitely gaming. It will be able to run the most graphical intensive computer games with ease for many years to come.
A great 2.66GHz Quad core processor that will never disappoint especially when combined with the massive 8GB of memory
Computer Informationread more...The Xtreme X9450 comes with a Quad Core Intel processor that will run any office, media or editing applications with ease, especially when you take in to account the massive 8GB of memory it can take advantage of. With these core components there will be no slow down with this computer no matter what task you set it to and you can take comfort in the fact that newer applications will be designed to better utilize the processor and memory in the future.
Two of the best Gefoce 9800GTX graphics cards will fly through any computer game at the highest detail
For gaming there are two of the brand new Geforce 9800GTX graphics cards working together to produce extraordinary graphical detail at blistering frame rates making the Xtreme X9540 ideal for any hard core gamers. The graphics cards will also ensure that users will be able to take full advantage of the Blu-Ray drive included so you can watch the latest Blu-Ray movies on the PC or T.V. with excellent results.
For media there is a great 24" widescreen and massive 1000GBs os storage space
The 24 inch widescreen monitor provided also compliments the Blu-Ray drive and the graphical processing power, allowing you to view any media with brilliant clarity. For storage there are two 500GB hard disks working in unison to give you a very large 1000GB of space to use for all your media, photo, office and gaming requirements.
Mesh have created an excellent gaming and multimedia platform for a very good price considering the array of components inside.
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Back to the topVideo 2x 512MB nVIDIA Geforce 9800GTX Processor Type Intel Core Q9450 Quad Core Processor Speed 2.66GHz Memory 8GB Hard Drive Size 1000GB (1TB) Screen Size 24 inch widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Alienware - Aurora 7500
Price: £1720
The Aurora 7500 is a spectacular looking machine that is well worth the big price tag. It is not let down by any of the components inside either.
This machine can cope with any applications or games that you may wish to use it for. The AMD Athlon 6000+ processor is extremely powerful and combined with the 2GB of memory it will fly through any programs you run. The two 512mb Nvidia graphics cards means that you can play games at the highest detail level and along with the processor this machine is ideal for video editing.
Computer Informationread more...For the best hard drive performance we have gone for the 320GB Raid disks option so this machine will not be slowed down at all by data transfers. If you want to spend more on any component we would recommend getting the bigger 24 inch screen.
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Price: £1749
The XPS M1730 Advanced is a power house of a laptop that can put almost any desktop computer to shame as it takes advantage of the latest technology allowing components to be doubled up to give double the performance in the small form of a laptop.
Powerful 2.50GHz Dual Core and huge 4GB memory
Computer Informationread more...The XPS M1730 boasts a powerful 2.50GHz Intel Dual Core processor that will make short work of any application be it gaming, media editing or office work. Take in to account that the laptop has a huge 4GB of memory that will keep data flowing quickly to the processor and you will be able to perform the most complex tasks easily on the XPS M1730.
Two excellent Geforce cards linked together for blistering performance
For gaming and video editing there are two of the most impressive and highly rated Geforce graphics cards linked together to give you unequalled graphical processing power. The latest and most graphical intensive games will run at high detail with ease and you can be assured that you will be playing the best games for a long time to come on this laptop thanks to the combination of powerful processor, lots of memory and these great graphics cards.
Brilliant 17 inch TruLife screen and two hard disk for maximum performance
The media side of the M1730 will not disappoint either as it sports a brilliant 17 inch TruLife screen that show up colours with excellent precision whilst the screen itself makes watching media or movies on the laptop a pleasure. The 320GB hard disk space will be plenty of room for almost any user and it is provided by two hard disks linked together to ensure the best read and write speeds possible so that there is no chance that the hard disk will slow down the rest of this incredibly fast laptop.
The M1730 Advanced is a laptop that will suit any user but it will excel for those who wish to play the newest computer games or need the raw power for editing media. We can assure you these laptops will not disappoint in any way and it will be a top specification computer for years.
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Back to the topVideo DUAL SLI 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 Processor Speed 2.50GHz Memory 4GB Hard Drive Size 320GB (2x160GB) Screen Size 17 inch TruLife Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Alienware - Area-51 M9750
Price: £1955
The Area-51 M9750 is an exceptional machine, the styling is sublime and re-defines the look of laptops in an extraordinary way.
Two nVidia Geforce graphics cards and a 2.16Ghz dual core processor will be ideal for gaming
Computer Informationread more...This laptop would be best used to play the latest games with every single detail turned to the highest setting thanks to the two Geforce graphics cards. With two 160GB drives linked to give 320GB total space and increase performance writing to the disk will take no time at all whilst providing more than enough space for games, movies and music.
A TV tuner card allows you to video edit to your hearts content by utilising the powerful Intel Duo processor and massive 4GB of memory.
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Back to the topVideo Dual 512 Nvidia Geforce GO 7950 GTX Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T7400 Processor Speed 2.16Ghz Memory 4GB Hard Drive Size 320GB Raid Screen Size 17 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade This is our ideal configuration Rock - Xtreme SL Pro
Price: £1995
The Xtreme SL Pro is designed to be a powerhouse gaming laptop thanks to the two 512mb Nvidia Geforce graphics cards working together inside which will fly through any computer games even when set to the highest detail levels.
Two very robust Geforce graphics cards and a 3.2GHz dual processor will race through any application or game
Computer Informationread more...To back the graphics cards up there is a powerful AMD Turion X2 processor inside and 1GB of memory which will allow the graphics cards to reach their full potential. For windows applications, internet, e-mail and work this laptop will run through them without any slow down. Due to the power in this laptop it will be an ideal computer for anyone wishing to do music, video or photo editing.
The Large 20" screen is ideal for media and gaming
The 20 inch screen with this laptop makes it ideal for multimedia and gaming but does increase the size of the laptop significantly so it will not be ideal for portability. If you want to upgrade this laptop we would recommend a bigger hard disk or ecternal hard drive if you are wanting to store a lot of data. The 120GB should be more than adequate for most users but the 1GB of memory should be upgraded to at least 2GB to get the very best from this machine.
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Back to the topVideo Dual 512mb Nvidia Geforce Go 7950 GTX Processor Type AMD Turion X2 TL-60 Processor Speed 3.2GHz Memory 1GB Hard Drive Size 120GB Screen Size 20 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Hard Drive and Memory Dell - Dell XPS 730
Price: £2499
The Dell XPS 730 is designed for gaming enthusiasts who also want an incredible amount of storage space for their games, movies and music. The XPS 730 will not disappoint in any respect whether you use it for office, media or editing applications.
An incredible Intel Duo Extreme processor overclocked to 3.46GHz and two unbelievable ATI Radeon 1GB graphics cards
Computer Informationread more...The XPS 730 boasts an overclocked Intel Duo Extreme processor that is running over 3.46GHz. This will ensure absolutely blistering pace when running any type of application or game especially when you take in to account the 2GB of the newest generation DDR3 memory. However the biggest attraction for gamers will be the two huge 1GB ATI Radeon graphics cards that are linked together within this beast. They will produce the best graphical results possible today at the highest detail levels blasting out a truly scary framerate.
A large 22" widescreen and massive 1500GB of storage space makes this machine an ultimate in media terms
To get the best from the graphics cards visually the system comes with a large 22 inch widescreen monitor that is widely accepted as one of the best quality monitors on the market today. For storage there is the almost unbelievable 1500GB provided by two hard disks in a Raid 0 configuration to get the best performance. The only disappointing aspect in this system is that it does not come with a Blu-Ray disk drive, but there is more than enough room for one when their prices fall.
The XPS 730 system was made for true gamers who demand the best graphics and framerates which this computer will easily provide. Combined with the almost limitless hard disk space and very highly rated monitor and you have a system that is almost enqualled by any other.
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Back to the topVideo Dual 1GB ATI Radeon 3870 X2 Crossfire X Processor Type Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor QX9650 Processor Speed 3.46 Overclocked Memory 2GB DDR3 Hard Drive Size 1500GB Raid Screen Size 22 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Dell - XPS 720H2C
Price: £2559
The XPS 720H2C is an ultimate gaming machine. They are the Dell flagship desktops which include the very best components.
Two huge graphics cards and an Intel Quad Core processor will ensure brilliant performance for any applciation or game
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The dual 768mb Nvidia graphics cards are the best you can purchase to date and combined with the massive Intel Quad core processor and 3GB memory this computer will run computer games on the highest levels of details with impressive speed.A massive 1000GB of storage space and 22" screen make the XPS 720H2C ideal for media
For multimedia the power of the processor is ideal for all types of video and photo editing. The 1000GB of hard drive space is enough to store thousands of music, photo or video files. The 22 inch Samsung screen is highly thought of and has done very well in recent reviews.
This computer is ideal for any sort of use and will flourish when used for the most complex and graphical intensive games or editting. The Quad core processor also means that this system will perform better in the future as new applications and games start to take full advantage of the four processor cores.Usage:
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Back to the topVideo Dual 768mb Nvidia Geforce 8800GTX Processor Type Intel Core 2 Quad Core Extreme QX6850 Processor Speed 3.46Ghz Memory 3GB Hard Drive Size 1000GB Screen Size 22 inch Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Alienware - Area-51 ALX SLI
Price: £3888
The Area-51 ALX Sli is the most expensive computer we recommend. Coming in close to £4,000 it is built and styled to an exceptional level and the components inside have been carefully chosen to create the most powerful home computing experience money can buy.
An overclocked Quad core processor producing an incredible 3.3GHz
Computer Informationread more...The processor is a massive Quad core Intel processor that has been souped up by Alienware technicians to give an incredible 3.3Ghz which is by far the fastest processor available today. The processor is so fast that Alienware have built in a liquid cooling system to ensure the processor does not overheat.
Two Geforce graphics cards and 1,000GBs of storage space are ideal for both gaming and media
To compliment the processor there are two 768mb Nvidia Geforce graphics cards which will breeze through any graphical task without breaking a sweat. The 1,000GB hard drive space is supplied by two fast 500GB drives which give the best performance and plenty of storage space for music and videos. For gaming or video entertainment you will love the brilliant 27 inch widescreen monitor.
This computer is a masterpiece of design and build quality, the only upgrade we can recommend is to get the best speaker option to ensure you get the best out of the sound system. When purchased this computer comes with lots of goodies and gadgets.
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Back to the topVideo Dual 768mb Nvidia Geforce 8800 GTX Processor Type Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 Processor Speed 3.3Ghz Memory 4GB Hard Drive Size 1000GB Screen Size 27 inch widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Ultimate Recommended Upgrade Speakers
