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 Matthew Elliott, Section editor |
These machines don't boast the most powerful specs or the latest technology, but they have more than enough muscle to run today's mainstream apps. Better yet, they're priced to move. Unless you spend your days holed up gaming hour after hour or you're a creative type who engages in intensive graphics work, we doubt you'll outgrow any of these systems within the next few years. Students, take note: Any one of these PCs will get you through four years of school. If you're looking for a desktop bargain, look no further.
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Sony VAIO RB38G - P4 550J 3.4 GHz |
Sony VAIO RB38G - P4 550J 3.4 GHz |
Gateway 7310S |
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| Review date | March 25, 2005 | March 25, 2005 | May 9, 2005 |
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Editors' rating (Editors' rating explained) |
7.0
Very good |
7.0
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6.8
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| Review summary | With its satisfying range of media software and its affordable price, we think the Sony VAIO VGC-RB38G is a smart buy for connected families. | With its satisfying range of media software and its affordable price, we think the Sony VAIO VGC-RB38G is a smart buy for connected families. | Gamers and other power users will look elsewhere, but the Gateway 7310S is a mainstream workhorse that handles just about anything the average user can throw at it. |
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| Product Description | Sony VAIO RB38G - Pentium 4 550J 3.4 GHz | Sony VAIO RB38G - Pentium 4 550J 3.4 GHz | Gateway 7310S - Pentium 4 520J 2.8 GHz - 17 in CRT |
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| Type | Media center | Media center | Personal computer |
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| Product Form Factor | Tower | Tower | Mid tower |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 7.1 in x 15.2 in x 16.9 in | 7.1 in x 15.2 in x 16.9 in | 7.2 in x 16 in x 14.3 in |
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| Processor | 1 x Intel Pentium 4 550J / 3.4 GHz | 1 x Intel Pentium 4 550J / 3.4 GHz | 1 x Intel Pentium 4 520J / 2.8 GHz |
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| Processor Main Features | Hyper-Threading Technology , Intel Execute Disable Bit | Hyper-Threading Technology , Intel Execute Disable Bit | Hyper-Threading Technology , Intel Execute Disable Bit |
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| Cache Memory | 1 MB L2 cache | 1 MB L2 cache | 1 MB L2 cache |
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| Cache Per Processor | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB |
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| RAM | 1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM - 400 MHz - PC3200 | 1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM - 400 MHz - PC3200 | 256 MB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM - 400 MHz - PC3200 |
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| Storage Controller | Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-150 ) ; IDE ( ATA-100 ) | Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-150 ) ; IDE ( ATA-100 ) | Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-150 ) ; IDE ( ATA-100 ) |
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| Hard Drive | 1 x 250 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 | 1 x 250 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 | 1 x 80 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 |
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| Hard Drive (2nd) | - None | - None | - None |
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| Optical Storage | DVD?RW (+R DL) | DVD?RW (+R DL) | CD-ROM |
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| Optical Storage (2nd) | DVD-ROM | DVD-ROM | None |
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| Card Reader | Card reader | Card reader | Info unavailable |
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| Storage Removable | None | None | None |
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| Monitor | None. | None. | Display - 17 in - CRT |
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| Printer | None | None | None |
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| Graphics Controller | PCI Express x16 - ATI Radeon X300 - 128 MB | PCI Express x16 - ATI Radeon X300 - 128 MB | Intel GMA 900 - 128 MB |
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| TV Tuner Type | Analog TV | Analog TV | Info unavailable |
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| Audio Output | Sound card | Sound card | Sound card - 5.1 channel surround |
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| Communications | Fax / modem - PCI - Plug-in card - 56 Kbps | Fax / modem - PCI - Plug-in card - 56 Kbps | Fax / modem - PCI - Plug-in card - 56 Kbps |
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| Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V | AC 120/230 V | AC 120/230 V |
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| OS Provided | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 | Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition |
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| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
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| Product name | Sony VAIO RB38G - P4 550J 3.4 GHz | Sony VAIO RB38G - P4 550J 3.4 GHz | Gateway 7310S |
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| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| Price range | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available |
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