Alienware Aurora

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Description: The Alienware Aurora is an Athlon 64 X2-based, consumer level computer.Compared to other mainstream desktop computers on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,095.This system comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 250GB hard disk.

Pros: Has an ATI mobility Radeon HD 3850 graphics chip, which is better performing than some similarly priced desktop computers.Also, this desktop computer has a DVD? RW disc drive, which is more preferable than some similarly priced desktop computers.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for those who want to balance price with performance.Store massive amounts of data on DVD using the DVD recorder included in this desktop.Make sharing images through the mail easier: put them on a disc with the CD burner in this computer.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this desktop computer has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital camcorders and other equipment and rapidly upload data to the computer's hard drive.(2) If you plan to be playing the latest 3-D games, you may want to invest in a more powerful video card from NVidia or ATI, which are popular with the gaming community (requires an open AGP or PCIe slot).

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Making sense of Vista variations

In addition to the core functionality of the Vista operating system, Microsoft portioned out extra features into different editions of Vista, aimed at different market segments and at differing price points.

Feature	Home Basic	Home Premium	Business	Ultimate
CPU support	one physical CPU, but with multiple cores	one physical CPU, but with multiple cores	up to two physical CPUs	up to two physical CPUs
Maximum supported RAM	8 GB	16 GB	128 GB	128 GB
Windows defender & firewall	•	•	•	•
Scheduled backup		•	•	•
Aero desktop experience		•	•	•
Extended media and entertainment capabilities (Media Center, games, HD movie- and DVD maker)		• • • •		• • • •
Remote desktop connection			•	•
Windows Fax and Scan			•	•
DreamScene (video desktop "wallpaper") Sound Schemes				•   •
BitLocker drive encryption				•

See more Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium products

Making sense of Vista variations

In addition to the core functionality of the Vista operating system, Microsoft portioned out extra features into different editions of Vista, aimed at different market segments and at differing price points.

Feature	Home Basic	Home Premium	Business	Ultimate
CPU support	one physical CPU, but with multiple cores	one physical CPU, but with multiple cores	up to two physical CPUs	up to two physical CPUs
Maximum supported RAM	8 GB	16 GB	128 GB	128 GB
Windows defender & firewall	•	•	•	•
Scheduled backup		•	•	•
Aero desktop experience		•	•	•
Extended media and entertainment capabilities (Media Center, games, HD movie- and DVD maker)		• • • •		• • • •
Remote desktop connection			•	•
Windows Fax and Scan			•	•
DreamScene (video desktop "wallpaper") Sound Schemes				•   •
BitLocker drive encryption				•

See more Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic products

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Alienware Aurora: $1,099.00

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