Description: The Lenovo 3000 K100 (Core Duo E2140 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD, Vista Home Premium) is a Core Duo-based, basic desktop PC. Compared to other value-oriented PCs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $575. This system comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 320GB hard drive.
Pros: The Core Duo based CPU installed on this machine is fast enough to handle demanding applications, such as database and development software.
Cons: Graphics-intensive applications (such as texture-rich games, DVD playback, and video editing) may hinder performance on a system that relies on shared video RAM.
Suitability: A budget PC, suited for basic computing tasks, such as word processing, e-mail, and web browsing.
Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this PC has great features for the money. However, if you were to judge strictly by CPU speed, the price of a budget PCs with similar speed is about 10% lower.
Suggestions: (1) Check to make sure that an AGP or PCIe slot is available if you plan to upgrade to a stand-alone graphics card. (2) You may want to consider purchasing a CD burner, for data backup or file distribution. (3) If you intend to use this desktop in an office environment, you may want to consider a PC with Windows XP Pro installed, to take advantage of advanced features such as enhanced security and remote administration/ assistance.
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Product Specifications:
Product Description:
Core Duo E2140 1.6 GHz
Processor:
Intel Core Duo E2140 / 1.6 GHz
Cache Memory:
1 MB L2 cache
RAM:
2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM
Hard Drive:
320 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
Storage Removable:
None
Graphics Controller:
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Audio Output:
Sound card
OS Provided:
Microsoft Windows Vista
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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year warranty
Product Basic Spec:
Processor:
Intel Core Duo E2140 (1.6 GHz)
RAM installed:
2 GB DDR II SDRAM
Cache size - type:
1 MB L2 cache
Hard drive:
320 GB Standard
Graphics Processor / Vendor:
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Audio output:
Sound card
Built-in devices:
LED panel
OS provided:
Microsoft Windows Vista
,
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
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