Lenovo ThinkCentre A60 9269 (Sempron 3400+ 1.8GHz, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, XP Pro)

CNET product brief

Description: The Lenovo ThinkCentre A60 9269 (Sempron 3400+ 1.8GHz, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, XP Pro) is a Sempron-based, value-oriented desktop PC.Compared to other budget PCs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $565.This PC comes with 512 MB RAM, and a 80GB hard drive.

Pros: The Sempron based CPU installed on this machine is fast enough to handle demanding applications, such as digital video.

Cons: Has a CD-ROM disc drive, which is somewhat less preferable than some similarly priced PCs.

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 good features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) You may want to consider purchasing a CD burner, for data backup or file distribution.(2) Consider adding a more powerful graphics card if you plan to use this PC for graphics design or CAD applications.(3) For help in deciding if this is the right desktop for you, see CNET's buying guide for desktops.

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