Description:
Ultra-affordable but not very powerful, the HP Pavilion a200n Desktop PC is built for folks who don't want or don't need to drop a lot of dough on a high-end machine. Those who constantly strain their computer with processor-intensive applications, the latest 3-D games, and heavy multitasking will want to look elsewhere, but the Pavilion a200n is otherwise a solid choice for the budget-conscious user. At the heart of the Pavilion a200n lies a 2.4 GHz Intel Celeron processor. HP has matched this budget-conscious CPU with 256 MB of PC2100 DDR SDRAM, an integrated Intel Extreme graphics chipset with 64 MB of shared (not dedicated) memory, and a smallish 40 GB hard drive. Other data handling tools include a 3.5-inch diskette drive for older or smaller applications and backup needs, and a CD-RW drive through which you can play and burn audio CDs and archive information. The Pavilion a200n is rather short on amenities. The package does not include a display or speakers. Nor does it feature a DVD drive for playing and burning DVD discs or an IEEE 1394 FireWire port (normally used for fast data movement to and from external devices such as digital camcorders). HP has included a half dozen high-speed USB 2.0 ports for speedy interaction with plug and play peripherals, a two-button PS/2 scrolling mouse and a convenient HP Multimedia keyboard. Connectivity options include a low-speed 56K modem and a 10/100Base-T networking interface for high-speed e-communications. The impressive bundled software package features such useful applications as WordPerfect Productivity Pack 2002, WordPerfect 10 and Quattro Pro 10, Intuit Quicken New Users Edition, and the Windows XP Home Edition operating system.
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