Compaq Presario SR1810NX Desktop PC (AMD Sempron Processor 3200+, 512 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive)

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Compaq Presario SR1810NX Desktop PC (AMD Sempron Processor 3200+, 512 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition 2003 [Old Version]

Product Features:

1.8 GHz AMD Sempron 3200+ with 128 KB L2 cache

512 MB RAM expandable up to 1 GB, 100 GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive

ATI Radeon XPress 200 IGP video/graphics card with 128 MB shared RAM

Three PCI slots (two available), one PCI Express x16 slot (available), two 5.25-inch external bays (one available), two external 3.5-inch bays (one available), and one internal 3.5-inch bay (occupied)

Software includes Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2, Microsoft Works 8.0, Encarta Encyclopedia 2005, Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition (with 60 days of LiveUpdate), Quicken New User Edition 2005, Microsoft Money 2005

ASIN: B000F3HVJ0

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Whether editing your family photos, balancing your online checkbook, or listening to your digital music collection, Compaq's SR1810NX offers a versatile, strong base for your home computing needs. Focusing on affordability, this desktop has room to grow with two available expansion slots (one 3.5-inch and one 5.25-inch), 2 available PCI slots, 7 USB ports for connecting peripherals, and the ability to add up to 4 GB of RAM. This desktop comes with a 100 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, 1.8 GHz AMD Sempron 3200+ processor, DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive, and Windows XP Home edition.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The 100 GB hard drive (7200 RPM) is about average in size compared to other budge-conscious, family-oriented desktop PCs. It provides a good size for a wide range of software applications and a generously sized digital audio library.
Processor: A lower-end cousin to AMD's XP processor line, the 1.8 GHz AMD Sempron 3200+ found in this notebook is speedy enough for everyday computing needs and running office productivity software, but won't be quite enough for higher-end video editing or 3D gaming. This processor features AMD's Cool'n'Quiet Technology, which conserves power while also keeping the notebook's decibels to a minimum. It also features up to a 1600 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and a 128 KB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
Memory: The 512 MB of installed RAM (PC3200) is enough to get you started, but you'll want to add more RAM to handle today's demanding multimedia and productivity suites. This desktop has a very good 4 GB maximum RAM capacity (4 x 1 GB).
CD/DVD Drive: With the included DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive, you'll be able to watch DVD movies as well as burn data and your favorite music mixes to CD. It has 48x write, 32x rewrite, and 48x read speeds for CDs, and a 16x DVD read speed.
Keyboard & Mouse: It comes with a Compaq keyboard and scroller mouse (both with PS/2 connections).

Screen, Graphics and Sound
Video is powered by the ATI Radeon XPress 200 IGP video/graphics card, which delivers good, though not high-end, 3D graphics. It delivers up to 128 MB of video RAM shared with the system RAM. ATI's HyperMemory technology allows the chipset to run in either Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) mode or with dedicated frame buffer memory to enhance graphics performance. It also features an integrated audio card with microphone, line-in, and headphone jacks.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
For expansion, the SR1810NX has three PCI slots (two available), one PCI Express x16 slot (available), two 5.25-inch external bays (one available), two external 3.5-inch bays (one available), and one internal 3.5-inch bay (occupied). It comes with the following external connectors:

6 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (2 in front, 4 in rear)
2 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals (1 in front, 1 in rear)
1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners
2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice
1 VGA monitor port
9-in-1 media card reader on the front, compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, and XD Picture Card
2 headphone (1 front, 1 rear)
2 microphone (1 front, 1 rear)
2 line-in (1 front, 1 rear)

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works 8.0 (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents), Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition (with 60 days of LiveUpdate), Encarta Encyclopedia 2005, Quicken New User Edition 2005, Microsoft Money 2005, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, Sonic MyDVD Plus, Google Toolbar, PC Doctor, and HP Photosmart Premier for digital image editing and organizing.

Dimensions and Weight
This desktop measures 15.4 x 7.2 x 16.5 inches (HxWxD) and weighs approximately 30 pounds.

What's in the Box
The Presario SR1810NX desktop PC comes with a power cord, keyboard, and scroller mouse. It is backed by a one-year warranty for parts and labor from date of purchase, one-year technical phone service, and 90 days of software application support.

Customer Reviews:

"Fine" computer.......2006-07-25

I'm not computer literate, but my husband is and he is impressed with this computer. For the price, it is a good piece of machinery and will hold us over until we have money to spend on a more expensive one.

Compaq Presario SR2010NX Desktop PC (AMD Sempron Processor 3400+, 512 MB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive)

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Some good, some bad.
Good inexpensive choice

Compaq Presario SR2010NX Desktop PC (AMD Sempron Processor 3400+, 512 MB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
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Acer AL1706AB 17" LCD Monitor

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Product Features:

Affordable family desktop PC with 1.8 GHz AMD Sempron 3400+ processor
120 GB SATA hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive
Four USB 2.0, one VGA, microphone, headphone
Nvidia GeForce 6150 video card with 256 MB shared RAM; 10/100 Ethernet, 56K modem
Windows XP Home edition (SP2)--Windows Vista capable

ASIN: B000IMSOS0

Product Description

Compaq Presario SR2000 series PC is a performance PC combining advanced technology with productivity tools in a smart, stylish package.

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Whether you're e-mailing family and friends, balancing your online checkbook, or listening to your digital music collection, the HP Compaq SR2010NX offers a versatile, strong base for your home computing needs. Focusing on affordability, this desktop provides room to grow with the ability to add up to 2 GB of RAM and a wide variety of peripherals via its four USB 2.0 ports. It's also chock-full of security and productivity software to get you going as soon as the PC's unpacked from its box, including Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006, Quicken New User Edition 2006, and Microsoft Works 8. It's powered by the efficient 1.8 GHz AMD Sempron 3400+ processor. Other features include a 120 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive for watching movies and burning your favorite music mixes to disc, an integrated Nvidia GeForce 6150 video/graphics card with up to 256 MB of shared video RAM, and Windows XP Home edition operating system. This is a Windows Vista capable PC.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The 120 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (7200 RPM) is a bit on the small side for desktop PCs, but is in line with comparable affordable models. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
Processor: A lower-end cousin to AMD's XP processor line, the 1.8 GHz AMD Sempron 3400+ found in this notebook is speedy enough for everyday computing needs and running office productivity software, but won't be quite enough for higher-end video editing or 3-D gaming. This processor features AMD's Cool'n'Quiet Technology, which conserves power while also keeping the notebook's decibels to a minimum. It also features up to a 1600 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and a 128 KB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
Memory: The 512 MB of installed RAM (PC4200, 2 x 256 MB, 533 MHz) is enough to get you started, but you'll want to add more RAM to handle today's demanding multimedia and productivity suites. This desktop has a good 2 GB maximum RAM capacity (2 x 1 GB). Also, to receive the benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.
CD/DVD Drive: With the included DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive, you'll be able to watch DVD movies as well as burn data and your favorite music mixes to CD. It has 48x write, 32x rewrite, and 48x read speeds for CDs, and a 16x DVD read speed.
Keyboard & Mouse: It comes with a Compaq keyboard and scroller mouse (both with PS/2 connections).

Graphics and Sound
This desktop features an integrated Nvidia GeForce 6150LE graphics/video card with up to 256 MB of shared video memory. It features NVidia's PureVideo technology--which provides great picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for video content--and full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 for stunningly realistic cinematic effects for all DirectX-compatible applications. It also offers an integrated audio card.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
For expansion, this desktop has three PCI slots (two available), one PCI Express x16 slot (available), two 5.25-inch external bays (one available), one external 3.5-inch bay (available), and one internal 3.5-inch bay (occupied). It comes with the following external connectors:

4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (2 in front, 2 in rear)
2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice
1 VGA monitor port
1 line-out (front)
2 microphone line-in (1 front, 1 rear)

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents), Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006 (with 60 days of LiveUpdate), Encarta Encyclopedia 2006, Quicken New User Edition 2006, Microsoft Money 2006, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, and HP Photosmart Premier for digital image editing and organizing.

Dimensions and Weight
This desktop measures 15.4 x 7.15 x 16.25 inches (HxWxD) and weighs approximately 24 pounds.

What's in the Box
The HP Compaq Presario SR2010NX desktop PC comes with a power cord, keyboard, and scroller mouse. It is backed by a one-year warranty for parts and labor from date of purchase, one-year technical phone service, and 90 days of software application support.

Customer Reviews:

Some good, some bad........2007-03-09

It's quiet and energy-efficient--my old one actually got hot it used so much energy. Looks nice and all that--does what a new computer should do. At least after I beefed up the RAM (which with labor charges cost way over $300 additional) to a gigabyte. But folks, if it's been several years since you bought your last PC you are in for a surprise because of all the so-called trial programs it comes with. I'd read about this problem but had no idea it would be THIS bad. Actually I hear it's like this with most new PCs nowadays. These programs are in-your-face, they take up disc space, and they are very, VERY hard to get rid of. Took me two weeks straight. If that's not bad enough, remember when a new PC would always come with at least Word or WordPerfect or something--the full program? Well, now that too is just a trial version and if you want Word you have to buy it! Yep! (I understand that's true of not only this Presario but of others, but do be warned that it's going to cost you a bundle for software to be able to ever USE the thing! I do mean a bundle!) Another bad surprise: NO printer port. None, zilch. Could not, not, believe it. Neither a parallel port (for my beloved dot matrix printer) nor a serial port. It doesn't point this out in the product details, of course! So in addition to buying hundreds of dollars' worth of software, NOW I ALSO have to buy a new printer to get one that will work in a USB port! Also there aren't but two memory-card slots so if you want 1 gig of RAM you have to remove a 256 first, that's bad--and the slots are under the bundle of internal wires! Altogether, it would have been FAR cheaper to buy a very expensive PC. As for service, though, that's better than I expected and free, though sometimes the tech barely knows English (the techs are all in India). The best part was ordering through Amazon with its wonderful fast delivery! By the way, I needed it for my paying job so the problems with getting rid of trial programs, getting somebody to install more RAM, etc., cost me several weeks of pay in addition to all I had to spend on software and such. Not good, not good! Buy an expensive one, you'll be way ahead. I sure will next time because this has ended up costing me about $1500 total anyway--not counting lost pay or the new printer I need, and I already had a new monitor and speakers and a good optical mouse. So this is not the way to save money, nope.

Good inexpensive choice .......2007-01-25

I picked this up at a local retailer with a nice rebate making it very affordable. The Sempron chip is very energy efficient and I love that I can barely hear the cooling fan. The system runs Dragon Naturally speaking with no problem at all however if you're going to be multitasking I would recommend at least 1g of memory. Overall this pc was a great replacement that didn't break the bank.

HP CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive ( 377402-B21 )

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HP CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive ( 377402-B21 )

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DL320 G3

ASIN: B000B88NVE

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Information technology professionals rely on HP quality to ensure maximum productivity. As the power of applications, processors, memory adapters and storage devices increases, high-end computer users are seeking ways to optimize their system performance. HP provides leading solutions, adding new levels of performance, availability, flexibility, and management.

HP Multibay CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive ( PA850A )

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HP Multibay CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive ( PA850A )

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MULTIBAY II DVD/CDW COMBO DR 9.5MM

ASIN: B0007SQH8E

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HP CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive - IDE ( DE206UT )

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HP CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive - IDE ( DE206UT )

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ROXIO EASY CD CREATOR & WINDVD SW

ASIN: B00069GCVQ

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The 48X Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive is a reliable, 5.25-inch, half-height CD-RW drives that can write to CD-R and CD-RW media and read from any industry standard DVD and compact disc media. The 48X Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive communicates data and digital audio to the host computer via an ATAPI interface. Users can read DVDs at their desktops, and compile and catalog video, sound, photo, and text files on CDs. The 48X Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive also enables users to share multimedia presentations, archive family records and photos; convert video clips, screen captures, and still images into custom videos; and create custom CD-R discs in minutes. Additionally, the 48X Combo Drive can be used for complete data backups to restore data in the event of catastrophic loss. Hewlett-Packard goes to great lengths to provide its customers with the highest performing, most integrated, thoroughly tested computing solutions. This quality combination not only simplifies the purchase and service process by providing one-step shopping, but also increases customer satisfaction and lowers the overall cost of ownership.

HP 48x/48x/24x CD-RW 16x DVD-ROM Combo Drive (DC197X)

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HP 48x/48x/24x CD-RW 16x DVD-ROM Combo Drive (DC197X)

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HP Multibay CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive - IDE ( DC364B )

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HP Multibay CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive - IDE ( DC364B )

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ASIN: B0006ZM4VC

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The 24X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive is a 12.7 mm high, user removable, tray load data storage device that can write to CD-R media at speeds up to 24X, CD-RW media at speeds up to 24X and read from any industry standard DVD and compact disc media at speeds up to 8X. The MultiBay 24X Combo Drive communicates data and digital audio to the host computer via an ATAPI interface. Read DVDs on your notebook or desktop, and compile and catalog video, sound, photo, and text files on CDs. The MultiBay 24X Combo Drive also enables you to share multimedia presentations, archive family records and photos; convert video clips, screen captures, and still images into custom videos; and create custom CD-R discs in minutes. Additionally, the 24X Combo Drive can be used for complete data backups to restore data in the event of catastrophic loss.

Compaq Comp. HP CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive - IDE ( DE206B )

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Compaq Comp. HP CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive - IDE ( DE206B )

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48X DVD CDRW COMBO DR

ASIN: B000BCEOAY

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HP 24x/24x/10x CD-RW 8x DVD-ROM Combo Drive (DC364A)

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HP 24x/24x/10x CD-RW 8x DVD-ROM Combo Drive (DC364A)

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MULTIBAY FOR NOTEBOOKS COMBO

ASIN: B0001LVHBE

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HP 24x CD-RW 8x DVD-ROM Combo Drive (DL974B)

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HP 24x CD-RW 8x DVD-ROM Combo Drive (DL974B)

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24X/24X/8X IDE CARBONITE

ASIN: B0000TI4G8

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The 24X/24X/24X/8X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive is a 12.7 mm high, user removable, tray load data storage device that can write to CD-R and CD-RW media and read from any industry standard DVD and compact disc media. The MultiBay 24X Combo Drive communicates data and digital audio to the host computer via an ATAPI interface. Users can read DVDs at their desktops, and compile and catalog video, sound, photo, and text files on CDs. The MultiBay 24X Combo Drive also enables users to share multimedia presentations, archive family records and photos; convert video clips, screen captures, and still images into custom videos; and create custom CD-R discs in minutes. Additionally, the 24X Combo Drive can be used for complete data backups to restore data in the event of catastrophic loss. HP goes to great lengths to provide its customers with the highest performing, most integrated, thoroughly tested computing solutions. This quality combination not only simplifies the purchase and service process by providing one-step shopping, but also increases customer satisfaction and lowers the overall cost of ownership.

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The Digimax 200 is one of the most compact digital cameras of its class. Boasting a 2.1 megapixel resolution, the 200 has a 2 x digital zoom with a focal length of 6.0mm. There are four flash functions and a white balance for clear, sharp results. Thanks to the 15" TFT LCD monitor, you can preview shots as they happen, either as JPEG or as thumbnails. The Digimax 200 also has 10 - 30 seconds of video capture. Images are stored on the 8MB Smart media card and downloading is fast and efficient via a USB connection.

Customer Reviews:

Not the Best.......2006-06-11

This camera is not so great. I received it as a present some years ago, so I can't really complain all that much. It's getting rather old anyhow, as far as cameras go that is.

Positives:
--It takes pictures.

Negatives:
--The camera itself is fairly bulky.
--The photos generally turn out pretty bad. Many of them have large lines running through them.
--It takes the camera quite a long time to turn on and then it beeps for a while.
--Batteries get the life sucked out of them. The batteries it came with couldn't even keep the camera on long enough for it to stop beeping and let me take a picture.
--The date and time is printed on every picture in large, orange font and it resets itself every time the batteries are taken out. I have so many pictures with the year 2055 printed on them and can't figure out how to remove the date.

Overall I would recommend you not to buy this camera, but that's up to the buyer.

A little slow..........2003-11-16

I bought this camera as my second one. I had previously a Polaroid PDC640, image was really crappy with that one.
I was very happy with this camera, UNTIL I bought a 128MB smartmedia card. Camera turned very slow. It tooks me nearly 27 seconds to get the camera ready to take a shot, and flash fully charged. Indeed, as someone commented out here, this is NOT an action sports camera. But you get what you pay for.
Overall, I'm happy with it, despite the fact that is slow.

Good camera for the price.......2003-05-08

You can probably find this camera at a very low price. The picture quality is quite good, and once you get used to it, its fairly easy to use and gives good results.
Be aware that, when using flash, this camera uses up AA batteries very quickly. I'd estimate you can get 20+ flash pictures before you'll need to replace the batteries. You'll get better battery life when taking pictures in sunlight, without flash.
The camera does support a DC power supply, but finding a DC power supply that matches the specs listed in the manual may be difficult. I finally located one at a specialty camera store.
Finally the manual, Samsung web site, and Samsung customer support leave MUCH to be desired.

Great Camera but. . . . ........2002-11-28

I picked it up for about a hundred bucks cheaper at Wal-mart.

Excellent Camera for the Price.......2002-10-15

This is my second digital camera. My first was the awful Polaroid Fun Flash 640. My mom had a Samsung 130, and I liked the features (easy downloads) but the picture quality was lacking at the 800x600 resolution. I found the 200, which is essentially the same camera with higher resolution (1600x1200).
Your computer sees it as a removable drive, so downloading is as easy as cut and paste. You don't even need drivers for XP Pro.
A couple caveats-after you take the picture, you have to wait about 10 secs to take the next one. The other problem-just like others have said-battery consumption. Standard alkalines will last about 15 minutes if you use the LCD. Get the Ni-MH rechargables-they last hours and you then you can recharge them.
Overall, I am extremely happy for with this camera.

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