Showing posts with label Desktop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Desktop. Show all posts

Thursday, October 08, 2009

Gateway's One ZX series looks great!


Features:

* Windows 7 Home Premium
* 23-inch touchscreen LCD at 1920×1080 resolution
* Intel Core 2 Quad CPU at 2.33GHz
* Intel GM45 Express Chipset (ah ha! – that’s not for gaming!)
* ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670 with 1GB DDR3 memory (whoa, curve ball – that’s for gaming)
* 8GB of DDR3 RAM – eight!
* 1TB SATA hard drive for data storage
* 64GB solid state drive for OS and programs
* DVD burner, card reader, 6 USB ports, eSATA port, HD webcam, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
* Hybrid TV tuner with remote control, wireless mouse and keyboard
* MSRP of $1400
* Launching in Q4

Press Release after the Jump:

Gateway Introduces New Gateway One ZX Series All-in-One PCs Featuring Advanced Multi-Touch Screen Technology and Windows 7

From an Entry-Level Model to a High-Performance Configuration, Gateway Brings Elegance, Simplicity and Advanced Features to Its New Line of Multi-Touch All-in-Ones

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ushering in the next generation of desktop computing and leveraging the advanced multi-touch capabilities of Microsoft Windows 7, Gateway today introduced the Gateway One ZX Series, all-in-one (AIO) desktop PCs with multi-touch displays.

“While touch screen PCs to date have been cost-prohibitive and somewhat limited in their capabilities, Gateway is making this new technology more accessible to average consumers, while using an industry-standard solution that isn’t challenging to learn,” said Ray Sawall, senior manager of product marketing for Gateway. “The functionality of Windows 7 and multi-touch brings an entirely new computing experience to consumers, and our affordable all-in-one PCs are the perfect vehicle for showcasing this technology.”

Resembling a sleek flat-panel TV, the glossy jet black Gateway One ZX Series offers an ultra modern, luxurious industrial design, which enhances the look of any room in the home. Small touches add to the system’s clean streamlined design, including an adjustable back stand, integrated speakers, silver and clear acrylic accents and illuminated feet and keyboard – which provide a beautiful ambient glow – and make this PC stand out from the rest.

Integrating both a traditional desktop tower and flat-panel display into one, the Gateway One Series gives consumers the best of both worlds; powerful performance in a stylish, space-saving design, so it can be proudly displayed in any location. In addition to a wireless keyboard and mouse, the One ZX Series includes a seamlessly integrated HD web cam and microphone, keeping the PC’s look and feel clean and elegant. In addition, the integrated high-definition stereo speaker system eliminates extra components and clutter.

The innovative industrial design is offered at a variety of price points and configurations. Both of the Gateway One ZX Series PCs offer a superior multi-touch screen experience and world class performance without the price premium typically associated with all-in-one PCs. The affordable 20-inch ZX4800 Series is ideal for students, while the powerful One ZX6800 Series is a no-compromise, high-performance configuration entirely suitable for serious gaming.

“The advanced functionality, ease-of-use and fun that Windows 7 and multi-touch technology brings to the all-in-one PC category makes it a great time to consider a One ZX Series desktop,” said Sawall. “Combined with the no-compromise performance, advanced features and affordability of our new line, it’s an ideal solution for students, families and media enthusiasts.”

Advanced Touch Screen Technology Ushers in Next Generation Computing

Leveraging the advanced touch capabilities of Windows 7 and multi-touch, the next generation of touch screen technology, the One ZX Series gives consumers a whole new way to interact with their digital data. Delivering a superior touch screen experience, multi-touch offers more gesture combinations than single touch screens; a finer, more accurate way to interface with the PC, and an experience that is fast, intuitive and fun to use. And for those needing to save even more space, the keyboard is now optional.

With multi-touch, consumers simply touch icons on the PC’s screen with just one or two fingertips to launch applications, movies, music, zoom in and out on photos and websites, resize windows and handwrite notes.

In addition, the unique Gateway TouchPortal, an intuitive interface that lies on the top of Windows 7, serves as the starting point for managing a suite of Gateway one-touch “gadgets” and Microsoft touch applications. Gateway’s TouchGadgets provide quick access to music, videos, photos, social media networks and more, and include:

* TouchMusic – create and move music, albums and playlists between multiple devices and applications to enjoy music when and where consumers want it.
* TouchPhoto – view, enjoy and share digital photos simply.
* TouchMediaShare – enjoy and share digital media such as video, create slideshows and easily store, share and upload it with a single touch.
* TouchFriends – make social networks easier to access and more intimate with one-touch access to Facebook and Flikr.
* TouchMemo – handy notepad lets customers jot down quick notes for themselves and others and leave on the “desktop” as a reminder.

In addition, the TouchPortal includes several third party applications optimized for Windows 7 multi-touch, including:

* Cyberlink YouCam 3.0 – enhances web chats; add flames to the background, put on funny hats, or change yourself into an Avatar
* WildTangent games – a suite of games that are operated by touch
* WIN 7 Touch Pack – a set of six multi-touch optimized casual games and applications. Games include: Microsoft Blackboard, Microsoft Garden Pond and Microsoft Rebound. Applications include: Microsoft Surface Globe - lets users browse the world and zoom in on any location on a virtual 3D earth; Microsoft Painter - a touch-based drawing tool; Microsoft Surface Collage - a touch-enabled background; and Microsoft Surface Lagoon - a touch interactive screensaver.

When users want to return to the familiar Windows 7 environment, they merely peel back the Gateway TouchPortal interface with a quick swipe of a finger.

Gateway One ZX6800 Series

The One ZX6800 Series is ideal for enhanced entertainment, graphic design, productivity applications, gaming, web surfing, digital TV and more.

Featuring a large 23-inch full high-definition widescreen display, powerful Intel processors, massive hard drive, wireless connectivity and high-def audio with 5.1-channel surround sound support, consumers can enjoy the most demanding applications and experience the ultimate in digital media, immersing themselves in online and HD entertainment.

The super-charged One ZX6810-01 comes loaded with an Intel Core 2 Quad processor and ATI HD4670 graphics, making it ideal for power-hungry media applications and graphic intensive games - Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft® - play them full-resolution with all the eye candy turned on. In addition, Gateway included a 1TB hard drive and 64GB solid state drive (SSD), so consumers can save data on the standard drive and the operating system and applications on the SSD, significantly improving overall performance. Gamers will be surprised by the impressive gaming capabilities offered in this lightning fast all-in-one PC.

Some models in the One ZX6800 Series offer a hybrid TV tuner and media center remote control, so families can also use the PC as a TV, watching and recording live television from any room in the house. When used in a cramped dorm room or kitchen, eliminating a TV from a desk or countertop can be a tremendous benefit. The wireless keyboard and mouse and a plug-n-boot single power cord further streamline the PC’s work area, keeping it neat and clutter free.

Gateway One ZX6810-01

* MSRP: $1,399.99
* Windows® 7 Home, Premium Edition, 64-bit
* 23-inch full HD widescreen Ultrabright™ LCD
o Resolution: 1920 x 1080 resolution
o Brightness: 300 cd/m2
o Response time: 5 ms
o Contrast ratio: 1000:1
* Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Q8200S (2.33GHz, 4MB L2 cache, 1333MHz FSB)
* Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
* ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4670 Graphics with 1GB DDR3 memory
* 8GB DDR3 SDRAM (1333MHz)
* 1TB SATA hard drive (1) (for data)
* 64GB SSD (Solid State Drive) (for OS and apps)
* 8x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti optical drive (slot load)
* Multi-in-one digital media card reader
* Integrated 802.11 b/g/DRAFT-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
* 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
* 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 side / 4 rear)
* 1 eSATA port
* Wireless keyboard and mouse
* Integrated HD webcam
* Embedded high-definition audio with 5.1 channel audio support
* Built-in 5 watt stereo speakers
* Hybrid TV tuner with remote control

Gateway One ZX4800 Series

Featuring the same design but on a reduced scale, the ZX4800 Series is ideal for smaller environments, such as a dorm, home office or kitchen. Priced unbelievably low for an all-in-one with multi-touch, these models deliver all the power and technology needed for general productivity applications, watching movies and home videos, viewing digital photos, or casual game playing.

Models include a 20-inch high-definition widescreen display, an Intel Pentium processor, roomy hard drives, integrated graphics, webcam, wireless networking and wireless keyboard and mouse.

Gateway One ZX4800-02

* MSRP: $749.99
* Windows® 7 Home, Premium Edition, 64-bit
* 20-inch HD widescreen Ultrabright™ LCD / 1600 x 900 resolution
o Resolution: 1600 x 900 resolution
o Brightness: 250 cd/m2
o Response time: 5 ms
o Contrast ratio: 1000:1
* Intel® Pentium® Dual Core Processor T4300 (2.1GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
* Intel® GL40 Express Chipset
* Intel® GMA X4500HD Graphics
* 4GB DDR2 dual channel memory (800MHz)
* 750GB SATA hard drive (1)
* 8x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti optical drive (slot load)
* Multi-in-one digital media card reader
* Integrated 802.11 b/g/DRAFT-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
* 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
* 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 side / 4 rear)
* Wireless keyboard and mouse
* Integrated HD webcam
* Embedded high-definition audio with 5.1 channel audio support
* Built-in 5 watt stereo speakers

The Gateway One ZX6800 and ZX4800 all-in-one PCs will be available late October/early November at leading online retailers nationwide. The high-performance FX6810-01 will be available later in Q4.

Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Mouse Computer launches cheaper Desktop PC


Mouse Computer in Japan has just announced two new desktop PC models, the Lm-A430B & Lm-A431S.

The Lm-A430B comes equipped with an Athlon II X2 240 (2.8GHz) CPU, 2GB of memory, an AMD 780 Chipset, 250GB of HDD, a DVD Super Multi- Drive, and a copy Windows Vista Home Premium.

Price: 39,900 Yen / 291 Euro / US$418
Region: Japan
Availability: Out Now

The Lm-A431S features a Phenom II X2 545 CPU (3GHz), 4GB of RAM, an AMD 780G chipset, 500GB of HDD, a DVD SuperMulti Drive, and a copy of Windows Vista Home Premium.

Price: 49,880 Yen / 363 Euro / US$524
Region: Japan
Availability: Out Now

Thursday, July 30, 2009

1st ION-based mini desktop with a Blu-ray drive


It looks like the Valore ION 330-DB is first ION-based mini desktop in Japan to be sold with a Blu-ray disc drive.

It also features an Atom 330 (1.6ghz), 4GB of RAM (max and not included), a 2.5” SATA HDD slot (HDD not included), HDMI out, Gigabeat, and 6x USB 2.0 port for just 39,800 Yen (€297). It looks like this will only be available in Japan, too.

Friday, June 05, 2009

Maingear launches eco-friendly, Ion based desktop


Hailed as the planet's greenest gaming PC, the Pulse SFF is an energy efficient small form factor PC with Ion graphics. It will also feature a selection Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs and an 80+ certified 300-watt power supply. You can also get a GeForce 9800 GT ECO, which will use 40% less power than the standard 9800 GT. You'll also get WiFi support, room for an optional Blu-ray drive and TV tuner, up to 8GB of RAM and room for a single 2.5-inch HDD or SSD.

The tower's dimensions are 7.6- x 8.3- x 11.4-inches, and it's available for order right now starting at $799.


MAINGEAR Unveils Small, Green Pulse PC Based on NVIDIA ION

World's first GeForce-upgradeable ION PC delivers remarkable performance in a small footprint

Union, New Jersey – June 3rd, 2009 – MAINGEAR Computers, award-winning builders of high performance custom computers, is proud to announce the Pulse, a powerful, energy efficient small form factor PC based on NVIDIA ION graphics. The Pulse is the world's first ION PC that can be upgraded with a GeForce GPU, offering consumers the flexibility to choose an economical, low power ION solution or an energy efficient, high performance configuration with GeForce.

The ION configuration is available with Intel Core 2 45nm processors and a 80+ Certified 300 watt power supply that is 80%+ efficient. This configuration is the smallest, most energy efficient gaming PC on the market today.

Serious gamers have the option of adding a GeForce 9800 GT ECO discrete graphics card that consumes 40% less power than a standard GeForce 9800 GT – available in both 512MB and 1GB configurations. This version of the Pulse is available with high performance, eco-conscious 65 watt Core 2 Quads.

Pulse also includes 802.11b/g wireless for optimal connectivity and eSata support for maximum expandability. Optional Blu-ray and TV Tuner make Pulse a phenomenal option for enjoyment in the living room.

"NVIDIA's ION platform has opened up a new realm of possibility for small form factor PCs" said Wallace Santos, Founder and CEO of MAINGEAR. "By delivering a GeForce-upgradeable product, we are maximizing ION's potential with high performance, energy efficient CPUs and GPUs to deliver a powerful and balanced computing solution in a sleek, inconspicuous design. It's a tremendous option for the living room, a dorm, or for the kids."

"The Maingear Pulse with NVIDIA graphics is perfect for anyone who wants a small, energy efficient, and stylish PC. With its NVIDIA ION-based motherboard, the Pulse delivers the best graphics solution available for low-power, small form factor designs" says Drew Henry, general manager of the desktop GPU business unit at NVIDIA. "By adding the GeForce 9800 GT ECO, gamers can enjoy superior performance in a design that saves both energy and space."

For more information on how Pulse can radically change your computing experience including performance data and power consumption, please visit www.maingear.com. The base price for the Pulse is $799 and comes with MAINGEAR's standard Lifetime Labor and Phone Support with 14-month hardware warranty and is backed by the best in-house support team in the country.

Thursday, June 04, 2009

MSI's AIO Wind Top PC now shipping with Dual Cores


The MSI Wind Top AE1900 Black and Dual Core models have just shipped to some e-tailers for $600. These all-in-one touch screen desktops feature an 18.5-inch screen, built-in DVD rewriter and SRS Premium Sound.

The Dual Core version will also feature a 250 GB hard drive, 4 USB ports, 4-in-1 card reader and a 1.3 megapixel camera with built-in microphone.

MSI US Now Shipping WIND TOP AE1900 Black & Dual Core
All-in-One PC Models to Major Retailers

Best value in the all-in-one desktop market now with widespread product availability

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – June 3, 2009 – MSI, a worldwide leading manufacturer of computer components and systems, is thrilled to release the Wind Top AE1900 in black and with the dual core processor option. The Wind Top AE1900 is MSI's revolutionary new all-in-one touch screen desktop PC with eco-friendly operation and a sleek form factor. The AE1900 will use 80% less energy then traditional desktop PCs at normal operation. Impressively, the AE1900 will never consumer more then 50 watts of power.

Additional features include an 18.5-inch widescreen and a built-in DVD rewriter for optimal versatility. The SRS Premium Sound along with the color matched keyboard and mouse make the Wind Top AE1900 the complete everyday computing solution.

The Wind Top AE1900-09SUS Black is now available at these fine retailers:

• Amazon.com
• BHPhotoVideo.com
• Buy.com
• CircuitCity.com
• CompUSA.com
• Costco.com (coming soon)
• JR.com (coming soon)
• NewEgg.com
• QVC.com
• Staples.com
• TigerDirect.com
• Walmart.com
• Zipzoomfly.com

The Wind Top AE1900 dual core also features a spacious 250 GB hard drive, 4 USB ports, 4-in-1 card reader and a 1.3 megapixel camera with built-in microphone.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

New stylish Mini eMachines desktops announced


eMachines has announced two new Mini PCs, the EL1300G-01w and the EL1300G-02w (includes a 20-inch monitor). Both desktop's deminson's are 10.7-inches tall, 4.2-inches wide and 15-inches long.

Specs include: 1.6GHz AMD Athlon 2650e CPU, NVIDIA's GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics, a 160GB SATA HDD, 18x SuperMulti DVD burner, nine USB 2.0 sockets and a multicard reader. There's also a 20-inch LCD (E182wm) that has been announced.

The EL1300G-01w will cost $298, the EL1300G-02w will cost $398 and the E182wm monitor will cost $119.

RVINE, Calif., May 19, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- eMachines today introduced a redesigned small form factor desktop PC with matching monitor design. The EL1300 Series offers powerful performance combined with user-friendly features and a shiny, bright, all-white design, accented with green LED lighting. The new widescreen monitor compliments the all-white PC with similar styling and offer consumers excellent high-definition picture quality and innovative technology.

With its second generation small form factor desktop, the EL1300 Series, eMachines brings style and elegance to this tiny little powerhouse. Just one-third the size of traditional desktop PCs, these super compact systems rival mainstream desktops in capabilities and functionality.

"Alternative color choices have been making their way into notebook lines for some time now," said Glenn Jystad, senior manager, desktop products, eMachines. "With the arrival of spring and summer, it's the perfect time to introduce a fresh, clean alternative color choice to our desktops and monitors, bringing an exciting new look and feel to desktop PCs."

Sporting a bright white glossy finish, eMachines brings a "smile" to customers, via a subtly swooping green LED and silver branding design, which can be found on the desktop cases and displays.

"The amount of thought and effort put into the aesthetics and new design features of the new desktops and monitors is significant," said Jystad. "The price and capabilities are right on target, and the sleek ultra-modern design offers more style than many PCs costing twice as much."

The Mini eMachines EL1300 Series is Big on Savings and Capabilities

Available this month, the small form factor eMachines EL1300 Series is currently available in two models, the $298 EL1300G-01w and the $398 EL1300G-02w, which includes a 20-inch widescreen LCD.

Small and light enough to fit just about anywhere, the EL1300 mini PC is perfect for students or general home use. Just 10.7 inches tall, 4.2 inches wide and 15 inches in length, its convenient space-saving design allows it to fit easily in a cramped dorm room or small kitchen without taking up valuable desk or counter space, and its fresh new look will complement any room's decor.

The new design also includes user-friendly touches, such as easy access front ports and room for upgrades, such as a wireless network or TV tuner.

Equipped with an AMD Athlon processor, NVIDIA GeForce graphics and a roomy 160GB(1) hard drive, the EL1300 Series delivers the performance needed to surf the Internet, download photos, stream videos, or manage a music library. Powerful capabilities and rich graphics make it more than capable of handling graphic-rich applications, whether it's photo heavy multimedia applications, casual gaming or graphic-intensive school or work projects.

The new eMachines E182H wm 18.5-inch widescreen LCD features technology that improves productivity and enhances any viewing experience. The new space-saving design offers both style and functionality. The shiny, bright, all-white display matches the new eMachines desktops, enhancing the look of any home or office, while the widescreen design allows users to view more content or multiple documents.

Offering an excellent visual experience, this new display features 720p high-definition support and a 1366x768 resolution. Users can enjoy the crisp picture quality with a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and fast 5ms response time for viewing quick action movie images. Additionally the 300 cd/m2 brightness further improves the visual performance.

The eMachines E182H wm includes a VGA input for appealing visual quality and is VESA compatible for multiple mounting options, whether on a desk or on the wall. To boost the visual experience of movies and games, the eMachines E182H wm also includes two integrated audio speakers.

Models / Specs / Pricing

eMachines EL1300G-01w Small Form Factor Desktop PC

-- AMD Athlon(TM) 2650e (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 cache)

-- NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 6150SE integrated graphics

-- 2GB DDR2 memory

-- 160GB SATA (7200 RPM) hard drive (1)

-- 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash(TM) Technology (2)

-- Multi-in-one digital media card reader

-- Microsoft(R) Vista Home Basic

-- 9 USB 2.0 ports (5 front / 4 rear)

-- USB powered stereo speakers

-- PS/2 multi-function keyboard

-- Energy Star(R) compliant

-- $298 MSRP

eMachines EL1300G-02w Small Form Factor Desktop PC

-- AMD Athlon(TM) 2650e Processor (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 cache)

-- NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 6150SE integrated graphics

-- 1GB DDR2 memory

-- 160GB SATA II (7200 RPM) hard drive (1)

-- 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash(TM) Technology (2)

-- Multi-in-one digital media card reader

-- Microsoft(R) Windows XP Home with SP3

-- 9 USB 2.0 ports (5 front / 4 rear)

-- White 20-inch widescreen LCD with built-in speakers (eMachines E202H wmd)

-- PS/2 multi-function keyboard

-- Energy Star compliant

-- $398 MSRP

eMachines E182H wm Display:

-- 18.5" widescreen viewable TFT active matrix

-- 16:9 aspect ratio

-- 1366x768 (HD ready) resolution

-- CrystalBrite

-- Inputs: 1xVGA

-- 5 ms response time

-- 300 cd/m2 brightness

-- 10000:1 (dynamic) contrast ratio

-- 170(H) / 160(V) viewing angle

-- 16.7M color depth

-- Built-in stereo speakers

-- 720P HD ready via DVI with HDCP

-- Energy Star compliant

-- Vista Premium certified

-- $119 MSRP

About eMachines

eMachines, a leading retail PC brand, is part of the Acer family of technology products. See www.emachines.com for more information.

All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available at all retail locations. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by retail location. Applicable taxes extra. Sales subject to Limited Warranty and Terms & Conditions agreement. Gateway cannot be responsible for pricing or other typographical errors. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

(1) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.

(2) LabelFlash(TM) is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation

Monday, May 18, 2009

Core i7 desktop starting @ $1049 - Mouse Computer


I wish I lived near Akihabara! The great minds at Mouse Computer have started selling a built-to-order Core i7 equipped desktop at US$1049. The Lm-i460S will use either Windows XP Home/Pro SP3 or Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit (with the option of upgrading to the Ultimate version, as well).

The standard specs for the Lm-i460S feature the Core i7-920 (2.66GHz) processor, 3GB of RAM (PC3-10600), Intel X58 Express, a 1TB HDD, DVD Super Multi and GeForce 9500GT (512MB of VRAM).

You can obviously upgrade your PC with a Core i7 945 (3.ooGHz) or 965 (3.20GHz), up to 12GB of RAM, a 1.5 or 2TB HDD, a Blu-Ray Burner (8x) and a GeForce 9800GT (512MB of VRAM) or GT250 (1GB of VRAM).

The specs on the lower-end model are great for the price. However, you will still have to grab a monitor, if you need one.

Price: Starting at US$1049 / 777 Euro / 100,802 Yen
Region: Japan only
Availability: Out Now

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Dell's rainbow-inspired Inspiron desktops out now!


The Dell 537 and 537s come in 8 different colors, a either an Intel Celeron, AMD Sempron, Core 2 Quad or Phenom X4 CPU, up to 8GB of RAM, integrated Intel graphics or ATI Radeon GPUs and up to 750GB HDD for the slim tower (537s) and 1TB for the mini-tower (537).

Price: Starting at US$299 / 28,764 Yen / 219 Euro
Region: Online
Availability: Out Now

Friday, May 08, 2009

NEW F131 gaming desktop by Maingear


The relaunched F131, by Maingear, gives gamers a choice between AMD's Phenom II or Intel's Core i7 processors and the ability to shove a trio of ATI Radeon 4890 graphics cards in for triple-digit frame rates. You can get up to 8TB of HDD space, acoustic dampening technology for whisper quiet operation, Maingear's M.A.R.C. custom laser etching and up to 12GB of DDR3 RAM. Obviously adding all of these will push your wallet into the red, but the option is available...

Be sure to check out Maingear's website for more info and to build your own monster gaming machine!

Price: Starting US$1,299 / 972 Euro / 128,640 Yen
Region: Online
Availability: Now

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Dell Studio 19 multi-touch out now, starting at $699


Ok, for $699, you get a 2.5GHz dual-core Intel CPU, an 18.5" LCD (1366×768), 2GB of RAM, a slot-load DVD burner, nVidia GeForce 9200 graphics card, built-in webcam, and a 320GB hard drive... Not bad, however, the screen resolution is not that great...

But, for $999, you get a quad-core CPU, Windows 64-bit Vista, 4GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, and nVidia GeForce 9400 graphics... same screen and resolution...

Also, you can bump the hard drive up to 750GB for an additional $80 and add a slot-load Blu-ray drive for another $150. A wireless network card is also available for another $20 upgrade ($40 for the N spec).

I find this to be an excellent PC; however, the screen resolution is deplorable, give me some HD! That's just my two cents though...