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Compaq Presario SR1820NX Desktop PC (AMD Athlon 64 3400+ Processor, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe Double Layer DVD+/-R/RW Drive)
Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Hewlett-Packard
CPU Manufacturer: AMD
CPU Speed: 2.2 GHz
CPU Type: AMD Athlon
EAN: 0882780391406
Hard Disk Size: 160 GB
Item Dimensions: 7.2
Label: Hewlett Packard
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Model: ER919AA#ABA
Modem Description: Fax / modem
MPN: ER919AA
Processor Count: 1
Publisher: Hewlett Packard
Studio: Hewlett Packard
System Bus Speed: 1000 unknown-units
System Memory Size: 512 MB
System Memory Type: DDR SDRAM
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Editorial Review:
If you want to label your CDs and DVDs with custom-made art and text, consider the Presario SR1820NX Desktop PC. In addition to all the PC basics, you get a double-layer LightScribe drive. It's brilliantly simple. After you burn a disc, just flip it over and apply a professional-looking label.
Whether editing your family photos, balancing your online checkbook, or listening to your digital music collection, Compaq's SR1820NX 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 160 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3400+ processor, dual-layer/multiformat DVD burner, a multi-format memory card reader, and Windows XP Home edition.
The Basics
- Hard Drive: The 160 GB hard drive (7200 RPM) is very large 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 as well as room enough for editing digital home video.
- Processor: AMD's Athlon 64 3400+ processor is built for tomorrow's 64-bit applications, which will require a processor with significant power. This 2.2 GHz processor offers a system bus with speeds up to a blazing 1600 MT/s (mega transfers per second) and 512 KB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.) It includes such AMD features as HyperTransport Technology (which increases the communication between integrated circuits) and Cool'n'Quiet Technology that conserves power while also keeping the PC nicely quiet.
- 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: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the SR1820NX's multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 16x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds.
This LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images on to CDs and DVDs. Your software, PC and discs work together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.
- Keyboard & Mouse: It comes with a Compaq keyboard and scroller mouse (both with PS/2 connections).
Screen, Graphics and Sound
This desktop features an integrated Nvidia GeForce 6150LE graphics/video card with up to 256 MB of shared video memory. It also offers an integrated audio card that can produce high definition surround sound configurable to 8 speakers.
Connectivity and Expansion Slots
For expansion, the SR1820NX 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: - 7 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (3 in front--including 1 in memory card reader--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 SR1820NX 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
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Does not work
I have had this item for one month. Despite many hours spent with customer service (most of them "on hold") it still does not work properly. Some of the customer service people try to help but several have been quite rude. Now I am shipping it back for service. They will not refund my money nor will they give me a new computer.
Rating:  - Compaq Presario SR1820NX Desktop PC
Seems to be an excellent desktop. Bought it for 2 of my sons. Has everything he wanted for web design, school use, downloading music, watching DVD's, gaming or just creating DVD's. Easy to use straight out of box. The AMD processor is fast & strong. I've been using a Dell for years and I think I'll buy myself one, next.
Rating:  - Returned it
After it loaded Windoze XP, it kept re-booting (about 10 times before I called teh Help Desk). They guided me thru a restore and re-load - very patient. Still a problem - kept re-booting indefinitely. HP recommended returning it which I did. Since I needed it right away I went to the local Circuit City store and bought an HP - no problems at all and $20 less for same equipment. Still waiting for my refund from Amazon.
Rating: - A nice Mid-level Desktop from Compaq/HP
I have had this computer for over a month and I just like it. The tower looks very cool, you can hardly notice any noise from it. A LOT of USB, audio, memory card ports, and many are located in the front panel which is convenient. It has 4 memory slots so if you wanna get ready for Windows Vista, you just buy a pair of 512MB or 1 GB pc3200 memories and set up another dual-channel configuration. Amd 64-bit CPU is the best home-use cpu that in the market. Also the motherboard has an additional PCI ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent computer for the money
Recently I got into playing computer games. In particular, one called Guild Wars. Unfortunately, I was playing on my boyfriends computer because my old Sony VAIO 866mhz Pentium could barely stand the strain of trying to play it. So, I was due for a new computer. I wanted to spend less than $500 for the CPU at most. (I'm saving to buy a house.) After about a month and a half of research, I realized a few things. Athlon's have gotten much better since I last went computer shopping. Their bus ... Read More
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