[bob12a]

Hi Friend

I am tempted to buy a new computer looking at the specs of my present one and the specs of the one under the ===== line
What do you think would I gain much
Bob

My present Computer

Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) MEDIONPC MS-7204
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
3.00 gigahertz Intel Pentium D
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7204 REV:A
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 10/07/2005
Drives Memory Modules c,d
1910.35 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
953.60 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space


3072 Megabytes Installed

Slot 'A0' has 512 MB
Slot 'A1' has 512 MB
Slot 'A2' has 512 MB
Slot 'A3' has 512 MB

Controllers Display
Standard floppy disk controller
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF
Intel(R) 82801GB/GR/GH (ICH7 Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C0
Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x)
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] NVIDIA GeForce 6700 XL [Display adapter]
Samsung SyncMaster [Monitor] (22.0"vis, s/n HS2P405617, April 2007)
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C8
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C9
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CA
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CB
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 27CC Creatix SAA7131, Hybrid

Capture Device 1
Creatix SAA7131, Hybrid Capture Device 2
Realtek High Definition Audio
USB Audio Device

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Lookin at ???

Multimedia PC MEDION® AKOYA®
£399. 99 each *

To find out more about this product please click here

* Powerful Intel® Core® i3-530 processor (2.93 GHz, 4 MB Intel® Smart cache, Intel® Hyper-Threading-

Technology)
* Powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® G210 DirectX® 10 graphics card with 512 MB graphic memory and D-Sub VGA, DVI

-I and HDMI interface (HDCP support)
* Massive 3 GB DDR3 SDRAM
* Large 1 TB (1000 GB) S-ATA hard disk for more than 200,000 music title or photos1.
* Multiformat DVD/CD burner2 supports all the usual DVD/CD standards, incl. dual layer DVD-R and DVD+R
* High speed Wireless LAN 802.11 n-Standard with up to 300 Mbit/s. 802.11 b/g compatible3.
* Network Controller Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000 Mbit/s.)
* IEEE1394 FireWire on board
* eSATA connection for connecting external SATA devices
* 8 channel high definition audio4
* Multi Card Reader reads and writes all current flash memory cards5
* PS/2 keyboard and optical USB mouse
* Connections:
Front: Multi Card Reader, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphone, 1 x eSATA
Rear: 2 x PS/2, 6 x USB 2.0, 1 x FireWire, 1 x LAN (RJ-45), 1 x Front line out, 1 x Rear line out, 1 x

Subwoofer/Centre out 1 x Surround out, 1 x Line in, 1 x SPDIF optical out
* Comprehensive software package with original Windows® 7 Home Premium (OEM versions)
and much more…

[muppet rebecca]

Okies I will say from experience(courtesy of owning one) that medion are good computers. The one your looking at does seem like a good system with a decent processor and the latest OS( windows 7) however your losing storage space inside the computer. Personally if I was you and didn't need a new computer I would stick with the one you've got. It's really up to you.

[Tootech]

XP v Win 7 - no competition, for everyday computing Win 7 wins every time.

Pentium D - had its day, I'd take a new Intel any day.

1 TB hard drive - most users get to use no where near that much space - I'd say its fine.

eSATA useful for newer, faster external hard drives for backup.

My opinion is that once you have experienced Win 7 on a speedy PC, XP begins to look and feel dated. If you are looking to replace your unit, the Medion is a good choice.

[Plastic Nev]

I am with Tootech all the way on this Bob, not only that, but it is the sort of thing I am looking for, so where do you get it from mate?
Nev.