Lenovo C300 – another bargain nettop
Looks wise, it’s even better than those iMacs, but that is where its whole comparison ends. This 20-inch monster is powered by Intel Atom Z230 processor and comes with an array of ports.
You can equip this beast with a mammoth 640GB HDD and 3GB RAM. Unfortunately, with those specifications, you won’t be able to get Windows XP with it as Microsoft has a restriction for netbooks/nettops that they must not exceed the 160GB HDD and 1GB RAM limit.
Commentary: Although, it looks like an excellent package considering the fact that it costs just $450. But, you won’t be able to run those heavy CAD applications on it is has a pretty weak processor. Other than that, if you wanted a computer for your home to watch movies and surf the web, it is a great bang for the buck.
Here are its specifications:
Lenovo C300 All-in-One Desktop
Display: 20-inch 16:9 aspect ratio (1600mm 900mm)
Processor: Intel Atom 230
Chipset: Intel 945GC chipset
Graphics: Intel integrated
Memory: 1-2 GB DDR2 667
Hard Drive: 160-640 GB 1 slot
Connectivity: Ethernet 100 MB, WiFi 802.11 abg (optional)
Optical: Tray in RAMBO (1 slot)
Other: 1.3 megapixel camera, 1394/firewire port, 6 USB, 6-in-1 multimedia card (secure digital multimedia card, XD, memory stick, memory stickpro, secure digital pro), two 2.0 audio 3 watts, 120 watt power adapter, wired USB mouse, wired PS/2 keyboard
Software: XP Home, Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium
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