The Bottom Line
While the IBM NetVista line of computer may make for good business desktop systems, there is little in the way of value for the average consumer.
Pros
- Includes Windows XP Professional
Cons
- Expensive
- Limited Memory
- Uses Older Technology
Description
- Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz with 533MHz Bus on a i845G Based Motherboard
- 256MB PC2100 DDR Memory
- 40 Gigabyte Hard Drive
- 48x CD-ROM
- SoundMAX Audio
- Intel Extreme 2 Graphics with 64MB of Shared Memory
- Intel 10/100 Ethernet Port
- Six USB 2.0 Ports
- Windows XP Professional Operating System
Guide Review - IBM NetVista M42
8/20/03 - IBM is a good company for providing systems to corporations, but their selection for consumer based system lacks many features. The NetVista M42 model 830741U is a good example of a system that is lacking many consumer features. First off the system is based around older Intel technologies such as the i845G chipset and Pentium 4 with 533MHz bus speed. Many less expensive or comparable systems use the newer 800 MHz bus speed CPUs. The system comes with a minimal 256MB of memory which is enough for basic operation, but 512 would greatly improve performance. The system even lacks a CD burner or even DVD-ROM capability. In the end, this system has a lot of drawbacks that make it a poor choice for consumers.
