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IBM NetVista M42

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By Mark Kyrnin, About.com

IBM NetVista M Tower

IBM NetVista M Tower

IBM
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.
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