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DKC's Hardware Recommendations for:

July 2010

Premium Desktop Computer

This workstation is available from SpringCom Systems.  You may learn more about this and other products from SpringCom Systems by calling Leon Yap, Manager of Sales at SpringCom Systems (415-509-8389).  You can also e-mail Leon at yapleon@hotmail.com.

Intel I5-750 2.66 GHz System - $1470.00 +tax

Motherboard:
CPU:
RAM:
Hard Drive:

Case:
Card Reader:
Video Card:
2 DVD Drives:
Sound Card:
Network Card:
Power Supply:
Speakers:
Keyboard:
Mouse:
Monitor:
Operating System:

 

Genuine Intel Motherboard
Genuine Intel I5-750 2.66 GHz processor 
8.0 GB DDR3-1333 Memory
Western Digital 1.0 TB SATA HDD
GreenPower by WD
Medium-Tower Win In S605T2
22 to 1 Card Reader
nVida e-GeForce 9800 GTS 512 MB
Sony or NEC DVD-ROM and a DVD+-RW
Integrated Sound Max
Integrated Intel 10/100/1000
Green 80-Plus Power Supply
Yamaha or Altec Lansing 3 Piece Speakers
Wireless Microsoft Keyboard
Wireless Microsoft Optical Wheel Mouse
Samsung 23" Flat Panel Monitor
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit OEM Version.
1 year parts and labor warranty.  Some components carry longer factory warranties and will supersede the warranty from SpringCom Systems.

 

 

 

This system is also available with the following options:
    Without any Monitor for
$1190.00.
    Without the OS and a with a 19" Flat Panel for
$1380.00.
    Without any Monitor and without an OS for
$1040.00.
  

Standard Desktop Computer

This workstation is available from SpringCom Systems.  You may learn more about this and other products from SpringCom Systems by calling Leon Yap, Manager of Sales of SpringCom Systems at 415-509-8389.  You can also e-mail Leon at yapleon@hotmail.com.

Standard Intel Core-2 Duo 2.93 GHz System - $900.00 +tax

Motherboard:
CPU:
RAM:
Hard Drive:

Case:
Card Reader:
Video Card:
DVD-ROM Drive:
Sound Card:
Network Card:
Power Supply:
Speakers:
Keyboard:
Mouse:
Monitor:
Operating System:

 

Genuine Intel Motherboard - D915GAV:
Genuine Intel Core-2 Duo 2.93 GHz processor  
2.0 GB DDR800 Memory
Seagate or Western Digital 500 GB SATA HDD
GreenPower by WD
Medium-Tower Win In S605T2
22 to 1 Card Reader
Integrated Intel On Board Video Card
Sony DVD-ROM
Integrated Sound Max
Integrated Intel 10/100
Green 80-Plus Power Supply
No Speakers
Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro
Microsoft USB Optical Wheel Mouse
Samsung 19" Flat Panel Monitor
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit OEM Version.
1 year parts and labor warranty.  Some components carry longer factory warranties and will supersede the warranty from SpringCom Systems.

 

 

 

 

 

This system is also available without a monitor for $700.00 and without a monitor and OS for $550.00
 

Laptop Computer: Lenovo (formerly IBM) ThinkPad:  $899.00

The ThinkPad T410i packs professional-grade power into a thin and light laptop. The latest blazing-fast Intel Core i3 processor and DDR3 memory help keep you productive, even while multitasking. Add plenty of storage space plus Intel integrated graphics, and you have cutting-edge performance to go!

Lenovo ThinkPad T410i 2516 - Core i3 330M / 2.13 GHz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 250 GB - DVD-Writer - HD Graphics - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11b/g/n - TPM - Windows 7 Pro - 14.1" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - camera - black - TopSeller - Microsoft Office Ready

 
Main Specifications
Product Description Lenovo ThinkPad T410i 2516 - Core i3 330M 2.13 GHz - 14.1" TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH) 13.2 in x 9.4 in x 1.3 in
Weight 5.1 lbs
Localization English
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight
Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Processor Intel Core i3 330M / 2.13 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Cache Memory 3 MB - L3 cache
RAM 2 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz - PC3-8500 ( 1 x 2 GB )
Card Reader 5 in 1
Hard Drive 250 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm
Optical Storage DVD-Writer - removable plug-in module
Display 14.1" TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Graphics Controller Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Audio Output Sound card
Telecom Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wireless NIC Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000
Notebook Camera Integrated - 2 Megapixel
Input Device Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery Lithium ion
Run Time (Up To) 6.6 hour(s)
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Professional / XP Professional downgrade
OS Preinstalled Windows XP
Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
Manufacturer Selling Program TopSeller
Environmental Standards ENERGY STAR Qualified , EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty

 
 
General
System Type Notebook
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight
Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Width 13.2 in
Depth 9.4 in
Height 1.3 in
Weight 5.1 lbs
Color Black
Localization English
 
Processor
Processor Intel Core i3 330M / 2.13 GHz
Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
64-bit Computing Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller
Chipset Type Mobile Intel QM57 Express
 
Cache Memory
Type L3 cache
Installed Size 3 MB
 
RAM
Installed Size 2 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance PC3-8500
Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin
Configuration Features 1 x 2 GB
 
Storage Controller
Type Serial ATA
 
Storage
Hard Drive 250 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm
 
Optical Storage
Type DVD-Writer - removable plug-in module
 
Card Reader
Type 5 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Memory Card
 
Display
Display Type 14.1" TFT
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display Yes
Features LED-backlit, anti-glare
 
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
 
Audio
Audio Output Sound card
Audio Codec CX20585
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Audio Input Stereo microphone
 
Notebook Camera
Camera Type Integrated
Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel
 
Input Device(s)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Multi-touch technology, spill-resistant
 
Telecom
Modem Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
Features V.92 upgradable
 
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Wireless NIC Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
 
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Slim
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x memory - SO DIMM 204-pin
1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
Interfaces 1 x storage - eSATA - 7 pin external Serial ATA
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x audio / video - DisplayPort - 20 pin DisplayPort
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire
1 x audio - headphones/microphone - mini-phone 3.5 mm
3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
1 x PoweredUSB 2.0
 
Miscellaneous
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT)
Compliant Standards RoHS
Manufacturer Selling Program TopSeller
 
Power
Power Device External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
 
Battery
Technology 6-cell lithium ion
Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
Run Time (Up To) 6.6 hour(s)
 
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Professional / XP Professional downgrade
OS Preinstalled Windows 7
Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
Software ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Power Manager, Lenovo System Toolbox, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Adobe Reader, ThinkVantage Client Security, Skype, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, ThinkVantage System Update, Roxio My DVD, ThinkVantage Presentation Director, Corel WinDVD, Roxio Creator Business Edition
 
Environmental Standards
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
 
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - parts and labor - 1 year - pick-up and return

 

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