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Dell Home has the Dell Inspiron 537s Intel Core 2 Quad Desktop With 3GB RAM, 320GB HDD And 23” LCD for $269 - 20% off coupon code “2JP4Q4$ZRFLKFQ” (Expires 07/31/2009) + $39 shipping = $622.20 Shipped.

Newegg.com has the Gateway DX480005e Pentium Dual-core Desktop PC With 6GB RAM And 640GB HDD for $399.99 + shipping = $419.98 Shipped.

Product description from Newegg.com:

General Spec Brand Gateway Model DX4800-05e Recommended Usage Home / Home Office Processor Intel Pentium dual-core E5200(2.50GHz) Processor Main Features 64 bit Dual Core Processor Cache Per Processor 2MB L2 Cache Memory 6G
B DDR2 Hard Drive 640GB SATA 7200RPM Optical Drive 1 18X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash Technology Graphics Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9200 Audio High-definition audio with 7.1-channel audio support Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN Power Supply 300W Speaker USB speakers Keyboard Premium Multimedia Keyboard Mouse USB Optical Mouse Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Motherboard Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 9200 CPU CPU Type Pentium dual-core Installed Qty 1 CPU FSB 800MHz CPU Speed E5200(2.50GHz) L2 Cache Per CPU 2MB CPU Socket Type LGA 775 CPU Main Features 64 bit Dual Core Processor Graphics GPU/VPU Type NVIDIA GeForce 9200 Graphics Interface Integrated video Memory Memory Capacity 6GB DDR2 Form Factor DIMM 240-pin Memory Spec 2GB x 2 & 1GB x 2 Memory Slots (Available/Total) 0/4 Hard Drive HDD Capacity 640GB HDD Interface SATA HDD RPM 7200rpm Optical Drive Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi Optical Drive Spec 18X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Dri
ve featuring Labelflash Technology
Write max: 18x DVD-R, !
18x DVD+
R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 8x DVD-R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x CD-R, 32x CD-RW
Read max: 16x DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM Audio Audio Chipset Integrated Communications Modem 56K LAN Chipset Integrated LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps Front Panel Ports Front USB 2 Front IEEE 1394 1 Front Audio Ports 2 Card Reader 15-in-1 High Speed Digital Media Card Reader w/Smart Copy Button
Compact Flash I & II, IBM Microdrive, Secure Digital (SD & Mini SD), Multi Media Card (MMC, MMC Plus, RS-MMC, and MMC Mobile), Memory Stick (MS, MS Duo, MS Pro, and MS Pro Duo), xD-Picture Card, SmartMedia Card Back Panel Ports COM 1 PS/2 2 Video Ports 1 VGA, 1 HDMI Rear USB 4 Rear IEEE 1394 1 RJ45 1 port Rear Audio Ports 6 ports Expansion PCI Slots (Available/Total) (1/2) PCI
(1/1) PCI Express x1
(1/1) PCI Express x16 Physical Spec Dimensions 17.3″ x 16.3″ x 7.1″ Weight 25 lbs. Manufacturer Warranty Parts 1 year limited Labor 1 year limited

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Dell Business has the Dell Vostro 220 Mini Tower with 21.5″ Widescreen LCD Monitor for $409 + $35 shipping = $444 shipped.
Core 2 Duo E7400 2.8GHz, Windows Vista Home Basic + SP1
160GB SATA HDD, Dell 21.5″ E2210H Widescreen LCD Monitor, 2GB RAM
16X DVD-ROM Drive, Intel GMA X4500HD, Integrated 5.1 Channel Audio

Lenovo.com has the Lenovo Value Line C300 Intel ATOM Desktop PC With 4GB RAM, 640GB HDD And 20” Monitor With Integrated Webcam for $699.99 - $100 off coupon code “USP09ALLINONE” (Expires 08/12/2009) = $599.99 with free shipping.

HP Home has the HP Pavillion S5150t Intel Pentium Dual-Core Desktop With 4GB RAM And 640GB HDD for $449.99 - $30 off $150 Stackable coupon code “SV2132″ (Expires 07/31/2009) - $200 Instant Discount = $419.99 with free shipping.

Product description from HP Home:

Packing power and style into the tightest workspaces, our sleek Slimline s5150t is perfect for your family’s computing nee
ds. Whether you’re looking for an entertainment hub or a family PC for homework, slide shows, games and more, this popular series delivers performance where you need it.

Genuine Windows Vista

Get things done, stay connected, and enjoy entertainment in a protected environment with genuine Windows Vista with Service Pack 1. This series comes with genuine Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes Windows Aero, Windows Media Center, and instant search††.Compare operating system choices

» Buy now and upgrade to Windows 7 free.

Uncompromising performance

Don’t let size fool you: our Slimline s5150t series was designed to handle substantial computing needs. This space-saving, high-performance PC delivers all the power without the towering presence, easily handling multimedia and graphics-rich apps. You’ll get:

• Powerful Intel dual-core and quad-core processors for running multiple apps1
• Genuine Windows Vista with Service
  Pack 1 for getting things done and staying connected in a p!
  rotected
  environment††
• Superb performance with DDR3 memory2; for fast data rate transfers and reduced power consumption3
• Massive storage with large hard drive options
• Crisp visuals with integrated graphics

s5150t demo

Highly stylish

The small s5150t easily fits where you want it to fit, and features a sleek and classic HP design that includes:

• A glossy black finish with silver and chrome accents,
• An illuminated power strip
• Front USB ports and a front headphone jack for easy access
• A front 6-in-1 digital media card reader for easily transferring files from a camera and other devices
• A bay for a pocket media drive for easy, portable storage and backup

Total entertainment

For high-def videos, quality sound, and all-around entertainment, consider these features:

• Dedicated graphics card options for pumping up your images and multimedia
• High-quality integrated Intel High Definition Audio with 7.1 surround sound
• An optional TV tuner4 and personal video recorder for essentially converting your PC into a TV (Clear QAM lets you view high-def, non-premium cable shows)
• An optional Blu-ray DVD writer/player (read/write Blu-ray discs, read HD DVD discs, and read/write traditional DVDs and CDs) 5
• An optional USB wireless LAN card6 for connecting a wireless printer and other accessories

Compare HP’s Blu-ray drive

Multifaceted entertainment software

Experience a rich digital world with our MediaSmart software, which makes your PC a one-stop shop for multimedia. It will let you:

• Create and edit slide shows and videos, then share them on the Web7
• Watch DVD and Blu-ray movies in jaw-dropping high definition, and experience Blu-ray Live8 (via optional Blu-ray drive)
• Stream photos and videos at home9
• Make, edit, search for, an
  d listen to song playlists
• Discover new music with !
  Pandora
  Internet Radio Service
• Watch TV via a TV tuner or on demand via the Internet from premium content providers10

Software, security, and support

HP is known for outstanding service, support, and advice. We also test and qualify all software sold with our PCs to help ensure a trouble-free experience on your new computer. You get:

• 60 days of complimentary live updates to Symantec Norton Internet Security
• A one-year limited warranty for parts and labor, plus support toll-free, 24 x 7, via on-line chat or e-mail (in about an hour)
• A year of free limited software support11
• Convenient in-home service if needed (HP may, at our discretion, supply on-site support for troubleshooting and repair)12

1. Dual/Quad/Triple Core is a new technology designed to improve performance of multithreaded software products and hardware-aware multitasking operating systems and may require appropriate operating system software for
full benefit. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology.
2. Up to 256MB of main system memory may be allocated to support video graphics.
3. Compared with DDR2.
4. TV tuner required and sold as an optional feature. Availability of signals limited by strength and accessibility of the originating TV signal, location and other factors. Performance factors may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product.
5. As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. In order for some Blu-ray titles to play, they may require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and your display may require HDCP support. Some Blu-ray advanced features may not be supported. CPU and graphics power are dedicated to support Blu-ray playback functions. I
t is recommended that you close all other applications befor!
e and du
ring Blu-ray playback. Blu-ray movies will only play through the Blu-ray player software. Advanced Access Content System (AACS) keys are integrated into your PC for copy protection purposes. Occasional renewal of the AACS key is required, and easily done by connecting to the Internet.
6. Wireless access point and Internet service required, not included
7. Internet connection required. Sold separately.
8. Please look for BD-Live description on the discs.
9. DLNA client support. Video/photos sharing sources have to be DLNA compatible servers, such as HP MediaSmart Home Server.
10. Premium channels availabilities vary by countries. Internet connection required, not included.
11. Support available for one year from date of purchase/lease. Dated sales or delivery receipt is proof of purchase/lease; you may be required to provide it as condition of receiving support. Support available only for software preinstalled by HP.
12. In-home warranty available
on select customizable HP desktop PCs. Need for in-home service determined by HP support rep. Customer may need to run system self-test programs or correct reported faults by following advice over phone. On-site service provided only if issue can’t be corrected remotely. Service not available holidays, weekends.

Awards and certifications

Business Week
Customer Service Champion Award
March, 2009

Award-winning support

Download software and drivers

Use our Web interface to troubleshoot a problem

Get access to support by registering your product

Still not finding what you need? Get questions answered 24 x 7, toll-free, or via e-mail by our support agents at HP Total Care

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Tips for customizing your desktop PC

Choosing the right firewall solution to protect your PC

Make affordable, silkscreen-quality disc labels without a printer with Lightscribe technology

How Intel Core 2
Duo processors work with genuine Windows Vista

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bout Intel Core 2 Duo processors

HP Home has the HP Pavilion E9150t Intel Core I7-920 Desktop With 6GB RAM, 750GB HDD And 21.5” LCD for $849.99 - 10% off $899 coupon code “DTZ8791″ (Expires after 400 redemptions) - $290 Instant Discount = $914.98 with free shipping.

Product description from HP Home:

This powerful, elegant-looking PC offers excellent flexibility and expandability to grow with your ever-changing digital l
ife. Whether you’re streaming videos, editing high- definition content, or getting lost in a game, our Pavilion Elite e9150t delivers blazing performance at every turn.

Genuine Windows Vista

Get things done, stay connected, and enjoy entertainment in a protected environment with genuine Windows Vista with Service Pack 1. This series comes with genuine Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes Windows Aero, Windows Media Center, and instant search††.Compare operating system choices

» Buy now and upgrade to Windows 7 free.

A smarter way to work and play

Even the most demanding apps can’t compete with the extreme performance and power of Intel Core i7 processors. You can:

• Play highly threaded games with technology that distributes artificial intelligence (AI), physics, and rendering across 8 software threads
• Maximize speed for demanding apps with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, which accelerates performance to match your w
  orkload1
• Get super-fast computing with performance-!
  maximize
  d technology that more than doubles memory bandwidth2

e9150t demo

Exceptional performance and expandability

This powerful entertainment hub is ready for your most challenging multimedia. Designed for graphics, music, and high-def movies, it’s fully loaded and delivers performance without compromise. You’ll get:

• Stunning visuals with high-end Nvidia and ATI discrete graphics cards
• Genuine Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 for getting things done and staying connected in a protected environment††
• Powerful 64-bit performance with 6GB DDR3 system memory3, 4, fast data transfer rates, and reduced power consumption5
• Massive storage with large hard drive options, including RAID-enabled for data mirroring (backup and security) or high performance
• The ultimate in expansion via two internal hard drives (one included)
• The option to add up to 12GB DDR3 memory

What each RAID lev
el does

Cutting-edge design

The design of our Elite e9150t brings elegance to any room, attracting attention with its glossy black finish with silver and chrome accents. Additional features include:

• An illuminated power button and HP logo
• Dual doors that hide the front ports and personal media drive bay
• A separate pocket media drive bay for easily transferring and taking files with you
• A conveniently top mounted 15-in-1 digital media card reader with built-in IR receiver
• An HP Easy Backup button for instantly backing up photos, music, and videos
• A side panel for easy access to the well-organized interior
• A “landing pad” for peripherals so they don’t slide around or get scratched

How HP Easy Backup works

Total entertainment

For realistic gaming, high-def videos and all-around pure entertainment, consider these features:

• High-quality integrated Intel High Defin
  ition Audio with 7.1 surround sound, plus THX sound quality !
  with opt
  ional upgrades
• An optional TV tuner and personal video recorder for essentially turning your PC into a TV6 (Clear QAM lets you view high-def, non-premium cable shows)
• An optional Blu-ray DVD writer/player (read/write Blu-ray discs, read HD DVD discs, and read/write traditional DVDs and CDs) 7
• An optional USB wireless LAN card8 for connecting a wireless printer and other accessories

Compare HP’s Blu-ray drive

Multifaceted entertainment software

Experience a rich digital world with our MediaSmart software, which makes your PC a one-stop shop for multimedia. It will let you:

• Create and edit slide shows and videos, then share them on the Web9
• Watch DVD and Blu-ray movies in jaw-dropping high definition, plus experience Blu-ray Live10 (via optional Blu-ray player)
• Stream photos and videos anywhere at home11
• Make, edit, search for, and listen to song playlists
• Discover new music with Pandor
  a Internet Radio Service
• Watch TV from premium content providers 12via a TV tuner or on demand via the Internet

Security software and support

HP is known for outstanding service, support, and advice. We also test and qualify all software sold with our PCs to help ensure a trouble-free experience on your new computer. You get:

• 15 months of complimentary live updates to Symantec Norton Internet Security9
• A one-year limited warranty for parts and labor, plus support toll-free, 24 x 7, via on-line chat or e-mail (in about an hour)
• A year of free limited software support13
• Convenient in-home service if needed (HP may, at our discretion, supply on-site support for troubleshooting and repair)14

1. Intel Turbo Boost technology requires PC with processor with Intel TBT capability. Intel TBT performance varies depending on hardware, software, and overall system configuration.
2. Performance measured based
on SiSoftware Sandra 2009-memory test comparing Intel Core i!
7 proces
sor to the Intel Core2 processor Q9650 and Q9450.
Actual performance may vary.
3. Up to 256MB of main system memory may be allocated to support video graphics.
4. Actual available memory may be less. Up to 1GB may not be available due to 32-bit operating system resource requirements.
5. Compared with DDR2.
6. TV tuner required, sold as optional feature. Availability of signals limited by strength and accessibility of originating TV signal, location, other factors. Performance factors may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product.
7. As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. In order for some Blu-ray titles to play, they may require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and your display may require HDCP support. Some Blu-ray advanced features may not be s
upported. CPU power is dedicated to support Blu-ray playback functions. It is recommended that you close all other applications before and during Blu-ray playback. Blu-ray movies will only play through the Blu-ray player software. Advanced Access Content System (AACS) keys are integrated into your PC for copy protection purposes. Occasional renewal of the AACS key is required, and easily done by connecting to the Internet.
8. Wireless access point and Internet service required, not included.
9. Internet connection required. Sold separately.
10. BD Live features available on select Blu-ray movie discs. Please look for BD-Live description on the discs.
11. DLNA client support. Video/photos sharing sources have to be DLNA compatible servers, such as HP MediaSmart Home Server.
12. Premium channels availabilities vary by countries. Internet connection required, not included.
13. Support available for one year from date of purchase/lease. Dated sales or del
ivery receipt is proof of purchase/lease; you may be require!
d to pro
vide it as condition of receiving support. Support available only for software preinstalled by HP.
14. In-home warranty available on select customizable HP desktop PCs. Need for in-home service determined by HP support rep. Customer may need to run system self-test programs or correct reported faults by following advice over phone. On-site service provided only if issue can’t be corrected remotely. Service not available holidays, weekends.

Awards and certifications

Business Week
Customer Service Champion Award
March, 2009

Award-winning support

Download software and drivers

Use our Web interface to troubleshoot a problem

Get access to support by registering your product

Still not finding what you need? Get questions answered 24 x 7, toll-free, or via e-mail by our support agents at HP Total Care

Use and learn

Tips for customizing your desktop PC

Make affordable, silkscreen-quality disc label
s without a printer with Lightscribe technology

Choosing the right firewall solution to protect your PC

Find out more about Intel Core i7 processors

ZipZoomFly.com has the AMD Phenom II X4 3.00GHz 4000 MHz AM3 4 512KB Desktop Processor for $175.99 with free shipping.

Product description from ZipZoomFly.com:

AMD Phenom II X4 945 Quad Core HDX945FBGIBOX 3.00 GHz 6 MB Cache 95W AM3 Desktop

The AMD Phenom II processors are the most advanced processors for true multitasking offering true quad-core design. AMD Phenom II processors deliver virtually uninterrupted informatio
n flow between processor cores, main memory and graphics and video accelerators for amazingly rapid system response and phenomenal system performance. AMD Phenom II processors deliver unbeatable multi-core value with superior high definition computing, advanced multitasking performance, and innovative, energy efficient solutions

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Dell has the Studio XPS Desktop + 21.5″ Widescreen LCD for $958 + $0 shipping = $958 shipped. Includes 2-year limited warranty.
Intel Core i7-920 (8MB L2 Cache, 2.66GHz), 6GB Tri-Channel DDR3
640GB SATA, 16x DVD+-RW, ATI Radeon HD 4350 512MB
USB Keyboard & Laser Mouse, 7.1ch Audio, Vista Home Premium 64-bit21.5 inch Dell S2209W Full HD Monitor, Online Backup 2GB for 1 year

Staples has the HP Pavilion p6140f Desktop PC for $550 - $20 off with coupon code “54835” (Expires 7/29) = $530 with free shipping. Also includes a free HP DJ4360 Inkjet Printer.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200, 8GB DDR2 memory, 1TB hard drive, DVD Burner
A/B/G/N WiFi, front panel memory card reader, Intel GMA 3100 grpahics

Product description from Staples:

Whether you’re surfing the Web, editing photos, mixing your soundtracks or creating your own
home videos, HP Pavilion desktop PC’s offer a variety of ways to make your computing experience richer and more rewarding. As you would expect from the leader in consumer PC’s, every HP Pavilion PC includes many intuitive features that make capturing and sharing your digital experiences easier than ever.

• Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q8200
• 8GB installed memory
• 1TB hard drive
• SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology
• Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n
• Monitor sold separately
• Front panel 15-in-1 memory card reader
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition
• 1 year warranty

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Buy.com has the refurbished HP PAVILION A6752F 2.33 GHz, 4GB Desktop for $500 with free shipping.
Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33 GHz, 4GB 640GB HD, DVD+/-R/RWGeForce 9500 GS, Memory card reader,Keyboard and mouse, Vista Home

Product description from Buy.com:

FeaturesBase processor Core 2 Quad Q8200 (Y) 2.33 GHz (95W)

1333 MHz front side bus

Socket 775Chipset Intel G33 ExpressMotherboard

Manufacturer: Asus

Motherboard Name: IPIBL-LB

HP/Compaq motherboard name: Benicia-GL8EPower supply 300WMemory Installed 4 GB Maximum allowed

8 GB (4 x 2 GB) (64-bit OS)

4 GB* (4 x 1 GB) (32-bit OS) *Actual available memory may be less Speed supported PC2-6400 MB/sec Type 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM Hard drive

640 GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)

7200 rpmDVD+/-R/RW 16X 12X +/-DL LS 12X RAM SuperMulti SATA drive

Must use Double-Layer media discs in order to take advantage of the DL technology

Must use LightScribe-enabled media discs and supporting software in order to take advantage of the LightScribe technology DVD-RAM Up to 12X DVD-R DL Write Once Up to 12X DVD+R DL Write Once Up to 12X DVD+R Write Once Up to 16X DVD+RW Rewritable Up to 8X DVD-R Write Once Up to 16X DVD-RW Rewritable Up to 6X DVD ROM Read Up to 16X CD-R Write Once Up to 40X CD-RW Rewritable Up to 32X CD-ROM Read Up to 40X Video Graphics GeForce 9500 GS

512 MB GDDR2 memory

I/O Ports: HDMI, VGA, dual-link DVI Sound/Audio Integrated High Defi
nition audio

Realtek ALC 888S chipset

Supports up to!
8 audio
channels Network (LAN) Integrated 10/100/1000 Base-T networking interfaceMemory card reader Supports the following cards:

Compact Flash I

Compact Flash II

IBM Microdrive

Secure Digital (SD)

mini-SD

MultiMediaCard (MMC)

Reduced size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC)

MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC plus)

MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC mobile)

Memory Stick

Memory Stick Pro

Memory Stick Duo

Memory Stick Pro Duo

SmartMedia

xD Picture Card (xD = extreme digital) External I/O ports

I/O ports on the front panel15-in-1 (4 slot) One 1394 One USB Two Headphone One Microphone One

I/O ports on the back panelPort type Quantity PS2 (keyboard, mouse) Two (one each) VGA One (disabled due to the installation of a graphics card) USB Four 1394a One LAN One S/PDIF out (coaxial) One S/PDIF in One Audio (side speaker out, rear speaker out, center speaker out, line-in, line-out, microphone) One Each

Expansion slots PCI One (One available) PCI Expres
s x16 One (None available) PCI Express x1 Two (Two available)

Drive bays 5.25″ Two (One available) 3.5″ Three (Two available) Technologies nVidia Pure Video Keyboard and mouse

HP multimedia keyboard

HP PS/2 optical mouse

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