IBM THINKCENTRE A50SMB CEL-2.53G ( 8148B2U )

by IBM

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 32 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006H5HC8
• Item model number: 8148B2U
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,011 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 2, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The IBM ThinkCentre A50 tower (8148B2U) desktop system bring the best blend of essential features and technology to businesses small and growing at an affordable price, including a wealth of security features and Intel's Extreme Graphics 2 video card with Dynamic Video Memory Technology. It features a 2.53 GHz Intel Celeron processor, a 40 GB hard drive, 256 MB of built-in RAM (which can max out at 4 GB), Windows XP Professional, included keyboard and optical wheel mouse, floppy drive, and CD-ROM drive.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE) 40 GB (7200 RPM) hard drive is small in comparison with other desktop PCs in this price range, but it's understandable due to its classification as a business professional computer (where much data is shared and stored on networked servers).
• Processor: The Intel Celeron D 325 processor might not be as sexy as a Pentium, but it still gets your work done speedily enough. It has a 2.53 GHz speed with a decently fast 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and 256 KB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
• Memory: The 256 MB of installed RAM (PC2700, 333 MHz) will get you started, but you'll want to add more to handle any kind of multimedia application and today's processor-intensive business productivity suites. This desktop has a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity.
• CD/DVD Drive: This desktop comes only with a 48x CD-ROM drive.
• Keyboard & Mouse: The ThinkCenter A50 comes with an IBM Preferred Pro full-size keyboard (PS/2) and an IBM USB optical wheel mouse.

Screen, Graphics and Sound
The integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2 based graphics will be fine for business productivity software suites, Web browsing, and general purpose computing. It will produce a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and up to 16.7 million colors. It also features integrated SoundMax Cadenza audio and an internal mono speaker.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This A50 model has a good assortment of expansion capabilities for the office. It features a 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB floppy drive, and has the following external connectivity ports:

• 6 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 serial port
• 1 parallel port
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
• 1 audio line-in and 1 audio line-out

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This desktop comes with the Windows XP Professional operating system (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features). It also comes preloaded with Norton Antivirus 2004 (3 months subscription), PC Doctor, IBM RecordNow, and IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore.

Dimensions and Weight
This desktop measures 7.5 x 16 x 16.3 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 20.1 pounds.

What's in the Box
This package contains the ThinkCentre A50 8148B2U desktop PC, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.