IBM THINKCENTRE P4-2.8G/800 512MB ( 8187EJU )

by IBM

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 31 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00014WM92
• Item model number: 8187EJU
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 3, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Built for demanding professional environments, the IBM ThinkCentre M50 (8187EJU) offers all the tools you need to crunch spreadsheets and create business presentations. It features mechanical modifications that improve airflow and reduced noise. This mid-priced desktop offers a 2.8 GHz Pentium 4 processor, super-fast Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, 40 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, 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 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor offers the speed you'll need for today's demanding office productivity software and multimedia presentations. It features a fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), which measures how fast a processor and the main memory communicate, and a 512 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 M50 comes with an IBM Preferred Pro full-size keyboard (PS/2) and an IBM USB optical wheel mouse.

Chassis Design
It's encased in a durable black steel chassis that offers maximum flexibility for servicing and upgrading components inside the M50. Toolless-entry design makes upgrades easier and repairs faster with a cover that can be opened without tools, plus toolless slots and internal bays that flip up to allow components to slide out. ThinkCentre M50 desktops also feature an innovative "caddy" that surrounds the hard disk drive, locking it into place without the use of tools or screws. Rubber bumpers on the caddy decrease vibration and deliver quieter operation. Other mechanical improvements have been made to the overall design of the ThinkCentre PCs, including improved airflow and reduced noise.

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 M50 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:

• 8 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/1000Base-T 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 16.7 x 16.3 x 5.5 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 25 pounds.

What's in the Box
This package contains the ThinkCentre M50 8187EJU desktop PC, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.