which is the better spec?

cindyhove

Out of the 2 systems below (the same price), which is the better one to get - if either!?
Please help out a VERY confused lady!!!
Thanks!


Computer Number 1.

Processor - AMD® Sempron 2600+
Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Memory - 512MB DDR RAM Memory
Hard Drive - 80GB Maxtor, 7200 RPM
Optical Drive - DVD-RW Mulit-format Burner (DVD+/-RW/CD-RW/DVD ROM)
Graphics - Integrated 64MB Graphics Onboard
Modem - 56K High Speed Modem
Monitor - 15" TFT with built in speakers
Network - 10/100 Ethernet Port for Home Networking(BROADBAND READY)
Sound - Built-in 6-channel sound onboard
Keyboard - Keyboard and optical wheel mouse
Ports - USB 2.0 x 4

Printer - Lexmark All-In-One Printer & Cable
Printer 4800dpi dual cartridge photo quality printer
Photocopier - Mono and colour photocopier with reduction/enlargement facility
Scanner - A4 flatbed 1200dpi 48-bit color scanner

Internet Chat Pack
Headphones with built in microphone and webcam - View and speak to people anywhere in the world.

Digital Media Software
Roxio Media Creator 7 - Advanced tools to help you create professional looking video, music and data projects.
Easy CD Creator V7.1- Disc Copier, DVD Builder, Video Wave

Software After Care Support
Reload/Recov

Software Packages
Microsoft Works
Football Manager 2005
Su Doku
Legoland


Computer Number 2
Matrix Inspire
AMD Sempron™ 3300+ Processor
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
ASUS K8V-MX Mainboard - 1600MHz, SATA
512MB DDR400 RAM (PC3200) Memory
160GB Serial ATA (150Mb/s) Ultra Fast Hard Drive
Direct 2D/3D Onboard Shared Memory Graphics
17" TFT Flat Panel LCD Monitor
SONY 52x CD RW & 16x DVD-ROM Drive (Combo)
5.1 Surround Sound 6 Channel Audio
Creative SoundBlaster SBS260 Speakers
Internet Ready V.92 56Kbps data/fax/voice modem
Network Ready integrated 10/100 Ethernet
FREE Microsoft Works 8.0
FREE CyberLink Video Editing Software (oem)
Logitech Internet Keyboard & Optical Mouse
Classic Warranty - 1 Yr Parts & Labour (Back-to-base)
Black Mini Tower Case/4 USBs + Additional Features


All comments and help gratefully received!

flang

I would go for the Second one!

scheming_gypsy

top one benefits =

DVD writer
Printer & scanner combo **

**Lexmark cartridges are expensive.

Bottom one benefits =

Faster Processor
Bigger screen
Double the size hard drive

Personal opinion would be to go for the bottom one and get a DVD writer and printer / scanner if and when you need one.. All depends on what you'll be using the system for though.

cindyhove

well ive already got a scanner/printer thats fine (a Lexmark so I know the costs!!), so I dont need that anyway.
Is it possible to add a dvd writer to it if I needed to? I'd like to be able.

Dark_Forces

Yes you would be able to add a dvd writer if you wanted to. Should not be a big problem.

Mr_Skint_2

2nd one.

I will have to type this as my message of 2nd one. Was too short.

cindyhove

Well so far its the Mesh thats winning out!
Keep the ideas and opinions coming please and I'll check back on here in the morning. Hopefully I'll buy it then!
Thank you everyone for being so helpful!

Dark_Forces

Go for the second one because IMHO it has a better processor so it will help you out in the long run as it will be able to run faster and more applications than the first one and the hard drive will come in handy to store Pictures and videos etc and being twice the size it will come in handy. 80Gb on a desktop? I would not go for it.


AMD Sempron™ 3300+ Processor
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
ASUS K8V-MX Mainboard - 1600MHz, SATA
512MB DDR400 RAM (PC3200) Memory
160GB Serial ATA (150Mb/s) Ultra Fast Hard Drive

Rex_Mundi

You've already got a printer. The second computer is a bit more powerful with a bigger hard drive. A new DVD rewriter will cost you around the £30 mark and is easy to install.

A vote for number 2 here.

vultura

You can add a Sony DVD writer to the Mesh, via their configurator on the website.

The first one, is it a branded machine? It doesn't list the warranty, where the Mesh is Return-to-base (at your cost and then wait for them to repair it).

Just a question though, what do you want the PC for/to do? Someone might be able to suggest a better alternative or something more suitable.

scheming_gypsy

if you do go for the Mesh system then buy a DVD recorder to go in it.
Warranty covers what is supplied and data is for you to back up not them. If you have a problem and need to send the PC back they more than likely won't do a backup of your information if they need to do a rebuild.