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Reviews of the HP Compaq Presario Media Center SR2050NX (Pentium D 2.8 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB HDD)

  • 7.2

    CNET Review

    November 7, 2006

    The Good: CPU may not be the most current, but it does have two cores; open x16 PCI Express slot will come in handy when Vista hits; includes media card reader and DVD burner; attractive and functional chassis.

    The Bad: Outdated CPU; rollerball mouse; an abundance of preloaded software trial offers.

    The Bottom Line: We don't recommend paying list price for HP's budget Compaq Presario Media Center SR2050NX, but if you can find it for less, this desktop makes a fine choice as a cheap second PC.

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  • 8.1

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | July 5, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 93/100. Comparing these reviews to 58724 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.

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  • 6.0

    pcmag.com

    Review Summary: The HP Compaq Presario SR2050NX represents the top of the line in HP's value brand. It makes a great first PC and can be upgraded to a high-end PC.

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Manufacturer: HP

Part number: RE476AA#ABA

General

  • Type Media center
  • Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
  • Recommended Use Home use
  • Product Form Factor Tower
  • Built-in Devices LED panel
  • Width 7.1 in
  • Depth 16.3 in
  • Height 15.4 in
  • Localization English / United States
  • Desktop type Vista certified system

Processor

  • Type Intel Pentium D 820 / 2.8 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
  • 64-bit processor Yes
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Max processors supported 1
  • Processor main features Intel Execute Disable Bit, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Installed Size 2 MB
  • Cache Per Processor 2 MB ( 2 x 1 MB )

Mainboard

  • Chipset type ATI Radeon Xpress 200
  • Data bus speed 800 MHz

RAM

  • Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM
  • Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
  • RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
  • Upgrade rule (RAM) Max 2 x 1 GB module

Storage Controller

  • Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated

Storage Controller (2nd)

  • Type 1 x IDE - Integrated

Storage

  • Floppy drive type None
  • Hard Drive 1 x 250 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
  • Hard Drive (2nd) None

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - IDE
  • CD / DVD read speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
  • CD / DVD write speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD-R DL) / 8x (DVD+R DL)
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
  • Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • Type None

Storage Removable

  • Type None

Monitor

  • Monitor Type None.

Graphics Controller

  • Type Integrated
  • Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon Xpress 200
  • Video Memory Shared video memory (UMA)
  • Installed Size 256 MB (max)

Audio Output

  • Type Sound card - Integrated
  • Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
  • Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
  • Speaker(s) None

Input Device

  • Type Mouse, Keyboard

Mouse

  • Mouse interface PS/2
  • Mouse features Scroll

Audio Input

  • Type None

Telecom

  • Modem Fax / modem
  • Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter - Integrated
  • Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

Printer

  • Type None

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 3 ( 2 ) x PCI, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16
  • Interfaces 7 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 3 in front ), 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ( 1 in front ), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Mouse - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm

Power

  • Power device type Power supply

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
  • Software RealPlayer, Adobe Reader 7.0, Microsoft Works 8.0, HP Photosmart Premier, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, Microsoft Outlook Express, Microsoft Windows Movie Maker, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Norton Internet Security 2006 (60 days subscription)

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Pick-up and return

Card Reader

  • Card reader 9 in 1 card reader
  • Supported flash memory cards Microdrive, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro, CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II

Sustainability

  • Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 2.7
  • Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.

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