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The Lenovo ThinkStation S10 is a Core 2 quad-based, high-end personal computer.Compared to other high-end desktops on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $1,720.This PC comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 250GB hard drive.
Specifications: Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4 GHz); RAM installed: 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM; Hard drive: 250 GB Standard; See full specs
Price range: $989.00 - $1,879.00
CNET product brief
Description: The Lenovo ThinkStation S10 is a Core 2 quad-based, high-end personal computer.Compared to other high-end desktops on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $1,720.This PC comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 250GB hard drive.
Pros: Has a workstation CDS System type, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced desktops.The Core 2 quad based CPU installed on this machine is fast enough to handle demanding applications, such as database and development software.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: A high-end desktop, suited for image editing, digital video, and 3-D gaming, beyond basic computing tasks.Also comes with office-grade word processing software -- fine for most serious business or academic writers.However, comes with a DVD writer, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital camcorder onto DVD's.You can archive movies, photographs, wav clips, and all the email from your penpal onto CDs for easy storage with the included CD recorder.
Value: In general, this desktop's features seem a bit weak, even for its very inexpensive price.However, if you were to judge strictly by CPU speed, the average price of high-end computers with a comparable processor is quite a bit higher -- right around $2,300.
Suggestions: (1) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital camcorders and other equipment and rapidly upload data to the computer's hard drive.(2) If you plan to be playing the latest 3-D games, you may want to invest in a more powerful video card from NVidia or ATI, which are popular with the gaming community (requires an open AGP or PCIe slot).
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CNET editors' buying advice
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General purpose desktop computer
These days, $500 to $1,500 will net you a desktop with a dual-core CPU and enough power to run productivity apps, view and edit vacation photos, manage MP3s and videos, and even play many of today's games--the core activities most common to families, students, and the general purpose PC user. At $1,000 and up, you should easily be able to perform those tasks. Spend around $500, and in most cases you'll still be able to run common tasks without delay, although 3D gaming becomes a stretch. You will definitely find a dual-core chip in a $500 desktop (you should insist on a dual-core chip these days, unless your budget keeps you under the $500 mark), but Vista could still give you trouble. Be sure the PC is equipped with at least 1GB of memory, and it's a good bet that you'll be able to smoothly run Vista. Add in a 128MB graphics card, and you'll get the Aero effects with little to no performance loss.
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Home office desktop computer
Graphics are less of a concern for most businesses, unless you run a design shop. At minimum, you'll want a desktop computer with enough power (read: dual-core CPU) for multitasking your daily office chores. The money you save on the graphics you can put toward a larger flat-panel display and a better warranty. Vista complicates matters a little. Microsoft recommends at least 512MB of system memory and a DirectX 9-capable graphics card, and it ups the specs to 1GB of RAM and at least 128MB of independent video memory for Vista Home Premium with Aero. Of course, an iMac will get the job done, too, though at a higher price than your typical business PC.
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EPA Energy Star compliant desktop computer
The EPA's Energy Star program helps buyers easily identify the products with efficient energy consumption among a broad range of electronics and appliances.
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Energy Star compliant desktop computer
Energy Star compliant products use less energy to save money and the environment. Although Energy Star's criteria and compliance may be comparatively simple to other ecologically concerned standards, the categories are much broader. It may not be long until every electronic device sold in the U.S. is eligible for the Energy Star logo provided it has appropriate energy consumption.
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EPEAT silver compliant desktop computer
EPEAT is a consumer electronics eco-certifier that is fast growing in popularity. Instead of having it's own narrow criteria like Energy Star and RoHS, EPEAT's requisites are comprehensive and include Energy Star and RoHS compliance. For electronics to reach the silver level, they must meet the broad criteria of the bronze level plus an additional 14 a la carte requirements.
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Where to buy
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