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Product Review: HP Compaq d220 By Mazi Bahadori February 22, 2005 6:29PM     Aside from the core components, HP includes an integrated audio card with internal speakers. Additionally, the d220 comes loaded with an integrated Broadcom 10/100 networking card. In terms of basic functionality, the d220 has everything a user needs.   Related Topics Compaq-d220 Latest News Android 2.1 Update Issued for Droid IBM Offers Software Building in Cloud Google Tool Lures Exchange Users New Xeon May Retire 'Geezer Servers' Cisco Offers Lower-Cost Switches One word describes the HP Compaq d220 best: empty. While that may be a turnoff for a business machine shopper, the price tag, on the other hand, may capture your attention. Before discussing the details of this system , I.T. managers and buyers should be forewarned. The HP d220 is not a powerful machine, nor can it be configured to compete with a mid-range or performance system. The d220 is, however, an excellent example of a budget business computer and worthy of consideration if you are in the market for a very cheap PC. The HP Compaq d220 comes in three configurations -- much like the HP Compaq dx2000. All models are available in Microtower form and come standard or with upgrades. There are very few differences between the preconfigured d220s, but they make shopping easier for customers. What's Inside? The HP d220 features a 2.2 GHz Intel Celeron processor. The Celeron works with 256 KB of L2 cache and runs at a front side bus speed of 533 MHz. For basic, entry-level type business use, there is not much difference between a Celeron and Pentium 4. Intel produces quality processors, each of which has its pros and cons. Though the Celeron is unable to perform as well as the Pentium 4 with high-intensity applications and hardware , typical business users will find comfort in the cheap and reliable Celeron. Alongside the CPU is 128 MB of PC2700 DDR SDRAM. The SDRAM is pre-installed in the system on one DIMM and operates at a 333 MHz front side bus speed. Fortunately for users, HP left an additional DIMM slot available. As is, the memory configuration of the d220 is unacceptable -- even for a machine of this nature. For the d220 to become productive, an extra 128 MB of SDRAM is required. Complementing the processor and memory is a 40 GB Ultra ATA/100 5400 RPM hard drive. Similar to the memory, the hard drive lacks substantial appeal. However, for this caliber system, a low-RPM hard drive is warranted. The lack of size, on the other hand, is not. An upgrade to a 60 GB hard drive is recommended. (continued...) 1  |  2  |  Next Page >   Tell Us What You Think Your Comment: Also Visit: iPad Info Center Billions of Bytes Mobile Device Now Apple Info Center TopTechWire.com Advertisement 1.   Android 2.1 Update Issued for Droid 2.   IBM Offers Software Building in Cloud 3.   Google Tool Lures Exchange Users 4.   New Xeon May Retire 'Geezer Servers' 5.   The 401[k] Turns 30 Years Old

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