Is Your Desktop Working For You?
Most small offices and home businesses depend almost exclusively on their desktop PCs to handle their workload. This begs the question: is your desktop PC doing everything it can do? Does it have the capacity to handle the multifaceted demands of your workplace — everything from basic word processing and data analysis to more complicated tasks, such as graphic design and desktop publishing? Your office needs a desktop PC that can manage your diverse computing needs quickly and efficiently — without exceeding your budget or the space you have allocated on your desk. In the issue of PJ, we will introduce you to some of the latest and greatest desktop PCs, each designed to give you the most bang for your hard-earned buck.

All the best,


Jeff Moore
Senior Editor — ProductivityJournal.com


Boost Productivity with a New Desktop PC

ThinkCentre E50 from Lenovo ($599)

The ThinkCentre E Series desktop models from Lenovo come equipped with all the features and functionality a small business or home office requires — no need to purchase expensive upgrades or pay for features that you do not need. The ThinkCentre E series is offered in a choice of form factors, allowing you to customize your desktop to suit your particular needs. For instance, you can choose a 3-bay small desktop or a 4-bay tower, both of which come fully loaded with an Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT technology, an Intel 915 GV chipset, 10/100 Ethernet ports, and award-winning IBM Services and Support for all of your troubleshooting needs. All this plus an astonishingly low price makes the ThinkCentre E series practically irresistible.

HP xw6200 Workstation (starting at $1,199)

Do you have limited workspace, but large computing demands? Luckily for you, the HP xw6200 workstation delivers scalable, expandable, dual-processing power encased in an impressively small package. Designed for demanding, space-constrained environments, the HP xw6200 features the latest Intel Xeon technology, 256MB of DDR2 memory, and a massive 140GB hard drive, providing you with the power to make fast work of your biggest jobs. As an added convenience, the HP xw6200 features a chassis that eliminates the need for tools, allowing easier service, upgrades, and maintenance. Fully customizable and ready for upgrades at your convenience, this desktop will meet your needs for years to come.

Gateway DX310X Desktop PC (from $799.99)

This Gateway desktop PC offers a lightning-fast Intel Pentium D processor 930 with two processing cores for multi-tasking ease, 512MB of DDR RAM, and a whopping 200GB Serial-ATA hard drive. One of the most powerful PCs on the market today — particularly at this price — the Gateway DX310X includes a 17-inch flat-panel monitor, as well as two speakers and sensational sound system from Intel High Definition audio.


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