A review of the 5 best desktop computers for business 2011  

The dawn of desktops had made business more prolific. This is the reason why manufacturers have created business desktops with additional features to suit the needs of these establishments. Business desktops are sturdier and easy to maintain compared to consumer desktops. Manufacturers know that any business will lose a lot of revenue if the PC breaks down and for that matter has put together PCs that are sure to last and will work better and faster. The question now lies which of these business desktops will serve your needs better. Listed below is a list of the 5 best business desktops on the market.

The Lenovo ThinkStation C20

Acclaimed as the tiniest dual-CPU professional workstation desktop PC is the Lenovo ThinkStation C20. It is suitable for businesses that have minimal spaces but have need of dual-CPU horsepower.

Check on its product specifications: Intel Xeon processor, 4 GB of RAM with a tested storage capacity of 500 GB, nVidia Quadro FX 1800 graphics card, Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW primary optical drive, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional OS. It can also support XP Pro 32 and 64 bit versions as well as Red Hat Linux if these are what you are using.

Lenovo C20 is suitable for a workstation because of its compact design allowing you to put 14 C20 systems in a 42U shelf. The compact design is incomparable to the full-sized workstation structures of Lenovo ThinkStation S20 and Apple Mac Pro (Xeon E5620), both of which can only fit approximately 6 - 10 structures in a 42U shelf. It has an eye-catching honeycomb mesh front and a rotating ThinkStation logo that holds the ID while affixed in a server-style shelf. The workstation can be placed in a server cabinet together for easy maintenance, safekeeping, cooling, and noise control.

Product Features

• superficially well connected with 10 USB 2.0 ports and an eSATA port for exterior hard drive connections
• features a dual SPDIF-in and SPDIF-out ports (one port for both) to obtain professional quality digital audio linkages
• Nvidia Quadro FX 1800 graphics card with a twin-connection DVI port (good for 30-inch LCD panels) and dual Display Port jacks
• ThinkVantage utilities such as rescue/recovery and hardware management functions
• Other features are pre-loaded MS Office 2010 starter, installer to test Norton Internet Security and DVD burner software

The HP Compaq 6000 Pro

Get the HP Compaq 6000 Pro to have a smart-looking office and at the same time save up on space.

Product Features

• Enclosed in a black chassis
• Wide screen display that is 21.5 inches and an aspect ratio of 16:9
• Screen can be tilted on a single-piece arm
• Wireless keyboard can likewise be placed beneath the screen for safekeeping because of the open design of the arm

Product Specifications include Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 processor, 320 GB 7,200 rpm hard drive, 4 GB of DDR3-SDRAM, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), and a built-in Intel GMA 4500 graphics. The processor, memory, hard drive, and wireless networking are all adjustable. A group of business-friendly ports that includes PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, 5 USB 2.0 ports (aside from the other seven), audio, Ethernet and a DisplayPort are located at the back of the PC.

HP Compaq 4000 Pro

The HP Compaq 4000 Pro is suitable for small to medium scale businesses at a very affordable price.

Product Features

• Pro small form factor (SFF)
• Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93 GHz processor with 3 MS 1.2 cache and 1066 MHz FSB
• Intel B43 express chipset
• 3GB DDR3 RAM
• 250GB 7200 rpm SATA HDD
• DVD + RW hard drive
• Integrated Intel graphics media accelerator 4500
• Integrated Intel 82567V GB LAN networking controller
• Realtek ALC261
• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional

This desktop has the option to link two exterior monitors using DVI-D and VGA linkages encouraging you to function effectively. From HP's years of experience in giving excellence in company's PC designs, the principal service and upgrades are equally effortless. HP Compaq 4000 Pro has combined value and service to a maximum.

Dell Optiplex 780

Like the HP Compaq 4000 Pro, Dell Optiplex 780 is a modern small form factor desktop that is suitable for any business requirements.

Its products features include the following:

• Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 processor 3 GHz
• 4 GB DDR3
• 450 hard drive capacity
• Integrated Intel GMA 4500 video chipset
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium OS
• Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
• Wireless Ethernet - 300 Mbps IEEE802.11 Draft N
• DisplayPort, USB - Universal Serial Bus (front) (x2), USB - Universal Serial Bus (rear) (x5), Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA) eSATA

It is small with a dimension of 9.5 x 2.75 x 9.5 inches to fit any table or desk and comes with a wide, 22 inches screen monitor. To make the shipment and installing effortless, order an elective compact installing kit for around £200.

Acer Veriton M498G-UI5650C

Featuring an ordinary mid-tower design, the Acer Veriton M498G-UI5650C cost less and is certified of not being outmoded by incoming versions. It is run by a fast Core i5 processor and is extendible. There are 4 USB ports, a headphone and microphone slots situated above the chassis in the direction of the front panel.

Product Features

• dual-core Intel Core i5-650 processor with Hyperthreading
• 4GB of DDR3 memory
• 500GB 7,200rpm SATA hard drive
• DVD burner
• integrated graphics
• pre-loaded Windows 7 Professional with the provision to install Windows XP Professional OS

All very interesting. But remember, when your new computer goes wrong, give us a call. Because, we fix computers in London.

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