I eneded up getting the Dell Inspiron Desktop with Intel® Core™ i5 Processor-Model: I580-5108NBC
Intel® Core™ i5-650 processor
Features a 4MB cache and 3.2GHz processor speed.
The all new 2010 Intel® Core™ i5 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance. Intel® HD Graphics are built into Intel®'s smart new processors.
8GB DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
To create custom DVDs and CDs.
1TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
NVIDIA GeForce GT220 graphics
Features 1GB dedicated video memory for lush images. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV. 7.1-channel audio support.
Multiformat media reader
Supports Secure Digital, miniSD, microSD, MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, RD MultiMediaCard Plus, MultiMediaCard Plus, MultiMediaCard Micro, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO formats.
Also supports Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro, CompactFlash I, CompactFlash II, Smart Media, xD-Picture Card and Microdrive formats
6 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity.
Dell 1525N wireless mini card (802.11b/g/n)
To wirelessly connect to the Internet.
Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
For flexible wired Web connectivity options.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and m
One look at the ASUS and she said "no way that ugly thing is going in our house".
