The Monitor And The Not-A-Mac
There’s a gentle breeze blowing through my open window. The branches outside sway languidly, like hippies at a jamband festival, long after the acid peaked. The tranquil light of afternoon carries with it a melancholy promise of long, cold nights to come. In the sun’s honeyed rays, I can almost taste the fading of summer, the last drops of wine from an emptying bottle, fleeting, yes, but all the sweeter for it.
Meanwhile, I’m shackled here to tell you all about the wonders of the HP Pavilion M8307C PC and its 24” widescreen LCD with integrated speakers. Yeah, as if anybody reads this garbage anyway. As if it somehow makes sense for me to miss out on one of the last gorgeous days of the year to pelt you with factoids about its 500GB hard drive, 2.4GHz Quad core processor, 3GB DDR2 SDRAM memory, and 16X DVD ±R/RW LightScribe drive. Will you even bother to read my warning that its GeForce 8400GS video card is kind of mediocre? Will you even care?
It’s, like, a computer, OK? Get it? A computer that comes with a monitor and a keyboard and stuff, whatever. It’s pretty cheap, and it’s an easy all-in-one desktop package for the computerless, and it’s nice, but no nicer than a dozen others – and certainly no nicer than the day rapidly fading outside my window. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got an appointment with a shade tree, a blanket, and a 32-ounce can of Olde English. Maybe this day won’t be a total loss.


Features
Warranty: 1 Year HP
HP Pavilion M8307C Features:
- Core 2 Quad Q6600 (K) 2.4 GHz (95W) with 1066 MHz front side bus
- Intel G33 Express chipset
- 3GB PC2-5300 MB/sec, 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM
- 7200 rpm 500 GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec) hard drive
- 16X DVD (±)R/RW 12X RAM (±)R DL LightScribe SATA drive
- GeForce 8400GS video graphics with 256 MB DDR memory and HDMI, dual-link DVI, S-video connections
- Realtek ALC 888S chipset audio that supports up to 8 audio channels
- Integrated 10/100/1000 Base-T networking interface with 56K bps data/fax modem
- 15-in-1 (4 slot) memory card reader
- 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 in front, 4 in back)
- Windows Vista Home Premium with Windows Media Center (32-bit) operating system
HP Pavilion W2408H LCD Monitor Features:
- BriteView Technology enhances clarity and provides brilliant colors
- 1920×1200 factory-set resolution with 5ms response time
- Pivot adjustment, for landscape or portrait viewing
- USB port (on side of panel). Ability to connect up to two USB devices, such as a USB flash drive or a digital camcorder, to monitor.
- Supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) to prevent transmission of non-encrypted high definition content
- Plug and Play capability, if supported by your computer system
- Tilt adjustment
- Height adjustment
- On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization
- Energy Star compliant
HP Pavilion M8307C Specifications:
Base Processor | |
Core 2 Quad Q6600 (K) 2.4 GHz (95W) 1066 MHz front side bus Socket 775 |
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Chipset | |
Intel G33 Express | |
Motherboard | |
Manufacturer: | Asus |
Motherboard Name: | IPIBL-LB |
HP/Compaq motherboard name: | Benicia-GL8E |
Memory | |
Memory Installed: | 3 GB |
Maximum Allowed: | 8 GB (4 x 2 GB) (64-bit OS) 4 GB (4 x 1 GB) (32-bit OS) |
Speed Supported: | PC2-5300 MB/sec |
Type: | 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM |
Hard Drive | |
500 GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec) 7200 rpm |
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16X DVD(+/-)R/RW 12X RAM (+/-)R DL LightScribe SATA drive | |
DVD-RAM: | Up to 12X |
DVD-R DL Write Once: | Up to 8X |
DVD+R DL Write Once: | Up to 8X |
DVD+R Write Once: | Up to 16X |
DVD+RW Rewritable: | Up to 8X |
DVD-R Write Once: | Up to 16X |
DVD-RW Rewritable: | Up to 6X |
DVD ROM Read: | Up to 16X |
CD-R Write Once: | Up to 40X |
CD-RW Rewritable: | Up to 32X |
CD-ROM Read: | Up to 40X |
Modem | |
56K bps data/fax modem | |
Video Graphics | |
GeForce 8400GS: | 256 MB DDR memory HDMI Dual-link DVI S-video |
Television | |
TV tuner card with FM tuner | |
Sound/Audio | |
Integrated High Definition audio: | Realtek ALC 888S chipset Supports up to 8 audio channels |
Network (LAN) | |
Integrated 10/100/1000 Base-T networking interface | |
Memory Card Reader | |
Compact Flash I Compact Flash II IBM Microdrive Secure Digital (SD) mini-SD MultiMediaCard (MMC) Reduced size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC plus) MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC mobile) Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo SmartMedia xD Picture Card (xD = extreme digital) |
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Front I/O Ports | |
15-in-1 (4 slot): | One |
1394: | One |
USB: | Two |
Headphone: | One |
Microphone: | One |
Audio L-R: | One |
S-video in: | One |
Composite video in: | One |
Back I/O Ports | |
PS2 (keyboard, mouse): | Two (one each) |
VGA: | One (disabled due to the installation of a graphics card) |
USB: | Four |
1394a: | |
LAN: | One |
SPDIF out (coaxial): | One |
SPDIF in | One |
Audio (side speaker out, rear speaker out, center speaker out, line-in, line-out, microphone): | One Each |
Expansion Slots | |
PCI: | One (None available) |
PCI Express x16: | One (None available) |
PCI Express x1: | Two (One available) |
Drive Bays | |
5.25": | Two (One available) |
3.5": | Two (One available) |
Personal Media Drive: | One (One available) |
Operating System | |
Windows Vista Home Premium with Windows Media Center (32-bit) |
HP Pavilion W2408H LCD Monitor Specifications:
Display Size | |
24-inch diagonal and viewable image | |
Display Type | |
Thin-Film Transistor LCD active matrix | |
BriteView technology | |
Input Terminal | |
VGA 15-pin D-type connector | |
HDMI single-link connector | |
Scanning Frequency | |
Horizontal scan range: | 24-94 KHz |
Vertical scan range: | 48-85 Hz |
Recommended Resolution (H x V) | |
1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz | |
Contrast Ratio | |
up to 2000:1 | |
Dynamic Contrast Ratio | |
up to 3000:1 | |
Response Time | |
5 ms (on-off) | |
Pixel Pitch | |
0.282 mm | |
Power source - AC/DC adapter | |
Input rating: | 100 to 240V~ |
Power consumption: | <130 W in operating mode <2 W in sleep mode |
Operating Environment | |
Temperature: | 41 degrees F to 95 degrees F (5 degrees C to 35 degrees C) |
Humidity: | 20% RH through 80% RH (non-condensing) |
Storage Environment | |
Temperature: | -4 degrees F to 140 degrees F (-20 degrees C to 60 degrees C) |
Humidity: | 20% RH through 80% RH (non-condensing) |
Dimensions | |
H x W x D, including base (high position): | 19.7 x 23.1 x 11.4 inches (50 x 58.6 x 28.9 cm) |
H x W x D, including base (low position): | 16.3 x 23.1 x 11.4 inches (41.4 x 58.6 x 28.9 cm) |
Weight | |
Unpacked: | 21.6 lbs (9.8 Kg) |
EMI Standard | |
FCC Class B | |
Mounting | |
Standard VESA 4-hole 100 mm x 100 mm | |
EPA Energy Star | |
As an Energy Star Partner, Hewlett-Packard has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. |
In the box:
- HP Pavilion M8307C
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Power Cable
- VGA Cable
- HDMI Cable
- Remote Control
- Remote Control Receiver
- IR Blaster
- VGA to DVI Adapter
- HP Pavilion W2408H LCD Monitor
- Setup Manual
Specs
HP Pavilion M8307C 2.4Ghz/3GB/500GB/24”/TV TunerW2408H 24” LCD wide-screen monitor with integrated speakers
Specs
HP Pavilion M8307C 2.4Ghz/3GB/500GB/24”/TV TunerW2408H 24” LCD wide-screen monitor with integrated speakers
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