Gateway GM5088 Refurbished AMD Desktop Computer - AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600(Dual-Core) 2.4GHz, 2GB DDR, 400GB HDD, DVD RW Dual-Layer, DVD-Rom, Flash Media Reader, TV Tuner, Windows XP Media Center 2005

Gateway GM5088 Refurbished AMD Desktop Computer. This powerful genuine Gateway GM5088 Media Center PC combines a blazing fast AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600 Dual-Core 2.4GHz processor, 2GB of sizzling quick DDR(PC-3200) memory, and a gigantic 400GB 7200 RPM hard drive that will store a virtual universe of multimedia goodies. With integrated nVidia GeForce 6100 graphics … you’ll be mesmerized by the most vividly realistic graphics you have ever seen! The Gateway GM5088 also boasts the Win-TV PVR-150 TV Tuner, allowing you to capture composite and S video with stereo audio and watch TV right on your computer screen! The GM5088 offers entertainment beyond anything you have ever even imagined… at your fingertips!This magnificent machine runs on Windows’ brand new XP Media Center Edition 2005…light years more advanced, intuitive and magical than any other operating system on Earth ... the perfect system to take full advantage of the unprecedented features of this wonderful PC.

Photos, Music and Home Videos—Your Way The GM5088 PC comes with an onboard Dual-Layer DVD±RW burner… you can record up to 8.5GB of sensational video per disc, nearly double the previous standard and watch it on the DVD-Rom drive! Also at your command… an internal multi-format Flash Media Card Reader to grab all your digital files at incredible speeds! Showcase your personal photos and home videos the way they were meant to be seen! Not only is it easy to import your digital photography, you can even touch them up for a professional appearance and create your own instant slideshow presentations, complete with music and special video effects. Or get creative with home movies using Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2.1, with over 100 transitions and effects. And what better way to archive your photos and movies than with your own personal media library? Collect, store and organize your personal memories and burn to a CD or DVD so you can share your treasures with friends and family.

Experience the Magic! This is one of the greatest Media Center PC deals you’ll see. Legendary Gateway quality. A sensational set of fantastic features. The world’s premier operating system. Prolific power. Sizzling speed. All at the lowest price anywhere!

Internal Flash Media Reader! This incredibly accessible media reader provides lightning fast digital transfer for CompactFlash, MicroDrive, MemoryStick, MemoryStick Pro, xD, SmartMedia, MultiMedia and SecureDigital cards. Easy access front ports! Easily accessible front video and audio inputs including firewire for video capture, mic/line in and lineout/headphone. Plus, 2 convenient USB ports for flash memory cards, digital cameras, and other USB devices. BTX Form Factor! BTX Technology achieves a cooler environment within the computer using a patent-pending wind tunnel and improved fan cooling system. This effectively cools the processor, graphics adapter, memory and chipset. BTX systems have better hard drive and fan reliability, less power consumption, and less noise than comparable ATX configurations.

Specifications



Operating Systems Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

Platform Learn More PC

Form Factor uBTX Tower

PCI Slots (Total) Learn More 2

Expansion Slots 4

Processor Brand AMD

Processor Class Athlon 64 X2

Processor Number 4600

Processor Speed 2.40GHz

Additional Technologies Dual-Core Technology HyperTransport Technology

Memory Type DDR

Total Memory 2.0GB

Interface EIDE

Capacity 400GB

Optical Drive Type DVD±RW Dual Layer DVD-ROM

Audio Description Integrated Audio

Graphics Description Integrated Graphics

Video Memory up to 128MB Shared Memory

Communications Description Integrated LAN Support 56Kbps PCI Modem

Data Transfer Rate 10Mbps 100Mbps

Power 300 Watt

Mouse Type Optical

Buttons 3

Keyboard Type Multimedia

Front Speakers 2

Height 15.5"

Width 7.5"

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THIS ITEM IS REFURBISHED

What is a Refurbished Product? A refurbished product is one that is returned by a customer, for whatever reason, and then restored to original working condition after undergoing an intensive inspection process by qualified technicians. We then offer the refurbished product at a substantially discounted price.

This Product Has Limited Exchange Privileges. For support on this product, please contact Gateway at 408-273-0808. Defective exchanges for identical item within 30 days of purchase permitted on this product with prior manufacturer approval.

Manufactured by: Gateway Mfg Part No!: 6797 UPC No: 827103086386 Shipping Weight: 39.0 pounds Limited Warranty: 3 months parts; 3 months labor Click here for full warranty and support information

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