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MPC (Micron PC) ClientPro 414
| WorldBench 5: Performance word scores reflect comparisons of PCs in the same category (power or value) running the same operating system. See Your Guide to the Top 100 for more details. | Good: 79 (Windows XP Professional) |
| Base configuration | Fair |
| CPU | 3-GHz Pentium 4 530 |
| System memory | 256MB of DDR2-533 SDRAM |
| Hard drive (GB): Total capacity. May represent multiple hard drives. | 80GB |
| Monitor size and model | 17-inch MPC L19IAX LCD |
| Graphics: Most integrated graphics systems use the PC's main RAM. | 64MB ATI Radeon X600 |
| Case type: Vertical cases are towers (over 20 inches), midsize towers (15.5 to 20 inches), or minitowers (under 15.5 inches). Horizontal cases are desktops (5 inches or taller) or compacts (under 5 inches). | All-in-one |
| Open bays, slots | None |
| Extra features | Fair |
| Removable-media drives | 8X DVD-ROM/24X CD-RW combo drive, PC Card |
| Sound card | Integrated Intel HD Audio 5.1 |
| Speakers | Built into monitor |
| Communications | V.90 modem, network adapter, six USB 2.0 ports, FireWire port |
| Software | Microsoft Office 2003 Basic Edition |
| Other | N/A |
| Graphics quality: Based on new testing begun in the November 2002 issue. Insufficient data for systems tested in previous months. | Outstanding |
| Setup and ease of use | Good |
| Vendor's reliability/service: A vendor's score is based on surveys of PC World readers. Vendors receiving insufficient data scores did not generate enough responses to our most recent survey for us to make a determination. | Average/^6 |
| : Lifetime refers to the lifetime of the product. | Three-year parts and labor warranty; 24-hour daily toll-free support during warranty period; three-year on-site and online support |
MPC ClientPro 414 All-in-One
ClientPro 414 Review, by Scott Plamondon January 28, 2005
In an innovative, space-saving design, MPC mounts the ClientPro 414's computer components--CPU, hard drive, graphics card, and so on--behind an attractive LCD in a single, integrated unit (the LCD comes in 15-, 17-, and 19-inch sizes and a 17-inch touch-screen version; we looked at a 17-inch model). The design blends aspects of notebook portability and relatively light weight with features found in full-size desktops, such as a large, capable display and a wireless keyboard/mouse combo. It makes sense for space-conscious home and small-office users who are not looking for bells and whistles.
We found the sleek, silver LCD a winner, with sharp, clear text at even small sizes and bright, vivid photo colors. DVD playback likewise looks terrific, with rich colors and smooth movement; but the lack of surround sound from the two display-mounted speakers diminishes the experience. That said, the two speakers sounded surprisingly good playing audio CDs, but you may wish to upgrade to the optional Creative I-Trigue 3300 2.1 speakers for an extra $89.
Unlike some of the all-in-one PCs we've tested in the past, our test ClientPro 414 performed well in both our WorldBench 5 and graphics tests. The 3-GHz Pentium 4 530 processor, backed by 256MB of DDR2-533 SDRAM, notched a respectable 79 on our WorldBench 5 tests, just below roughly similar, but more traditional, desktops. The 64MB ATI Mobility Radeon X600 PCI Express graphics card likewise produced decent frames-per-second rates on our Return to Castle Wolfenstein and Unreal Tournament 2003 tests, about the average for PCs with 128MB of graphics memory.
The effort to save space comes with a trade-off, of course: limited expandability. The system has few configurable options: It has no open RAM sockets or open slots, and no open drive bays. The system includes a FireWire port, and you will find six easy-to-access USB 2.0 ports. Like a notebook, this MPC unit includes a PC Card slot.
Upshot: The small footprint, good performance, and capable display make the ClientPro 414 a natural for space-conscious home and small-office users.
MPC ClientPro 414 All-in-One
WorldBench 5 score of 79, 3-GHz Pentium 4 530 CPU, 256MB of DDR2-533 SDRAM, Windows XP Professional, 80GB hard drive, 8X DVD-ROM/24X CD-RW combo drive, ATI Radeon X600 graphics, 17-inch MPC L19IAX LCD monitor, speaker built into monitor; Microsoft Office 2003 Basic Edition. Three-year parts and labor warranty; 24-hour daily toll-free support during warranty period.
$1799
888/208-8014
http://www.mpccorp.com
Scott Plamondon
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