Packard bell offers around four types of Desktop PC models such as, ixtreme, imedia, ipower and imax. They have released a couple of models in each of these types. Now lets have a look at the design, performance and features of one of the models of the imax type, the Packard bell imax X3515.

The imax is an advanced version of the desktops that bring in a new era in the computing industry. This system comes with a number of additive functions and distinctive features.

Design:

The imax X3515 Desktop PC is designed in such a way that it is 60% smaller than that of any normal chassis. The specified dimension of the CPU is, 176 x 297 x 280 W x H x D (mm) and weighs just 5kgs. The chassis comes in a metallic black outlook with silver coloured sides. Thus having a space saving design for a PC component that is completely equipped.

Screen:

The screen is a 19-inch widescreen TFT monitor (Check your local store for exact details). This display exhibits brilliant contrasting between colours sans any flickering and interruptions. The pointing device and the keyboard are a wireless mouse and RF wireless keyboard respectively.

The ergonomic design :

The whole system is ergonomically well designed such that, the system not only has a distinctive style, but is also wireless and networking. With the above mentioned dimensions, we can realise that the PC is extremely sleek that it can be fitted into any corner of your room adding a beauty of class.

Processor:

Gliding on to the details of the processor, the model is, Intel Core-2 Quad Processor Q6600 with a cache memory of 8MB and bus speed of 1066MHz. The OS is of course the Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium. The installed memory is, 2048MB DDR2 667MHz. The size of the hard disk drive is, 320GB. This SATA HDD has a rotation speed of 7200rpm.

Connectivity:

The Packard Bell imax X3515 Desktop Computer has everything that is required to claim the word “full connectivity” with a fifteen in one card reader, IEEE-1394 port for video editing, 6 USB ports and a SPDIF audio output. The 15 in 1 multimedia card reader is capable of reading around 15 typed of multimedia cards. Out of the six USB ports that are available, two are in the front and four in the rear. Out of the 3 PCI slots, two of them are free which allows you to connect some additional hardware to your PC.

The Packard Bell imax X3515 sports a Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD Re-Writer with a 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 7050 Graphics card which allows you to have superior quality image display and the 21-in-1 card reader reads and transfers files onto a digital media card.

Multimedia:

The imax X3515 sports a Realtek ALC 888S onboard chipset that provides the system with a superior quality sound system. No PC is complete without the entertainment factors buried in it. In this case, imax X3515 possesses the most easiest and powerful burning engine which allow you to enjoy direct feature access with Nero StartSmart and record data in to CD, DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray. With the Nero8 essentials, you can analise media, drives, and systems for HD readiness.

Personal management:

For your personal management tasks, the PC has the Microsoft® Works SE 9 and the Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Trial. Packard Bell has added the magic desktop software for the imax X3515 Computer PC which protects your kids and your PC. Some of the features of this software are, it protects your windows from busy fingers, creates a kid friendly environment, kids’ safe internet and e-mail which allows your kids to have loads of fun.

Verdict:

Hence, with the above features, we know that the PC is fully equipped with speed, efficiency and technology. With all these benefits you might think that the pitfall is with the price, but in this case, the price is decent too. So, Packard Bell imax X3515 is certainly recommended.

Packard Bell imax X3515 - Technical Specifications, Configuration Details

Manufacturer Packard Bell
Model Name Packard Bell imax X3515
Display TFT monitor
Display screen size 19-inch widescreen
Dimensions ( H x W x D) 176 x 297 x 280mm
Hard drive Capacity(SATA HDD) 320GB with 7200rpm /td>
Optical drive DVD (+/-R9)
Graphics hardware NVIDIA® GeForce® 7050 256MB
Memory 2048MB DDR2 667MHz
Processor Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q6600
Processor speed 1066 MHz
Audio Sound card integrated Sound Output
High Definition (5.1 chl)
Operating system Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Mouse Wireless mouse
Keyboard RF (wireless)
I/O ports 6 PIN USB ports
1 IEEE 1394 ports
1 headphones port
1 microphone port
1 VGA out
1 SPDIF out
1 audio - line-In
1 audio – line-out
Software Norton Internet Security 2008
Adobe Premiere Elements 4 - Trial Version
Nero 8 Essentials
Microsoft® Works SE 9
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Trial
Magic Desktop
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6
BT Total Broadband
Norton Internet Security 2008
Carbonite Online Backup - Free 4-month Subscription
Warranty 1 Year
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