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Desktops & workstations buying guide - your unique desktop needs

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Your unique desktop needs

Your unique desktop needs
Although desktop specifications can be pages long, there are a few key specifications you need to consider.
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Beyond your desktop PC's basic unit, you'll need accessories and services to complete your system. In particular, carefully consider the monitor you purchase for your system. Flat panel monitors take up less space on the desktop, a feature that is particularly useful if you have limited office space. They also offer more ergonomic options with various tilt and height adjustment capabilities. More traditional CRT monitors are less expensive but still offer a solid view for your staff. Also, be sure to buy a large enough display to meet your needs. 22 and 23-inch displays offer wide viewing for desktop publishing and another screen-space intensive applications, while 17 and 19 inch displays will work for more common applications.

Before you complete your business desktop PC purchase, be sure to evaluate your support needs and consider extending or upgrading your warranty with HP Care Pack services. You can upgrade your warranty to a variety of levels, including 4-hour 24x7 same day service as well as next business day exchange. To decide what level of warranty upgrade is right for you, consider how much system down time will cost you in productivity and lost sales. The more you can lose if a system goes down, the more important it is for you to invest in a warranty upgrade.

*Internet Price is the base price for online purchases direct from HP Canada. Product currently not sold online may be purchased from a HP authorized retailer. In this case, Internet Price is a suggested resale price. Your retailer may sell for less.


Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor.