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Multimedia 550

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Multimedia 550

  • 233 MHz MMX™ Enhanced MediaGX™ processor
  • 2.1 GB hard disk drive
  • 24 MB SyncDRAM
  • 24X maximum, variable speed CD-ROM with up to 3600 KBps transfer rate
  • 3.5", 1.44 MB diskette drive

Graphics and Video

  • 64 bit XpressGRAPHICS™ with Direct3D™
  • SVGA Video Resolution output up to 1280 X 1024 (monitor dependent)

Total Communications

  • 56 Kbps capable modem featuring U.S. Robotics® x2™ Technology  * 
  • Fax system sends and receives faxes at speeds up to 14.4 Kbps
  • Internet-ready with multiple access options

Stereo Sound System

  • 16-bit XpressAUDIO™ Stereo System with AC97 audio compliance

Input Devices

  • Keyboard and mouse

Expansion

  • 3 Expansion Slots (1 PCI and 2 ISA) and 5 Device Bays

Ports

  • Ports include: Serial, Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP), USB (Universal Serial Bus), Mouse, Keyboard, Game and VGA

System Certifications

  • Designed for Windows® 95

Premium Software Package

Operating System
• Microsoft® Windows® 95

Productivity
• Microsoft® Word 97
• Microsoft® Works version 4.5 for Windows® 95

Education and Reference
• Microsoft® Encarta® 98 Encyclopedia

Edutainment
• KiddoNet™

Entertainment
• The Best of Microsoft® Entertainment Pack

Finance
• Intuit® Quicken® Basic 98 and Online Financial Center
• Microsoft® Money 5.0

Graphics
• MGI Photosuite™ SE

Internet
• Packard Bell® Direct Internet Access (contains a variety of online services)
• Planet Oasis™

Telecommuncations
• Microsoft® NetMeeting™

Tools and Utilities
• Iris® AntiVirus
• CyberWarner™
• CyberCoach™
• CyberTrio™
• Packard Bell® Support Center
• Packard Bell Navigator™ Assistant
• SystemWizard® from SystemSoft®

Service and Support

  • Premier Support: Pay-as-you-go service can help with most software, hardware usage (how-to) and post-warranty operational questions

(Specifications subject to change without notice.)

* x2 Technology is capable of 56 Kbps downloads. However, due to FCC rules which restrict power output of the service provider’s modem, current download speeds are limited to approximately 53 Kbps. Actual speed may vary depending on line conditions. An x2-capable analog phone line and an x2-capable service provider are required for these high speed downloads. x2 and the x2 logo are trademarks of U.S. Robotics.

Some software may differ from the retail version, if applicable, and may not include all program functionality or user manuals.

All measurements of capacities, speed, and size are approximate. Data on CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate from innermost track to outermost track. When referring to hard drive capacity, MB stands for million bytes and GB stands for billion bytes. Some utilities may indicate varying hard drive capacities. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments. Sends at 9600 bps to standard fax machines. Sends at up to 14.4 Kbps to other computer system with fax capabilities. Some software titles included are special manufacturers' version and do not contain the same feature set as the retail version. "Plug and Play" features are available only with "Plug and Play" compatible add-on cards and components. The Intel Inside logo and Pentium are registered trademarks, and MMX and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows NT, Windows, the Windows logo, the Genuine Products logo, MSN, and the MSN logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Comm Central, MediaSelect, and Planet Oasis are trademarks of PACKARD BELL NEC, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are used to identify the entities owning the marks and names of such products. Packard Bell disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. PACKARD BELL is a registered trademark of PACKARD BELL NEC, Inc. in the U.S.A. and is also registered or pending registration in other countries throughout the world. Copyright (C) 1998 Packard Bell NEC, Inc. All rights reserved. Actual specifications may vary depending on features and components. Packard Bell reserves the right to change prices and product specifications and to discontinue products without notice.



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