Tarsus Technologies have announced the availability of the HP DX6100 business desktop, the second desktop in HP`s range to come from the vendor`s local assembly plant in Midrand, Johannesburg.
"The HP DX6100 has higher specifications than its predecessor, while still offering local users more competitive pricing. Users now have the option to order large volumes of machines built to specific criteria that differs from HP`s other offerings. At the same time they are contributing to the local development of IT skills and job creation," says Jason McMillan, HP PSG product manager at Tarsus Technologies.
In terms of updated specifications, the DX6100 gives users a choice of an Intel Celeron D processor, which offers a clock speed of 2.8GHz, 256K of L2 cache and a 533MHz Front-side Bus. Alternatively they can choose from a range of Pentium 4 options with clock speeds that range from 2.8GHz to 3.6GHz and offer 1MB of L2 cache and 800MHz Front-side Bus across the board.
"Once again, in the memory stakes, numerous options are available," says McMillan. "The DX6100 is available with between 256MB and 4GB of PC3200 DDR Synch DRAM and either a 40GB, 80GB or 160GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA hard drive."
Additional storage options are also available in the form of 1.44MB floppy drives, Zip 250 drives, USB drive keys that range between 16MB and 256MB in capacity, as well as CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives, CD-RW drives and DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drives.
In terms of graphics performance, the DX6100 can be configured to use either an Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 graphics controller, or a range of ATI Radeon X300SE PCI Express graphics controllers that offer a memory range between 64MB and 128MB.
The DX6100 also features an integrated Intel Pro 1000MT Gigabit NIC, high-speed 56K soft Modem from Agere and SoundMax Digital AC97 Integrated Audio controller and internal speaker.
"The DX6100 is more than a hardware solution, however," McMillan says.
The new desktop is available with Norton Antivirus, a range of backup and recovery applications, recording software for use with writable optical drives and numerous Office 2003 options.
"In terms of operating systems, users once again have a choice. The DX6100 is the first locally manufactured unit to offer users a choice between Windows XP (either Home or Professional edition) and Suse Linux. This allows companies that are standardising on the Linux operating system to benefit from a pre-loaded operating system as opposed to having to install and configure software using their IT department," says McMillan.
"We are extremely positive about the industry sentiments on the release of the DX6100. With clear cost benefits, volume benefits and a choice of software options we believe the DX6100 will be well received in the local market and a firm favourite with corporates of all sizes," McMillan concludes.
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Tarsus Technologies is rated by suppliers and channel partners as SA`s leading hardware distributor for its stability, service ethos, product knowledge, excellent support, competitive pricing strategies and channel focus.
Distributing a wide range of products from the world`s leading manufacturers, including Acer, APC, HP, IBM, OKI, Samsung and Tally, and supplementing this range with its own brand - the Tarsus PC - Tarsus focuses strongly on long-lasting partnerships with its suppliers and resellers. In line with this philosophy Tarsus provides a comprehensive range of services to its resellers that enables them to add value to their own offering, and assists them in growing their business.
It is this service offering that has afforded Tarsus a number of channel accolades. The latest include: Channel Executive Awards - 2002; Best Distributor Overall - 2002; Compaq`s "BDG Distributor of the Year" award - 2001 and CRN Outlook Awards - 2002.
More information about Tarsus is available at http://www.tarsus.co.za.
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