Fujitsu Siemens Esprimo PC Workstation
Recommended Specifications

From the wide range of specifications, options and choices which is available for the Fujitsu Siemens Esprimo range of PC Workstations we have offered below those which in our view are essential in order for a system to be able to perform adequately and then shown a few options which, whilst not absolutely essential, serve to help the system, operating system and programmes perform to their very best ability.

Supplied in a mini tower case with a single processor as follows…
 

** TWINLOAD - Includes both Windows XP Professional & Vista Business

The Basic Spec shown above is a budget system for running simple office applications such as the basic variants of Microsoft Office, Sage Accounts, Payroll software, etc.

The Typical Spec shown above would be more comfortable running the standard MS Office applications than the Basic Spec PC, and is also suitable for running some of the more advanced components of Microsoft Office such as Excel & Access, Frontpage, etc. Other applications such as scanners and digital cameras with their associated graphic design applications would benefit from the higher specification.

The Advanced & Super-duper Specs shown above would suit design or page layout (DTP) programmes such as MS Publisher, Adobe Photoshop and Corel Draw. Other advanced applications which would benefit from the faster processor, hard disk and increased memory would include MS Project, Macromedia Dreamweaver, MS Access & Excel (with very large databases or spreadsheets), etc.
Picture for illustration only. Prices do not include a screen.

Operating System –  Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Professional is the preferred operating system for PCs which are to be used in a professional office environment. Whilst superficially similar to the cheaper “Home” edition it is actually a much more advanced product specifically designed for working all day, every day with maximum reliability in an office environment and supports advanced features such as Remote Desktop, File Encryption, Access control (to restrict access to sensitive files), Centralised administration (in a Windows Server environment), and much, much more.

Operating System –  Windows Vista Business
Microsoft's primary stated objective with Windows Vista has been to improve the state of security in the Windows operating system. In addition to the security benefits, Windows Vista contains hundreds of new features; some of the most significant include an updated graphical user interface and visual style dubbed Windows Aero, improved searching features, new multimedia creation tools such as Windows DVD Maker, and completely redesigned networking, audio, print, and display sub-systems. The “Business” and “Ultimate” versions are able to connect to a Network Domain whereas the Home edition is only able to network on a peer to peer basis.
 

Optional Additional Software –  Microsoft Office 2007
Microsoft Office is designed to be the perfect companion to Windows Vista.
It is available in a few variants ranging from the “Basic edition” which includes just the most regularly used applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) up to the “Professional edition” which includes a full suite of programmes for an up to date office.

Note that there is no CD supplied with the OEM Microsoft Office which we supply. You get an empty CD case and the licence agreement / activation code. The CDs are available from Microsoft in return for crossing their palms with silver.
(due to Microsoft's new marketing strategy, all oem suppliers are in the same position in that they can only supply the licence key and an empty box, not the CD)

Microsoft Office 2007 Edition	Basic Edition	Small Business Edition	Professional Edition
Word 2007
Excel 2007
Outlook 2007
Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager
Powerpoint 2007
Publisher 2007
Access 2007
Delta PC Price	£119	£155	£199

We still have a few copies of Microsoft Office 2003 in stock