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Groovix
Computers are an extraordinary value. We searched for comparable
systems sold by other computer makers, and this is what we found.
Groovix systems give you superior brand-name hardware and free
open-source software. Groovix advantages are highlighted in orange.
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Groovix GV1
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Dell
4700 (11-29-2004)
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HP
a750
(11-29-2004)
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Tiger
Direct Systemax (11-29-2004)
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Processor
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AMD Athlon
XP 3000+
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Pentium
4 3.0GHz |
Pentium
4 3.0GHz
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Pentium
4 3.0GHz |
Hard Drive
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80G 7200 RPM SATA
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80G 7200 RPM
SATA |
80G 7200 RPM
SATA |
120GB IDE
(slow)
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Memory
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512MB RAM
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512MB RAM |
512MB RAM |
512MB RAM
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Video Card
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DVI/VGA/TV-out
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DVI/VGA/TV-out |
VGA/TV-out,
NO DVI
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VGA only
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Optical
Drive
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16X Dual Layer DVD+-RW
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16X DL
DVD+-RW
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16X DL
DVD+-RW |
DVD-ROM CD-RW |
Case
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Antec Black Quiet Edition
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unspecified
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unspecified
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unspecified
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Extras
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no monitor
or speakers
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no monitor
or speakers |
no monitor
or speakers |
no monitor
or speakers |
Sound Card
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integrated
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integrated
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integrated
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integrated
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Operating
System
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Debian GNU/Linux
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Microsoft
Windows XP
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Microsoft
Windows XP |
Microsoft
Windows XP |
Pricing
hassles
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no rebates necessary
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rebates and
coupons
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multiple
rebates
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rebate
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Extra
Software Costs
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most software is included free
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more $$$
each year
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more $$$
each year |
more $$$
each year |
Price
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$649
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$832
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$884
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$749
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Groovix Simultaneous Local Independent Multi-User (SLIM)
systems provide many advantages over multiple computers, including
noise, space, electricity, maintenance, and cost. Here is a cost
comparison between a Groovix GV3 and three low-end machines.
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Groovix
GV3
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3
separate networked
computers
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Cost
Savings
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Processor
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1 fast processor
($120)
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3 slow processors
($180)
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$60
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Hard Drive
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80G sata hard drive
($80)
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3 slow 40GB hard
drives ($180)
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$100
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Memory
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512MB that can be
shared ($80)
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3 x 256MB (cannot be
shared
between users) ($120)
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$40
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Case
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1 high quality quiet
case ($80)
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3 cheap noisy
cases ($120)
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$40
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Video
Cards, Mice,
Keyboards,
Sound Cards, Speakers
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one per user
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one per user
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$0
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Totals
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High-End components
for all users
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3 times the noise,
space,
electricity, and maintenance
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$240 savings
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