Computer

This refurbished computer is intended for simpler tasks. It includes the 32-bit version of the Windows XP Professional operating system and the Microsoft Office 2007 Basic office suite, both preinstalled. The keyboard and mouse are new, not refurbished.

Computer Specifications

The computer will meet or exceed these specifications:

Processor:

2.8-GHz to 3.0-GHz Pentium 4

RAM:

minimum of 1 GB

Hard disk:

minimum of 40 GB

Optical disk drive:

CD

Input devices:

keyboard with numeric keypad and mouse

Power cord:

standard

Interface ports:

Ethernet, PS/2, USB

Case:

desktop

Software Included

This version of Windows XP will not run 64-bit software applications.

Office 2007 Basic includes Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Low-Tier

This computer is classified as low-tier, which means it is equipped for single tasks such as web browsing, word processing, creating basic spreadsheets, and writing emails. Low-tier computers have lower processor speeds and smaller storage capacities.

Restoration Options

The operating system and Office 2007 Basic are preinstalled by the refurbisher. The refurbisher recommends you create a System Restore point upon first use. More detailed instructions will be provided by our refurbishing partner with your computer shipment. (Microsoft does not allow installation or restoration discs as such to be distributed with this product.)

Monitor

This refurbished flat-panel LCD (liquid-crystal display) color monitor has a 17-inch display (measured diagonally) and a standard 4:3 width-to-height ratio.

Monitor Specifications

The monitor will meet or exceed the following specifications:

Maximum resolution:

1,280 x 1,024 pixels (actual image quality will depend on the computer's video card)

Image brightness:

250 candelas per square meter

Contrast ratio:

500:1

Dot pitch:

0.294 millimeter

Response time:

8 milliseconds

Video input connections:

VGA

Display screen coating:

antiglare

Power cord:

standard

Product Condition

This equipment is classified as Condition A, meaning that it meets the highest functional and cosmetic standards of refurbished equipment.

Warranty

The computer and monitor are covered by a 90-day warranty from the refurbisher.

Obtaining This Product

When your donation request has been approved, TechSoup will send a message to your organization email address. Please read this message: it contains important information.

Within 10 business days after your donation request has been approved, our refurbisher partner will ship your equipment via ground. After that, it may take up to five days (seven days for Alaska or Hawaii) to receive your equipment.

• Donated product will be distributed only to qualifying organizations, not individuals.
• This donation is available to U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) designation and to U.S. public libraries. Public libraries must either have valid 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or be listed in the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) database.
• This donation is not available to organizations in U.S. territories.
• Each eligible 501(c)(3) organization or public library may request any number of products within a fiscal year — July 1 to June 30. However, each request may include no more than 10 of any individual product requested.
• To be eligible to receive computers, an organization must have a nonreligious purpose or be a religious organization with a secular community designation.
• Organizations that advocate, support, or practice discrimination based on age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background are not eligible to participate in this program. Organizations must be willing and able to attest that they do not discriminate on any of these grounds in order to receive donations.
• TechSoup's refurbisher partner will supply computer recipients with an electronic copy of the Microsoft Registered Refurbisher Program's Eligible Recipient Agreement. Each recipient organization must accept this agreement when first starting each computer.
• Each organization must agree to participate in customer surveys and a case study, if asked.
• Each organization must agree to provide information on how the products will be used and what operational and mission impact the products are expected to provide.
• Each organization must agree to provide specific feedback on the program's overall process, any problems or concerns, and possible improvements.