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Old 07-03-2009
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Packard Bell overhauls imedia desktop line

Packard Bell (subsidiary of Acer) has revamped its “imedia” desktop series – and their logo too, for what it’s worth. While notebooks and mobile technology as a whole has exploded, desktops still offer the best bang for your buck. Keeping this close to heart, the top-end imedia has been outfitted with components which balance cost and performance.

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Old 07-03-2009
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Wow, I didn't realize that Packard Hell was still around... Back in the day their systems used to be garbage... High tech paper weights.
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Old 07-03-2009
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I thought the same thing Wendigo, I started seeing them on EU online stores. haven't seen them in the states though.
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Old 07-03-2009
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Never though I'd ever see that name again.
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Old 07-03-2009
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Packard Bell, the second worst build of computers in history, next to eMachines, is now based in England...
Cannot figger how they keep hanging on so as to stick it to another new computer user.
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Old 07-03-2009
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well that explains a lot Ray, i was talking with someone who had a new Packard Bell machine, and the motherboard was not even dual channel architecture.
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Old 07-03-2009
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From my knowledge PB doesn't have such a horrible reputation across the pond.
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Old 07-04-2009
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Looks like a French model, The A is where my Q is.
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