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The IBM NetVista A21i 2256-xxx Computer

The IBM NetVista A21i 2256-xxx Desktop/Deskside is manufactured by the IBM Corporation. The IBM NetVista A21i 2256-xxx Desktop/Deskside has a Intel Celeron CPU (central processing unit) and runs at a speed of 1100 MHz (megahertz). This means that the computer's microprocessor can run approximately 1100 million cycles per second.

The IBM NetVista A21i 2256-xxx Desktop/Deskside comes with 256 megabytes of RAM (random access memory). RAM is usually considered to be a computer's main memory, in other words, the working area the computer uses for displaying and manipulating data. The Desktop/Deskside has a 80 GB (gigabyte) hard drive. The larger the hard drive, the more data files you can keep on your computer.

In sleep mode, the IBM NetVista A21i 2256-xxx Desktop/Deskside uses 2.9 watts of electricity. Sleep mode is a way for you to save energy by having your computer shut down all unnecessary components. When the computer comes out of sleep mode, it returns back to the way it was relatively quickly.

IBM Corporation is located in New York and manufactures computers, monitors, multi-function devices, printers, faxes and mailing machines. IBM was received the Corporate Commitment award in 2001, and the Excellence in Efficient Products award in 1998, and 1999.