The Z800 Workstation Computer from Hewlett-Packard is a professional desktop workstation, capable of completing even the most demanding computing tasks. The system is designed for maximum speed, and features an impressive industrial design. Brushed aluminum side panels, integrated handles, and modular components combine to make the system both attractive and practical. Near cable-less engineering and the ability to add a liquid cooling system ensure that the system will run cool, helping to prolong the lifespan of components.
Housed in a rackable minitower form factor, the system is powered by an 8-core processing system: 2 quad-core Intel Xeon CPUs, each running at 2.26GHz. It is loaded with 4GB of RAM and a 500GB 7200rpm SATA hard drive. Windows XP Professional x64 is installed via downgrade rights from the included Windows Vista Business (64-bit) operating system software. The system ships without a graphics card, allowing you to add your own.
The Internal DVD/CD Writer from Pioneer burns DVDs at speeds up to 22x. The drive uses standard SATA connections and mountings, and is compatible with most PCs. LabelFlash technology lets you write labels directly to the label side of the DVD. The writer reads and writes to a wide variety of DVD and CD formats, making it perfect for media storage, promotional distribution and other uses.
The 2GB (2x1GB) FB-DIMM Upgrade Kit for Desktop from Crucial Technology can help to greatly increase the speed of your desktop computer. Increasing your computer's RAM enables more applications to run simultaneously without system glitches. You can breathe new life into your old computer by upgrading its memory.
The 1TB Barracuda SATA Hard Drive from Seagate is a high-capacity internal drive. The drive boasts a SATA interface, a large 32MB data buffer, and a rotation speed of 7200rpm. The drive features a 3.5" form factor, ideal for desktop installation.
The 4TB PRO Q PCIe External Hard Drive Array from Dulce Systems is an external hard drive array, perfect for use as desktop storage. The array features an integrated RAID controller, and connects via PCI Express. The included host adapter supports transfer rates of over 400MB/sec. It is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.
The Production Premium CS4 Software Suite from Adobe is a software bundle that is aimed at video producers and editors.
The bundle includes Photoshop CS4 Extended, Illustrator CS4, Flash CS4 Professional, After Effects CS4 Professional, Premiere Pro CS4, Soundbooth CS4, Encore CS4, and OnLocation CS4. Also included are the components common to CS4 applications. They include Bridge CS4, Version Cue CS4, Device Central CS4, and Dynamic Link.
You can rest easy knowing that the entire system is covered for one year with B&H Technical Support and warranty, which provides you with the needed support in an unfortunate event and gets you in touch with the skilled professionals who built, configured and tested your system.
B&H offers an in-house computer software and additional memory installation service, when purchased at the same time with a new computer system (Desktops or Notebooks). Installation and testing is done by a certified computer technician (Mac or PC) and assures you a fast and professional job without voiding any manufacturer's warranty.
Note! Software and memory must have been purchased at B&H.
The DeckLink HD Extreme from Blackmagic can connect to SDI, HDMI, component analog, NTSC/PAL, and S-video equipment for capture and playback at the same time it switches between SD, HD, and 2K. It offers (2) channels of XLR analog audio input and output. This unit is well suited for use with HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, HD receivers, HDV cameras, televisions, mixers, and other similar equipment.
The DeckLink HD Extreme is different from its predecessor in its support of Dual-Link SDI and 3Gbs SDI. This functionality allows you to capture and play back 4:4:4 video when used with decks such as Sony HDCAM SR. It can also be employed to view real-time playback of 2K film resolution at 24fps with Blackmagic Design's HDLink Pro.
Other features include packaged software utilities, real-time effects, and compatibility with most standard video software applications. This unit is compatible with Windows XP and Vista, as well as Mac OS X systems. It is a PCI-Express, 4-lane card type that is compatible with 4, 8 and 16 PCIe slots.
The Classic Keyboard for Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 for Windows from Logic Keyboard is a USB and PS/2 keyboard designed specially for use with Adobe Premiere Pro CS4. The keyboard features color-coded keycaps with icons that give clear visual cues for keyboard shortcuts. Using keyboard shortcuts can help increase the speed of which you work, making this an excellent addition to your workstation.
The nVIDIA Quadro FX 3700 PCI Express 2.0 Professional Display Card from PNY is a 3D video card designed for computer workstations. The card allows you to connect dual displays for a professional configuration. The card's 3D graphics are ideal for nonlinear editing, scientific visualization, CAD and DCC applications. Professionals demand high-quality 3D graphics with dual high-resolution displays; Quadro delivers.