If your existing computer bogs down while doing multimedia tasks like resizing pictures, ripping MP3s, or rendering videos, then you need to upgrade your system or trade it for the Elite m9040n. The hardware specification of m9040n includes an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 quad-core processor, 3GB of system memory, about 640GB of hard drive space split between twin 320GB hard drives in a RAID 0 array, an over-the-air ATSC (HDTV) tuner (a CableCARD tuner is an option), wireless networking, a digital media card reader, and ports for every media you can think such as a camera, camcorder, MP3 player, or VCR. The reviewer recommends the Elite m9040n for those who would want a computer for multimedia purposes.