Desktop Computers - Product Reviews

docrwm - (August 14, 2004) I've owned 15+ computers over the past 20 years. This computer represents the best cost/benefit ratio of any that I've ever purchased. I've burned DVD-R+'s and watched them on my TV with the included software - no hitch. I've networked it - good to go. I've added a firewire card - no problem. I've scanned via USB 2.0 - wonderful. It has 512mb RAM in ONE SLOT which means the 2nd is open! The HD is 160mb at 7200 and the video is nVidia. The interior is clean, the cables tied well, and the layout surprisingly well thought out for so inexpensive a machine.

PabloEscobar - (November 26, 2004) Have been waiting to buy a media center for the right price and features. With the Windows XP Media center 2005 edition, this was everything I was looking for. The TV picture quality is good. The computer is totally silent. I have had no problems with this computer (Hardware or otherwise). The FM reception is clear with the included antenna. Output to my television set is clear, as I am using the computer as a DVD player as well. Thought long and hard about the differences between Intel vs AMD. For the money and performance, I went with this one. I am very happy with my

Thule - (November 18, 2005) I am a fairly heavy computer user, but my occupation is writing and research, not graphics, so bear that in mind during this review. I can not comment on high end graphics processing. This computer is loaded, both in terms of hardware and software. I set it up with only three problems, only one of which I would consider a negative towards HP. First, it did not detect my Logitech MX-1000 mouse for a few days, so I was not able to configure that until it finally registered (no apparent reason for delay, plugged into USB port). Second, it was not loaded with the driver for my Xerox docuprint P8 laser printer, but it is about four years old. Installed from web and works fine. Third, and t

Chicque - (05/20/2012) After 10 months, it crashed. Sent it in for repair and came back crashing again and again and again. Spent "days" on the telephone with support with no luck and every time I talked to a tech in India all they were concerned with was for me to purchase $159.00 extended warranty? Really? (Had the same issue with my HP laptop and have now decided to NEVER buy a HP product again.) I don't think the processor, ram, mother board, hard drive and graphics card are compatible inside this unit together; appears to stress the system and each component dies. I do not recommend this unit nor any HP unit.

leejandsue - (07/13/2011) it is super quiet.

killianredrusty - (05/31/2011) Really love it!!