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(More customer reviews)Okay - I know at least one review has said that Amazon is "price gouging" as compared to HP's site - not even sure if the person bought the computer. This is a popular computer this winter - HP has had it on sale, Office Depot has had it one sale, and even Amazon has had it on sale. When I bought it, it was cheapest on Amazon. I saved $60 over Office Depot.
But that isn't a review - here is a review:
Pros:
Has Digital and Analog video on board with Nvidea so either monitor type works. A plus nobody is stating: WORKS perfect with two monitors. No need to buy an extra video card! This is huge! If you have never ran two monitors, try it! If you normally do, this is a great addition without taking up any extra PCI ports or buying an extra card. I almost purchased an extra video card when I bought this because I can't live without my two monitors, but to my surprise, dual on board!
Audio - has digital and multi-channel (or single channel option) audio out - no extra charge. My 6 piece speaker system hooked right up - no issues at all!
Windows 7. I know, some people don't think Windows 7 is ready for "prime-time" but what Windows version is ever ready? So far no issues. I am sure a SP 1 will come out soon. But my advice is NOT to get a Vista machine and later upgrade. There are ALWAYS problems when you upgrade IMHO. This is a clean install from a decent OS.
Card reader is a plus for me.
Keyboard has a nice feel - not like the really cheap ones out there. I enjoy typing on it.
QUIET! OMG this computer is so quiet as compared to my last one. My last computer heated my office up so much, this one isn't doing that (of course that can be a bummer in winter time!) But I just love how quiet this computer is.
2 USB on the front with the standard earphone and microphone jack.
5 USB ports on the back.Neutral Comments
As others have mentioned, comes with "junk" software from HP. Just delete it - no worries - takes a second. Actually, as a PRO, Windows 7 deletes programs faster than any other OS I have used from Windows (and I have used each and every version ever made!)
Windows 7 has the same annoying system security popups as Vista does, just does seem as common. They are security ones when running a program as administrator or when installing a new program. I'm happy they aren't as frequent as Vista, but I still don't like them. But hey, that's the world we live in. Evil people make evil viruses.
Comes with Norton. I personally don't like Norton, but easily removed.
CONS:
It has 6gb RAM -- a quad core should come with 8gb. Not a deal breaker, but I really wanted 8.
640 gb HD. I really wanted 1TB. I know, I bought the system this way, but just wish it was a TB. This probably shouldn't be a Con, but hey, it's my review!
No backup DVD. This is becoming the norm with computers lately, but I think all computers should still come with backup CD/DVD with the OS on it. Never know when a system will crash.
Besides that, no other CONS that I have found yet. Just had the system for a short time so will update as necessary.
My advice? If you aren't sure to buy or not, then buy it, it will be perfect for you. 6GB of Ram is great for a regular user. I am a power user (I edit audio/video etc) and may need to upgrade to 8gb or more, but for now it seems fine. The Quad core is to die for! The video is fine - and seriously, try two monitors, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it! This is an inexpensive, quiet, and powerful computer - enjoy!
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