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wonderful
HP is the worst!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do not buy computer with vista
Good, well-rounded PC, except for Vista
i was very happy with this pc

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HP Pavilion A1720N Desktop PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6300, 1 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B000M8OQ2I
2007-01-30

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The HP Pavilion a1720n comes loaded with the all tools you need to easily create, manage, share, and enjoy your digital photos, home videos, movies, and music. You can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner, which enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc and provides a super-fast 16x DVD+R/-R write speed. It also includes LightScribe technology for personalized silkscreen-quality, laser-etched CD/DVD labels created right in the drive.

This desktop is powered by the 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 dual-core processor, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, and it features a 1.86 GHz speed, an amazing 1066 MHz system bus, and large 2 MB L2 cache. Store more music, videos, and data on the very roomy 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive, which offers fast transfer rates. It also comes loaded with 1 GB of RAM (which can be bumped up to 4 GB), an integrated Intel GMA 950 video/graphics card with 32 MB of dedicated video RAM (and up to 224 MB shared with system memory), a wide variety of connection ports on both the front and rear of the box, and a 9-in-1 memory card reader that's compatible with today's most popular digital camera formats.

It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The Basics
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Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 processor has a 1.86 GHz processor speed, amazing 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a large 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include: <ul>

Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.

Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.

Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.

Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.</ul>

This processor also includes Intel's Viiv technology, which enables you to quickly turn the PC on and off (after initial boot) with a touch of the included remote thanks to Intel's Quick Resume function. It also offers specially-designed software that makes network configuration easy, for connecting to portable media players, DVD players, TV sets and stereos.

Hard Drive: The huge 320 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (7200 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.

Memory: The 1 GB of installed RAM (PC4200, 2 x 512 MB, 533 MHz) is a good start, but you'll want to add more RAM to handle today's demanding multimedia and gaming software. This desktop has a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity (4 x 1 GB), perfect for high-def video and 3-D gaming.

DVD/CD Drive: This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R DL Write Once, 16x DVD+R, 8x DVD+RW, 16x DVD-R, 6x DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM, 40x CD-R, 32x CD-RW write speeds and 40x CD-ROM, and 16x DVD-ROM read speeds.

This LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.

Keyboard & Mouse: It comes with an HP multimedia keyboard and scroller mouse (both with PS/2 connections). </ul> Video & Audio
Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides 32 MB of dedicated graphics memory. Windows Vista can also allocate up to 224 MB of total graphics memory from the system memory. It also has an integrated audio card that can produce high definition surround sound configurable to 8 speakers.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
For expansion, this desktop has three PCI slots (two available), one PCI Express slot (available), two 5.25-inch external bays (one available), one external 3.5-inch bay (available), and one internal 3.5-inch bay (occupied). It comes with a built-in floppy drive and the following external connectors: <ul>

7 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (3 in front, 4 in rear)

2 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals (1 in front, 1 in rear)

2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice

1 VGA monitor port

2 headphone and 2 microphone (front and rear)

2 line-in (front and rear)

Surround sound speaker outputs (rear/side/center (subwoofer)

9-in-1 media card reader on the front, compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, and XD Picture Card </ul> It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect to your favorite Wi-Fi hotspot.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Includes Microsoft Works 8, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update), Roxio Creator (with LightScribe technology), Muvee autoProducer (for creating professional-looking home videos and burning to DVD), and HP Total Care Advisor.

Dimensions & Weight
This desktop PC measures 7 x 17 x 15.2 inches (WxDxH) and weighs approximately 24 pounds.

Power
This desktop is Energy Star rated, which means that it uses 15 watts or less of power when on low-power mode. An Energy Star qualified computer uses 70% less electricity than computers without enabled power management features.

What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion a1720n desktop PC, power cable, keyboard, and mouse. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 90 days from date of purchase.

Product Description

Intel Viiv Technology / Core 2 Duo Processor E6300 / 1GB DDR2 SDRAM / 320GB SATA Hard Drive / Genuine Windows Vista Premium 1024MB PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory (2x512MB for ultimate performance expandable up to 4GB) 320GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive SuperMulti DVD Optical Drive with LightScribe Technology - 16x DVDR, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 32x CDRW, 40x CD-ROM Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 32MB dedicated Video Graphics memory Integrated 10/100Base-T Network Interface Integrated High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable 56k Fax/Modem 4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) Memory Slots (two available) Expansion Slots - 3 PCI slots (2 available) and 1 PCI Express x16 Slot (available) Expansion Bays - 2 external 5.25-inch (one available), 1 external 3.5-inch (available), 1 internal 3.5-inch (occupied) Front panel 9-in-1 memory card reader - supports SmartMedia, xD, MultiMediaMultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, MemoryMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo External Ports - 7 USB 2.0 ports (3 Front, 4 back), 2 FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports (1 Front, 1 back), Microphone/Headphone/Line-in (Front), 2 PS/2, VGA-out, LAN, Digital Audio (In, Out), Rear speaker-out, Side speaker-out, Center (subwoofer); Microphone/line-in/line-out (back) Easy sign-up to major dial-up and broadband Internet Service Providers - AOL Basic Dial-Up, AOL Dial-Up Advantage, AOL High Speed, MSN dial-up, NetZero Dial-Up, NetZero Accelerated Dial-Up, EarthLink dial-up, EarthLink High Speed, High Speed Internet Services Comparison Shopping Operating System - Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Dimensions - Height 15 x Width 7.17 x Depth 17 inches Weight - 24 pounds Monitor is not included Note - When you first turn this machine on, you will have to wait up to 12 minutes before you can use it. After this, the wait time

Customer Reviews:

wonderful.......2007-04-19

do not buy pc with vista operting system. i don't recomment to buy it . hp didn't use their name brand parts. compare with dell, what a shame.

HP is the worst!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-04-07

We had no choice but to buy this computer with the Vista operating system installed (all new ones have it). After 2 months of working fine, we started getting a pop-up saying our product key was in error. It ultimately blocked us from the desktop. HP customer service took 37 minutes to get a live person. He had a heavy Indian accent and was hard to understand. He had us restore to factory settings and then when we encountered a problem while doing this that he didn't know how to solve, he hung up. We now cannot connect to the Net and are having more problems. We have been waiting on the phone for 45 minutes and I am writing this to vent my frustration! HP customer service is THE WORST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do not buy computer with vista .......2007-03-28

IF you believe me DO NOT buy computer with VISTA atleast for now. It's a junk. MicroSoft is testing their product. You and me paying for it. They are taking advantage since no body else is in the market. HP computer is okay but not with Vista. Another problem is HP support is very poor. They are not willing to help too. Now a days most of the store charge restoking fees. So it hard to return back to the store. Be careful. Do your home work before you buy any computer with VISTA.

Good, well-rounded PC, except for Vista.......2007-03-14

Let's start with a few words about Windows Vista, which comes on this PC:
(Skip this section if you love Vista or work for Microsoft)

If you can find a PC that still has Windows XP, you will be better off for another year or two at least. Unfortunately, my PC with XP died just after Vista started coming out on every computer, so I was stuck as a guineau-pig for this new operating system, which is riddled with problems. Everything from the picture screen-saver and sleep mode not working consistently to very little software compatibility. I couldn't even find a Vista-compatible driver for my Canon camcorder on the Canon website. It simply said that Vista was not supported. Same is true with VPN software and many others that are waiting to add Vista compatibility until Vista has been out long enough to work out the kinks.

What are the benefits of Vista? After using this computer for almost 2 months, I have found none. Oh, except for that cool little graphic that they show in their promotional material that allows you to see all of your open windows in a 3D mode. There are no other 3D-type features like that that I have found, even though it is advertised as being more graphically intense. If you are used to previous windows operating systems, you will find that everything you used to look for in standard places, has been moved: menus are rearranged and named differently; buttons are rearranged, look different and replace many menus; control panel preferences and settings have all been moved around and changed - there is nothing intuitive about Vista to the standard Windows user, and you will find yourself pulling your hair out trying to find things and deal with all of its issues. The latest Mac vs. PC commercial depicting Vista as a security agent who asks you for permission for everying single thing that you do on your computer is also resoundingly true. I'm sure there are ways to turn that stuff off, but then how will you know that your PC is still secure? And by the way, there are about a half dozen different programs (several Windows apps plus Windows account settings, HP apps, Norton, etc.) that are running on this machine that each have dozens of security settings so if you want to change anything, you not only have to go through every one of these applications, but you have to understand their terminology for every setting, which of course is different for each security application. You could spend days sifting through the mess that HP and Microsoft have made trying to change the simplest things while trying to keep your PC secure.

All in all, until the rest of the world is caught up with Vista, and until XP actually holds you back, you would do well to steer clear of Vista entirely.

But enough about Vista. After all, you still have the option of buying XP and installing on this machine (of course you may not be able to go back to Vista without buying it again - I'm not high tech enough to know for sure).

Other than Windows Vista, this is a great PC: very quiet, plenty of HD space for storing things, with one of the best and energy efficient processors available. I don't use the multi-card ports on the front, though they may be useful to some people. USB and firewire ports on the front is nice, but that's standard on just about every PC out there. It doesn't have a digital video output to the monitor, which would be nice, but not critical.

One thing worth noting is that this PC has the bare minimum in RAM (1GB) to run Vista. The nice thing is that it is very upgradable (as opposed to some of HP's "slimline" compact PCs, which don't have space for expansion and upgrading). Therefore you can always add more RAM to your liking, and it even has an extra expansion bay if you want to add something like another DVD drive. The one thing it does not have that some other HPs have is the portable hard drive bay. I decided I wouldn't use that anyway, so it's no big deal to me, but it might be useful if you were upgrading to another HP machine in a few years and wanted to transfer all of your stuff via the portable hard drive. Of course that will only work if both computers have the HP hard drive bay.

Conclusion: Add some RAM, install windows XP, and you'll have a very good PC that is usable for home and small business applications for several years. (Oh, and in the mean time, hope that Vista is quickly replaced by something better, so when XP becomes outdated, you can upgrade to Vista's successor - and rumor has it that Vista's life will be short.)

i was very happy with this pc.......2007-03-09

this a very good pc and i am happy wiht hp.

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