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Strengths: Dual core 64 bit processing, 250 gig HD, DVD+/- burner with lightscribe and second DVD drive, smart card reader, many USB ports, media center software
Weaknesses: None to date for my uses, some might complain of shared memory video.
Summary: 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 this is my only gripe with HP, it does not come with system restore disks, user has to burn these. I purchased DVD-R discs and was preparing to do the ONE TIME ONLY burn when I happened to read the details, finding out that the system restore discs can only be burned on DVD+R discs. This was not clear and not in any of the "Using your new computer" info, so someone could have been SOL on that one.
On the plus side, this has worked extremely well, media center is interesting, but I have not done much but load music and play CDs. HP online support is quick and responsive but it took a couple weeks for them to email the transcipts of the support chat?
I have played Deus Ex on the machine (oldie but a goodie) and it is without problems.
My browsing experience will likely change once I move and get broadband in a month, but even with dial up it performs well for my needs. AOL software is a little buggy, but that is not a reflection of the computer.
I have downloaded photos from digital camera, attached external hard drive and used USB flash memory, all without any problems.
I would recommend this product, for the many extras, full features, reliability (to date) and customer support. I did purchase the additional 4-year warranty through Circuit City, as I hope this unit to last many years with 64-bit processors.
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