Reviews of the HP Pavilion a1740n
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CNET Review
The Good: This desktop PC is powerful enough configuration to run Windows Vista reliably; strong support package.
The Bad: You can find systems from both HP and other vendors with more bang for your buck; Pocket Media Drive slot blocks standard (and more economical) hard drive bay.
The Bottom Line: HP's lower midrange (or is it upper budget?) Pavilion a1740n desktop will run Windows Vista well enough, but too many other PCs have stronger core hardware for the money. Between that issue and the overall feeling that this system is trying to sell you something prevent us from recommending it.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 53/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 35392 other Desktop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 80/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: HP
Part number: RK575AA#ABA
General
- Type Personal computer
- Recommended Use Home use
- Product Form Factor Tower
- Built-in Devices Keyboard
- Width 7.2 in
- Depth 17.0 in
- Height 15.0 in
- Weight 24.0 lbs
- Localization English / United States
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 / 1.86 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
- Processor main features Intel Execute Disable Bit, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 2 MB
- Cache Per Processor 2 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel 945G Express
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
- RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
- Upgrade rule (RAM) Max 4 x 1 GB module
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type 1 x IDE - Integrated
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 320 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA
- CD / DVD read speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD?R) / 8x (DVD?R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
- Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type None
Graphics Controller
- Type Integrated
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Installed Size 32 MB / 224 MB (max)
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Speaker(s) None
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Mouse
- Mouse interface PS/2
- Mouse features Scroll
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25", 1 ( 1 ) x Personal Media Drive bay, 3 ( 1 ) x 3.5"
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA771 Socket, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16, 3 ( 2 ) x PCI
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - Line-in ( 1 in front ), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ( 1 in front ), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - RCA, 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 7 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 3 in front ), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Audio - SPDIF input - RCA, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Power
- Power device type Power supply
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software HP Total Care Advisor, Norton Internet Security 2007, muvee autoProducer, Drivers & Utilities, Roxio Creator, Microsoft Works 8
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.3
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7
Card Reader
- Card reader 9 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards CompactFlash Card type II, MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash Card type I, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia Card, Microdrive, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
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