Reviews of the HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7690n - Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13 GHz
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CNET Review
The Good: Lowest-cost PC, desktop or otherwise, with an HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive (in this case, HD-DVD); strong configuration for playing HD movies also lends itself to gaming and Windows Vista; wireless networking included.
The Bad: HD-DVD player begs to be brought into the living room, but the midtower desktop design says otherwise; limited room for expansion; too many promotional shortcuts and icons on the desktop; no HDMI output, only dual-link DVI.
The Bottom Line: We'd rather see an HD-DVD drive in a living room-style case, but if HP had to build it into a standard desktop, at least the Pavilion m7690n Media Center TV PC is powerful, and it's also affordable. It will play both high-def movies and 3D games, and it's also ready for Windows Vista, for less than $2,000. No other PC we know of can make that claim. If you're in the market for such a system, this is a steal.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 44/100. Comparing these reviews to 58724 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The first HD DVD tower desktop from HP brings crisp multimedia playback to an already competent multimedia system. All you need is Windows Vista and you'll have all the buzzworthy tech in your hands.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The m7960n is an expensive system; you're paying a lot for the HD DVD feature. We'd like to see the HD DVD functions better integrated with Media Center, too. And don't expect the m7690n to replace your high-end home theater setup: The monitor is too ...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The m7690n has an extensive set of features, including an HD DVD drive, but it is rather expensive.
Manufacturer: HP
Part number: RC648AA
General
- Platform Technology Intel VIIV Technology
- Type Media center
- Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Premium Ready
- Recommended Use Home use
- Product Form Factor Tower
- Built-in Devices LED panel
- Width 7.6 in
- Depth 16.5 in
- Height 15.2 in
- Weight 26.9 lbs
- Desktop type Media center system, Gaming-friendly system
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / 2.13 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 Virtualization Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 2 MB
- Cache Per Processor 2 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel P965 Express
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory speed 533 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
- RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
- Upgrade rule (RAM) Max 2 x 2 GB module
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 2 x 250 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) 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 HD DVD-ROM
- 2nd optical storage read speed 15x (CD) / 5x (DVD) / 2.4x (HD DVD)
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type Analog TV
- Analog TV system NTSC
- Radio tuner type FM radio
- Multimedia functionality features Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
- Installed Size 256 MB
- Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound card name Realtek ALC882
- Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
- Audio output compliant standards Dolby Pro Logic II, High Definition Audio
- Speaker(s) None
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Keyboard
- Keyboard connectivity Wireless
Mouse
- Mouse connectivity Wireless
- Mouse technology Optical
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem - PCI - Plug-in card
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 2 ( 1 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 1 ( 1 ) x Personal Media Drive bay
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 3 ( 0 ) x PCI, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 4 ( 2 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16
- Interfaces 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ( 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 ), 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Display / video - Composite video input - RCA ( 1 in front ), 1 x Display / video - S-video input ( 1 in front ), 2 x Audio - RCA ( 2 in front ), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - RCA, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input, 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 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 Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 2 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Radio antenna, Remote control
- Features 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
Power
- Power device type Power supply
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
- Software RealPlayer, Adobe Reader 7.0, Sonic MyDVD Plus, Muvee autoProducer, Microsoft Works 8.0, HP Photosmart Premier, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, Norton Internet Security 2006 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2003 Student and Teacher Edition (Trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Pick-up and return, Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year
Card Reader
- Card reader 15 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MiniSD, RS-MMC, Microdrive, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, XD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCardplus, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MultiMediaCardmobile, CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 2.7
- Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.
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