Reviews of the HP Pavilion Slimline s3020n
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CNET Review
The Good: Sharp new design; outstanding value and performance compared to other systems in its class; more expandability than typical small PCs; industry-leading support.
The Bad: Desktop cluttered with shovelware icons; virtually nonexistent gaming performance.
The Bottom Line: With new polish and a whole lot of bang for the buck, HP's new Pavilion Slimline s3020n leads the small PC field overall. The glossy black chassis, added expandability, and even a new keyboard make this system attractive both inside and out.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 59/100. Comparing these reviews to 66198 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: For several years now, HP (Hewlett-Packard) has been working hard on a campaign to greatly improve the quality and aesthetics of consumer-level HP computers. Based on a number of their...
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No Rating
digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Get the bells and whistles of a fully loaded desktop PC in a sleek and space-saving design. Just a third the size of a classic PC case, the Pavilion Slimline s3020n will immediately...
Manufacturer: HP
Part number: RX890AA#ABA
General
- Type Personal computer
- Recommended Use Home use
- Product Form Factor Tower
- Built-in Devices LED panel
- Width 4.2 in
- Depth 13.9 in
- Height 10.9 in
- Weight 19.7 lbs
- Localization English / United States
- Desktop type Budget desktop system, Small-form-factor PC
Processor
- Type AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ / 2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 1 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE
- Data bus speed 2000 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory Specification Compliance PC2-4200
- Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
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 250 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) / 4x (DVD-R DL) / 8x (DVD+R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
- Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Graphics Controller
- Type Integrated
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE Shared video memory (UMA)
- Video Memory 128 MB / 319 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
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Audio Input
- Type None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 1 ( 1 ) x
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16
- Interfaces 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 5 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 1 in front ), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Audio - SPDIF output, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 3 x Audio - Output - Mini-phone 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 Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
Printer
- Type None
Miscellaneous
- Features Wireless LAN
Power
- Power device type Power supply
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software Drivers & Utilities, HP Photosmart Essential, Roxio Creator, muvee autoProducer, Roxio MyDVD Basic, RealPlayer, Microsoft Works 8, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 60 Day Trial, HP Total Care Advisor, Norton Internet Security 2007
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Card Reader
- Card reader 15 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards RS-MMC, miniSD, microSD, Microdrive, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro, CompactFlash Card, MultiMediaCardplus, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MultiMediaCardmobile, CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5
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