HP Pavilion S3220N Slimline Desktop PC (AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 5000+, 2 GB RAM, 400 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium)

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HP Pavilion S3220N Slimline Desktop PC (AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 5000+, 2 GB RAM, 400 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium)

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz / GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 / 2GB DDR2 SDRAM / 400GB Hard Drive / 15-in-1 Memory Card Reader / Vista Home Premium Integrated 10/100 Base-T networking interface Operating System - Windows Vista Home Premium with Windows Media Center Monitor is not included

The HP Pavilion s3220n Slimline desktop PC gives you all the power of a fully loaded home/office desktop in a sleek, silver-and-black chassis that's one-third the size of a traditional PC tower, enabling you to place it unobtrusively anywhere--from your office to entertainment center to kitchen. This Slimline desktop can also become a companion to your TV, thanks to its built-in TV tuner (providing both standard NTSC and high-def ATSC transmission) and included HP Media Center remote control. You can easily burn TV programs and home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format LightScribe DVD/CD burner, which enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc. And with its integrated Wi-Fi capabilities (802.11b/g), you don't need to worry about stringing Ethernet cable from your broadband modem in another room.

This desktop is powered by the 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ dual-core processor, which increases the efficiency and speed of the PC while running multiple programs and the latest multi-threaded software. It features a spacious 400 GB hard drive, and it includes an open drive bay for an optional HP Pocket Media Drive (which can add up to 160 GB of storage). Other features include 2 GB of installed RAM (maximum capacity), NVidia GeForce 6150LE video card with 128 MB of dedicated memory (and up to 623 MB of available memory), multi-format memory card reader, a wide variety of connectivity options (including both USB 2.0 and FireWire), and digital audio output for home theater surround sound.

This desktop also 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

• Processor: AMD's Athlon 64 X2 5000+ dual-core processor is built for tomorrow's 64-bit applications, which will require a processor with significant power. Dual-core technology is like having two processors working together, each one taking care of different applications, so power-users actually experience greater performance when multiple applications are running. Digital media enthusiasts will appreciate the enhancements while simultaneously working in high-definition video and photo editing and audio mixing programs. It includes such AMD features as HyperTransport Technology (which increases the communication between integrated circuits) and Enhanced Virus Protection.

  This 2.6 GHz processor offers a system bus with speeds up to a blazing 2000 MHz and each core offers a 512 KB L2 cache--for a 1 MB total. (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.)

• Hard Drive: The extra large 400 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 has a 3Gb/s interface speed that enables up to 300MB/s data transfer rates (double the speed of the current SATA interface of 1.5Gb/s).

  This Slimline PC also includes a drive bay that fits an optional HP Pocket Media Drive, which enables you to add up to 160 GB of additional storage. The Pocket Media Drive also works with any USB-enabled PC, for easy transferring of multimedia files from other computers in your home.

• Memory: The 2 GB of installed RAM (2 x 1024 MB DDR2) maximizes the capacity for this PC, and it also offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed. The additional capacity helps boost the amount of available video RAM that's shared with this notebook's video card.

• 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 8x DVD-R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R DL Write Once, 16x DVD+R, 8x DVD+RW, 16x DVD-R, 6x DVD-RW, 12x 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: This desktop comes with an HP multimedia keyboard and optical mouse (both PS/2) and remote control.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This desktop has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. For expansion, this Slimline desktop has one PCI slot (occupied), one PCI-E x16 slot (available), one 5.25-inch external bay (occupied), and one internal 3.5-inch bay (occupied). It comes with the following external connections:

• 5 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 15-in-1 multi-format memory card reader, compatible with CompactFlash I/II, IBM Microdrive, Secure Digital (SD), miniSD, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Reduced Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC plus), MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC mobile), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SmartMedia, and xD Picture Card
• 2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 line-in, 1 line-out, 1 microphone, and 1 digital audio output
• Fast Ethernet port for 10/100 networking
• 56K modem

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 via Wi-Fi.

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, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), Muvee Autoproducer Basic Edition, Roxio Creator 9 and MyDVD Basic, HP PhotoSmart Essential, and Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update).

Dimensions & Weight
This Slimline desktop measures 12.4 x 4.2 x 10.9 inches (LxWxH/D) and weighs approximately 19.7 pounds.

What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Slimline s3220n desktop PC, keyboard, mouse, and power cord. 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.

HP Pavilion S3220N Slimline Desktop PC (AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 5000+, 2 GB RAM, 400 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Accessories

HP W1907 19-inch Widescreen Flat Panel LCD Monitor
Acer AL2216Wbd 22" LCD Monitor - Black
HP W17Q 17 Inch Wide Flat Panel LCD Monitor
HP Deskjet F4180 All-in-One Printer/Scanner/Copier (CB584A#A2L)
HP W2007 20-inch Widescreen Flat Panel LCD Monitor
HP W17E 17" Flat Panel Monitor
HP PD1600 Pocket Media Drive 160 GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive
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Compaq WF1907 19" LCD Monitor
Logitech R-20 2.1 Speaker System

HP Pavilion S3220N Slimline Desktop PC (AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 5000+, 2 GB RAM, 400 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Reviews

I've had it less than a month and four or five times a day the internet won't work, the printer has a mind of its own, and on, and on, and on. The worst possible computer experience imaginable. Totally worthless piece of junk. NEVER. Avoid. I've used computers for fifteen years, and NEVER have I seen anything like this.

This is a very quiet computer. You can be watching a television show and it will freeze up. I'm up in the air about recommending this to anyone else. I wouldn't have bought it if I knew it was going to freeze up as often as it does. But.

But I do like HP. Sometimes the computer will sleep and need to be restarted before it will come back on.

Perhaps I have a dud.

The design is wonderful.

granted this could be me. it freezes up quite often.

But I really don't think so. I have had this for around three months.

and. Minesweeper. it remains valid. I personally believe they should do away with Vista basic and the other version (Can't remember now) and just lunch Vista Home Premium as the kick off for a decent price.

you would think laptops and PDAs are the only hotshots that can move from point A to point B. Blazing Fast: I'm a person who's had the experience using very high tech and fast computers whether professionally or personally. World of Warcraft and Flyff are two impressive online games that's worth checking out. it's portable. Vista Home Premium is a true Vista OS experience for beginners, Intermediates, and Professionals. my mind has been change with the WoW Factor. Vista Premium is nothing like basic and the other flimsy they put together for a quick buck. why.

what surprises me i that i can really create professional looking flyer templates, resumes, and newsletter from scratch in Microsoft Word without needing to buy Ms Publisher. - And that's it for the goods. But after experience Home Premium. i wish they were Wireless. So here we go,. 1). 3).

I have the trial version currently and i'm planning on purchasing the real deal when i have the cash. this little machine packs the punch of the big guys yet small enough and sleek enough to lay horizontal/vertical somewhere on the entertainment center with the right hook ups for a true "In Your Face, Dude Don't Touch" entertainment experience. lol. 4). I honestly toss the old getting a Wii or PS3 for the summer from my mind because of how impressed i was in seeing the graphics hands-on. Yes reviewer, i haven't forgotten to mention that it's the new Graphics Processor that's built-in to this slimline model.

2). The Bad. In addition, you can go wireless. CD Burning & DVD Burning should be in another category of its own for the positives, but it's all gravy. You can't get it anywhere at that price from nowhere else. Profession: Microsoft suite programs 07-8 (Though expensive) is worth the price. It really is.

lol. It comes with its own little wireless antenna at the back. are all concerns of today's generation. YES. Overall, i definately recommend this slimeline as a must have.

it honestly felt i was watching TV in High Def. or the new Age of Emperors to juggle with. (Does take smudges and fingerprints if used on a daily basis) i would say at least every month and a half with a dusk cloth should do. Chess. Opening up numerous applications at once doesn't slow the computer down nor hogs up memory usage because of the double process built right in. maybe it's time to give HP a call. old Card games. lol.

get with the program. Keyboard and mouse are standard. Secondly, the new outlook express known as Mail is awesome. Because it's easy to maneuver, i love the tabs, GUI is easy on the eyes, tons of options and customizations, and best of all to me it seems that Microsoft created the programs to be more insync with each other.

i asure you there's more. Being able to create and maintain one's web site should be a breeze for all those entrepreneurs because of the huge Hard Drive, large RAM, and power saving options. give us Halo. i'm still figuring out how to. you know they always attach the extras) of all different genres of games to try & buy or play for free. But it does offer built in extras (It's from HP.

The Media Center has every thing and more to make a long story short. Sorry Bill Gates, but geesh. -. I wish there was a slice of pie snuggled together in all that wrappings that came in the box. The Media Center is off the hook. The nice thing about watching TV on my new Flat Screen 24-inch monitor is the color is crispier than on my hold TV, sound quality improved. but good.

all i can say for these two is BlaZing Fast. The Good:. It has everything and more.

It's an awesome buy. Watching DVD's, Recording DVD's, Recording Live TV Shows, Burning Games, Playing CDs, Pictures, iTunes & MP3's, Audio Mixing & Splicing, Designing, Animations, Web site creations, softwares, etc. can i saw breath taking. Entertainment: ugh. Vista games suck. It's been almost 3 months since i purchase, which makes this review valid.

Secondly, it's great for playing video games. Updates, It's been almost 3 more months since i gave this review. Fast Free Delivery. Stylish: It's call the [Slimline] for a reason. All you need is a good software for web site development and you're set. This computer can act as both. i use to be a vista hater and a Oh i'm sticking with XP so don't tell me smash kind of attitude. 1).

lol. waaay more that i don't have the time to add which is worth checking out and the fact that as more software continues to grow with the future and vista the possibilities are endless. Rebate is not as easy to get as they make it seems. In addition, i found out that it has built in LiteScribe Technology which allows you to Laser zap your CDs into sweeet designs instead of using paper, gluesticks, and glitters to make an appealing CD lable i integrate mines with aol so i can have that upgraded outlook business feel (without the ads) when checking my email. And YES This computer can handle them.

Lastly, it requires little cleaning. All you have to do to Watch Cable TV via Media center is. lol. 2). (lol too easy) hook the cable to the back of the CPU, make sure you have a great monitor or TV with VGA, HDD, or SVGA connection, put batteries (included) in remote (comes with desktop & keyboard), and you're good to go. 0).

3).

You can not beat the quality for the price. I would highly recommend this computer for anyone who is looking for speed and reliability at a reasonably price.

First they sent us a hard drive to replace ourselves and when we called for assistance they told us customers should never open the tower and replace it themselves. Buy a MAC. The early problems were caused by Vista but the hard drive crashed and we have had no luck with the HP tech help. THEN they sent back the tower saying it was fixed and it has the same problem.

This PC has nice features, they just don't work. We can't even boot it up. We bought this in early January and have had nothing but trouble with it from the second week on. THEN we had to send in the whole tower plus send back the first hard drive.

I spent over an hour on the phone with HP yesterday only to be told that my current problem was the same as my first and someone else would have to call me back within 48 hours.