Desktops & Servers > Hewlett Packard Desktops & Servers > From 150 GB to 250 GB > Intel Core Duo > Personal Computer > PC

Advantages: size, weight reduction, great performance
Disadvantages: smaller expansion cards needed.

...in the box is a HP keyboard and optical mouse that connect via USB. There are 4 unused small form factor expansion slots at the rear right of the case for PCI and AGP style cards. Again like the tower design DC7700, the sound is somehow delivered from the PC with no visible speakers. These are built in and come preinstalled with the operating system. So you will have sound during the XP setup. Installation is quick as most of the install is ready ...
...network settings. As mentioned before we have had issues with the pre installed Symantec AntiVirus software as it clashed with our existing A/V on the network but this is something we uninstall before proceeding now. We learnt the hard way! There are no install CDs with the PC itself and it asks you to make a set of recovery CDs when you initially start it up. I would highly recommend doing this as you might need to reinstall the operating system ... Read review

Advantages: Great price, features, performance, looks, styling
Disadvantages: Im yet to find one!

...fuller than the DC7700 by HP Compaq. As previously mentioned we are switching to becoming a HP Hardware user fast and their desktops have been a pleasant suprise during hardware replacement. Let have a look at the product. The Case has a shiny silver front giving it a cutting edge look while is Black case with removable side panels make maintenance, upgrades and repairs easy with full access to the internals of the machine. Accessed from the front ...
...Setup and installation. Thanks to HP for making this task as painless as possible. Most of the configuration and installation of the operating system is performed before the PC has been shipped which means the last few setup tasks are straightforward and relatively quick. You can be up and running in a matter of minutes after plugging it in for the first time. Start up and shut down is very quick indeed thanks to the performance of this PC. If ... Read review

Advantages: Fast quick reliable, functional and cheap
Disadvantages: preinstalled software can cause set up headaches.

...not aware the DC7700 by HP Compaq is not 1 PC. It is a range of models under the 1 badge. As previously mentioned we are migrating to becoming a predominant HP Hardware user in the office and these desktops have so far proved great value for money with great performance Looks, Very square looking with harsh angular corners and a large capacity ventilation sytem on the front. This maximises the air circulation keeping your PC cool.The aluminium ...
...aware, you also get a HP keyboard and mouse with this PC. The keyboard is very traditional with no extra function buttons but the mouse is optical. Both are finished in matching Silver and Black to compliment the PC. Buying these will be harder today as they have been superceded by a newer version of the DC7700. However, I think if you try a few sites such as Dabs or Pricerunner you may pick up a bargain. We were offered a deal on these PCs only ... Read review

Advantages: PERFORMS WELL
Disadvantages: COSTLY.

The hp Compaq stunned my mind when I heard its ability to deliver proven technology. I have some influence on deciding on which type of computer hardware or software to purchase in office. The PC device comes with dual core technology type and the dual core simply means that the PC is capable of having more than one processor and it has advantages over those PCs that have only one processor because it is quite faster and can process numerous in ...
...use for my office work. HP has proven their competence on making computer hard wares including printers that I regard one of the best in the market currently. Well getting this in my household would cost me quite some money because this is an office use. Since I am now in need of such PC, I think of making savings for it. Its company manual description is detailed very well and quite easy to understand and use. From what I have read from the manual, ... Read review

Advantages: No bugs, major crashes, fast and loads of fun!
Disadvantages: Can't think of any....

I was absolutely blown away by this little computer! My partner, who is a graphic designer, bought this to replace the PC we had and as soon as I got on it I was away! It is so user friendly and easy to navigate. I have learned so much through just using and I don't get irritated by it because it hardly ever crashes. When it does 'crash' or 'freeze up' it's very easy to rectify as you just click 'force quit' and it solves the problem! Brilliant! ...
...to get it working again! Yay! There is also some really fun software already on it like the IMovies and IDVD that you can create your own little movies with photographs with music and effects. It's really good fun and that's the key to this little Mac, it's fun to use whatever you're doing! ... Read review