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Buying these will be harder today as they have been superceded by a newer version of the DC7700.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 ...
andycharger 23.11.2007
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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 ...
andycharger 23.10.2007
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...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 ...
andycharger 25.01.2008
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If you are writer, programmer or even web designer this is a good stuff for you. but I still not recommend this PC for gamers and multimedia projects. ...
nine9thtails 31.08.2007
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Advantages: Plenty of USBs, runs basic applications. Disadvantages: Lacks the power for today's games.
...files.
When looking at HP customer service, compared to other manufacturers, they are quite reliable. Most drivers are easy to locate, and any other issues are usually quickly resolved by a simple phone call.
In conclusion, this PC is perfect for a man who likes to get his work done, but if graphics and gaming are what you are looking for, pushing the boat out and buying a better PC would be advisable. ...
Scarraban 11.06.2008
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