HP Pavilion m8100n Desktop (2.8GHz Athlon 64 X2 5600+, 3GB DDR2, 500GB, DVDRW DL, Windows Vista Home Premium)

User Reviews for HP Pavilion m8100n Desktop (2.8GHz Athlon 64 X2 5600+, 3GB DDR2, 500GB, DVDRW DL, Windows Vista Home Premium)

• Reviewed by: linxs

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  Strengths: quiet fan, remote control, SATA drive

  Weaknesses: CD/DVD spinning makes bit of noise, 300W power supply, Vista, no DVI

  Overall Evaluation: This is a good multimedia PC if you are planning to hook it up to your TV. It includes the remote which you can control most DVD Player apps with it. Since it has a TV tuner, you can also setup to watch program that's coming via the coax input. PC has enough USB port for most needs both in front and on the back. Since it's HP, most of the expansions are HP friendly, ie, might have some issue with generic parts. It has a HP expansion slot for HP drives. Since it's running Vista, it's a bit buggy, not to mention getting used to new interface and where some of the things are. It's a good PC, but would spend more if it's hooked up to a 1080i/p and get one that plays Blu-ray and HDDVD Tuner.
• Reviewed by: discounteggroll

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  Strengths: 3gb ram, big HD, DVD burner, small footprint, quiet, true FW400 6 pin ports (2)

  Weaknesses: lack of DVI/Component out, cheap keyboard/mouse (wired)

  Overall Evaluation: For what I got this computer for ($350 after rebates) it was a no brainer. Robust Ram and HD make this computer comfortably fast for what it serves. I just wish it had a DVI port or component to hook it up to a HDTV more easily. Overall I am happy with it, and if you can find it on clearance I would highly recommend it