HP Pavilion A1700N Desktop PC (AMD Athlon Processor 3800 Plus, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)

Average customer rating: 3.0

Great for the price!
HP and Vista dont play well together!
Great for Gaming
Vista premium is the worst
Good value for the price, cant be beat!

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HP Pavilion A1700N Desktop PC (AMD Athlon Processor 3800 Plus, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B000MAFNM8
2007-01-30

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Product Description

AMD Athlon 64 X2 / Dual-Core Processor 3800+ / 1GB DDR2 SDRAM / 250GB SATA Hard Drive / Genuine Windows Vista Premium 1024MB PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory (2x512MB for ultimate performance expandable to 4GB) 250GB 7200RPM Serial ATA hard drive SuperMulti DVD Optical Drive with LightScribe Technology - 16x DVDR, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 32x CDRW, 40x CD-ROM NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE Video Graphics with 128MB dedicated graphics memory 10/100BaseT Network Interface High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable 56k Fax/Modem 4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) Memory Slots (two available) Expansion Slots - 3 PCI slots (2 available) and 1 PCI Express x16 Slot (available) Expansion Bays - 2 external 5.25-inch (one available), 1 external 3.5-inch (one available), 1 internal 3.5-inch (occupied) Front panel 9-in-1 memory card reader - SmartMedia, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure Digital, Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, IBM Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo External Ports - 7 USB 2.0 ports (3 Front, 4 back), 2 FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports (1 Front, 1 back), Microphone/Line-in/Line-out (Front and back), 2 PS/2, Digital Audio-out, LAN, Rear speaker-out/Side speaker-out/Center (subwoofer), VGA-out (back) Easy sign-up to major dial-up and broadband Internet Service Providers - AOL Basic Dial-Up, AOL Dial-Up Advantage, AOL High Speed, MSN dial-up, NetZero Dial-Up, NetZero Accelerated Dial-Up, EarthLink dial-up, EarthLink High Speed, High Speed Internet Services Comparison Shopping Operating System - Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Dimensions - Height 15 x Width 7.17 x Depth 17 inches Weight - 24 pounds Monitor is not included Note - When you first turn this machine on, you will have to wait up to 12 minutes before you can use it. After this, the wait time will only be approx. 3 minutes.

Amazon.com Product Description

The HP Pavilion a1700n comes loaded with the all tools you need to easily create, manage, share, and enjoy your digital photos, home videos, movies, and music. You can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner, which enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc and provides a super-fast 16x DVD+R/-R write speed. It also includes LightScribe technology for personalized silkscreen-quality, laser-etched CD/DVD labels created right in the drive.

This desktop is powered by the 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ dual-core processor, which increases the efficiency and speed of the PC while running multiple programs and the latest multi-threaded software. Store more music, videos, and data on the roomy 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive, which offers fast transfer rates. It also comes loaded with 1 GB of RAM (which can be bumped up to 4 GB), an integrated Nvidia GeForce 6150 video/graphics card with 128 MB of dedicated video RAM, a wide variety of connection ports on both the front and rear of the box, and a 9-in-1 memory card reader that's compatible with today's most popular digital camera formats.

It 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
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Processor: AMD's Athlon 64 X2 3800+ dual-core processor is built for tomorrow's 64-bit applications, which will require a processor with significant power. It outperforms the highest-performing AMD Athlon 64 4000+ single-core processor on multi-tasking benchmarks by up to 30 percent. 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 2.0 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 250 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 also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.

Memory: The 1 GB of installed RAM (PC4200, 2 x 512 MB, 533 MHz) is a good start, but you'll want to add more RAM to handle today's demanding multimedia and gaming software. This desktop has a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity (4 x 1 GB), perfect for high-def video and 3-D gaming.

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 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R DL Write Once, 16x DVD+R, 8x DVD+RW, 16x DVD-R, 6x DVD-RW, 5x 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: It comes with an HP multimedia keyboard and scroller mouse (both with PS/2 connections). </ul> Video & Audio
This desktop features an integrated Nvidia GeForce 6150LE graphics/video card with 128 MB of dedicated graphics memory. Windows Vista can also allocate up to 319 MB of total graphics memory from the system memory. It features Nvidia's PureVideo technology--which provides great picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for video content--and full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 for stunningly realistic cinematic effects for all DirectX-compatible applications. It also offers an integrated audio card that can produce high definition surround sound configurable to 8 speakers.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
For expansion, this desktop has three PCI slots (two available), one PCI Express slot (available), two 5.25-inch external bays (one available), one external 3.5-inch bay (available), and one internal 3.5-inch bay (occupied). It comes with a built-in floppy drive and the following external connectors: <ul>

7 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (3 in front, 4 in rear)

2 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals (1 in front, 1 in rear)

2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice

1 VGA monitor port

2 headphone and 2 microphone (front and rear)

2 line-in (front and rear)

Surround sound speaker outputs (rear/side/center (subwoofer)

9-in-1 media card reader on the front, compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, and XD Picture Card </ul> It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

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 to your favorite Wi-Fi hotspot.

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 8, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update), Roxio Creator (with LightScribe technology), Muvee autoProducer (for creating professional-looking home videos and burning to DVD), and HP Total Care Advisor.

Dimensions & Weight
This desktop PC measures 7 x 17 x 15.2 inches (WxDxH) and weighs approximately 24 pounds.

Power
This desktop is Energy Star rated, which means that it uses 15 watts or less of power when on low-power mode. An Energy Star qualified computer uses 70% less electricity than computers without enabled power management features.

What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion a1700n desktop PC, power cable, keyboard, and mouse. 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.

Customer Reviews:

Great for the price!.......2007-06-12

Just picked this up from my local store. Refurbished price: $399! Can't believe that I've spent the last 7 years with a 850mhz HP. This is a huge difference. Great performance, but as the other owner posted, you can always add more memory for even better speed.

HP and Vista dont play well together!.......2007-05-14

I am sure the components of this HP computer are ok. However, overshadowing this possible capability is the fact that VISTA is not ready for primetime! Multiple hassles from HP internet sign up boxes that NEVER GO AWAY, to invalid Microsoft Vista key registration nightmares, to intolerable and ever apologetic customer support from overseas make this experience NOT WORTH IT. I am very capable with tech, having wired my house and created a network with a 16 hub switch and network printer with 8 computers, BUT I HAD TO RELY ON HP paid support 'SMART FRIEND' @ $69 for 45 minutes (which was not enough) to get this newest addition onto the Network ( it still does not see the printer, which is HP as well, and i refused to "recharge" my minutes for another $69). I gave this computer to my five year old instead of searching for drivers for the rest of my life!! I am shopping for a used XP machine before they disappear!!

Great for Gaming.......2007-05-13

I would have to say I love this product. It has windows vista, which comes with a whole bunch of extra stuff, of which most of it can be put to use. It's also an amazing gaming comp. With set affinity, you can effectively play a game on one processor, with everything else on the other.

Vista premium is the worst.......2007-05-09

I've owned several computers through the years and the new Vista Home Premium is the worst I've had to deal with. Many programs are non compatible and as for the HP support it's very confusing to navigate where as XP and prior were very simple. Also the so called HP support you can call will not help you unless the product you're having problems with installing is also a Hewllet Packard product otherwise the so called free support will cost you money. A friend just got a Dell computer and he's content with it. I used to love HP products but now it seems they don't care to help their customers anymore and unless you know computers like an expert you'll need help with this one.

Good value for the price, cant be beat!.......2007-05-06

I bought the computer for gaming, mainly Flightsims, and for a basic computer for the price it is excellent.

The memory can be up graded to 4 gig, It is 2 core, has Vista premium, which stand alone can cost 200 dollars.

I have put a new video card in it (Nvidea 7600, 256) in the PC express slot. It about doubled, the speed from 3.0 to 5.5. They shipped mine with a 4200+ processor, which was a added suprise. The rebate takes about 8 weeks, but I did get it.

It should have a higher power Power supply, which is 300watt, and I am up gradeing it to 550watt, this can make a big difference, because the more you add on the more power it takes to run. At the present time there is not a cheap video card for Vista or Direct X 10. About the cheapest is [...] dollars,

The real nice thing about this computer, you can up grade it, without a problem. I figure 2 more gig of memory will cost me 100 dollars, power supply 59 dollars, and it will run anything on Vista. The machine runs very cool, I alway take off one side of the case, for better cooling.

I searched all over before I bought this computer and for the price and features, plus free shipping and no taxes,[...] dollar rebate, and support of Amazon, it just couldn't be beat!

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