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Although much of the spotlight has lately been focused on ultrabooks and all-in-one systems, desktops have steadfastly continued to remain a viable option, especially for users on a budget. This rings especially true in the case of the HP Pavilion P7-1235...
Despite the HP Pavilion P7-1235's reasonable price tag, better desktops with more nimble processing power or included monitors are worth checking out...
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Design and Features The P7-1520t's low-key black matte-finished chassis 16.14 by 6.89 by 15.28 inches (HWD). Like the Acer Aspire AME600-UR378%displayPrice% at %seller%, a glossy black plastic face adorns the otherwise all-metal exterior, providing a mode...
Affordable. Can accommodate some internal expansion. Discrete GPU.
Limited port selection. Bloatware...
With its solid performance and decent feature set, the HP Pavilion P7-1520t CTO is a good choice for users with a tight budget on the market for a Windows 8-equipped desktop...
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Design and Features The P7-1235 comes in a relatively unassuming black matte-finished chassis that measures 15 by 7 by 17 inches (HWD). Like the Acer Aspire AM3970G-UW10P%displayPrice% at %seller% and the Asus Essentio CM6870%displayPrice% at %seller%, a...
Affordable. Can accommodate some internal expansion. USB 3.0. Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Decent integrated GPU.
Sluggish performance. Loaded with bloatware. Limited discrete GPU upgradeability. No HDMI output. Monitor not included...
Despite the HP Pavilion P7-1235's reasonable price tag, better systems with more nimble processing power or included monitors make for better options...
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No one tops Hewlett-Packard when it comes to flooding store shelves with affordable desktops. Cruise over to Office Depot, OfficeMax, or Best Buy, and you'll find piles of them in the $500-to-$750 range. However, HP's Pavilion p7-1235 stands out from the...
One of the lessexpensive bigbrand towers you can buy, Nicely equipped, Lots of USB ports, including four USB 3.0...
Torpid performance, especially for CPUintensive tasks, Keyboard, mouse, front panel feel cheap, 300watt power supply restricts upgrades...
This AMD-powered minitower is very affordable and gives you room to upgrade. But it's sluggish, especially for productivity applications and other tasks that lean on the CPU. Read More...
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The HP Pavilion p7-1225 ($589 list at Staples) is one of those desktop systems that's just a bit over the $500 entry-level price point, but also gives you a little more for your money. It has DX11-compatible 3D graphics on its AMD A8-3820 APU (accelerated...
Some expandability. Quad-core processor. DX11-compatible integrated graphics with decent performance. Wi-Fi. 8GB of memory and 1TB hard drive.
Slower on Photoshop. Bloatware. No eSATA, USB 3.0, or HDMI video ports. Only 4 USB ports...
The HP Pavilion p7-1125 makes a name for itself with decent 3D performance using integrated graphics. It's a bright spot on an otherwise run-of-the-mill tower desktop...
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The HP Pavilion p7-1126s's ($559.99 list at Staples) AMD A8 Llano APU may not be as fast as Intel's Core i3 processors in media manipulation and day-to-day performance tests, but in-game, this desktop has the oomph the Core i3's integrated graphics jus...
AMD Llano APU outmatches Intel's integrated graphics in gaming, Beats audio, USB 3,0 onboard, Integrated Wi-Fi, Big 1TB hard drive...
AMD Llano APU was slow in day-to-day productivity tests, No HDMI video output, Bloatware...
The HP Pavilion p7-1126s desktop will treat you well if your needs don't go beyond Web browsing and gaming, but at the first sign of CPU-intensive tasks, like video encoding or Photoshop editing, its AMD Llano APU slows considerably...
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Affordable midrange desktops are easy to find, but the HP Pavilion p7-1187c ($699.99 list at Costco) has a few extras that aren't always available at this price, like a fast Intel Core i5 processor, 1TB hard drive, and six months of commitment-free sec...
Intel Core i5 processor, Big 1TB hard drive, Wi-Fi-enabled, 180-day trial of Norton Internet Security 2012, Costco offers 2-year warranty...
No USB 3,0, Integrated graphics, Uninspired design...
The HP Pavilion p7-1187c has a few extras that aren't always available at this price, like an Intel Core i5 processor, a 1 TB hard drive, and six months of security...
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The HP Pavilion p7-1167cb ($899.99 list at Costco) is a desktop tower bundled with a 25-inch monitor—a perfect buy for users looking to replace their dated home PC and display. If your needs lie in day-to-day productivity and media-intensive tasks, lik...
Large 25-inch monitor included, Big 1TB hard drive, Wired keyboard and mouse bundled in, Integrated Wi-Fi, Minimal bloatware, External speakers and video cables bundled in...
Two DIMM slots and 300 watt power supply limit future expansion, No HDMI, USB 3,0, or eSATA on board...
The HP Pavilion p7-1167cb is a no-muss, no-fuss desktop and monitor bundle that's perfect for the homeand its Core i5 processor is built to last for a few good years before it noticeably starts to slow...
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The HP Pavilion p7-1120 ($619.99 list a Staples) is a solid replacement for your dated, 7 year-old desktop. It has creature comforts, like integrated Wi-Fi and a huge 1.5TB hard drive, that will keep mainstream users happy, and the Core i3 CPU and 8GB...
Integrated Wi-Fi, Big 1,5TB hard drive, Core i3 CPU and 8GB of memory is a great hardware combination for day-to-day productivity needs, Wired keyboard and mouse included...
Bloatware, No eSATA, USB 3,0, or HDMI video ports, Core i3 isn't DirectX 11-ready...
The HP Pavilion p7-1120 is a solid replacement for your dated, seven-year-old desktop. Its creature comforts, like integrated Wi-Fi, will keep mainstream users happy, and the Core i3 CPU and 8GB of RAM hardware combo is sufficient for running through...
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If you're looking to buy an affordable entry-level desktop PC, the HP Pavilion p7-1110 ($529.99 list at Staples) packs a decent dual-core Intel Core i3 processor and large 1TB hard drive into an attractive (though rather generic) tower. The p7-1110 is...
Reasonably priced, 1TB hard drive, Wi-Fi enabled...
No USB 3,0, Integrated graphics, Uninspired design...
The HP Pavilion p7-1110 is an appealing—though generic looking—entry-level desktop that gives you an Intel Core i3 processor with 6GB of RAM, a full terabyte of storage space, and even room for upgrades...
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The HP Pavilion p7-1154 ($519.99 list at Best Buy) is an affordable, entry-level desktop with room to grow. However, its quad-core AMD Llano chipset, containing the CPU and GPU on the same die, was underwhelming on our benchmark tests, even against a m...
Big 1TB hard drive, USB 3,0 ports on board, Lots of room for upgrades...
AMD Llano APU provides lackluster performance compared with its Intel-equipped competitors, Wired USB keyboard and optical mouse, No gaming capability...
The HP Pavilion p7-1154 is affordable, but the AMD hardware used here doesn't fare well when compared to Intel-equipped competitors...
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The HP Pavilion p7-1030 ($580 street) is an entry-level/mid-range desktop PC, with the kind of parts and performance normally seen in higher-priced desktops. The p7-1030's Intel Core i3 processor and 8GB of RAM may not offer professional-grade multimed...
Big 1TB hard drive, Intel Core i3 CPU and 8GB of RAM, 802,11n Wi-Fi included...
Short trial-period on security software, Too much needless bloatware, No HDMI, eSATA, or USB 3,0 ports...
The HP Pavilion p7-1030 is a mid-range desktop that gives you an Intel Core i3 processor with 8GB of RAM, a full terabyte of storage space, and room to grow with an upgrade or two...
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is more complicated than ever. Once...
Speedy for everyday productivity/media tasks; lots of RAM for price; excellent expansion options...
Light on ports, especially USB; power supply limits certain upgrades; heavy on the bloatware...
This under-$600 Pavilion model is a good fit for those looking for an inexpensive, upgradable PC that won't get bogged down by everyday computing tasks. (Just be prepared to spend time uninstalling unnecessary software.)...
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For most enthusiasts, the only desktop tower PC which they are willing to accept into their lives is one that has been specially built and assembled from ground up with nothing but off-the-shelf components to fit their individual needs. However, for t...
We will be quite frank; the specifications HP is offering for the Pavilion p7 sits squarely in the grey area that seperates the 'entry-level' and 'mainstream' segments of the entire desktop PC spectrum. However, that is not to say that the base conf...
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If you need to replace your old clunker of a desktop PC, the HP Pavilion p7-1047cb ($799 list at Costco) is a no-muss, no-fuss way to do it. This mid-tower system comes bundled with a 23-inch monitor, and includes a handful of additional amenities. Its...
Bundled with 23-inch monitor, Large hard drive, Includes 802,11n Wi-Fi...
Weak power supply, No HDMI, USB 3,0, or eSATA ports, Contains bloatware...
If you're looking to replace an aging system, the HP Pavilion p7-1047cb comes with everything you needincluding an attractive price...
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The HP Pavilion p7-1067cb ($999.99 list at Costco) is the PC to grab if you're completely replacing your desktop PC and old monitor. It has the whole kit and kaboodle in one box: desktop tower, huge 25-inch HD monitor, keyboard, mouse, and even externa...
Large monitor included, Two-year warranty, HDMI port on desktop and monitor, 6-month subscription to Norton Internet Security, Monitor has multiple inputs...
No included HDMI cable, No speakers in monitor, Bloatware, No USB 3,0, No eSATA, Only two DIMM slots, Bundle only available at Costco...
If you want to replace your old PC, including that old CRT monitor from the late 1990s, the HP Pavilion p7-1067cb will get you started fresh with a huge 25-inch monitor and a powerful PC. It should last for years, and is easy to buy at your local ware...
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The HP Pavilion p7-1010 offers a few nice surprises for a sub-$500 desktop PC, including a quad-core CPU and a 1TB hard drive. Available at Staples for $499.99, this budget desktop is best suited to basic home productivity tasks like email, Web browsin...
Affordable, Big hard drive, Wi-Fi enabled...
Sluggish performance, Integrated graphics, Bloatware...
The HP Pavilion p7-1010 is a very affordable desktop system offering a quad-core processor and tons of storage space. It'll handle everyday tasks, but is by no means a powerhouse...
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One of the most potent quotables from the classic 1980s film comedy Ferris Bueller's Day Off begins, "Life moves pretty fast." These days, technology moves even faster. PCMag's most recent Editors' Choice for budget desktops, the Lenovo IdeaCentre K330...
Strong budget components, Includes 802,11n Wi-Fi card...
So-so performance, Bland appearance, Only 60-day trial to Norton Internet Security...
Though not the top performer on the market, the HP Pavilion p7-1074 delivers some fine components along with its sub-$600 price tag...
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