HP Pavilion Elite M9060N (Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM, 640GB HDD, Windows Vista Home Premium)

Intro: The HP Pavilion Elite M9060N (Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM, 640GB HDD, Windows Vista Home Premium) is a Core 2 quad-based, general-purpose computer.Compared to other consumer level desktop computers on the market, it is expensive at around $1,420.This system comes with 3 GB RAM, and a 320GB hard drive.

Noteworthy Features: Has a DVD? RW(? R DL) / DVD-RAM/ BD-ROM/ HD DVD-ROM disc drive, which is more preferable than some similarly priced desktop computers.Also, this desktop computer has a nVidia GeForce 8500 GT graphics chip, which is better performing than some similarly priced desktop computers.Also, this machine's Core 2 quad based processor is zippy enough to handle demanding applications, such as digital video.

Weaker Features: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A general-purpose desktop computer, suited for basic computing, plus digital photo sorting, audio appreciation, and entertainment applications.Also comes with advanced word processing software -- fine for most serious business or academic document authors.However, you can archive your digital videos using this computer's DVD recorder.You can compile mp3 CDs with this desktop?s CD writer.You can use the bundled video software to compile and edit movies uploaded from a digital camcorder.This computer also includes photo-editing software, for use with digital camera pictures, scanned images, and more.

Value: Overall, this desktop computer's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.For example, when it comes to CPU speed, the average price of consumer level PCs with a similar processor is considerably lower -- in fact around $1,160.

Suggestions: (1) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital camcorders and other equipment and rapidly upload data to the computer's hard drive.(2) Consider adding a more powerful graphics card if you plan to use this PC for graphics design or CAD applications.