HP Pavilion a6400f - Pentium Dual Core E2200 2.2 GHz

Intro: The HP Pavilion a6400f - Pentium Dual Core E2200 2.2 GHz is a Pentium dual Core-based, basic desktop PC.Compared to other budget PCs on the market, it is inexpensive at around $560.This system comes with 3 GB RAM, and a 500GB hard disk.

Noteworthy Features: Has a DVD? RW(? R DL) / DVD-RAM disc drive, which is more preferable than some similarly priced PCs.Also, the 500GB hard disk installed on this machine is quite big when compared to the average desktop.

Weaker Features: Shared video memory has a negative impact on system performance which should be fine for users with more modest graphics needs.Users with more demanding needs should look to a graphics solution that brings its own muscle.

Suitability: A basic PC, suited for basic computing tasks, such as word processing, e-mail, and web browsing.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 model's DVD burner.You can compile music CDs with this computer?s CD burner.

Value: Given its inexpensive price, this PC has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) Check to make sure that an AGP or PCIe slot is available if you plan to upgrade to a stand-alone graphics card.(2) 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.(4) For help in deciding if this is the right desktop for you, see CNET's buying guide for desktops.