Intro:
The HP Pavilion Elite m9260f - Core 2 Quad Q6700 2.66 GHz is a Core 2 quad-based, consumer level computer.Compared to other consumer level desktop computers on the market, it is expensive at around $1,390.This system comes with 4 GB RAM, and a 500GB 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 8600 GT graphics chip, which is somewhat better performing than some similarly priced desktop computers.The spacious 500GB hard drive installed on this machine will provide oodles of room for storing thousands of applications and files.Also, this machine's Core 2 quad based CPU is powerful 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.You could preserve embarassing home movie memories for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this computer's DVD burner.This computer also has a CD writer, allowing you to compile your own audio CDs or video CDs.
Value:
Overall, this desktop computer's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.However, this desktop combines hearty processing power with plenty of storage.If you were to judge strictly by CPU speed, however, the price of a general-purpose PCs with comparable speed is about 20% lower.
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) If you plan to be playing the latest 3-D games, you may want to invest in a more powerful video card from NVidia or ATI, which are popular with the gaming community (requires an open AGP or PCIe slot).
DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM / HD DVD-ROM - Serial ATA
Disc Labeling Technology
LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
Type
None
Storage Removable
Type
None
Monitor
Monitor Type
None.
Multimedia Functionality
TV tuner type
Digital and analog TV
Radio tuner type
FM radio
Graphics Controller
Type
PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card
Graphics Processor / Vendor
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Installed Size
512 MB
Digital Video Standard
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI),
Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Audio Output
Type
Sound card - Integrated
Sound output mode
7.1 channel surround
Audio output compliant standards
High Definition Audio
Speaker(s)
None
Input Device
Type
Mouse,
Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard connectivity
Wireless
Mouse
Mouse connectivity
Wireless
Mouse technology
Optical
Audio Input
Type
FM tuner
Telecom
Modem
Fax / modem
Max transfer rate
56 Kbps
Networking
Networking
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Data Link Protocol
Gigabit Ethernet,
Ethernet,
Fast Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g
Printer
Type
None
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free)
1 ( 1 ) x Pocket Media Drive bay,
2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H,
1 ( 1 ) x Personal Media Drive bay,
2 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
4 Memory - DIMM 240-pin,
1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket,
2 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1,
1 ( 1 ) x PCI,
1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16
Interfaces
9 x Audio - Output - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 3 in front ),
6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ),
1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style),
2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ( 1 in front ),
1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45,
1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI,
1 x Display / video - Composite video input - RCA ( 1 in front ),
1 x TV antenna - Input - F connector,
1 x Audio - SPDIF input,
1 x Audio - SPDIF output,
1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style),
1 x Display / video - S-video input,
1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Remote control
Power
Power device type
Power supply
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows Vista,
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Software
Microsoft Windows Media Center,
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0,
Microsoft Windows Mail,
Muvee autoProducer,
Norton Internet Security 2008 (60 days subscription),
Adobe Reader 8.0,
HP Photosmart Essential
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008)
6.7
Card Reader
Card reader
15 in 1 card reader
Supported flash memory cards
RS-MMC,
CompactFlash Card type II,
MultiMediaCard,
MultiMediaCardmobile,
Microdrive,
SmartMedia Card,
SD Memory Card,
MultiMediaCardplus,
Memory Stick Duo,
CompactFlash Card type I,
MiniSD,
Memory Stick Pro,
Memory Stick,
XD-Picture Card,
Memory Stick PRO Duo
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