| HP Pavilion a210n Desktop PC (2.50-GHz Celeron, 256 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive,DVD-ROM Drive, CD-RW Drive) | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 7 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2413
Category: Personal Computer
Publisher: Hewlett Packard
Studio: Hewlett Packard
Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Label: Hewlett Packard
Hardware Type: Desktop Computer
Platform: Windows Xp Home Edition
Media: Personal Computers
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.5
CPU Type: Intel Celeron
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 400
System Memory: 256
Memory Type: SDRAM
Secondary Cache Size: 512
Keyboard: HP multimedia keyboard
Hard Drive Size: 80
Floppy Disk Drive: 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk drive
Graphics Card: Integrated Intel Extreme
Graphics RAM: 64
Case Type: Desktop
Modem: 56 Kbps
Network Interface: 10-/100-Mbps Ethernet
Free Memory Slots: 1
Included Software: WordPerfect Productivity Pack 2002; WordPerfect 10 and Quattro Pro 10, ArcSoft Photolmpression,HP Print Creator, Arcsoft FunHouse and Greeting Card Creator, HP Memories Disc Creator ; InterVideo WinDVD SE; RecordNow ,InterVideo WinDVD SE, MusicMatch Jukebox , Intuit Quicken New User's Edition 2003
Special Features: AOL dial-up (3 months trial service included), MSN dial-up (3 months trial service included), Earthlink dial-up (3 months trial service included), AOL - DSL & Cable, Earthlink - DSL, Cable & Satellite, SBC Yahoo! DSL; Symantec Norton AntiVirus including 60 days of complimentary live updates,
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 38
Dimensions (in): 16.5 x 15.2 x 7.5
MPN: DF210A#ABA
Model: DF210A#ABA
UPC: 808736592956
EAN: 0808736592956
ASIN: B0000A277A
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Product Description
Hewlett-Packard has given the concept of value a completely new look with the HP Pavilion PC. Combining a dependable, high-speed processor with a stylish, compact, all-new chassis design, it delivers a price/performance balance that is ideal for first-time PC buyers and those who want an inexpensive second computer. There is plenty of room to grow, because this design allows you to add features, as your computing needs change, boosting performance and expanding your multimedia possibilities in the process.
Amazon.com Product Description
Ultra-affordable but lacking the power and perks of a mid- or high-level unit, the HP Pavilion a210n Desktop PC is built for folks who don't want or don't need to drop a lot of dough on state-of-the-art equipment. Distinct from the entry-level Pavilion a200n by virtue of its larger hard disk and DVD playing capabilities, the Pavilion a210n won't appease those who constantly strain their computer with processor-intensive applications or the latest 3-D games, but is otherwise a solid choice for the budget-conscious user. At the heart of the Pavilion a210n lies a 2.5 GHz Intel Celeron processor. HP has matched this budget-conscious CPU with 256 MB of PC2100 DDR SDRAM, an integrated Intel Extreme graphics chipset with 64 MB of shared (not dedicated) memory, and a surprisingly large 80 GB hard disk. Other data handling tools include a 3.5-inch diskette drive for older or smaller applications and backup needs, a CD-RW drive through which you can play and burn audio CDs and archive information, and a DVD-ROM drive for watching movies. The Pavilion a210n package does not include a display or speakers, nor does it feature an IEEE 1394 FireWire port (normally used for fast data movement to and from external devices such as digital camcorders). It is equipped with a half dozen high-speed USB 2.0 ports for speedy interaction with plug and play peripherals, a two-button PS/2 scrolling mouse and a convenient HP Multimedia keyboard. Connectivity options include a low-speed 56K modem and a 10/100Base-T networking interface for high-speed e-communications. The impressive bundled software package features such useful applications as WordPerfect Productivity Pack 2002, WordPerfect 10 and Quattro Pro 10, Intuit Quicken New Users Edition, InterVideo's WinDVD DVD player, and the Windows XP Home Edition operating system.
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 HP Pavilion a210n PC - old reliable workhorse of a system October 26, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought this HP Pavilion a210n Desktop PC) brand new in the summer of 2003 soon after it had come out, and it's still going strong to this day. It was purchased to be a workhorse utility computer, mostly for Internet access, document editing, Website creation and administration, along with storage of documents and photos. It wasn't bought for gaming, so having the latest and greatest video and audio hardware wasn't a factor. It came with an Intel Celeron 2.5 GHz processor, and I almost passed on it for that reason, but a friend who worked for HP in their mid-range computing section had recommended it most highly, so I followed that advice and have yet to regret it.
This PC came with an ASUS P4G533 motherboard (HP name 'Echo'), and had a mPGA478 processor socket, so I knew that it could be upgraded to an Intel P4 Pentium processor at any time. I never bothered, but still consider it from time to time. It had all of the standard serial, parallel, PS2 keyboard and mouse sockets, along with 6 USB ports (2 front & 4 rear), all of which have proven to be quite sufficient. The onboard audio (Realtek ALC202A) is sufficient, though not spectacular.
Memory: it came equipped with 256 MB RAM installed (184-pin, DDR SDRAM) but this was quickly upgraded to 512 MB, then later to 1024 MB (2 x 512), filling the two sockets. The memory is not proprietary (unlike some other systems), allowing for reasonably priced upgrading.
Hard drive: the original HDD was a Seagate 80 GB (Ultra DMA 5400 rpm) unit, which had problems within the first 60 days. Contacted HP support and they immediately sent a new Seagate Barracuda 80 GB HDD (7200 rpm) as a replacement. Have since added another Seagate Barracuda 80 GB HDD, and both have performed quite well. These are backed up daily with a Seagate FreeAgent Desktop 250 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive an excellent device that works boringly well, as any backup device should.
Additional drives: it has a 1.44 MB (3.5-inch) diskette drive, which is rarely used these days. The CD-RW drive (48x/12x/48x max speed) and DVD drive (16X max) perform well, but I need to keep a paperclip handy to eject discs about half of the time, a common CD & DVD drive problem.
Software: Microsoft Windows XP was factory installed, and there was a backup partition from which restore CDs could be created, which I did. As far as the rest of the 'free' installed software goes (WordPerfect 10, Quattro Pro 10, Arcsoft FunHouse, Greeting Card Creator, MusicMatch Jukebox, Quicken 2003, etc), most of it was removed within the first 90 days. As others have found out, these 'freebie' applications can be resource hogs, and often are quite buggy. Installed a licensed copy of Microsoft Office 97 Professional as the 'mainstay' application, and only recently 'upgraded' to Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007. Still learning the new interface, but it's amazingly solid.
Security: immediately upgraded the 'trial-ware' Norton Antivirus to a regular version for multiple computers, and then 'resource hogging' problems began to start. Switched to AVG Anti-Virus and used it for years. A few months ago, switched to Windows Live OneCare 2.0 and this has proven to be very effective and gentle on the system resources. It works well in the background and has automated the backup tasks on this and my notebook computer since it works with up to 3 users.
Keyboard & mouse: the original corded units were OK, but replaced them after the first year. Like the Microsoft Optical mouse units, but am seriously considering changing the present Microsoft keyboard to the IBM Enhanced USB Keyboard, mostly because of its ruggedness and classic IBM keyboard feel.
Support: this has been very good, as noted above with my hard drive problems. It should be noted that the online support resources are excellent, as is driver upgrade availability.
Pros:
- Very quiet operation
- First-rate HP online support resources
- Excellent integrated 10/100Base-T networking interface
- Easy access to internal components via removable side panel
- Dark grey solid steel case; plastic trim hasn't shown any wear
- Standard Microsoft Windows XP, now at SP3 level
- Multimedia performance better than originally expected
Cons:
- Maximum 1 GB RAM, wish it could go to 2 GB
- Celeron processor OK, but a Pentium 4 would be better
- Onboard Realtek ALC202A audio could be better
- Original keyboard & mouse are nothing to rave about
The HP release date for these was 27 May 2003. I expected to get about 4 to 5 years out of this computer, but since it has performed so well, would really like to get about ten years out of this one. Had I reviewed this years ago, would have given it a 5-star ranking, but by today's standards really can only give it a 4-star rating, and that because it's been so reliable.
It's a workhorse that has exceeded my expectations, a bit long in the tooth now, but still doing what it should.
This is what I call a budget multimedia computer!!! August 6, 2005
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a great multimedia computer for the person who is on a budget.My Dad got the pentium4 procceser model.Anyway sometimes it works somtimesit wont't beacause the dsl won't connect.Plus his other computer which is a Pentium2 computer is faster than his new oneso his pentium 2 model from HP and my dell computer are the fastest five computers in the house.But now my Dad is trying to fix his p4 computer because partition magic does not want to work.
 You get what you pay for... though in this case you get less January 18, 2005
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is not a budget conscious machine - HP evidently decided to make up on the price by loading this machine with so much annoying proprietary garbage that the computer constantly is lighting up with my network connection trying to send information about me to HP or someone else who paid for space on my desktop. Given the technical characteristics of the machine, I expected it to be a reasonably fast machine for what my child needs it for - basic web surfing, email, etc. We have several much older machines on our home network, including two with less than half the memory and processor speed, but they are strangely much faster than this nice looking but poorly performing piece of... anyway, I would strongly recommend spending an extra one or two hundred to get a real machine, probably from a real manufacturer. Of the big ticket ($500 or more) items I've bought from HP in the past two years, they're 0 for 3. I don't think there will be a number 4.
Excellent Performance for the Price. December 25, 2004
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got my computer over a year ago and have had no problems with it. The HP handles anything I ask it to do. In 2003, like tons of other computer users, I had difficulties with viruses and trojan horses, but, after switching to Mozilla, this problem became a thing of the past and has nothing to do with the PC I now use. I've found that for photography and word files this model is ideal and offers a high rate of speed. I usually have about 10 windows open, 2 Word files, and MSN messenger and yet I never have any difficulties with crashes. Overall, I can't say anything bad about this model and don't plan on getting a new PC for another few years. I don't care what the new ones look like, this one is functional and saved me some cash (and continues to).
Not Bad December 18, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This computer is not bad at all. Yes, there is no recovery disks included and there is no firewire port, but where are you going to get the 48x cd burner and the dvd player for this price? Hp did do a mistake when they sold these computers without recovery disks, but its not just this model, its ALL the models they are selling. In this computer, there is part of the hard drive that is for recovery so the only thing ou have to do if u want to make a backup, just click and drag. Another thing, many reviewers said they had a problem connecting to the internet....?? What is that about? I bought this computer FLOOR MODEL and a bought a Nec Multysync1555v al for about 800. Never looked back. Never regretted it. Even though it was 1 month being floor model, it ran fine. To be exact, it was floor model at circuit city. The computer is not bad at all. What did disapoint me was the lack of a video card. Don't get me wrong. it "has" a video card (how would it not have a video card!) but the video card is intergraded., meaning its basically built on to the mother board. First thing I did when I bought this was buy a 128 mb video graphic card. Improved graphics, but if you dont run programs like macromedia flash, adobe photoshop, and such that I use, you will not notice the difference.Overall this is not a bad computer. If you are shopping, copy the price...the specs...look around... and you know you will come back to order it. A computer this good, at a price this good. It's Grrrrrrrrrreeaaaat
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