HP Pavilion Media Center M8120N

HP is a computer brand we’ve trusted for years. Since the late 90s, the company has targeted consumers with "Media Center" desktop systems for maximum video and multimedia performance. As time as passed, computer prices have dropped and dropped and dropped, delivering to us one of HP’s latest desktop deal - the HP Pavilion Media Center M8120N. Priced new at just under $1200, this system has an Intel Core Duo processor, 3GB of RAM and a whopping 640GB hard drive. Did I mention it’s just $1200?

Review full system info on the product detail page, but it’s worth noting that this desktop PC has received an average of four stars from Amazon.com users. Many of those who have purchased it have rated it with five stars, citing:

I ordered my new PC and it arrived within the week. I was thrilled. The set up with the directions you gave me were simple- I could do it without asking anyone for help. Each feature has been so easy to master. I now use my digital camera card in the slot on the PC to upload my photos- no more cords to worry about. I made a file of photos and used the DVD burner to burn a file for safe keeping. Simple, fast, and I love it! And I watched some movies on it too.. really great!

What more could we say? The only negative reported was that early models had only a VGA monitor output. This was a little too low tech for those with high-end monitors - a DVI output would have been preferred. Subsequent reports indicate the HP now ships with DVI output and a VGA adapter. Perfect!

Interested in buying the HP Media Center? When it arrives, the package contains the HP Media Center m8120n desktop PC, keyboard, mouse, remote control, and power cord. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 90 days from date of purchase. This is definitely a desktop computer system worth considering for home and home office users in the market. For more information, readers can also reference the CNET review of the M8120N.