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HP Pavilion Slimline S3720F
The HP Pavilion Slimline s3720f is a desktop PC from HP's Slim and Sleek PC lineup and is suitable for personal and multimedia use. The system is a step up from the Slimline s3700f, featuring a 2.5GHz Intel Pentium dual-core processor, a 500GB SATA hard drive, and 4GB of DDR2 RAM. It includes an integrated NVIDIA GeForce graphics card with 128MB of dedicated memory, built-in 5.1 channel sound, and is designed slim and compact at only 1/3 the size of a standard desktop. The Pavilion Slimline s3720f Series has a 16x SuperMulti DVD burner, a 15-in-1 memory card reader, and operates on Windows Vista Home Premium. It includes ethernet connectivity, 6 USB ports, as well as built-in wireless-LAN which the s3700f lacks. The system comes with a multimedia keyboard, optical mouse, and a 1 year limited warranty.
MSRP $530.00
Release date January, 2009
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Features/Specs
- 2.5GHz Intel Pentium E5200 Dual-Core Desktop Processor
- 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
- NVIDIA GeForce 7100 Graphics with 128MB dedicated graphics memory
- 500GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive
- LightScribe 16x SuperMulti DVD Burner
- Ethernet 10/100BT integrated network interface
- Built-in 802.11b/g WLAN
- Integrated 5.1 channel sound
- 15-in-1 memory card reader
- Comes with keyboard and optical mouse
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
- Inputs/Outputs: 6 x USB, 1 x FireWire, 2 x PS/2
- Dimensions: 13.39""(L) x 4.21""(W) x 10.87""(H/D)
- 1 year limited warranty
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HP Pavilion Slimline S3720F
• HP Pavilion Slimline S3720F Desktop PC (2.5 GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core Desktop E5200 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive,Vista Premium)
• Pavilion Slimline s3720f Desktop
UPC: 884420456230
EAN: 884420456230
MPN: FQ567AA#ABA
Competitors
MSRP $599.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- fairly capable hardware - suitable for the majority of consumers
- runs OSX (and any other operating system if required)
- extremely compact size and shape
Cons
- $200 premium for 200GB of disk space and extra GB of memory is robbery
- 1GB model contains too little RAM
- requires investment into any required computer peripherals (keyboard, mouse, monitor, webcam etc...)
HP Pavilion Slimline S3720F
vs.
Apple Mac Mini
MSRP $549.99
Released August, 2009
Pros
- extremely compact - can fit anywhere
- powerful for its size - dual core CPU, ample RAM and drive space
- affordable price
Cons
- no upgradable option for Blu-ray
- not customizable
- Intel GMA graphics and less than ideal processor means full 1080p HD media may not work
HP Pavilion Slimline S3720F
vs.
Lenovo IdeaCentre Q700
MSRP $475.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- affordable prices
- slick aesthetic
- digital HDMI output for use with the latest monitors or HDTVs
Cons
- comes bundled with lots of crapware
- newly purchased and onboard ethernet doesn't work on power on. have to physically disconnect/reconnect cable to reset after power on. also, windows update (Vista Home Premium) identifies a newer driver, but keeps failing to install it
- Tight spacing inside to upgrade components.
HP Pavilion Slimline S3720F
vs.
Acer Aspire X1300
MSRP $499.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- higher end processors and memory
- affordable prices
Cons
- nothing innovative from Lenovo
- last generation onboard graphics
- poor dedicated graphic option
HP Pavilion Slimline S3720F
vs.
Lenovo IdeaCentre K230
Reviews
May 28, 2009
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Pros
- compact enclosure
- built in WiFi
- onboard Nvidia graphics - superior to the more common Intel offerings
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers
Cons
- slow Intel Pentium dual core, based on an outdated architecture
- takes the fun out of building your own
- a better machine can be constructed for the price
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