HP Pavilion d4600y Core 2 Duo Desktop PC Review
CNET reviews the "speedy" HP Pavilion d4600y desktop computer. 'HP is not generally known for being first out of the gate with new technology, but to its credit, the company was right there on launch day with a system built around Intel's new Core 2 Duo CPU. The HP Pavilion d4600y sticks a Core 2 Duo E6600 CPU inside a system that retains many of the special features we've liked in previous Pavilion systems, including HP's Personal Media Drives for removable storage and its LightScribe DVD burner.
At $2,000 (without a monitor or speakers), it's not the cheapest Core 2 Duo system we've seen, and it's far from the most expensive, putting it in the same midrange ballpark as the Dell XPS 410. While we like the XPS 410's fit and finish better, not to mention its impressive configuration options, HP's proprietary extras give the Pavilion d4600y the edge, if HP offers the parts you want. It's a good choice for mainstream users who want a name-brand, powerful system, and it will ably make the leap to Windows Vista next year.'
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