There are many reviews from buyers who are only rating the operating system (Windows 8) and not the actual computer. For people who are looking for a review of the actual PC (not just the OS), you should be pleased to know that this computer is GREAT!
I originally purchased this computer on black friday for $379, and with all the features the computer comes with, especially the HDD and RAM space, it was a steal.
After many weeks of using this computer, I am more than pleased with its performance. I gave it 5 stars simply because this computer will not disappoint. Here are the aspects that I really like about this computer.
== PROS ==
(1) REALLY FAST START UP: After the first time turning it on, it quickly went through the start up process in which it booted windows and took my info. Very easy process. There are many unnecessary programs that come pre installed with any new PC, so after uninstalling all of the trial apps that came pre loaded with the unit, the computer literally starts up in seconds!
(2) ITS QUIET: You can barely hear the computer when its on, there is no noise from the fan that I can hear. You may even forget its on - thats how quiet it is. Its great if you need to turn on the computer without waking anyone.
(3) THE SPECS: Like I said before, for the price I paid for the unit ($379), 1 TB hard drive space plus 6GB of RAM is a steal. This unit also has WIFI, so I have it connected to all of my devices on our home network, it even connects to the printer wirelessly.
(4) FAST: Did I mention its fast? With all the RAM space, running apps to surfing the web to playing music and watching videos, everything is done with top notch speed.
(5) COMPATIBILITY: Almost every program that worked on previous versions of Windows should work like a charm on Windows 8
(6) MULTIPLE PORTS: There are multiple USB 2.0 ports in the front of the PC, and two USB 3.0 ports in the back of the unit. I also have the
Logitech Z313 Speaker System
attached to the audio port in the back which also works flawlessly
== CONS ==
There arent many faults about this computer! The only fault I saw is the removal of the "start button" in the Windows 8 operating system.
(1) NO "START" BUTTON: This is a setback i've seen in many reviews of Windows 8, but there is a solution to this "problem." If you dont like the new start menu in Windows 8, you can download a free app which restores the start button that we all know and love! I have been using it since purchasing this PC, and it works like a charm! The app is called "StartMenu8" (iobit[dot]com/iobitstartmenu8[dot]php) which is produced by a company called "IOBIT." This app is really useful to anyone who wants the functionality of the old Start Button in Windows, it really works! It essentially brings back the taskbar to the way it looks in Windows 7!
== REVIEW ==
I had to write a review for this PC because I saw too many were reviewing only one aspect of the unit (the operating system), but that doesnt do this computer any justice! I love this desktop and I hope you buy it too. I bought it when it had no reviews and I'm glad I did. The price for this unit has increased since the time that I purchased it, but for what its worth, its a great PC. If you do not like the way the new Windows 8 looks with the removal of the Start Button, there are alternatives to bringing it back, as mentioned in my review! So overall, this is a great PC, if you are on the edge in deciding, JUST BUY IT, you will not regret it!
| Standing screen display size | 24 Inches |
|---|---|
| Processor | 3.6 GHz amd_a_series |
| RAM | 6 GB DDR3 |
| Memory Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Hard Drive | 1 TB SATA |
| Graphics Coprocessor | AMD Radeon HD 7540D |
| Chipset Brand | AMD |
| Card Description | Dedicated |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ab |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 4 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
