Comments on: Get an HP desktop replacement for $470 shipped

If you don't mind a refurb with a 90-day warranty, the Pavilion G60-235DX offers exceptional bang for the buck. A few dozen users collectively rated it 4.5 stars out of 5.

[bcranmer]

Nice work Reader Dan! What a great computer for the money.

[bohddisatva]

I looked at the specs on the HP site and it says that is merely "supports" 101 key keyboard not that it actually has one.

[rickbroida]

Actually, it says "101-key compatible." And if you look at the small but visible image on this HP product page (http://tinyurl.com/pwjjzv), it definitely shows the larger keyboard.

[CantComeUpWithOne]

In case the 17" monitor isn't big enough this 22" Widescreen for $140 (plus $15 shipping) might be another deal until 5/16. I haven't seen them that cheap lately.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8448584&st=al2216w&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1188438406684

Thanks for the site Rick!!

[xZero2007x]

"For example, the Pavilion has a 2GHz dual-core processor, as opposed to the Dell's 2GHz Core 2 Duo processor. Real-world difference? Not much."

Uh, there IS a real-world difference between the Pentium D processors and the C2D processors. You'll notice the difference with basic and advanced usage alike including email, web browsing, office applications to audio/video management/creation.

For $80 more, I'd definitely look for something more in line with the Dell deal. It's not that hard to find a C2D spec, especially on a desktop replacement (smaller = more money) at a low price. If anything, that's what consumers SHOULD be looking for instead of buying 4+ year old tech.