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HP Pavilion A6400F Desktop PC

Model #: HP   A6400F
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• Intel Pentium dual-core E2200
• 500GB hard drive
• 3GB of DDR2 memory
• Burns DVDs and CDs
• LightScribe-enabled
• 15-in-1 card reader
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Product description

HP Pavilion A6400F Desktop PC

Features

Dual core processing: The HP Pavilion A6400F desktop features the 2.2GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core E2200 processor. The Pentium Dual Core has two processing engines that work together, giving this processor much more power than standard 2.2GHz processors.

  • This desktop features 3GB of advanced DDR2 system memory—enough for all but the most demanding users, gamers and multimedia professionals.
  • Data travels to the processor along the frontside bus. The faster data travels, the faster everything works. This desktop features a speedy 800MHz frontside bus.
  • L2 caches keep data neat, organized, and nearby so processors can retrieve it quickly. This 1MB L2 cache will give the processor a little boost.

Hard drive: The huge 500GB hard drive is perfect for expansive collections of movies, music and multimedia. This drive’s data disks spin at 7200rpm, providing faster-than-average access to your files.

DVD SuperMulti drive: Use this drive to burn DVDs and CDs to share your files, music mixes or home movies. You can even burn DVD-RAM discs—specially-formatted discs that let you drag and drop, or write and rewrite your files up to 100,000 times.

LightScribe disc-labeling: Burn custom, silkscreen-quality labels and images onto your discs with the same drive that burns the data.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit): Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for homes with advanced computer needs. And Vista Premium features the elegant new Aero interface. You’ll be able to use your desktop more effectively and enjoy new entertainment experiences—all with the benefit of added security and reliability.

High-end audio/video capability: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 graphics and 287MB of video memory—128MB dedicated, an addition to the main system memory—deliver compelling gaming and video. Support for 8-speaker audio lets you connect a great surround sound system.

Media card reader: The front-panel 15-in-1 memory card reader makes it easy to transfer photos, music, and other files to and from your digital camera, camcorder and other peripherals.

Pocket Media Drive bay: Insert a Pocket Media Drive (sold separately) into the available drive bay to add instant storage. The Pocket Media Drive also works with any USB-enabled PC.

Tons of ports: With six USB 2.0, two FireWire, one Digital Audio-in/out port and more, you’ll be able to add plenty of peripherals.

Software bundle:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Works 9 and Office Home and Student Edition 2007 (60-day trial)
Norton Internet Security 2008 (with 60 days of live update)
HP Photosmart Essential
Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe
Muvee autoProducer Basic
Adobe Reader 8

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Manufacturer's description

HP Pavilion A6400F Desktop PC

  • Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Desktop Processor E2200
  • Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium with Service Pack 1
  • 3072MB memory for powerful PC performance
  • 500GB hard drive stores 218,000 photos
  • SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology
  • Built-in drive bay for an optional HP Pocket Media Drive
  • Front-panel 15-in-1 memory card reader
  • 24 x 7 toll-free phone support and one-year HP limited warranty

The perfect PC for photos, video and music

HP Pavilion desktop PCs include a variety of features that make taking and sharing digital pictures easier than ever. As you would expect from the leader in consumer PCs and PhotoSmart printers, every HP Pavilion PC gives you the tools to make working with digital photos and video clips fun and convenient.

  • Organize, edit, share and protect your digital photos with HP Photosmart Essential.
  • The front-panel 15-in-1 memory card reader makes it easy to transfer photos and files to and from your digital camera and other peripheral devices.
  • HP Pavilion PC's feature the exclusive Pocket Media Drive bay that allows you to add instant storage. The Pocket Media Drive also works with any USB enabled PC.
  • The SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe technology lets you create custom, silkscreen-quality labels and artwork directly onto LightScribe-enabled CD and DVD discs.

The world’s favorite PC

HP computers are designed to perform and built to last; that’s why we’re the world leader in consumer PCs. HP has sold more than 60 million consumer PCs since 1998—more than any competitor—and won more PC Magazine Editors’ Choice Awards than any other company.

Capability meets possibility

The Windows Vista® Home Premium with service pack 1 operating system is the preferred edition for home desktop PCs. With extensive digital entertainment features, expanded search capabilities and the fluid, three-dimensional Windows Aero TM user interface, it provides a truly extraordinary user experience. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 provides the latest operating system improvements and enhancements from Microsoft.

Service and support

HP stands behind our products and protects your investment with award-winning service and support available around the clock by phone, e-mail, and online.

  • HP Total Care offers expert assistance 24 x 7:
    • Toll-free telephone support at 1.800.HP.INVENT (1.800.474.6836) in English and Spanish in the United States or English and French in Canada.
    • Real-time online chat.
    • E-mail, usually answered within one hour.
  • A desktop icon offers one-click access to online technical support, troubleshooting and downloads.

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Specifications

HP Pavilion A6400F Desktop PC

Processor

Processor brand ? Intel®
Processor type ? Pentium Dual Core
Processor speed ? 2.20GHz
Bus speed ? 800MHz
Level 2 cache 1MB
Level 3 cache N/A

Memory

RAM 3GB
RAM expandable to: 8GB
Memory type (RAM) 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-6400)

Storage/Drives

Hard drive size ? 500GB
Hard drive speed 7200RPM
Burns DVDs Yes
Lightscribe Yes

Expansion

Available PCI-E x1 slots 2
Available 3.5" bays 1
Available 5.25" bays 1
Available PCI-E x16 slots 1
Available PCI slots 0

Ports

USB 2.0 ? 6
Firewire ? 2
DVI (Digital Video Interface) ? 0
TV tuner ? No

Internet/networking

Ethernet Yes
Built-in wireless No
Dial-up modem Included

Graphics/video

Video memory 287MB
Video memory type Partially shared

Software

Operating system Windows® Vista Home Premium

General features

Additional Features Video card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
UPC 883585738960
Manufacturer's part number A6400F

Dimensions

Height 15.2 inches
Width 6.9 inches
Depth 16.3 inches
Weight 22.0 lbs

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Customer ratings and reviews

HP Pavilion A6400F Desktop PC

Average customer ratings
Based on 22 ratings

Features
4.7
Performance
4.6
Reliability
4.5
Cost-Benefit
4.5
Overall rating
4.6

Most helpful review (based on customer feedback)

Features
5
Performance
5
Reliability
3
Cost-Benefit
3
Overall rating
4.0

Love the computer, hate Vista.
Reviewer: jlstan22 from Music City USA on Apr 23, 2008
24 out of 27 found this review helpful

I love the speed of this computer. The 3 GB RAM is really fast and other than the fact Vista keeps freezing up on me it would be great. I've been using this product for about 2 weeks. At first I thought the quality of the keyboard and mouse were a little 'cheesy' compared to my Dell. I bought a different mouse and now I really like the whole setup. Would recommend to others for an inexpensive computer.

Recent reviews

Features
4
Performance
5
Reliability
5
Cost-Benefit
5
Overall rating
4.8

Very nice PC for the $$
Reviewer: Bob from Ridgefield, CT on Jun 27, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

For the $$ a great buy. Very fast (3 GB), big hard drive. Have had no problems with Vista (so far). Not many reviewers have mentioned the Pocket Media Drive bay... up to 160GB of additional memory 'on-the-go'. Maybe it's because I bought a mini-drive(80 GB) early on (huge reports with many photographs made using a flash card impossible) I've developed a use and understanding of a peripheral HD... but this one is very cool, and soooo easy to use - so far no compatibility issues. Asdescribed by an earlier reviewer I found the mouse a little 'cheesy' but like the keyboard (very quiet). Overall, I'm very pleased... and I have recommended it to friends and co-workers.

Features
4
Performance
4
Reliability
4
Cost-Benefit
5
Overall rating
4.3

Great Computer but problems with vista
Reviewer: Jayman from Ridgefield, CT on Jun 10, 2008
9 out of 10 found this review helpful

I bought this last week and experienced the same problem with freezing of the mouse and keyboard as described by others on the internet. The problem lies within the sleep mode. Just before the tower goes to sleep, the computer freezes. If you disable thesleep mode for the tower, all is well. It appears that some software is not compatible with sleep mode option. I will keep the computer for another week or so and see what happens. Other than this small glitch, it is well worth the money for power and options.

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Warranty information

HP Pavilion A6400F Desktop PC

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Labor 12 months

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