HP Pavilion Slimline S5280t - What We Think of It

HP Pavilion Slimline s5280t - The Good

The Pavilion Slimline s5280t is a very special computer and it was our pleasure to review it. Not only does it provide more than sufficient power, it is also very balanced. It also has a great processor. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 processor, running at 2.5 GHz, with a FSB of 1333 MHz is a great addition. You will find the 4 MB L2 cache very satisfying. The HP Pavilion Slimline s5280t also comes with 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM (3 DIMMs), working at 1066 MHz.

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The hard disk has more than enough space, 640 GB to be more exact. It works at 7200 rotations per minute and has a data transfer speed of 3 Gb/s. As you might already guess, the primary optical drive is the LightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive. The graphics are powered by an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500. The networking device is an integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet. Just like many other HP desktops, the HP Pavilion Slimline s5280t features a 6-in-1 memory card reader, 2 USB ports, and one headphone port. And, like with many of their desktops, HP will add a multimedia keyboard and an optical mouse. These were the pros, now let's see the cons.

HP Pavilion Slimline s5280t - The bad

The price is a little too high. However, just a little! There are no audio output devices like speakers, and there is no wireless support. Also, the integrated video card, although impressive, is no match to a standalone card. These are the major cons of the Slimline s5280t.

HP Pavilion Slimline s5280t - Our Rating

Although the price is a little too high for the s5280t, we consider it is well worth it. For 9.99, you get a powerful and flexible work environment. You can use it in your home or at your office. Our rating of 4.3 stars out of 5 guarantees it!

HP Pavilion Slimline S5280t - What We Think of It