HP Pavilion A6230N Desktop PC (AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 5600+, 3 GB RAM, 400 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium)

I expected the memory and power specs would make this product fast, but it has been a huge disappointment with breakdowns and slow when it does occasionally work. Save yourself the expense.

Received on time and in perfect condition out of the box. Worked perfectly.
Thanks Guys!

Nice computer and working well so far.
It came fully loaded, but would have been better if it was in a packaged deal with a monitor and printer. It really becomes more expensive when you have to buy these components separately.

I would highly recommend this product. Performance is very good for everyday tasks as e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, etc. However, if you are planning to use it for games, I recommend you buy a better video card.
Finally, everything you have heard about Windows Vista does not begin to accurately describe the experience. I guess the pressure to put the product in the market after such a long wait was overwhelming, and it shows. If you can, I suggest you "downgrade" to Windows XP. Less learning curve, much better performance and you will be happier.

This HP 6230N PC was listed on Amazon as a brand new unit. Even though the price seemed too good to be true (it was). I checked and rechecked the description and it indeed was supposed to be new. When it arrived, it was clearly a refurbished unit. I contacted the seller, J&R audio and computer and they said I could refuse the shipment or accept a free 2 year warrantee. Even though I was disturbed by the "mistake" on Amazon I accepted the offer.

What a mistake.

Here is the short list of what is wrong with it.
1. Power cable to optical drive was not connected to drive.
2. Data cable to HP Pocket Drive reader was not connected to mobo
3. PCI-e x16 slot does not work, does not recognize any cards inserted into it.
4."Up" arrow key on keyboard stuck.
5. Small ding in face of pocket drive reader.
In addition there are various screws loose in the case.

I went through the proper channels, even contacted HP for help (they were fine) and they wanted me to send it to HP for warrantee repair. I have only had this unit for one week. If the technicians that repair these products are the same ones that refurbish them, I decline.

Other than these major issues, everything else seemed to work fine. Vista worked without a hitch and computer seemed to really speed through just about anything. Of course, I couldn't play any games because the PCI-e slot was bad...

So, after a week, this is going back. Prior to this I have never purchased anything "refurbed" and am not likely to ever again.