HP Pavilion p6610f

HP Pavilion p6610f

The highlights of the HP Pavilion p6610f ($529.98 list) desktop, available at Staples, are its a quad-core processor and a roomy 750GB (7,200rpm) hard drive. It also boasts a case that belies its budget status and serves up Wi-Fi out of the box. As with any budget PC, however, some sacrifices were made to achieve its low price. In this case, the system comes littered with bloatware, lacks an HDMI port, and relies on integrated graphics. None of its drawbacks are deal breakers; we recommend the Pavilion p6610f for its attractive design, strong performance for the price, and integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity. The HP Pavilion p6610f doesn't look like a budget PC. In fact, it uses the same chassis found on pricier Pavilion p6600 series models and a similar design as Elite PCs, such as the HPE-447c-b ($1,349.99, 3 stars). The full-tower chassis is not a cheap, thrown-together unit, but one with an attractive, unified design. It features a piano-black finish, rounded corners, and front-panel covers that hide the optical drive and front-mounted ports. There are two optical drive bays, one of which is filled by a dual-layer DVD burner.