HP Pavilion a830n Desktop PC

HP Pavilion a830n Desktop PC
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
Product Type: Personal Computer

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Have you heard about HP's new LightScribe technology? It lets you burn your own custom-designed labels directly on your CDs and DVDs (using the same drive you used to burn the data). This PC got LightScribe, along with a hefty processor, loads of memory, and plenty of storage.
Amazon.com Product Description
HP amps up the multimedia power for the whole family with the Pavilion a830n desktop PC. Featuring a gargantuan 250 GB hard drive, you'll have ample space to store your entire music collection and still have room for editing digital video and photos. It also offers a wide range of connectivity options for all your peripherals, preloaded HP Image Zone photo editing and management software, and a dual-layer, multiformat DVD/CD burner. It also features a fast 3.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor and 1 GB of installed RAM (upgradeable to 4 GB).

The Basics

Hard Drive: The massive 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video.
Processor: The hyper-threaded 3.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 540J processor allows a single CPU system to behave in some aspects like a dual-CPU system, helping to deliver faster transistors and increased performance. It also features a 1 MB L2 cache and a blazingly fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed
A Hyper-Threading processor helps a PC to run multiple demanding applications at the same time. This technology enables the processor to execute two threads (a part of a program) in parallel, boosting performance during key high-drain procedures. This results in more efficient software performance (such as faster reaction times in gaming applications) and enhanced multitasking.
Memory: The 1 GB of installed RAM (PC2700) is a very good start for this multimedia-centric desktop PC, but you'll want to take advantage of the ultra-roomy 4 GB of total RAM capacity (2 x 2 GB) for such multimedia needs as video editing and immersive 3D gaming.
CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the a815n multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 16x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+/-RW, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 24x CDRW, and 40x CD-ROM ROM speeds. It features the LightScribe direct disc labeling feature, which enables CD, DVD images and disk labels to be permanently etched onto discs--eliminating messy marker-scrawled labels. This desktop also has an additional 48x CD-ROM drive.
Keyboard & Mouse: The a830n comes with an HP Internet keyboard and scroller mouse (both with PS/2 connections).

Graphics and Sound
The integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 (with up to 128 MB of shared video memory) provides versatile display options and great 3D performance. You'll get incredible visual quality with native 16x9 formats for wide screen flat panels, motion compensation for smooth DVD playback and support for popular HDTV display formats. It also features the integrated Intel High Definition audio chip (Azalia), featuring THX certification and 8 channels for full Dolby 5.1/6.1/7.2 surround sound with Dolby Pro Logic IIx.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
For expansion, the a830n has two 5.25-inch external bays (both occupied), two external 3.5-inch bays (one available), and three PCI slots (two available). It comes with a built-in floppy drive and the following external connectors:

7 USB 2.0 ports (3 in front, 4 in rear) for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners
2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice
1 VGA monitor port
1 microphone, 1 headphone
1 line-out, and 1 line-in jack
9-in-1 media card reader on the front, compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, and XD Picture Card

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents), Symantec Norton Antivirus 2005 (with 60 days of LiveUpdate), Norton Personal Firewall 2004 (60-day security update subscription), Encarta Encyclopedia 2005, Quicken New User Edition 2005, Microsoft Money 2005, RecordNow, WinDVD Player, WinDVD Creator 2.5, Muvee autoProducer, iTunes, PC Doctor, and SpySubtract.

The included HP Image Zone Plus photo and imaging software makes it easy to organize, edit, share, print, protect, and store your photos and video clips. Organize and find your photos easily by timeline, keywords, and/or location using the unique photo-globe mapping tool. Remove red eye and fix other common problems. Share your photos quickly via e-mails that include thumbnails with links to the full-sized images--without downloading time-consuming attachments.

Dimensions and Weight
This desktop PC measures 15.2 x 7.5 x 16.5 inches (HxWxD) and weighs approximately 34 pounds.

What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion a830n desktop PC, power cable, keyboard, and mouse. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year.

Verbatim CD-R 80MIN 700MB 52X LightScribe (30pk Spindle Box)

Average customer rating:

Works for me.
Wow, these are a waste!
Verbatim CD's for Lightscribe
Worst Media Ever -- Made by CMC Magnetics!
Lightscribe - The Breakfast Of Champions

Verbatim CD-R 80MIN 700MB 52X LightScribe (30pk Spindle Box)

Manufacturer: VERBATIM CORPORATION
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Sennheiser HD 457 Traditional Open Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones (Silver)
Memorex Optifix Motorized CD/DVD Cleaner and Scratch Repair Kit
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Aleratec DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus
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Product Features:

Package includes 30 700 MB recordable data discs
Print label directly on disc
Scratch-resistant labels
Certified for recording speeds 1X to 52X
Spindle box; Limited lifetime warranty

ASIN: B0007M0VWS

Product Description

Burn music, digital photo albums, presentations and home movies directly on your CD or DVD. Flip... . Inscribe/Burn your customized label. All with one laser... in one drive! Laser precision and detail means no more marker scrawl or adhesive labels to center, only to have them peel off the disc. The disc's image-ready coating is an integral part of its manufacture, providing long-lasting, scratch-resistant labels. Labels can be burned wherever and whenever a disc is burned, no need for a printer. You are free to combine text and graphics in simple or complex labels that reflect one's personality and attitude.

Customer Reviews:

Works for me........2007-05-31

I understand some people may have problems with these, but, for once, I'm not one of them. If you use these as directed, recording the music first, then printing the label, you should have no problems. Obviously, they look much better than CDs with stick-on labels, and you avoid the problems of labels coming off with repeated play. I would advise people to try them.

Wow, these are a waste!.......2007-03-13

I bought two of the 30 packs of Verbatim Lightscribe CDRs from Best Buy. I would be very optimistic in saying that 1 out of 3 actually worked. Oh, the music burns on to them no problem, but when I flip them over to do the lightscribe label, it tells me the media is not recognized as lightscribe. This happens no matter what program I use! And what sucks even worse is that with the coating on the cd, it's almost impossible to write on, so you end up with an un-labeled cd anyways.

Oh well, back to the HP discs :)

Verbatim CD's for Lightscribe.......2007-03-11

This item works fairly well-seems like the print doesn't show up as good as it should but it could be I haven't perfected how to use the lightscribe program well enough yet. The music downloaded on them sounds great.

Worst Media Ever -- Made by CMC Magnetics!.......2007-01-13

These Verbatim discs are hands down the very WORST blank media I've EVER encountered! They're made by CMC Magnetics -- well known as the worst media manufacturer in the world. But not only are they CMC Magnetics, they're the worst of the worst of CMC Magnetics!

The latest KProbe *hangs* when faced with these, forcing a hard reset. The latest Nero Burning ROM *hangs* when faced with these, forcing a hard reset. The program continues, non-stop, to display "waiting for media" when I use these, and an attempt to abort hangs Windows XP SP2 the same way it hangs Kprobe.

Curiously, the media IDs on these are exactly the same as that on Philips LightScribe CD-R media (they're made by CMC Magnetics as well). However, at least the Philips are recognized by all my software and hardware, quite unlike the Verbatims. That's why I say that these Verbatim are the worst of the worst from CMC Magnetics. (The Philips are no prize, either, but they perform minimally well).

The *ONLY* thing that worked with these media are the LightScribe labeling. But what's the point of labeling discs you can't even RECOGNIZE, let alone burn?

I had the exact same problems with these media in both my Lite-On LH-201AH burner and my NEC ND-2510A burner (the latter is universally recognized as and ideal burner for even low-quality media).

Note that Verbatim had a great reputation when they sold media manufactured by Taiyo Yuden. But, stupidly, they chose to go ultra-cheap and turned to the dreaded CMC Magnetics Corp. Thus, they lost all credibility!

*AVOID THESE LIKE THE PLAGUE!*

Lightscribe - The Breakfast Of Champions.......2006-08-31

These were exactly as advertised and delivery was quick. They're better than kids. They did exactly as I asked. By the way, they're best served without the milk and sugar, but it's a good buy from a good distributor at a good price. Thumbs up.

Verbatim DVD+R 4.7GB LightScribe 30pk Spindle

Average customer rating:

FINE FOR LABELING YOUR DVD'S
Best Lightscribe discs available
Very good lightscribe media
Goods discs to burn
Verbatim DVD+R 4.7GB LightScribe 30pk Spindle

Verbatim DVD+R 4.7GB LightScribe 30pk Spindle

Manufacturer: VERBATIM CORPORATION
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Memorex 2-Disc DVD Movie Cases (10-Pack)

Product Features:

BURN music, digital photo albums, presentations and home movies directly on your CD or DVD. FLIP¿. Inscribe/Burn your customized label. ALL with one laser¿in one drive!
Professional-quality labels: laser precision and detail means no more marker scrawl or adhesive labels to center, only to have them peel off the disc
Simplicity: no-hassle labels, just burn the disc, flip it and burn the label
Durability: the disc's image-ready coating is an integral part of its manufacture, providing long-lasting, scratch-resistant labels
Mobility: labels can be burned wherever and whenever a disc is burned, no need for a printer

ASIN: B0009NZ6M0

Product Description

Since its foundation Verbatim has been at the forefront of the evolution in data storage technology. Today Verbatim remains one of the most recognizable names in the data storage industry. Customer-driven, Verbatim is known for adding considerable product value - above and beyond its competitors - to established media technology. Along with its technological innovations, Verbatim is recognized universally for its superior manufacturing practices. This commitment to quality translates into consistent product performance and reliability.PRODUCT FEATURES: Compatible with DVD+R Hardware; Burn music, digital photo albums, presentations and home movies directly on your DVD or CD. Flip... . Inscribe/Burn your customized label. All with one laser... in one drive!; Professional-quality labels: laser precision and detail means no more marker scrawl or adhesive labels to center, only to have them peel off the disc; Simplicity: no-hassle labels, just burn the disc, flip it and burn the label; Durability: the disc's image-ready coating is an integral part of its manufacture, providing long-lasting, scratch-resistant labels; Mobility: labels can be burned wherever and whenever a disc is burned, no need for a printer; Creativity: freedom to combine text and graphics in simple or complex labels that reflect one's personality and attitude.

Customer Reviews:

FINE FOR LABELING YOUR DVD'S.......2007-06-12

If you are looking for organization on your office, or your home desk this dvd's will work fine, but you have to get a lot patience making them it takes about 40 minutes making a Dvd labeling with lightscribe. =)

Best Lightscribe discs available.......2007-05-21

I've burned nearly 60 of these and never had a single problem. The images are dark, *much* better than the HP equivalents. The HP discs I've used had faint images (which is funny since it's their technology!) and about 1 out of every 4 HP had a bad data side.
I can't say enough good things about the Verbatims... buy these and save yourself some headaches!

Very good lightscribe media.......2007-03-09

I have bought these three times now and have never ended up with a coaster, very good product

Goods discs to burn.......2007-03-09

I have liked these disks very much, but things would be better if it were possible to print in it colored pictures.

Verbatim DVD+R 4.7GB LightScribe 30pk Spindle.......2007-01-30

Have only used a couple of these disks, but so far expectations are being fulfilled.

Verbatim DVD+R 4.7GB LightScribe 20pk Slim Case

Average customer rating:

Product arrived exactly as described. Thank you!

Verbatim DVD+R 4.7GB LightScribe 20pk Slim Case

Manufacturer: VERBATIM CORPORATION
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Electronics Available for International Shipping | Specialty Stores | Electronics Features | Electronics

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SanDisk SDSDH-2048-901 2 GB Ultra II Secure Digital Memory Card (Retail Package)

Product Features:

BURN music, digital photo albums, presentations and home movies directly on your CD or DVD. FLIP¿. Inscribe/Burn your customized label. ALL with one laser¿in one drive!
Professional-quality labels: laser precision and detail means no more marker scrawl or adhesive labels to center, only to have them peel off the disc
Simplicity: no-hassle labels, just burn the disc, flip it and burn the label
Durability: the disc's image-ready coating is an integral part of its manufacture, providing long-lasting, scratch-resistant labels
Mobility: labels can be burned wherever and whenever a disc is burned, no need for a printer

ASIN: B0009NZ6MA

Product Description

Customer Reviews:

Product arrived exactly as described. Thank you!.......2007-05-07

No problems. Everything was easy & product arrived exactly as desribed.

Average customer rating:

HP Pavilion a830n Desktop PC

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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APC Notebook Surge Arrest Protector (PNOTE1)
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Memorex 700MB/80-Minute 52x CD-R Media (100-Pack Spindle)
Sony MDR-NC11 Fontopia Noise Canceling Headphones with In-line Volume Control
Apple 15 GB iPod M8946LL/Aß(3rd Generation)

Product Features:

Intel Pentium4 540J Processor 3.2GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 800MHz Frontside Bus
250GB up to 7200RPM Serial ATA HD
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator with up to 128MB shared memory
Intel High Definition Audio with up to 7.1 channel surround capability (speakers optional)
HP Optical Mouse and HP Internet Keyboard

ASIN: B000793JQ6

Product Description

Have you heard about HP's new LightScribe technology? It lets you burn your own custom-designed labels directly on your CDs and DVDs (using the same drive you used to burn the data). This PC got LightScribe, along with a hefty processor, loads of memory, and plenty of storage.

Amazon.com Product Description

HP amps up the multimedia power for the whole family with the Pavilion a830n desktop PC. Featuring a gargantuan 250 GB hard drive, you'll have ample space to store your entire music collection and still have room for editing digital video and photos. It also offers a wide range of connectivity options for all your peripherals, preloaded HP Image Zone photo editing and management software, and a dual-layer, multiformat DVD/CD burner. It also features a fast 3.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor and 1 GB of installed RAM (upgradeable to 4 GB).

The Basics

Hard Drive: The massive 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video.
Processor: The hyper-threaded 3.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 540J processor allows a single CPU system to behave in some aspects like a dual-CPU system, helping to deliver faster transistors and increased performance. It also features a 1 MB L2 cache and a blazingly fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed
A Hyper-Threading processor helps a PC to run multiple demanding applications at the same time. This technology enables the processor to execute two threads (a part of a program) in parallel, boosting performance during key high-drain procedures. This results in more efficient software performance (such as faster reaction times in gaming applications) and enhanced multitasking.
Memory: The 1 GB of installed RAM (PC2700) is a very good start for this multimedia-centric desktop PC, but you'll want to take advantage of the ultra-roomy 4 GB of total RAM capacity (2 x 2 GB) for such multimedia needs as video editing and immersive 3D gaming.
CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the a815n multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 16x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+/-RW, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 24x CDRW, and 40x CD-ROM ROM speeds. It features the LightScribe direct disc labeling feature, which enables CD, DVD images and disk labels to be permanently etched onto discs--eliminating messy marker-scrawled labels. This desktop also has an additional 48x CD-ROM drive.
Keyboard & Mouse: The a830n comes with an HP Internet keyboard and scroller mouse (both with PS/2 connections).

7 USB 2.0 ports (3 in front, 4 in rear) for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners
2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice
1 VGA monitor port
1 microphone, 1 headphone
1 line-out, and 1 line-in jack
9-in-1 media card reader on the front, compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, and XD Picture Card

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Dimensions and Weight
This desktop PC measures 15.2 x 7.5 x 16.5 inches (HxWxD) and weighs approximately 34 pounds.

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