HP Pavilion Elite m9600t Review May 13th, 2009 | by Michael Brown

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If you can get over this computer's homely profile, you'll find great value for the money.


Highs: Core i7 CPU; Blu-ray disc player; 6GB of memory; unique back-up features; very quiet

Lows: Ugly; slow gaming performance; memory slots blocked by the drive bays; limited opportunity for expansion

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Introduction

When you’re considering a PC like HP’s Pavilion Elite m9600t, you have to give yourself honest answers to two basic questions: Are you a PC enthusiast, or do you just want a high-powered computer that doesn’t call a lot of attention to itself? And do you have the time and patience to suss out problems on your own, or do you prefer the peace of mind that only a large tech support operation can provide?

Gamers and PC enthusiasts will be disappointed with this machine, but they’re obviously not HP’s target market—at least not with the Pavilion series. Those folks are a niche market, and HP bought the boutique manufacturer Voodoo PC to meet their needs. Computers like this one are instead aimed at mainstream buyers who want a machine that delivers power without drama and at a price point that doesn’t induce a nosebleed. The Pavilion Elite m9600t delivers on both those counts.




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