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THE GOOD
Sharp new design; outstanding value and performance compared to other systems in its class; more expandability than typical small PCs; industry-leading support.

THE BAD
Desktop cluttered with shovelware icons; virtually nonexistent gaming performance.

THE BOTTOM LINE
With new polish and a whole lot of bang for the buck, HP's new Pavilion Slimline s3020n leads the small PC field overall. The glossy black chassis, added expandability, and even a new keyboard make this system attractive both inside and out.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 6.5 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. April 27, 2007 11:49

    3.5/5
    I purchased this product as a quick inexpensive replacement for a Pavillion Laptop with a motherboard failure. I was very surprised by the features and build quality of this little machine. The only complaint about the hardware is the keyboard which...  read more »

    - BF2007M

  2. August 31, 2007 06:47
    Terrible
    0.5/5
    I had forgotten, years ago, someone told me never to buy HP=since there was no way to upgrade them, I should have remembered. SINce i got s3020n(the s stands for slow), I have been trying to hook up with a low-profile video card to improve performan...  read more »

    - esr22

  3. May 6, 2007 09:43

    4.0/5
    For the money, you probably can't find a better buy out there at the moment. That's probably why they're so hard to find (I bought the last one left at my local Circuit City.) Including tax and a $50 refund, I paid about $550 for this awesome litt...  read more »

    - dividius


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