New HP 21-2010 All-in-One Desktop
This is My Opinion About This Product
After I buy this New HP 21-2010 All-in-One Desktop (Personal Computers)
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The HP 21-2010 is a very basic all-in-one machine. Nothing in its specifications scream "advanced". From its middle of the road AMD processor, to the basic 500GB Hard drive, this is definitely an entry level computer. Sadly, it doesn't come with an entry level price. At around $620, it is around $150 more than comparable machines from Dell or Acer. In fact, for the same price as this machine, you can even find a 23" Lenovo with higher specs.
Several things to point out that disappointed me (before we move on to the good things):
1) The keyboard and mouse are wired. Not even good wired - they are very basic. Disappointed, as this means you'll need to invest around $30 to get a decent wireless setup. Why anyone would sell an ALL IN ONE with wired input is beyond me.
2) No Bluetooth. Again, this is a $10 add-on, so why it isn't included shows HP was going for cheap with this.
3) The machine has almost 2GB of junk pre-installed. From McAfee, to a variety of HP connected apps, you'll spend a good hour cleaning this thing up when you first get it. Since it only comes with 4GB of RAM, a decent chunk of that will already be taken up by the pre-installed junkware.
4) No wall/arm mounting option. Previous HP all-on-one machines (like my current ENVY) had a wall/VESA mounting option. That is not available on the 21-2010
5) WiFi is only b/g/n - again, another way to save costs I assume, but in this day and age when people are switching to 802.11ac routers, having such basic Wi-Fi is a disappointment.
Now for the good - the display is quite stunning - it supports 10 point touch, which is fun for certain drawing apps, but not of THAT much use on a screen this small.
It is fast - but could definitely benefit from more memory and/or an SSD drive.
Bottom line - this is most certainly an entry level machine, and it feels it. It just doesn't come with an entry level price. The previous generation HP Pavilion has almost identical specs, and is $200 cheaper:
http://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-23-g010-23-Inch-Desktop/dp/B00HC3YXRO/ref=zg_bs_565098_7
Several things to point out that disappointed me (before we move on to the good things):
1) The keyboard and mouse are wired. Not even good wired - they are very basic. Disappointed, as this means you'll need to invest around $30 to get a decent wireless setup. Why anyone would sell an ALL IN ONE with wired input is beyond me.
2) No Bluetooth. Again, this is a $10 add-on, so why it isn't included shows HP was going for cheap with this.
3) The machine has almost 2GB of junk pre-installed. From McAfee, to a variety of HP connected apps, you'll spend a good hour cleaning this thing up when you first get it. Since it only comes with 4GB of RAM, a decent chunk of that will already be taken up by the pre-installed junkware.
4) No wall/arm mounting option. Previous HP all-on-one machines (like my current ENVY) had a wall/VESA mounting option. That is not available on the 21-2010
5) WiFi is only b/g/n - again, another way to save costs I assume, but in this day and age when people are switching to 802.11ac routers, having such basic Wi-Fi is a disappointment.
Now for the good - the display is quite stunning - it supports 10 point touch, which is fun for certain drawing apps, but not of THAT much use on a screen this small.
It is fast - but could definitely benefit from more memory and/or an SSD drive.
Bottom line - this is most certainly an entry level machine, and it feels it. It just doesn't come with an entry level price. The previous generation HP Pavilion has almost identical specs, and is $200 cheaper:
http://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-23-g010-23-Inch-Desktop/dp/B00HC3YXRO/ref=zg_bs_565098_7
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