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HP Pavilion p7-1226s Desktop PC

HP Pavilion p7-1226s Desktop PC: 4.5 stars; ( 103 reviews)

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The HP Pavilion p7-1226s is the perfect PC for digital photos, videos, and music!

The HP Pavilion p7 series PC has been beautifully redesigned to fit seamlessly in almost any home environment. Whether you're surfing the Web, editing photos, mixing your soundtracks or creating your own home videos, HP Pavilion p7 desktop PC's offer a variety of ways to make your computing experience richer and more rewarding. As you would expect from the leader in consumer PC's, every HP Pavilion p7 PC includes many intuitive features that make capturing and sharing your digital experiences easier than ever.

Intel® Core™ i3-2130 Processor (3.4 GHz)
6GB installed memory
1TB hard drive
SuperMulti DVD Burner
15-in-1 memory card reader
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n
Integrated audio, 6 speaker configurable with up to 5.1 surround sound capabilities
Includes HP USB keyboard and optical mouse
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Dimensions 16.14"(L) x 6.89"(W) x 15.28"(H/D), 21.20lbs.
1 year warranty

HDMI Port	None
Extra Features	1 x DVI-out (Back)
Network Card	Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n
# of USB slots	4 x USB; 2 USB 2.0 ports (Front) & 4 USB 2.0 ports (Back)
Dimensions	16.14"(L) x 6.89"(W) x 15.28"(H/D)
Display	None
Hard Drive Size	1TB
Memory (RAM)	6GB
Space Saving Design	No
Memory Expandable to	8GB
TV Tuner	No
Type of Memory	DDR3
Processor	2nd Generation Intel Core i3-2130
Operating System	Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Optical Drive	SuperMulti DVD Burner
Other ports	15-in-1 memory card reader
Warranty	1 year
Video Graphics	Intel HD Graphics
VGA Connection	1 x VGA

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

HP Pavilion p7-1226s Desktop PC

4.4

(based on 158 reviews)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (134)
Easy to set up (129)
Efficient (113)
Reliable (97)
Well built / quality (96)

Cons

Difficult to set up (9)
Hard to use (5)
Flimsy construction (3)
Inefficient (3)

Best Uses

Everyday use (144)
Organization (36)
Presentations (16)
Home office (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Budget shopper (77), Midrange shopper (74), High-end shopper (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (129), Business (25)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (149), Yes (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

I ONLY BUY HP'S

I WOULD DEFINTLY RECOMMEND THIS HP MODEL FOR EVERYDAY USE. IM STILL LEARNING AND THERES ALOT
TO DO ON THIS.

Most Liked Negative Review

Decent, but skimpy

Didn't get off to a good start when I tried to install my own Norton 360 AV from a disc, and the new HP told me I had to uninstall its factory-supplied 90-day version...Read complete review

Didn't get off to a good start when I tried to install my own Norton 360 AV from a disc, and the new HP told me I had to uninstall its factory-supplied 90-day version first. At which time the whole thing locked up trying to uninstall. It also locked up when I tried to install printer S/W, and keeps refusing to print from Adobe Reader, saying an error occurred and I have to re-load the printer S/W. Getting old.
It has a lot of capabilities and features for the price, but lacks many basic freeware tools, like Java RTE. My old machines always had some abbreviated version of MS dB Works, too, but this one doesn't, so I can't open my Xmas card label address lists.

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 158 customers

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5/24/2012

4.0

Awesome quick for everdyday Tasks

By Woka Woka

from Virginia

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Easy to Use
Efficient

Cons

Best Uses

Email Web Office tasks
Everyday Use

Comments about HP Pavilion p7-1226s Desktop PC:

Nice PC for the money. Hp has really improved their game on Desktop computers

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5/22/2012

5.0

Great machine!

By Pete

from Howell, NJ

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Easy to Use
Efficient
Quality Construction
Reliable

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use
Organization
Presentations

Comments about HP Pavilion p7-1226s Desktop PC:

Well worth the purchase price!

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5/20/2012

5.0

Small and fast

By REC

from Flint, MI

About Me Budget Shopper

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Easy to Use
Efficient
Quality Construction
Reliable

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use

Comments about HP Pavilion p7-1226s Desktop PC:

Much faster than My old single core AMD HP. Wireless is a nice feature. I Have to get used to Win 7.

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5/19/2012

4.0

HP Pavillon

By CM

from Garden Grove

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Easy To Set Up

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use

Comments about HP Pavilion p7-1226s Desktop PC:

Good reliable machine for the price. 1.3 processor has ample speed for the internet.

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5/19/2012

5.0

Giant step up from my old Computer.

By Bill the Webmaster

from Brandon, FL

About Me Budget Shopper

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Easy to Use
Efficient
Quality Construction
Reliable

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use

Comments about HP Pavilion p7-1226s Desktop PC:

Been using it for a week. So far so good.

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5/18/2012

4.0

HP P7-1226S Running Well

By Grif

from Southern Cal

About Me Budget Shopper

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Easy to Use

Cons

None at this time

Best Uses

Everyday Use

Comments about HP Pavilion p7-1226s Desktop PC:

We've owned this computer for only a couple of months now, but the setup was typical of an HP desktop Windows 7 machine, fairly easy, and it's been running smoothly ever since.. We're using it in a home network as the main desktop with a printer attached and other computers are networked to this machine.. After removing some of the unnecessary programs HP installed, the 6 GB of RAM and he 3.4 GHZ i-3 processor allow it to function decently with minimal graphics work and videos.

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Q:
Will this PC handle a dual monitor video card?
Asked on 5/22/2012 by Cathy
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- A:
  Yes there is an available apg slot to add a dual or quad monitor video card to the HP Pavilion p7-1226s Desktop PC.
  Answered on 5/22/2012 by Community Answer from None
Q:
The specifications show that this computer has a wireless internet connection. Will I be able to connect to the internet using the broadband connection that I have with my cable company?
Asked on 5/3/2012 by lmc from Louisiana
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- A:
  Yes, as long as you have a Wi-Fi enabled router or broadband modem you may use the wireless connection on this PC to connect it to the Internet.
  Answered on 5/7/2012 by Community Answer from None
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  A:
  Yes, you will be able to connect to the internet.
  Answered on 5/7/2012 by Dawn B from Staples
Q:
Does this come with a copy of Windows 7 on DVD-ROM if one needs to reinstall OS or upgrade hard drive?
Asked on 5/2/2012 by Anonymous
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- A:
  Yes, all of the HP computers come with the installed OS on CD or DVD for reinstallation, if necessary. Each OS will come with its own Product Key Number for use with that machine only.
  Answered on 5/4/2012 by Community Answer from None
Q:
What does the 1 year warranty cover?
Asked on 4/25/2012 by Anonymous
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- A:
  The warranty covers only problems that arise through the course of normal usage, such as defects, and does not cover neglect, problems arising from unauthorized programs and software, and operating beyond specifications.
  Answered on 4/30/2012 by Community Answer from None
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  A:
  The 1 year warranty is actually provided to you by HP. I have included a link to the terms of this warranty below:
  
  http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03130989.pdf
  
  To place an order for this item, please contact us by dialing 1-800-333-3330.
  Answered on 4/27/2012 by Liz C from Staples
Q:
Can you tell me something about the power supply for this model and the P6-2100? Thanks
Asked on 4/6/2012 by Lerian from Mass
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- A:
  From the HP website, the power supply is Internal ATX, with total wattage of 300W
  The nominal input voltage range is 100-127V/6A (50-60Hz) / 200-240V/3A (50-60Hz). The dimensions are 5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4". http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03152250&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=5192621#N1276
  Answered on 4/9/2012 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Does this desktop come with an audio or microphone port in the front?
Asked on 4/2/2012 by Shannon from Bellflower, CA
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- A:
  There are 2 USB 2.0 ports in the front of this unit for plugging in your microphone.
  Answered on 4/4/2012 by Community Answer from None
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  A:
  Yes. there is a microphone and headphone input on the front of the HP Pavilion P7-1226s Desktop.
  Answered on 4/3/2012 by Kayla T. from Staples
Q:
how many hard drive bays does it have
Asked on 3/26/2012 by Anonymous
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- A:
  The HP has one 1TB SATA hard drive bay, the HP site offers all the specifications and technical information. http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03152250&lang=en&cc=us&taskId=101&contentType=SupportFAQ&prodSeriesId=5187022&prodTypeId=12454
  Answered on 3/27/2012 by Community Answer from None
Q:
What is the Gigaherz rating on this and what is the hard drive speed?
Asked on 3/23/2012 by Phil from Effingham, Ill
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- A:
  This model has a dual core 3.4 ghz Intel Core i3-2130. The hard drive is a 1TB 7200 rpm SATA drive, with a max rated transfer rate of 3 Gb/s.
  Answered on 3/26/2012 by Community Answer from None
Q:
How do this product p7-1226s compare to the A 1240n product?
Asked on 3/13/2012 by Anonymous
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- A:
  The HP A 1240 is a 5+ year old Pent 4 desktop, there is no comparison. The P7-1226 is 3 times as fast, has 3 times the memory and runs Windows 7 64-bit. The P7 is excellent choice for an upgrade from the A 1240n.
  Answered on 3/15/2012 by Community Answer from None
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  A:
  The HP p7-1226s Desktop is a more up to date system then compared to the A1240N model which was brought into the market back in 2005. The HP p7 has 6GB's of RAM and a 1TB hard drive. The A1240n offered 1GB of RAM and a 200GB hard drive. It offers the newest Windows 7 operating system, while the A1240n had Window XP w/SP 2 operating system. For today's fast paced computing, the HP p7 is a far more superior machine, with the most current upgrades in computer components.
  Answered on 3/14/2012 by Darlene S from Staples
Q:
What is the max amount of ram memory that can be added to this pc
HP Pavilion p7-1226s Desktop PC by HP ??
Asked on 3/13/2012 by BOBBIE B. from New York, NY
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  The HP Pavillion p7-1226s Desktop's memory is expandable to 8GBs.
  Answered on 3/13/2012 by Kayla T. from Staples