HP Pavilion a6450z Desktop PC

HP Updated: 2008-06-11 RSS
HP Pavilion a6450z Desktop PC

Genuine Windows Vista with Service Pack 1
Get things done, stay connected, and enjoy entertainment in a secure environment with genuine Windows Vista. This series comes with genuine Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes Windows Aero, Windows Media Center, and instant search. Upgrade to genuine Windows Vista Ultimate on your Pavilion PC and you'll notice the difference in the new look, instant search, built-in Windows Media Center, and automated security features. You'll be able to create family photo albums and home videos, listen to music, automatically record TV shows and movies onto your PC, and explore games.

The multi-core advantage
Each a6450z is equipped with AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core technology for impressive multitasking. Dual-core processors contain two processing segments residing on the same chip. They perform calculations on two streams of data, thereby increasing efficiency and speed while letting you run multiple programs and next-generation software. For even better performance with such tasks as photo editing, upgrade to AMD's Phenom processors with triple-core technology.

Slick-looking labels
The included HP DVD writer with LightScribe technology lets you burn your own designer labels on LightScribe-enabled discs. After burning a disc, you just flip and reinsert it in the same drive for labeling; there's no need to print, align, or attach a sticker.

Superior graphics
The a6450z offers a variety of options for graphics cards. To play the latest games and enjoy home-theater-quality video, choose the ATI Radeon HD graphics card. Featuring 256MB of dedicated video memory, it delivers exceptionally realistic gaming and stunning, high-definition video.

More space
The a6450z offers 7200 rpm Serial ATA hard drives in sizes up to 750GB, so you'll have enough hard drive space to store all your photos, music, videos, and other applications.

High-quality software
We test and qualify all software sold with our PCs to help ensure that you have a trouble-free experience with your new computer. Our software prices are also competitive: they're equal to—and often lower than—prices you'll commonly find in stores and online.

Special features for kids
Customize your a6450z with EasyBits Magic Desktop software for children ages 2 to 10. Functioning as an operating system on Windows-based PCs, it's both child-proof and child-friendly. It lets you control which programs your kids can access, as well as when and how. EasyBits also has a kid-friendly spam- and virus-protected e-mail program and Internet browser that you can monitor.

Protect your PC
The Pavilion a6450z can be customized with a 15-month subscription to Norton Internet Security 2008 software; you can upgrade to 36 months of protection from viruses, worms, and other malicious programs.

On-the-go storage
Our optional Pocket Media Drive lets you store, share, and transport all your files, music, videos, and photos. It docks in its own built-in bay on select HP and Compaq desktop PCs, or you can use it via a standard USB connection. There's no separate power supply, so it's quiet and cool.