HP Pavilion Slimline S5-1060

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Pros:

Intel Core i5-2310 processor and 6GB of RAM made a good tag team on productivity-related tasks, AMD GPU good for low-end 3D games, Spacious 1TB hard drive, Tons of entertainment features include a Blu-ray drive and an integrated TV-tuner, Beats Audio prov
Boasts Bluray and WiFi, Slim frame.
The HP Pavilion Slimline S5-1060 boasts a versatile assortment of home entertainment features in an attractive, reasonably fast computer.

Cons:

Few upgrade options, Limited gaming capabilities, Lots of bloatware.
Lacks advanced connectivity.

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Last revision on October 28, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Intel Core i5-2310 processor and 6GB of RAM made a good tag team on productivity-related tasks, AMD GPU good for low-end 3D games, Spacious 1TB hard drive, Tons of entertainment features include a Blu-ray drive and an integrated TV-tuner, Beats Audio prov
Boasts Bluray and WiFi, Slim frame
The HP Pavilion Slimline S5-1060 boasts a versatile assortment of home entertainment features in an attractive, reasonably fast computer

Reviewers Didn't Like

Few upgrade options, Limited gaming capabilities, Lots of bloatware
Lacks advanced connectivity
A competing slim-tower PC from Lenovo offers similar features and faster performance in the same price range

Expert reviews and ratings

The HP Pavilion Slimline s5-1060 is one of the smartest buys in the small form factor PC space, thanks to its Core i5 processor, 1TB drive, and a rich selection of entertainment options, like Blu-ray, a TV tuner, and Beats Audio....

By PC Mag on November 30, 2011

This slim tower boasts solid computing and a few fancy features, such as a Blu-ray disc player, that boost its appeal. HP Pavilion Slimline s5-1060: Slim Desktop PC Packs a Few Surprises HP Pavilion Slimline s5-1060 Review, by Sarah Jacobsson Purewal...

By PCWorld on August 01, 2011

Amid increasing competition from other mainstream PC vendors, the HP Pavilion Slimline S5-1060 offers a wisely chosen mix of speed and functionality that will appeal to college students and digital media...

By cnet on July 19, 2011