19.09.2016 2:36

HP Pavilion Wave review: It is a compact solution for home

Only recently, HP has shown us a quiet modular solution as the network has another contender for the title of the best product for the home – HP Pavilion Wave. The device was developed specifically for those who want to put yourself on the desktop compact, stylish and quiet device in order to work with your tasks and get lots of pleasure. Furthermore, the device can be used for creating an entertainment system by connecting the TV and audio system, for example. But we will still consider the gadget as an operating device for the house, where you check your email, social networks, video, see, and chat messengers. Given the appearance of the product, its stuffing and the cost of making the novelty will buy quite a lot – Today the general trend of purchase of small computers instead of huge dusty boxes. Let’s see what’s inside.

HP Pavilion Wave review: It is a compact solution for home

HP Pavilion Wave: Specifications

Supplied computer HP Pavilion Wave will be three trim levels, each of which has its own customer. The first version of the computer is based on Intel processor model Core i3-6100T, to maintain the performance of memory is 8 GB, to store personal content you offer on the HDD of 1 terabyte – ideal for casual home use. Next is an option on the CPU Core i5-6400T, is just 8 gigabytes of RAM, but the content can be stored not only on the HDD 1 TB, and 128 gigabytes SSD drive. This is slightly more powerful system, but it still is designed for browsing the Internet, communication networks, documents and email. Another option is the computer processor Core i5-6400T, with the same set of RAM and HDD, but with a discrete graphics card AMD Radeon R9. It is already possible and to play games, and video mount. In the maximum configuration you are given a processor Core i7, 16GB RAM and 2 TB HDD.

HP Pavilion Wave review: It is a compact solution for home

HP Pavilion Wave: Design

Computer case HP Pavilion Wave is made in a triangular shape, which gives the device a certain charm. On one side of the body placed the motherboard on the other – drives, and the third cooling system and a discrete graphics card. If the option without video, just the cooling system. Externally, the body is sheathed special acoustic fabric, it looks gorgeous and has a lot of positive qualities. On top of the housing has a plurality of perforations for air extraction from the housing and a plastic “island” with the HP logo.

HP Pavilion Wave review: It is a compact solution for home

HP Pavilion Wave: Features

To begin with, the computer sounds by itself, it has a built-in sound system bang & olufsen, so you do not need to buy speakers for work or watching videos. To connect to a monitor using a DisplayPort connector and HDMI, there are three ports USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Type-C, a headphone jack 3.5 mm, as well as an RJ-45 output for connection to the Internet via a cable and a slot for a memory card. Due to its compact design and pleasant appearance, the product is easy to fit into any workspace and plenty of outputs for peripherals allow you to easily connect all what your heart desires.

Result

Now let’s talk about the price HP Pavilion Wave. The minimum configuration that is described in detail in the second paragraph, the value of the product is $ 530. The second and third configuration will cost you 680 and $ 700 respectively, and the cost of the computer in the maximum configuration is not called. It is ideal for home, if you want a quiet and beautiful computer and do not plan to play on it in the latest games. And if the plan – there are plenty of more suitable options.