Compare Prices : HP Compaq DC7700

Review summary: HP does business desktops well, but is the dc7700 the bargain it seems?

Verdict: You need to be really careful when specifying this PC, as the model number dc7700 covers a whole range of configurations. The type number we've tested is the GK506ET and we can't find anywhere selling it for less than a couple of pounds under HP's ...

Review summary: Equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and vPro remote management hardware, the HP Compaq dc7700P is certainly an attractive option for business users.

Pros: RAM can be upgraded to a massive 4GB, generous allocation of 256MB for graphics use, Three years parts and labour warranty

Cons: Average multimedia performance, Limited to low profile PCI cards, 80GB of storage is a bit on the low side

Verdict: The HP dc7700P makes for an ideal office workhorse and comes equipped with an Core 2 Duo, vPro, good expansion potential and a small form factor, just don't expect much hard drive space or multimedia performance.

Review summary: Secure, dependable, and innovative. The perfect business desktop? Ed finds out.

Verdict: The benefits of the vPro system are clear with the potential to greatly increase desktop support efficiency and save businesses money in the long run. Combined with good overall performance the dc7700p is a great enterprise level desktop.

Review summary: A family of corporate desktops that ticks all the right boxes

Pros: Solid and well built; choice of processors, including dual-core; Intel vP ro remote management; common support image can be applied across entire dc7700 family

Cons: Cheap mouse; onboard video lacks performance

Verdict: A good family of general-purpose desktops, now with vPro management, suitable for a wide range of applications