HP Pavilion a6500z Desktop PC

HP Updated: 2008-07-05 RSS
HP Pavilion a6500z Desktop PC

The Pavilion a6500z will cover all your computing needs, whether you're using it for working at home, school, or play . . . or all three. Get ready to send e-mail, browse the Web, organize your finances, and lots more.

Windows Vista with Service Pack 1
Get things done, stay connected, and enjoy a variety of entertainment in a secure environment with genuine Windows Vista Basic. This cool operating system even has parental controls and enhanced instant search tools. Or, step up to genuine Windows Vista Premium for more useful features, including Windows Aero and Windows Media Center.

Proven processing power
Each a6500z is equipped with AMD Sempron dual-core technology, which is great for 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.

Cool disc labeling
The optional HP DVD writer with our LightScribe1 technology lets you burn professional-looking labels from your PC onto LightScribe-enabled media. After burning a disc, you just flip and reinsert it in the same drive for labeling; there's no need to print, align, or adhere a sticker.

Beautiful graphics
Punch up your PC's visual quality and ability to render 3-D images with a dedicated graphics card. All the PCs in this series feature integrated and dedicated graphics options for realistic digital photos and clear Web imagery.

More space
To ensure that you have enough storage for photos, music, videos, and more, the a6500z offers 7200 rpm Serial ATA hard drives in sizes up to 500GB.

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.

Great for kids
Customize your a6500z with EasyBits Magic Desktop software for kids 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.

PC protection
The Pavilion a6500z 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.