The combination of a very large rotational drive for data and a very fast M-sata solid-state drive is very hard to beat. Combined with a snappy 4-core processor and 16 gig of memory makes this outstanding. Boot from off to sign-on in Windows 8 (upgraded to Win8Pro and attached to a domain) is 14 seconds. From standby to logged in less than 8. Windows has a brand new feel (beyond Windows 8) I'm not sure I'm thrilled with Windows 8 yet but I also haven't tried any of the tutorials so I'm fighting through it on raw guessing.One improvement the integrated LAN card is a 1X1 card in the 2.4ghz band with Bluetooth. I needed more speed so added the Intel Ultimate N 6300 1/2 size PCI-E card (upon the recommendation of Eluktronics.) Lost Bluetooth but gained 3X3 ability (potentially 450 Mbps) Since the default build has only two antennas and I didn't want to disassemble to add another, I'm capped to a theoretical 300Mbps.) I see that pretty regularly in the 5ghz band which is the other reason to like this card upgrade if your neighborhood is as RF cluttered as mine.
Vendor (Eluktronics) is very knowledgeable and centered on customer service. A hiccup with HP's update software left the machine unbootable and Eluktronics provided help and assistance beyond any reasonable expectation. I would definitely purchase from them again.
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