HP - ENVY Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 12GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Nightfall Black

This HP computer was so easy to set-up. It immediately connected to my home WiFi/cable system, and I could access my emails, etc. The download of Office was also easy as I just followed the prompts. I had an older HP printer and wanted to use it. I plugged it in and could immediately print. Scanning had to be set-up but again, when I used the setting available on the computer, that too, connected and worked well (needed to scan tax documents). I was nervous, but should not have been, as all went smoothly, and now check out library DVD’s and watch movies. I love this HP computer.

Love the stylish, sleek look of the tower. In addition, the keyboard and mouse match nicely. Set-up was quick and easy. My wireless HP printer was also easy to connect. Very satisfied with my purchase. Primarily used for web browsing, e-mail, and personal use.

I've had this computer for almost a year and am very happy with it. I use it for routine personal tasks: email, simple spreadsheets, web surfing. The SSD makes it blazing fast. It starts up in seconds. The bundled keyboard and mouse perform well and add to the overall value.

I decided to go back to using a desktop, and replace my 8 year old 15" HP laptop. I purchased this Envy 3 days ago and could not be happier. Everything from the FAST response times, to near automatic bluetooth speaker and mouse set up was mind-boggling. The tower, although not a "mini" one, is not huge and overwhelming and having both front and back usb access is super helpful. I also purchased the Samsung 28" 4k UHD monitor and I'm back to loving home computer use again! This monitor emits () noise. Thanks Marty and Jimmy at the West Omaha Best Buy!!

Great for all the games we play on the family. Very fast and great for 3D printing applications.

This is a moderately priced, moderately fast box with one really incredibly frustrating problem that cost it at least one star with me and probably should cost it more than one. The specs are about what I was looking for, up-to-date i5 and 512G ssd being key. I really wanted 16G of RAM instead of 12, but in this price range you take what's on offer and 12 is okay. Really strong points besides price/value are that it has a lot of USB ports, it outputs HDMI and VGA video, it has both bluetooth and wifi built-in, and it includes a DVD drive. There's no speaker, but I don't think anybody relies on a desktop's built-in speaker when there's bluetooth or line-out. Where HP saves more money, I think, is a limited number of expansion slots and a small power supply, and they obviously take in some from the modicum of bloatware they include (McAfee, Dropbox, media stuff, but you can ignore it). In the abstract it's plenty fast for internet surfing and using legacy programs I depend on-- Windows does a good job here. I wouldn't use it for gaming or expect to drop a heavy-duty graphics card in it because the power supply isn't up to it. But I'm not looking for that so I don't mind. Here's what I do mind: the mouse cursor freezes up and goes all jerky and unresponsive randomly and unpredictably, and at times (like right now) the screen doesn't respond like it should to the keyboard. You can't predict when this will happen or what sets it off. Sometimes it corrects itself eventually, after I have a chance to stomp off and deal with the urge to throw things. And call down curses on HP, because an HP laptop I recently bought does exactly the same thing while an older Lenovo with similar specs has never, ever done anything like this. In fact, nothing else I've had or used since I started with PCs more than 30 years ago has ever done this. Only HP products. Both of them, two-for-two. It can be partly cured by moving the wireless keyboard dongle to a different USB port. Commenters think it's most likely an interaction problem between the mouse/keyboard drivers and some other system drivers, maybe Realtek ones. But you know what, I'm not a systems engineer and I shouldn't have to be one. HP picks what drivers it uses as well as the hardware they drive, so it isn't like this is an act of the gods. And HP has to know about this particular foible because all you have to do is google for it and it's all over the discussion boards. People have run into this since before there was a Windows 10. So this really is something HP should invest a week of engineering time to track down and solve. Why? Because of what I'm writing here-- who am I or any other buyer going to blame for it? And tell people exactly who we blame? It's a blot on HP's name and a drag on its reputation. Otherwise, this is a solid mid-range desktop that has a lot of versatility built into it. If it responded predictably to the mouse and keyboard it would be fine for home/small business-type users, or potentially for a Zoom setup if you get the camera and mic. As things are now, though, I wouldn't be recommending it for anything like Zoom or Skype where you have to respond in real time. And in all honesty, if I had known this was going to be a thing with HP I probably would have steered away from the brand. If you do decide to go for this one, be prepared to encounter and try to solve the jerky cursor and lagging/non-responsive keyboard. If you can solve them, you'll have a decent mid-range desktop. If not, well, frustration will be your occasional companion.

I got this as an upgrade for an older Windows 7 desktop for someone who just needs a basic computer. It was easy to set up. There is a DVD drive (good for installing those older programs), plenty of USB ports + one C port. While it does have VGA for an older monitor, it doesn't have DVI port. It has one HMDI, so you'll need an adapter if you have dual HDMI monitors. This is a good, basic desktop at a fair price. It comes with wireless networking (there is also a plug for an Ethernet cable). It has wireless mouse and keyboard that are very nice (the keyboard is small so you may want to change out if you have large hands). I've seen the inside on another site: It does NOT have a lot of room for expansion, even though it looks like there are several bays. The motherboard takes up only just over half of the case with one additional slot available. Both memory slots are filled, so additional memory would have to be a replacement rather than just expanded. It has a 400W power supply according to the article I read. It gets the job done. Setup went smoothly.

Love this desktop. It boots up in probably ten seconds, thanks to the SSD drive. I will never deal with the old hard drives ever again. Perfect for my business applications. Quick connection via Ethernet to the web. It has worked flawlessly, and I was never a fan of Windows 10, but this may have changed me a bit. This also runs very, very quiet and cool. The only thing I am trying to correct is a WHEA Error17 event that is continuous, but I will get to the root of it. This seems to be a problem that HP is aware of. It has to do with the PCIe slot. It hasn’t affected my work at all and the computer runs great. Maybe I just shouldn’t check the Event Viewer. That’s what happens when you know a little too much. I would repurchase this in a heartbeat if I had to buy another.