Customer Ratings & Reviews

Pros Appealing design Very clean setup with minimal wires Nicely balance built-in speaker Compact size Capable Core i series desktop processor Enough memory for all but the most demanding tasks HDMI and Displayport Dual monitor capable USB-C for the future Includes wireless keyboard and mouse Multiple microphones for Cortana Cons Traditional hard drive Massive power brick with proprietary plug Difficult to upgrade hardware Doesn’t fully take advantage of new technology in Windows 10 Keyboard can miss keys with faster typing speeds Keyboard is a bit cramped Mouse feels sticky and clicks require too much effort Hard drive and fan can be a bit noisy for some With regular box PCs becoming less popular, many companies are looking to change the definition of computer. HP is looking to take the standard drab looking computer case and turn it into something attractive you don’t mind having on a desk and it looks like they have succeeded. A nice feature for those looking to reduce clutter is the using HDMI and DisplayPort for monitors means smaller cords. Combine that with a built-in speaker and included wireless mouse and keyboard and the clutter is almost nonexistent. Just be prepared to find a place to fput the extremely large power brick. I have enjoyed having a much neater desk, and more space. The built is speaker has a good range for a computer in this price level. It is listed as a 360-degree speaker but you will still notice exactly where the sound comes from. Keeping the sleekness in mind, the other option would have been monitor speakers which don’t have the range of the one in the tower. A built-in tower speaker is a good compromise. Of course, it doesn’t have tonal range or bass for audiophiles but for most people it has a pleasing range. If you want separate speakers, you would either use the front stereo jack, an HDMI audio extractor, or USB sound card. However; this does seem defeat the purpose of this design. Another possible problem with separate speakers could be the extra microphones tuned for use with Cortana. They work very well to understand commands given combined with the built-in speaker, but I suspect separate speakers would defeat this tuning. I can walk in the office and call Cortana without touching the computer to start up music, get the weather, or get the news. The experience has been more enjoyable than expected. The included keyboard and mouse are adequate. If you have a lower typing speed you will likely find it works just fine. If you type faster, you might notice this keyboard will tend to miss keystrokes unless you bang on them hard. The mouse is adequate for this price point. It is ambidextrous and neutral. It feels a little sticky on a mousepad and the buttons require a more firm click than a higher end unit, but for the package deal it is appropriate. The wheel on the mouse is surprisingly good. This Wave, being the lower end model, comes only with integrated graphics. It works good for regular tasks and casual gaming. If you need more horsepower, there is an upgraded model with a separate graphics card. Neither is intended for hardcore gamers or people who like to customize. The one thing that surprised me about this design is that it a modern design with good specs in most places but includes an Achilles heel. With such a modern design, it has a standard hard drive. Hybrid drives are not that much more expensive and SSDs have come down in price significantly. It seems odd that this modern system uses an old school hard drive. This could be a blazing fast system with an SSD but the traditional hard drive crunching comes up often sounding like an old computer. Installing an HP printer on other modern computers takes no more than about 8 minutes. This system took 45 minutes to install one and 25 to install the other. In modern times, this feels like an eternity. The higher end model that includes an SSD likely doesn’t exhibit this issue but it is surprising they didn’t address this across the board. This system is intended to be displayed and out in the open, likely on the desk. This is where the choice of a traditional hard drive is also quite odd. Old hard drives make a distinct sound that sound somewhat like crunching. When you place this computer out for display on a desk or shelf, it amplifies that sound taking away from the overall experience. Another noise of note is the case fan can be heard as what can be best described as a faint purring sound. The fan can get very loud at initial startup. So far, even during heavy usage it has not needed to run at full speed. Overall, the regular sounds are not overly intrusive but do take away from what could be a more refined experience. I am extremely picky about sound so the vast majority of people will never notice. For those like me, you will still be ok but you know what to expect. If you have owned other HP computers, you will know that they usually come preloaded with software of questionable use. Although this system is no exception, the software is easily removed. Oddly what seems to be missing and would be useful is a hardware diagnostics. Other HP systems I have had included robust diagnostics to check everything in the event strange things started occurring with the computer. I have searched everywhere, including on startup, and can find none. Another small misstep is that HP didn’t take advantage of the advanced technology of Windows 10. Instead of promoting the games included in the store that work quite well, they preinstalled WildTangent games which are full of advertisements and require managing a separate account. The system applications, while updated in style, are still traditional applications meaning you must manually update them and address them as well. It is a shame they weren’t redesigned as apps that could be automatically maintained by Windows and updated without fuss. On a more advanced note, it would have been nice to see HP take advantage of a new technology in Windows which would have allowed the system to be restored via the web if needed. Currently, the only way to reinstall Windows is via the information on the hard drive. Windows 10 has a new recovery system that HP could have used in the event of failure, for whatever reason, the system could be restored via an automatic download from HP very easily. This could have further enhanced the customer experience but it was nowhere to be found. Overall, the HP Wave is a very nice system with a modern design. With some minor adjustments, such as using an SSD in all models and modernizing the apps, this could have been a near perfect system. It most certainly feels like an HP system, but it feels like they have improved the design while keeping prices manageable. The system is designed well overall and can be a nice upgrade for someone needing a new system. It would be nice to see HP will make some minor tweaks with the next generation of what is already a very nice new design. Until then, the current HP Wave a very capable and elegantly designed desktop computer.

I purchased this for my husband after his other computer no longer worked. He only uses it mostly for the internet and some emails, so for him, this unit is fine. However, there are not nearly enough USB/HDMI outlets, and there is no CD/DVD capability. We purchased the i3, but in hindsight, I would have much rather invested in the i5. The size and the esthetics are nice, the sound is respectable, but the limited HDMI/USB ports make it a hassle sometimes. Yes, there are external USBs, but it just seems as though incorporating more of these ports onto the unit itself would be a huge improvement. Also, start-up seems a little draggy. But overall, it is not a bad unit, it just could use some tweaking here and there in my opinion.

So desktops today seem to be a dying breed. With the abundance of low end/inexpensive laptops, desktops seem to have a hard time (and get a hard time) from consumers these days. However, some people still prefer them over laptops and this unit from HP should be one to look into if you're in the market for a desktop. The most prominent and noticeable features of this unit is the size and design. Design wise, if it didn't have the HP logo on it, you'd think it was a high end speaker or something. Size wise, it's very small. At, roughly, 10 inches tall and 7 inches wide, it's very compact and doesn't take up a whole lot of space. Personally, I think it looks great and is quite a nice addition to my work desk. All the ports are located in the back of the unit so cable management might be something to consider. The power button is back there as well as you'll want this to placed somewhere in the open for easy access. Up front there is a headphone jack and USB port. Power wise it's packing a 3.2 GHz 6th gen i3 dual core processor along with 8GB of RAM. It's plenty fast enough for just about any process so there's no worry there. There's a 1TB 7200RPM hard drive as well. I think something like this should've had a SSD drive in it even if it were 256GB or something. Using a spindle drive, even one that's 7200RPM just seems out of date. Economically it makes sense for HP however with a new product and revamped design, I think that extra speed from the SSD would've made this a sure bet. RAM is expandable, I believe, so there's that option available if you want/need this to be a snappier. It's not your typical desktop so this isn't something that you're going to put under the desk or in a cabinet somewhere. You'll want this to be seen and admired.....and heard. In addition to being a pretty cool looking desktop, the one thing that stuck out for me using this was the speakers. Previously, if you wanted speakers you had to get those cruddy speakers you plug into the computer or the higher end ones that cost a pretty penny. I love listening to music/videos on my computers and the B&O speakers on this really blew me away. The sound is clear and crisp and, most importantly, omni directional. No more turning your speakers to get the best sound out of them. The top of the unit houses the speakers and they're on par with some of the better bluetooth speakers on the market. Whether you're sitting in front of your computer or in another room, the sound from this desktop is very nice. This is basically like having a super small desktop computer with a bluetooth speaker built into it. Very nice and personally the thing I liked most about this desktop. Bloatware is a thing with this computer as it is with any new device like this. Not surprisingly, most of it is from HP so it'll take you a little while uninstalling it along with the other culprits like McAffee and Windows bloatware. The sole reason I didn't give this 5 stars was because of the included wireless mouse/keyboard. These two things are complete GARBAGE and should never have been included with this beautiful machine. The keyboard itself has an odd layout; specifically with the number pad and directional arrows. They're intermingled so it's not what you're typically used to on a keyboard. You think you're hitting the zero button but you're actually hitting the right arrow key. Seeing as how keyboards are pretty common in their layout, I have no idea why HP would go around and muck with it. It's a poor layout and the connection is sometimes unstable. I'm using it to write this review and I cannot remember the last time I had to click the backspace button so many times. It's quite irritating to the point where I actually dock it from the review of the desktop itself. I'm currently looking to buy a replacement keyboard//mouse just so I don't have to continue using this. The mouse it oddly shaped IMO and quite stiff when you're trying to click on something. It just doesn't feel right and, again, I'm looking to replace it already. If you get this desktop, just throw away the keyboard/mouse and go get a better set somewhere. Aside from that, this is a fantastic desktop. It's quite fast for just about any program you need as well as any task. I don't use any video/photo editing programs so I can't comment on how those handle on this computer however I don't see any major issues with using them. For me, the hardware specs and speakers alone on this desktop are worth it. If nothing else, go out and listen to some music on this computer and see for yourself.

The HP Pavilion Wave comes with Windows 10 installed. It features a Core i3-6100T 3.2GHz Skylake 35W dual-core processor and 8 GB DDR4-2133 SDRAM and a 1TB hard drive. This makes for an excellent office computer that should fulfill all but the most demanding video editing and gaming needs. The HP Pavilion Wave has a a ton of inputs, but very few are on the front. On the front you have an audio in/out 3.5mm jack for headphones or a microphone and a USB 3.0 jack. On the back, however, you have an HDMI port, , 2 standard USB 3.0 ports, one USB Tye-C port, an ethernet cable jack, and a DisplayPort connection. It also includes built-in Bluetooth and Wifi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) for all of your wireless needs. The included wireless mouse and keyboard are a welcomed addition. They also work right out of the box, so no pairing is needed for them to connect to the HP Pavilion Wave The mouse is comfortable in most hand sizes, and the keyboard is a fill keyboard with a numeric pad, but a small bezzle, resulting in a small footprint so you can have more desk space available. The same can be said of the HP Pavilion Wave itself, having a footprint the size of a bookshelf speaker. Speaking of speakers, the HP Pavilion Wave has an integrated speaker in the top of the unit. Having built-in speakers is a rarity in desktop PCs, and they typically have poor sound. That isn't the case with the HP Pavilion Wave, as the speaker sounds great. It is great for listening to music while working or watching movies from your desk. With its simple and easy setup, small footprint, and included wireless keyboard and mouse, the HP Pavilion Wave is good for any computer user, regardless of their experience level or space requirements.

First things first, yes this HP Wave desktop does look like a shelf speaker. Technically, you wouldn't be too far off from that guess. The HP Wave has the top opened up with a speaker grill underneath that holds very good sound, provided by B&O SOUND. Now, normally desktops do not come with speakers, let alone really good speakers like the one on this desktop. Due to the cool design (components look more vertically placed inside the desktop, freeing up a ton of space, and can easily sit on the actual desk, instead of out of sight to collect dust. No more connecting extra speakers with possibly more wires. Really convenient! I can see college students using this for school work in a small dorm, for example. This PC has an i3 processor and 8GB of RAM with a integrated graphics card. With that said, this PC is NOT meant for gaming outside of the very basic of games. Now, the only negative thus far that I have encountered would be the keyboard and the mouse. Both are wireless and worked immediately with the desktop, which was nice. The bad side to the keyboard is it's small and the keys are very close to each other, increasing the typos. This is especially true for the ten key. There is the right arrow and a period to the left and right of the zero button on the ten key. Maybe its just me, but is very uncomfortable to use, I most likely will end up buying a separate keyboard in the future. This is most likely just me as I normally use ergonomic keyboards at my job. The mouse, as stated previously is also wireless. Very easy to use of course, but is not very smooth on the hand as it is cut slightly sharp. Was the very first thing I noticed when I held & used it out of the box. There are 2 options available for this desktop, this being the lower end, but that is fine to me. A PC this small is not meant more for then basic computing with some multitasking. My child will be able to use this desktop for school going forward and learning how to touch type and father in law can check his email. I recommend this to anyone looking for a desktop experience with not alot of room to spare. Design is top notch for me, much better than the default looking box we usually get. The price is under $600 which seems OK for me considering the positives vs. a normal built desktop. My final score is 4.5 / 5.

Works great, very stylish, takes up practically no space at all, and sounds fantastic!!

I bought this to replace an All-In-One PC that kept shutting off on it's own and I am very pleased with the aesthetics as well as performance of this computer, but most of all I love the built-in speaker. It has good bass and sounds great for watching movies and TV shows.

I’ve seen several reviews on the HP Pavilion Wave, and all of them sell the device short of it’s potential in the household. A couple of observations that probably are in line with many of my peers: The sound isn’t as good as you’d expect if you’ve spent any time with an Echo or decent bluetooth speaker, performance isn’t as good as you’d get from a high end desktop w/ a quad core, and the base model is rubbish due to a traditional hard disk. It may sound like I’m starting of my review as highly negative, but I don’t feel that way towards the wave. In fact, the wave is an intriguing device to me. I previously owned an HP MediaSmart Server. I had it for about 4 years before selling after it got a bit long in the tooth for me. This is in many ways a spiritual successor to that device. It shares the same low-wattage/TDP CPU class, the same rough size (although shape is another story), and even the internal layout is designed to a T. It’s a precision machine, one that deserves respect for what it is. In a open plan family household this is quite a killer little computer. It blends in, provide decent storage, and offers powerful features. You could hook it to a TV, or computer monitor, and use it even with the screen off. Something like a “Hey Cortana, how tall is the empire state building” will yield an answer. The built in microphone + speaker make this an ideal platform for Microsoft’s cortana. What the wave represents isn’t a uber power gaming desk, a micro NUC, bluetooth speaker or even a budget desktop. It is the middle ground of all of those. It is essentially a hybrid of a laptop, desktop, and speaker. It’s execution could be better, but the concept is solid. It fills the role of a shared family desktop well. But don’t buy this model. The reason? A traditional HD makes the computer SLOW. I’m not used to Windows 10 being so sluggish. The next model up the ‘X6F61AA’ is really the model you should consider. I say this because it includes a NVMe SSD, dedicated graphics, and a quad core CPU. These upgrades add a lot of future proofing. The NVMe can be added to the base model, but you need to remove about 34 screws and be good at jigsaw puzzles. If you do go down the route of modification, this machine does support limited upgrades. The base model has a ram slot free, and even semi accessible (although still not for the faint at heart) for an easy upgrade to 16GB. The M.2. slot for the NVMe SSD (and it needs to be NVMe, a SATA based card will not work) is found on the back of the motherboard, and requires removing the motherboard from the machine. To add insult to injury, you also have to remove the CPU heatsink, as it actually secures the motherboard to the mounting hardware. Finally at that time you’ll be presented with the empty M.2. slot - conveniently missing the mounting screw which is a non-standard size. This is a modification for only the most adventurous upgrader. If you do decide to upgrade, luckily HP provides instructions on how to ‘recycle’ the HP Wave which include complete teardown instructions with pictures. Lastly, you will recognize that the CPU fan can be mounted down a notch. This is to support the MiniPCIe graphics card w/ heatpipe similar to those found on the CPU. You won’t find this GPU to buy separately, so while it’s possible to add it, you’d need a donor HP Wave. While you have the thing torn apart, it’s important to note HP says it will support up to the i7 6700t, if you want to go quad core w/ HT. The sound is passable, and certainly seems underwhelming given the age of the small tube speaker. But for basic ‘Hey Cortana’ usage, and basic music it works pretty well. With a device designed to blend into your decor, it would be nice if it’s speaker function was better executed. It uses a single driver, about 3” in size mounted at the top just underneath the resonation opening. The entire center of the device is a resonation chamber, with a port. It’s made of rigid plastic, which allows it to produce enough sound and a hint of bass. I feel as though the design makes sense, but the speaker/driver may simply not have enough excursion to bring any thump to the bass. Again, I find this disappointing, but the B&O tie in is really just marketing and the need for a Beats replacement (for some reason HP lost Beats once they were bought by Apple). Beside my impression of B&O is an emphasis on form over function, but I’m not an audiophile, so I’ve never heard their in-house loud speakers. The included keyboard and mouse are ok, but the compact layout of the keyboard is a bit of a pain. I prefer my arrow keys separated. The keyboard and mouse are wireless, but not bluetooth. In fact, the wireless receiver is a standard USB dongle hidden inside the computer. If you want to replace the wireless keyboard and mouse, you could conceivably buy a another set and plug it’s dongle in there. The internal fan can get loud during start-up. It’s a standard blower style fan, so it’s quiet until it needs to spin up. The CPU doesn’t get too hot in my testing, so it’s not a huge concern. That said, I did use new thermal paste when I did my teardown. There was a lot of paste out of the box, which can negatively affect thermals, but I doubt it makes a big difference given the low TDP CPU. Looking from an aesthetic point of view, it’s not displeasing. The fabric on the outside is of decent quality and enough color blend to fit into most decors. I do wish this was a user replaceable part, with different colors. This seems like a missed opportunity to me. Perhaps someday I’ll reupholster it for fun. Port selection is good. There is an HDMI, Display Port, USB-C, a couple USB 3.0 ports, gigabit ethernet and a kensington security slot. This is a legacy free desktop, and benefits from the slim form factor of all these ports. The device can support up to three monitors with the included CPU, so it’s possible (with display port uplink) to get 3 monitors hooked up. HP officially lists 2 4k monitors, and the HDMI is only 1.4, so you’d be locked to 30Hz. It’s nice to see a display port, as it offers the best performance and multiple monitor support. An SD Card slot on the back supports SDXC cards, so it’s a great feature for a ‘family’ computer which may become the dump ground of post-outing photos. There is also a combo headset jack found on the front, which is handy if you need it for conference calls, or private listening. The build quality is excellent like most HP desktops. HP does a wonderful job with small form factor designs, and this is no exception. It’s put together with a boatload of screws and interlocking pieces. The internal structure is the plastic speaker chamber attached to a 1mm thick steel plates that make up the outside of the triangle. Components are facing inward, protecting them from the ‘elements’ of a family setting. One side is the hard drive, another the motherboard. The CPU’s heatsink angles around the corner to the top of the third side which is populated by a blower style fan. The steel offers decent shielding from magnetic sources, so placement shouldn’t ever be a concern. The quality is definitely solid here. Most of the included HP software is unimportant. The B&O sound mixer does a good job of proving a global equalizer, but that’s about it. I’d probably recommend a clean install of Windows 10 to most people just to get rid of the bloat. The most frustrating thing about this particular model is the speed. The traditional HD results quite a bit of stuttering. Even simply playing music in the web browser offered a bit of stuttering as the disk had trouble keeping up (about once an hour). I expect that there was more going on in the background than just that, but it goes to show how HDs are no longer a good experience. Is it upgradeable like a traditional desktop? Yes, and HP provides excellent documentation, but seriously, you won’t want to upgrade this machine. I’ve been building desktops for decades, and this was the most challenging ‘upgrade’ I’ve ever done. Thus go for the factory upgraded model for a bit more cash and be happy you did! Is there anything wrong with this computer? Not really, but the lack of an SSD results in a frustrating experience. You could use it for a home media server, or sharing device. In those roles, the lack of an SSD is probably ok. For everything else, go with the SSD+Quad core model, it will address the biggest complaints I have.

The HP pavilion wave is a Stylish desktop computer that looks like a speaker. The computer has a triangular shape covered with grey acoustic fabric. I has a futuristic design well known in Bang and Olufsen badged products. Processors The base model uses a 6th generation core I3 but an I5 and I7 are available as options. Ports USB 3.0 and Speaker jack on the front and a DisplayPort connector, Ethernet port, HDMI jack, a Power jack, an SD card reader, a USB-C port and two USB 3.0 ports on the back. The Power button and Kensington lock connector are also on the back. Display You can use the DisplayPort and HDMI ports to run dual HD or 4K monitors . Optional AMD R9 M470 graphics are available. Wireless connection are via Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi. There is also Bluetooth 4.2.. The Wifi is stable and fast, I did not need to connect the Ethernet for anything. The Bluetooth performed flawlessly, if fact I pushed the pictures below from my phone to the computer with no difficulty at all. Speakers and Mic The B&O tuned speaker sounds OK but lacks base, the dual mics work well with Skype and Cortana. If you plan to do any serious music listening external speakers are recommended. For casual listening, Skype, YouTube and streaming video the sound is fine. I tested the core I3 model with the standard 1TB SATA III 7200rpm drive and the boot up as well as all computing tasks were great with no lag noted. If you want more an SSD is available with memory upgrade up to 16GB total. Given the small size and elegant appearance and AC wireless this computer could sit alongside a big screen flat panel and look right at home. This is a great computer for work or home use.

This tower is awesome it looks good, the sound quality is great and it powers up super quick.

I have divided my review into several sub-sections, which are based on the most impactful features to me. Design: It seems that many desktop towers have standard rectangular designs, so it is nice to see the unique HP Pavilion Wave hit the market. It is compact with a modern look, and the threaded fabric covering is a nice touch. I usually put desktop towers under my desk because of their large size and unappealing look, but that is not the case with this desktop. The sleek and compact Pavilion Wave is appealing to the eye, and I happily have it sitting on top of my desk. Hardware/Speed: Don't let the small size fool you. The Pavilion Wave is smaller than most desktop towers, but there is powerful hardware packed inside. After using it constantly and putting it to the test with multiple software applications running at once, I have determined that this desktop is the fastest and most reliable computer I have ever used. With that said, I am more than satisfied with the performance of the Pavilion Wave. Audio: When it comes to built-in computer speakers, I am not usually impressed with the sound they are capable of producing. However, after hearing the impressive audio quality of the Pavilion Wave’s speaker, I have a new favorite device to play music on when I am at home. It produces high-quality, powerful sound that fills the room from every angle. The Pavilion Wave also has a built-in microphone, which is convenient for using Cortana on Windows 10 or video chatting with friends and family. The microphone picks up my voice well, and I can clearly hear the responses. The HP Pavilion Wave is unlike any desktop I have seen before. I am truly impressed with the compact design of the desktop, which fits both a built-in speaker and powerful hardware inside. The modern look, powerful hardware, and amazing audio set a high standard for desktops. If you are in the market for a desktop computer, I would highly recommend considering the HP Pavilion Wave.

If you were to look at the specs of this computer and that's it, you wouldn't be too terribly impressed. I would have traded in a slightly smaller HDD for more speed (i.e. solid state drive). But this is no normal computer. It is a stylish desktop with a built in speaker. It definitely piqued my interest for a living room PC. True to HP's advertisements, this is a desktop you want seen. It has a nice triangle shape with a fabric cover and loud and vibrant speaker built into the tower. While I don't use the speaker in my home set up (sound goes through my receiver) I was actually impressed when I first set it up with a monitor. While it won't beat a nice set of computer speakers and sub, the inclusion of the built in speaker goes in the "pro" column. This would be perfect for a dorm or bedroom where you have limited space. Another plus for this desktop is the ease of setup. I remember the days when you would order a computer from Gateway and you'd get a power cable, VGA cable for the monitor, speakers and speaker cables, wires for the mouse and wires for the keyboard. Included with this computer is a power cable, wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. That's it. And frankly, that's all you need. I've recommended this desktop to my mother whom is not electronically inclined and hates wires. It has a good amount of ports, even including a USB c-type port. And I like that the ports are discreet and easy to find. I don't leave my computer on all the time, so I would ahve preferred to have a power button that was larger and a little more accessible (it's a button in the back that is slightly raised from the computer, but difficult to locate with your finger without looking). My only major gripe is the keyboard and mouse, which are wireless and the wireless connection is built into the computer (vs. having a dongle in your USB port). They are absolutely terrible. I get it, they're included with the computer, but they are cheap. Cheaply made and don't work well. I had to swap out a new keyboard when setting up this computer because of the delays in typing. Now I have a wireless dongle sticking out of my computer that is wasting a port. I'd like to use the connection built into the computer, but I think (I cannot confirm) it only works with HP keyboards and mice. All in all, if you need a desktop computer for a small room where you can't play loud music (while the speaker is nice, it's not going to blow your next door neighbor away like a true subwoofer would) this is a great option, especially if you fancy the looks, which is honestly, one of the main reasons for buying it. If you don't care what your computer looks like and need to save some money or you need a better performer, you should look elsewhere. But if you buy this computer, make sure you include the purchase of a separate keyboard and mouse, you will be running to the store later to get one if you don't!

I took my time using this computer making sure that it met my daily needs. I am a teacher, but I focus a lot of my time with technology, as that is the trend in the world of education. That being said, I tested this out with programs I use often, like Google Class, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Nearpod, Kahoot, and other online services. Right out of the gate, I noticed it's focus on speed. It was amazing working with a computer whose priority is making you more efficient. For home use, I tested Netflix and other streaming apps. All apps worked as expected and even connected easily with my Chromecast to the TV, which is a plus. I deducted 1 star because when I tried running Netflix, the sound would come through for music but I couldn't hear the voices on some shows. I had to search into the computer functions and the problem was that the audio drivers needed to be updated. After that, it worked seamlessly, but nothing prompt up to update the drivers. It's not that difficult to do, but if you don't know where to go to do that, then you may have to search on YouTube how to access those files. Speaking of audio, one of the benefits of this computer is that it has deep sounds. Though I did plug it into my sound bar with subwoofer, I noticed that without it, it was just fine. After multiple set-ups in various locations, I decided to keep it as my home computer where it will get the most use. Some bonuses that this computer includes are a wireless mouse and wireless keyboard that don't require you to plug in any additional dongle. The computer recognizes it immediately. It also comes with a free yearly subscription to Microsoft Office 365, which does require internet to activate. Overall, I am satisfied with this product and I do recommend it's purchase.

Bought this on the recommendation of the sales rep at the store. The sound goes off and on, so not so pleased but great when it’s on. Doesn’t have all the same export import drives of a regular computer which can cause some problems with certain applications. Otherwise it’s fast has plenty of memory, is elegant and saves space. For a second computer in our business it works great. I use it for the office side. On the manufacturing end where we are constantly using thumb drives back and forth this machine is completely incompatible. I’d say if this is you only computer weigh your options.

I have had this computer for about a month. I like it very much. It has done everything I've asked of it. I like the small size of the device, it sits nicely on top of my desk. I like that it has built in speakers and microphone. It has 3 USB ports which were not enough for me. I purchased a 4 port expansion so I now have 6 USB ports which are working well. There was one problem which occurred 3 times in the first 10 days, but has not happened again since. I'm not sure the cause. The computer seemed to be on but I couldn't see anything on the monitor. I had to perform a reboot holding the on button for 10 seconds. Then it rebooted normally.

I picked up the Intel I3 version of this computer despite the negative reviews and I am so glad I did. The sound is amazing, it looks amazing, the processor is super responsive and the wireless keyboard / mouse work great. I would totally recommend this for anyone who has style and likes listening to music while they work. =-)

This computer is super easy to setup. Its small design makes it easy to put anywhere. It also looks nice. Its fast processor fits my needs. I was a laptop person only but have now found a desktop that is conveniant for me.

I saw this computer advertised in the Best Buy weekly flyer, so I went to the store to check it out. Very smart looking, great sound, even greater price, I knew I had to get one so I did. I've had this Wave for a month now and it's really cool. It starts up quickly and it's fast. It's also very quiet you can hardly tell it's even on. I use it mainly for email, web surfing, Facebooking, and playing music. I definitely recommend this computer.

Love the compact size. Able to game without issues. However miss the DVD drive a bit.

I wanted something faster than my old all in one, but I didn't want my small desk taken over by a normal size tower. This computer is the size of a milk carton. It seems fast to me . i do not play games. I miss my dvd burner , but plan to buy one when I want to. It dose not have a VGA plug so the monitor needs to be HDMI. Seems to really be what I wanted.