Hewlett-Packard Pavilion zd8000

I've had the Hewlett Packard Pavilion zd8000 for about four and a half years and have used it for a whole slew of things. While I now have an Apple computer, before I got it I was using this computer both for personal use and for recording music. The model that I have of this computer has a 3.0 Ghz processor and 2 GB of RAM. It has a great monitor, as everything comes in clear, and overall has a great look to it. The built in mouse and keyboard is laid out conveniently and smartly. In addition to basic tasks like using word processing software and the internet, I was running Cubase SX for both tracking and mixing purposes. Using a MOTU 896 HD audio interface, I was able to record eight tracks at once with little problems if any at all. I was also able to run about twenty four tracks at once with plug-ins on each track. Even though this was probably the limit to what I could run on this, it was all I needed, and it always did it pretty effectively. However, as time went on I could feel it getting slower and after a while it wasn't able to run as fast anymore. I decided I wanted to switch to Pro Tools, so I needed to change over to an Apple computer, but the Hewlett Packard Pavilion zd8000 lap top worked great for me while I had it. The price of a new one of these when I bought it was definitely overpriced in hindsight, but you can probably get it for cheaper now. This computer is probably best suited for personal uses, but for a while it worked well for both personal and audio purposes. I probably would recommend getting a Mac if you are looking to work with audio, but overall this computer is pretty well made.

- How long have you use it?
2 years

- What is so special that you like most and least?
the +: large processor. versatility. up has 2MB of RAM is a monster!
the -: asser noisy. weight. autonomy.

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
mac but it is not comparable. Having said that compared to various colleagues who happen to PC for computer music I've never been so satisfied by this machine (it does not crash! and speed of execution for its treatment ceases to amaze me!). I use this with an external card HP Edirol FA-101 (firewire).

- How would you rate the quality / price?
a € 1390 purchase but well worth it. 2 years ago there was little asser laptop on the market with an on board P4ht.

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
machines are now moving so fast that it is difficult to say asser
by two years ago against YES no problem!