HP Compaq DC5100 Desktop PC Pentium 4 3.0GHz 1GB DDR2 40GB HDD Capacity Windows XP Professional

Pros: Good Price, As described, my mom is using this for for basic Internet Facebook and the weather, as well as a storing pic's. No real processing with this machine but it has done all that has been asked.

Cons: None for the limited use

Pros: This is the second such unit I've purchased for my customers this year. Great price for the specs, for those that don't need Windows 7 (which is most users -- web surfing, banking, Skype, etc.)

Cons: System froze up once during initial setup (naming PC, account, passwords, etc.). Rebooting allowed the system to pick up where it left off.

Other Thoughts: Sheets included to indicate which license sticker to use for activation (there are two) should have a more recent image. The one you are supposed to use, while it says "refurbished," will confuse home users because it is VERY similar to the other one. The image on the sheet does not look like the actual sticker. Had to do a double-take on the first system I bought this last spring.

Other than that, great deal -- will likely purchase again.

Pros: VERY CHEAP! Does everything I need for, as second computer on my network for my mom to be able to access internet and run magicjack. Overall great bang for your buck, especially with the free s/h.

Cons: Integrated, but what do you expect with a cheap computer like this. 40 gig hardrive. Very compact had to cut out part of back of the computer enable for the wireless network adapter to fit.

Other Thoughts: If your looking for a desktop for a backup or maybe a second computer NOT for gaming this is a great buy.

Pros: Cheap

Cons: Of the nine machines we bought three DVD players didn't work. We had OS system problems with two other and are in the process of sending another one back because of hardware failure. WARNING TO ALL: We're paying $35 to mail this machine back to newegg.com even though this machine is a heap of junk.

Other Thoughts: These machines left a very bad taste in our mouth. We've been newegg.com customers for more than five years and this ends our relationship. Mistakes happen but to have to pay an extra $35 to mail this junk back is unacceptable to us.

Pros: I was in it for the stable processor and the stable os and got both for little $. Mine was up and running in about an hour after activating/registering/updating os. Logged into home network in 1 minute and started streaming Christmas music, and later watched some online tv from cbs.com

Cons: I usually don't like the small form factor because I'm always going to open and tinker but at this price it's almost disposable.

Other Thoughts: It's going to make a great homework PC for the kids and kitchen media player while I'm cooking.

Pros: I do need to say the the specification are up to pair and it is very cheap. Runs very quite except for the DVD-Rom drive. Upgradable to a point up to 8 GB (2x4) If you can afford it. PCI slots x2 make it easier to add a TV Tuner or a slight Graphic boost.

Cons: A very small hard drive but what to you expect for so little. I'm going straight forward with everyone on this. When I had open the box, there was a very disgusting odor coming from the tower. I needed to give it a day to air out. The mouse it came with has two screws rattling inside. No cleaning attempt was made on either the case or the mouse. Inside the case, looking like it had been from a smokers house with the evidence of animal hair in the power-supply fan and heat-sink. I'm not sure where or how they attempt to refurbish these computers but at least they should tell you "Some cleaning and assembly required. ".

Other Thoughts: I'm going to be straight with consumers here. I bought the re-certified computer knowing full well that its refurbished (in working order) but as far as I'm concerned, companies that are willing to give you these computers at least should be clean and sanitized. This is the 3rd computer that I bought. Granted its cheap and you get what you pay for but if its going back into the public would it be in the "best interest" for these companies to at least make sure they are clean. Also If you roll your dice right you might even get a new keyboard 2/3 on them. Although I'm very disappointed in the computer, Newegg did there part with having no payment problems or shipping. Still 3 out of 5 from me.