Hewlett-Packard Compaq dx5150 desktops use AMD processors. Often hailed by the computer tech community as having advanced virus protection, smaller computer manufacturers tend to use AMD processors more, while larger brand manufacturers hardly ever deviate from using Intel. HP Compaq dx5150 desktops were the first of HP's products to use an AMD processor. Today, however, all of HP 5000 series business desktops come with the option of one processor or the other.

Aside from that, the features of the discontinued HP Compaq dx5150 are few.

1. 512 MB of hard disk space makes Hewlett-Packard Compaq dx5150 desktops far below average, as most desktops, especially in this price range, offer more than 80 GB.

2. The 40 GB of memory provided on the HP Compaq dx5150 computer falls right along the average of other computers produced by HP.

3. The price of Hewlett-Packard dx5150 desktops is a bit high compared to other models.

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Look at some reviews before finding a HP dx5150 for sale

Third-party reviews can offer more insight into a product than can the manufacturer's marketing materials. Reading some reviews can help you decide whether your business should buy HP Compaq dx5150 desktops.

I recommend: PC Magazine provides a brief review of HP Compaq dx5150 computers. For a more in-depth look, check out CNET's online review.

Consider a computer similar to Hewlett-Packard dx5150 desktops

Let's face it. Buying a HP Compaq dx5150 desktop means you're buying old technology. For the same price or less you could have a similar desktop with equal or greater capabilities.

I recommend: HP has a line of business computers called the 5000 series. In this series, buyers can select between the AMD processor that made the Hewlett-Packard dx5150 desktop likable and the more mainstream Intel processor. If you want to try a different brand, PC Magazine compared the Dell Optiplex gx280 with the HP Compaq dx5150 desktop and determined that at a similar price and size the Dell computer had better graphics and processing speed, which lead to higher office productivity.

Find an HP dx5150 for sale

Maybe you already have an office full of HP dx5150 desktops and you're simply trying to replace one. Maybe you've checked out all your other options and you're still in love with the HP dx5150. Although HP has discontinued this model, you can still find an HP dx5150 for sale through online vendors.

I recommend: DealTime and NexTag both offer new HP dx5150 computers. However, if you want all the warranty and service options of a new computer, try Twin Cities Digital for a refurbished version of the HP dx5150.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Consider buying refurbished HP Compaq dx5150 computers. Not only will you save money, you will also receive the service you want.
• •  Make a list of the applications you use the most in your daily business. Then determine the system requirements from those applications' manuals. Compare these to the specs of HP Compaq dx5150 computers to determine if these machines can handle your intended workload.