HP Pavilion s5-1060 - Slimline - Core i5 2310 2.9 GHz - Monitor : none. review: HP Pavilion s5-1060 - Slimline - Core i5 2310 2.9 GHz - Monitor : none.

As a kitted-out media slim tower, the HP Pavilion Slimline S5-1060 offers few surprises given its price and its specifications, despite an updated chassis design. This system will provide you with capable day-to-day performance, and a versatile assortment of multimedia-oriented features that make it well-suited for general purpose duty in a dorm, in a living room, or elsewhere. Our one hesitation comes from a competing slim tower from Lenovo that offers similar features and a faster CPU in the same price range as this Slimline, which HP sells for $829, although we've seen it for as low as $769. Although the HP is likely a touch slower than that Lenovo system, it has a few extra features that expand its functionality, making this a more well-rounded do-it-all PC, and the better value.

7.3

HP Pavilion s5-1060 - Slimline - Core i5 2310 2.9 GHz - Monitor : none.

The Good

The <b>HP Pavilion Slimline S5-1060</b> boasts a versatile assortment of home entertainment features in an attractive, reasonably fast computer.

The Bad

A competing slim-tower PC from Lenovo offers similar features and faster performance in the same price range.

The Bottom Line

Amid increasing competition from other mainstream PC vendors, the HP Pavilion Slimline S5-1060 offers a wisely chosen mix of speed and functionality that will appeal to college students and digital media enthusiasts.

The new design on this Slimline isn't a major departure from the older model. The front panel has a cleaner look, with less emphasis on gray trim than in the past, as well as a completely hidden optical drive tray, but otherwise the glossy black Slimline case retains the same stature as a monolith-in-miniature.