Have you found that you need to order HP replacement parts?  In the
past, I have had to order floppy drives from HP as others did not fit in
the case opening.  Also, recently I updated memory in an HP computer and
had to buy specific memory for the computer to recognize it.  The first
memory board I ordered was not recognized by that machine but was by
other machines (Dell, IBM).  

Sylvia Gagne
Franklin Northwest SU
District Technology/Data Coordinator
100 Robin Hood Drive
Swanton, VT 05488
802.868.4967 x20
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Hall [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 2:23 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: HP hardware

> I can also report that the HP Desktops I ordered from them outlasted
and
outperformed the comparable Gateway machines I purchased at the same
time...

There seems to be some bias against HP hardware, but I will report
similar
success: 20 desktops purchased 12/01 still running fine, 3 HD
replacements
and no other repairs needed. 48 HP D330 towers & 14 Compaq Evo laptops
purchased 07/03 have an even lower failure rate, but I expect the Evos
to
start failing soon... All current equipment includes 3-year warranty and
I
have also had good success with warranty service when needed.

I think the HP business lineup is a good balance of price, performance
and
reliability!

Eric