Amazon is selling a 'superb' $1,000 HP all-in-one desktop PC for $500

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Shopping for something like a new computer can be daunting. You don't want to spend too much on a home PC, but it's something you might end up using all the time, so you don't want to invest so little that you end up dissatisfied. The good news is that you have more great options than ever before, and even the simplest computer setups offer outstanding performance for the vast majority of use cases.

For example, right now Amazon is selling a $1,000 HP 22 All-in-One PC for $500 — an incredible 50% off the normal retail price. It's got all you need in one sleek, easy-to-use package that does everything you want it to right out of the box. Reviewers love it, and 70% of users awarded it a five-star rating.

HP 22 AIO All-in-One Desktop PC, $500 (was $1,000) at Amazon

Why do shoppers love it?

If you're looking for a user-friendly, plug-and-play home PC with Windows 11, you'll likely find everything you need here, depending on what software you plan to use or how much you do with video. This HP 22 AIO is equipped with a 13th-Gen Intel N100 processor, an integrated Intel UHD graphics chip with AMD Radeon coprocessing, and the standard Windows 11 Home edition operating system. It has 16 gigabytes (GB) of RAM, as well, so it should handle the vast majority of software you'd ever plan on using. And the whole thing is housed in a 22-inch full high-definition (1080p) display.

Its one potential drawback is that, being a slim all-in-one PC, it only includes 16 GB of built-in storage capacity, which might be an issue for some users — people who take photography very seriously, those who work with a lot of video footage, and that kind of thing. For anyone just looking for a computer to do web surfing, checking emails, scrolling social media, and some light office work, it's a stellar choice. And of course, you can always buy a high-speed external drive to compensate for the storage, so it's more of a temporary inconvenience than a permanent, long-term issue. The computer also features one USB Type-C port, three USB Type-A ports, a 3.5-millimeter audio jack for headphones or a microphone, an RJ-45 Ethernet jack, an HDMI output, and both Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.

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Details to know

• Processor (CPU): 13th-Gen Intel N100.
• Graphics card (GPU): Integrated (with AMD Radeon coprocessing).
• Memory (RAM): 16 GB DDR5.
• Storage: 16 GB.

The Hewlett-Packard (HP) brand has been a trusted staple of home computing since the late 1960s. I've owned several HP desktop towers and laptops over the years, as have many of my family members, friends, and neighbors. When you're going to invest in a PC that you expect to last you for years to come, it's worth paying a little extra for the peace of mind that comes with a name you really trust — so it's twice as worthwhile to take advantage when you see a machine like this listed for half price.

"The HP All-in-One is a superb computer," said one reviewer. "The setup process was very easy to follow, and all the included software loaded without any issues. I'm currently testing out the Microsoft 365 Office Suite on a free trial, and I'm happy to report that transferring over my existing email account took just a few simple steps; I just followed the prompts. There is a learning curve, but the Microsoft Help tutorials are extremely useful. After two weeks, my new HP desktop PC is functioning flawlessly."

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Ready to buy a new computer that's perfect for your needs — without all the bells and whistles you don't want? Save $500 when you shop the HP 22 AIO All-in-One Desktop PC at Amazon.