HP OmniDesk desktop AI PC, configured as delivered with Windows 11.
on December 6, 2025
Posted by: D. Langford
from Washington State
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Bad: The machine came configured for gamers and social medial mavens. It was not useful for serious work and record keeping. Apparently StorageSense immediately erased 20 years of automobile driving and maintenance records (among other things). I still can't figure out how FileExplorer or OneDrive work - File Explorer rarely shows what drive I'm attached to (cloud, local or a USB remote), if in fact they do, and not all of my local files are shown, especially when I desperately need THAT file. My proprietary work has most likely been copied to someone else's storage system (a security risk). At this point, I have lost almost a month's productive work time in trying to configure the machine to be useful. The diagnostic software was unable to identify a failing router. The AI makes far too many judgement mistakes - I will do my own thinking, thank you. Windows 11 has too many options to be useful for the average user. A tech who came in indicated he and a number of friends have gone to Linux just to be rid of Microsoft and Windows. Between an operating system that many users despise, and a State Governor who want to tax Microsoft out of business (...insatiable appetite for money...), I'd be surprised if Microsoft is still in business in ten years.
The Good: Except for missing and/or hidden files (that shouldn't be missing), operations appear to be fast and reliable. Initial physical setup was easy; pretty much plug and play.
I needed a computer. I pondered many options. With pray, I decided on the hp desktop which I have now. I'm so very pleased. It was a healthy investment. It works so well and makes my time on the computer much more pleasant. It's the 1st I've ever purchased. All the rest were from friends, a library and a gift. It is definitely an investment due to my financial position. Again, I'm so very thankful to have it.
I was not able to hook it up because it was not compatible with my monitor. Had I looked at more closely I could have made that determination in advance.
Kinda happy with my new Hp desktop… I wish it came with a dvd/cd player and also a cassette player too. I wish I could figure out if my new keyboard has lighted key board keys….
I had to purchase a new computer because my old fully functional HP Pavilion was no longer functional with newer 11 applications!! Such a bummer…..