The Compaq 6000 Pro doesn't offer much in the way of extras. The bundled keyboard and mouse are wireless, connecting by way of a dongle (that takes up one of the available USB ports). They're standard HP fare: the keyboard offers some media playback controls and is fairly comfortable to type on, while the mouse is plain, but functional. There isn't much in the way of physical documentation either, though a spate of generic manuals are available on the machine in the PDF format. Software includes HP's Protect Tools, and a trial of HP's Virtual Rooms software, for collaborative projects.

If your office is in need of a larger hard drive, advanced connectivity options like Firewire and eSata, or even just a touchscreen, you'll find plenty of options on our Budget and . The HP Compaq 6000 succeeds as a no-nonsense workhorse, delivering strong performance and functionality is a svelte shell.