{"product_id":"hp-prodesk-280-g2-mt-desktop-i5-6500-3-2ghz-8gb-128gb-ssd-win-10-pro-wty","title":"HP ProDesk 280 G2 MT Desktop i5-6500 3.2GHz 8GB 128GB SSD Win 10 Pro Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:8px;margin-top:0;\"\u003eHP ProDesk 280 G2 MT — Compact Business Desktop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reliable compact micro-tower desktop built for everyday business. The ProDesk 280 G2 MT pairs a quad-core Intel Core i5-6500 with 8GB DDR4 RAM and a fast 128GB SSD in a space-efficient chassis — delivering dependable performance for office work, digital signage, and multi-screen productivity. Backed by a \u003cstrong\u003e12-month Reboot IT warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eWhy Choose the HP ProDesk 280 G2 MT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuad-core i5-6500 performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 cores at 3.2GHz base, up to 3.6GHz turbo — handles office apps, web-based tools, and video calls without breaking a sweat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast SSD storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128GB SSD delivers quick boot times and snappy application response compared to traditional hard drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact micro-tower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small enough to fit in tight spaces or mount under a desk, yet expandable with full desktop-class slots and drive bays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple-display capable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intel HD Graphics 530 drives up to three monitors simultaneously via DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA — no docking station required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple USB 3.0 ports, USB-C, Gigabit Ethernet, and front-panel audio for flexible peripheral support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise security:\u003c\/strong\u003e TPM chip and HP BIOS security features for business IT deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Core i5-6500 is a 65W desktop-class processor delivering consistent performance across productivity workloads. Running Microsoft 365, web-based tools, Outlook, Teams, and CRM applications simultaneously is well within its capabilities — without the thermal throttling concerns of laptop processors in the same generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 128GB SSD makes a meaningful difference to day-to-day usability: Windows boots in seconds, applications launch quickly, and the system responds well to multitasking. For teams handling large files or databases, the SSD can be supplemented with additional 3.5\" or 2.5\" SATA drives using the available internal bays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriple-display support via DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA is a genuine differentiator for office and kiosk deployments. Combined with the compact micro-tower chassis, this makes the ProDesk 280 G2 MT a versatile unit for front-desk, point-of-sale, and multi-screen analyst setups where desk space is at a premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f7ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eIntel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz, 4-core 4-thread, up to 3.6GHz turbo (Skylake, 6th Gen, 65W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003e8GB DDR4-2133 (expandable, 2 DIMM slots, max 32GB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f7ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003e128GB SSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eGraphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eIntel HD Graphics 530 (supports up to 3 displays)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f7ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eWindows 10 Pro (64-bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eMicro-Tower (MT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f7ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eFront Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eUSB 3.0 ×2, USB-C, headphone\/mic combo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eRear Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eUSB 3.0 ×4, DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f7ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eExpansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003ePCIe slots, additional 3.5\"\/2.5\" drive bays available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eTPM, HP BIOS protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f7ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003e12-month Reboot IT warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eIs It Right For You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;width:50%;\"\u003eBest For ✓\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;width:50%;\"\u003eNot For ✗\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f7ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eOffice productivity and business software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eGaming or heavy GPU workloads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eKiosk, POS, and digital signage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eUsers requiring Windows 11 (6th Gen not officially supported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f7ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eMulti-monitor setups (up to 3 displays)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eUsers needing 16GB+ RAM out of the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eCost-effective desktop fleet deployments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eWorkloads requiring a dedicated GPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eCosmetic Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0f7ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eMinimal marks, no cracks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eNear-cosmetic-new condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB — Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eLight surface wear, minor scuffs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #dde;\"\u003eFully functional, cosmetically used\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:12px 0 4px;\"\u003eCan I upgrade the RAM or add more storage?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes — two DIMM slots support up to 32GB DDR4, and additional 3.5\"\/2.5\" SATA drive bays are available for expanding storage capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:12px 0 4px;\"\u003eDoes it support three monitors?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes — Intel HD Graphics 530 supports up to three independent displays simultaneously via the rear DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:12px 0 4px;\"\u003eDoes it come with Windows 10 Pro?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes — Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) is installed and activated. Note: 6th Gen Intel is not officially supported for Windows 11 upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:12px 0 4px;\"\u003eDoes it have built-in WiFi?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eGigabit Ethernet is standard. WiFi availability varies by unit configuration — contact us before ordering if wireless connectivity is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:12px 0 4px;\"\u003eWhat are shipping costs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eShipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#0060a9;margin:12px 0 4px;\"\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe 12-month warranty covers all hardware faults and component failures. Our Melbourne-based team handles all claims promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:24px;\"\u003e12-Month Warranty \u0026amp; Reboot IT Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eEvery unit comes with a \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e covering all hardware faults and component failures. Our Melbourne-based support team handles all claims promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eReboot IT has been Australia's trusted refurbished IT specialist since 2001. Every device is professionally tested, cleaned, and graded before dispatch. 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