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This update comes via my HP e9250t which has replaced the malfunctioning e9280t. It is too early to tell if there will be issues because the 80 didn't start malfunctioning for about two weeks. I suspect there won't be similar problems because the 50 uses the MSI Indio motherboard rather than the Pegatron model that is the consistent element in all of HP's recently troubled Pavilions.
I was pleased I was able to configure the 50 to almost identically match the specs of the 80 I had customized. The biggest difference is in the size of the power supply. The 80 had a 420 watt unit and the 50 has a more standard for HP 350. Maybe I shouldn't assume, but I am guessing the major reason for this change is that the 80's Bloomfield i7 processor required more juice than the 50's Lynnfield i7 processor.
One other change that I didn't expect but really appreciate: the e9250 is the first desktop computer I've ever owned that doesn't have PS2 ports. Instead, there are 6 USB 2.0 ports on the rear of the unit (and another 3 on the front). I've bumped against the standard 4 rear USBs several times in the past, and because I use a wireless desktop, this change leaves we with future peripheral expansion ability.
I also have to say that HP's speed in fixing my problem was impressive. I called on Sunday, November 8 to return my 80 and then order the 50. The 50 arrived at my home on Thursday, November 12. That was a nice turn around for a CTO unit. Now, just let it keep on working.......
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