It's a sad day when Hewlett-Packard decides to merge its Voodoo PC business unit with its consumer business.

This were the ultimate gamer PCs from a one time stand-alone company that put a unique business model into play -- high-end performance, outrageous design and high-end prices. I mean, take a look at that box above!

Now, Voodoo's laptops and desktops will be sold alongside HP's consumer Compaq Presario and Pavilion PC lines -- sort of the opposite of the Voodoo model.  It is just the next step of integration into the business units that deliver Compaq Presario and HP Pavilion, said the company. 

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