HP Pavilion tx2510us Entertainment - Turion X2 Ultra ZM-80 2.1 GHz - 12.1" TFT

Description: The HP Pavilion tx2510us is a 4.6-pound, thin-and-light notebook computer.Compared to other thin-and-light notebooks on the market, it is inexpensive at around $985.The 12.1 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among notebooks.Runs on the AMD Turion X2 ultra mobile technology CPU.This configuration comes with a 250GB hard disk drive and 3 GB of RAM.Features ATi Radeon HD 3000 series graphics with 64MB of video RAM.

Pros: The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.The built-in fingerprint reader will speed up the log in process while adding a strong layer of data protection.

Cons: Has only 64MB of video RAM, which is less favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the HP Pavilion dv3510nr, a 4.6-pound notebook at around $1, 000, has 512MB of video RAM.Also, this notebook has only a 12.1-inch screen size, which is somewhat smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Dell Vostro 1310, a 4.6-pound notebook at around $1, 075, has a 13.3 screen size.The fair battery performance of this notebook means it has to be recharged more frequently than other notebooks in its class.

Suitability: Suited for those who want a balance between power and portability.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.Comes with a DVD burner, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital Handycam onto DVDs.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

Value: In general, this notebook's features are as expected for this price.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this computer's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: FE912UA

• General

• Recommended Use Home use
• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
• Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
• Width 12 in
• Depth 8.8 in
• Height 1.5 in
• Weight 4.6 lbs
• Localization English / United States
• Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft)

• Processor

• Processor AMD Turion X2 Ultra mobile technology ZM-80 / 2.1 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 2 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 3 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
• RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
• Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Card Reader

• Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
• Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro

• Display

• Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features BrightView

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 3200
• Video Memory 64 MB DDR2 SDRAM
• Total Available Graphics Memory 1470 MB

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers
• Audio Input Microphone

• Notebook Camera

• Camera Type Integrated

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad, Digitizer, QuickPlay, Touch-screen

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem
• Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Data link protocol Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
• Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 2 x Remote control - Infrared, 1 x Docking / port replicator

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Headphones, Remote control
• Features Power-on password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

• Power

• Power device form factor External

• Battery

• Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
• Software AOL, Microsoft Works, Muvee autoProducer, CyberLink DVD Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP QuickPlay Software, HP Total Care Advisor, HP Photosmart Essential, Microsoft Office OneNote, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2008 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60 days trial)

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5

HP

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.hp.com