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The HP Pavilion dv2810us is a 5.3-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $860.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Specifications: Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology (2 GHz); RAM installed: 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM; Weight: 5.3 lbs; See full specs
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Description: The HP Pavilion dv2810us is a 5.3-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $860.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Pros: Has 3 GB RAM, which is somewhat more than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this ample a RAM is $1,135.Also, this notebook has a 250GB hard drive, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this large a hard drive is $1,205.
Cons: Only has a turion 64 X2 mobile technology processor, which is less efficient than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the HP Compaq 6535b, a 5.3-pound notebook at around $910, has a turion X2 mobile processor.
Suitability: A mainstream notebook, suited for general mobile computing.Comes with a DVD writer, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital camcorder onto DVDs.Includes office-grade word processing software -- fine for most serious business or academic document authors.Clean up your digital photos with the photo editing software included with this notebook.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.
Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of consumer level products with a comparable screen size is considerably more -- right around $1,279.Generally, while it won't impress at LAN-parties, this item may be just the ticket for a buyer on a tight budget.
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 Web more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this notebook'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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CNET editors' buying advice
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Thin-and-light laptops
A thin-and-light laptop offers the optimal combination of portability, performance, features, and cost. Power-tuned mobile processors deliver enough power to keep you working smoothly, and unlike ultraportables, most thin-and-light laptops have a more reasonably sized keyboard and display, a larger hard drive, and a built-in optical drive. Yes, they're more expensive than slightly larger, heavier mid-size laptops, but if you need maximum productivity in a portable package, this is the best choice.
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Business laptop: Power user
If you rely on the same notebook at work, at home, and on the road, you need a well-balanced system. And it has to deliver the performance to keep up with a wide range of applications. A thin-and-light laptop is just the ticket.
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Vista for laptop computers
In addition to the core functionality of the Vista operating system, Microsoft portioned out extra features into different editions of Vista, aimed at different market segments and at differing price points.
| Feature | Home Basic | Home Premium | Business | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU support | One physical CPU, but with multiple cores | One physical CPU, but with multiple cores | Up to two physical CPUs | Up to two physical CPUs |
| Maximum supported RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Windows defender & firewall | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled backup | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Aero desktop experience | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobility center (centralized access to controls often used on portables) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tablet PC support | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Windows SideShow (display support for a variety of secondary devices) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Extended media and entertainment capabilities (Media center, games,HD, movie- and DVD maker) | Yes | Yes | ||
| Remote desktop connection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Windows Fax and Scan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sound Schemes, DreamScene (video desktop "wallpaper") | Yes | |||
| BitLocker drive encryption | Yes |
Student laptop
Students and others on a tight budget should look for a laptop that delivers the most bang for the buck. In particular, students need a notebook that is small and light enough to lug back and forth across campus but rugged enough to withstand bouncing around in a backpack.
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