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To maximize battery life, notebook computer processors are often designed to save more energy and run cooler than desktop processors. The drawback is slower performance, but more memory can help, which it won't consume energy or radiate heat. Even better, up to 4GB of RAM can now be found in budget configurations. If you want more memory later, expansion is often a simple procedure.
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Description: The HP Pavilion dv6426us is a 6.2-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other consumer level notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $775.The 15.4 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among laptops.Runs on the Intel Core Duo CPU.This notebook comes with a 160GB hard drive and 1 GB of memory.
Pros: Comes with Microsoft Windows Vista Home premium and Microsoft Windows Vista OS, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.
Cons: Has only a Intel GMA 950 graphics chip, which is less desirable than some similarly priced notebooks.The fair battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more often than other laptops in its class.Integrated graphics controllers that rely on shared video memory are sometimes an acceptable trade-off for budget-minded users.
Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.Archive your digital videos using this laptop's DVD writer.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.
Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this notebook has good features for the money.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of general-purpose products with a comparable screen size is quite a bit more -- right around $1,122.Generally, given the trade-offs between performance and low price, this item will likely only appeal to serious bargain hunters.
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) The integrated camera, while it does not have the resolution of most digital cameras, can be handy if you want to web chat over the Internet.
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