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Product summary
The HP Pavilion dv9525us is a 7.7-pound, mainstream notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,000.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Specifications: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz); RAM installed: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM; Weight: 7.7 lbs; See full specs
Price range: $999.99
CNET product brief
Description: The HP Pavilion dv9525us is a 7.7-pound, mainstream notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,000.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Pros: Has 1440 x 900 native screen resolution, which is somewhat higher than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the average cost of a product with this high a native screen resolution is $1,630.Also, this notebook has a 17-inch screen size, which is larger than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the average cost of a product with this large a screen size is $1,540.
Cons: Has a 7.7-pound weight, which is somewhat heavier than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the HP Business nc4200, at around $970, has only a 4-pound weight.Also, this notebook has only 1 GB RAM, which is less than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Dell Inspiron 1720, a 7.9-pound notebook at around $1, 105, has 4 GB RAM.Graphics-intensive applications (such as texture-rich games, DVD playback, and video editing) will hinder performance on a system that relies on shared video memory.
Suitability: A consumer level notebook, suited for general mobile computing.Store massive amounts of data on DVD using the DVD writer included in this laptop.Comes with office-grade word processing software; it comes with plenty of features for most writers.Even the best photographers benefit from some editing; bring out the best in your digital pictures by using this notebook?s included photo editing software.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.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) For help in deciding if this is the right notebook for you, see CNET's buying guide for notebooks.
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