HP Pavilion dv9810us Entertainment - Turion 64 X2 TL-60 2 GHz - 17" TFT

Description: The HP Pavilion dv9810us is a 7.7-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $870.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Pros: Has 3 GB RAM, which is somewhat more than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the average cost of a product with this ample a RAM is $1,135.Also, this notebook has 1440 x 900 native screen resolution, which is considerably higher than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the average cost of a product with this high a native screen resolution is $1,630.

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 only has a turion 64 X2 mobile technology processor, which is less efficient than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Toshiba Satellite P305D-S8828, a 7.5-pound notebook at around $780, has a turion X2 mobile processor.

Suitability: A mainstream notebook, suited for general mobile computing.Preserve embarassing home movie memories for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this notebook's DVD burner.Comes with advanced word processing software; whether you regularly create tables of content, elaborate footnotes, or complex newsletters this software can handle it all.Even the best photographers benefit from some editing; bring out the best in your digital photographs by using this laptop?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: In view of 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 laptop for you, see CNET's buying guide for notebooks.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: KN869UA#ABA

• General

• Recommended Use Home use
• System Type Notebook
• Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
• Width 15.2 in
• Depth 11.2 in
• Height 1.7 in
• Weight 7.7 lbs
• Localization English / United States
• Notebook type Desktop replacement (7.5 + lbs.), Budget
• Screen type High-gloss/Anti-glare screen, Wide-screen

• Processor

• Processor AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-60 / 2 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Data bus speed 800 MHz

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 1 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

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental & energy standards compliance EPEAT Silver

• Storage Controller

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

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 160 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 MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card

• Display

• Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features BrightView

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 7150M Shared video memory (UMA)
• Total Available Graphics Memory 1071 MB

• Audio

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

• Notebook Camera

• Camera Type Integrated

• Multimedia Functionality

• TV Tuner Type None

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type QuickPlay, Keyboard, Touchpad

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem
• Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
• Interfaces 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 2 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Remote control - Infrared, 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11

• Miscellaneous

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

• Power

• Power device form factor External

• Battery

• Technology 8-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

• Operating System / Software

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

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7

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• Website: http://www.hp.com