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The HP Pavilion dv9810us is a 7.7-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is inexpensive at around $890.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Specs: Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology (2 GHz); RAM installed: 3 GB DDR II SDRAM; Weight: 7.7 lbs See full specs >>
Price range: $791.99 - $943.17
CNET product brief
Description: The HP Pavilion dv9810us is a 7.7-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is inexpensive at around $890.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Pros: Has 3 GB RAM, which is considerably more than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this ample a RAM is $1,275.Also, this notebook has a 17-inch screen size, which is larger than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this large a screen size is $1,615.
Cons: Has a 7.7-pound weight, which is somewhat heavier than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Wyse X90e, at around $795, has only a 4-pound weight.Also, this notebook only has a turion 64 X2 mobile technology processor.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less efficient than the average notebook on the market today.
Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Comes with a DVD writer, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital videocamera onto DVDs.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 pictures 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: Given its inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, this economy-class model lacks sex appeal, but budget-minded consumers will like the low 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 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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