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Hewlett-Packard Pavilion DV2800 (DV2840TX)

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Hewlett-Packard Pavilion DV2800 (DV2840TX) 3.75

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RRP

$1899.00

Review Date

Thursday, 8th of May, 2008

Features

Supported Media : DVD±RW (+R double layer)

What's Hot

The funky design will stand out for users who appreciate it, fast performance, HDMI-port, good speakers

What's Not

The funky design will stand out for users that dislike it, heavy for its size, some reflectivity issues

The Final Word

It's fast and has all the essentials, but in the end the art makes or breaks it.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Display Technology

WXGA High Definition BrightView

Screen size

14.1 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Length (mm)

334

Width (mm)

237

Height (mm)

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

Weight without PSU (kg)

2.5

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

Graphics RAM

128 MB

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

320 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), xD Picture Card, Multimedia Card (MMC)

Playable Discs

DVD±RW (+R double layer)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

2 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

3MB

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel 965PM Express Chipset with Intel AMT 2.5

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Remote Control

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD±RW (+R double layer)

Drive Type

DVD-RW

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

ExpressCard/54

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock, Integrated Biometrics - Fingerprint Reader

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Processor Speed

2.4 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Vista

Bundled Software

Microsoft® Office 2007 Pro (60 day Trial), Muvee AutoProducer Basic Edition (with 20 Day Trial Full version), Adobe® Acrobat® Reader, Symantec™ Norton Internet Security (60 days live update), Symantec™ Norton Anti-Virus™ (60 days live update), HP QuickPlay Windows 3.6, HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent, HP PhotoSmart Essential

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

ExpressCard, LAN (10/100Mbps), D-Sub, Firewire, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of Firewire Ports

Number of HDMI Output Ports

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RF Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of S-Video Output Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Network Protocols Supported

Ethernet, Wireless

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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