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Hewlett-Packard Pavilion dv9800 (dv9821tx)

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Hewlett-Packard Pavilion dv9800 (dv9821tx) 4.25

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RRP

$2399.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 27th of May, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T9300

Supported Media : BD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD±RW (dual layer)

What's Hot

Blu-ray drive, HDMI, strong processor performance

What's Not

Screen not full high definition, weak graphics card

The Final Word

For users wanting a home entertainment centre or a powerful desktop replacement to work with, the dv9800 is a very strong contender.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

1.3 MP

Display

Display Technology

WXGA+ High Brightness Wide Screen LCD

Screen size

17.0 in

Screen Resolution

1440x900

Aspect Ratio

16:10

General

Length (mm)

285

Width (mm)

396

Height (mm)

418

Warranty (Months)

Weight without PSU

3.4kg

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS

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

BD-R

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

3 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

Motherboard

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Remote Control

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD±RW (dual layer) , BD-ROM

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

ExpressCard/54

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T9300

Processor Speed

2.5 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

D-Sub, Firewire, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Number of D-Sub Ports

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 USB 2.0 Ports

Network Protocols Supported

Wireless, Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n (Draft), Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11a , 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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