HP Pavilion HDX September 17th, 2007 | by Jason Tomczak
Video ReviewSpecs
Operating system
The main control program of your system. See Productivity Software category for Office applications.
Choices:
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
Processor
A faster processor supports more efficient operations and applications performance
Choices:
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7700 (2.40 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Extreme Processor X7800 (2.6GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Display
The window to applications, the Internet and more
Choices:
20.1" WSXGA+ High-Definition HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050)
Memory
Use more programs at once and make them run faster with more memory
Choices:
2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Primary CD/DVD Drive
Optical drives can be used to store data, play music and movies, and burn your own CDs or DVDs
Choices:
LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
HD DVD ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
Graphics Card
Bring your favorite applications and games to life
Choices:
512MB ATI(TM) Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 2600 XT
Personalization
Choose the way you would like your notebook to look.
Choices:
HP Imprint (Dragon) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
Networking
PC includes a network port for broadband Internet connectivity. Internet access sold separately
Choices:
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
Hard Drive
Store your applications, data, digital music and digital photos on your hard disk drive
Choices:
240GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
280GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (160GB + 120GB)
320GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (160GB x 2)
240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
TV & Entertainment Experience
Includes online Program Guide. Review the TV schedule, record a single episode or an entire series.
Choices:
Integrated HP HDTV Hybrid TV Tuner and 4 Altec Lansing speakers +the HP Triple Bass Reflex subwoofer
Primary Battery
The right battery can keep you and your Notebook PC working longer
Choices:
9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Extra 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Security Software
Stay protected from the latest online threats when connecting to the Web.
Choices:
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2007 - 15 Month Subscription
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2007 - 24 Month Subscription
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2007 - 36 Month Subscription
HP Featured Software
Protect your notebook from theft with Computrace LoJack Software.
Choices:
Computrace LoJack for Laptops, One Year
Computrace LoJack for Laptops, Three Years
Computrace LoJack for Laptops, Four Years
Productivity Software
Get the tools you need to save time and improve your productivity
Choices:
Microsoft(R) Works 8.0
Corel(R) WordPerfect(R) Office X3 (Now Vista compatible!)
Microsoft(R) Works Suite 2006 includes Word
Microsoft(R) Office Basic 2007
Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2007
Microsoft(R) Office Small Business 2007
Microsoft(R) Office Professional 2007
Premium Photography Software
Software that helps you make the most of your digital cameras and brings your pictures to life!
Choices:
Corel(R) Photo Album(TM) 6
Corel(R) Paint Shop Pro(R) Photo XI
Corel Combo - Photo Album 6 & Paint Shop Pro X1
HDX Premium Software Bundle
HDX includes full versions of all the software you need to protect, create and share.
Choices:
Power Pack software - Includes Roxio Creator Premier, Muvee AutoProducer Premium and Serif Web Plus
Display Available 20.1" WSXGA + HP Ultra Brightview widescreen display
Dimensions 9 cell:
18.7 (L) x 13.4 (W) x 2.3" (H)
Weight 15.5lbs
Weight varies by configuration
Communications Available Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network with Bluetooth or Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network with Bluetooth
Graphics 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
PCI expansion Expansion port 3 connector
Memory From 2.0 to 4.0GB DDR2 SDRAM
Total memory slots 2 DIMM
Maximum memory expansion 4GB
Hard disk drive(s) Up to 320GB§ 5400 rpm Serial ATA dual hard drive
Primary battery 9-cell Lithium Ion battery
Battery life varies depending on product configuration, product model, applications loaded on product, power management setting of product, and product features used by customer. As with all batteries, the battery's maximum capacity decreases with time and usage.
Front-side bus (processor dependent) Up to 800 MHz
AC adapter 180W AC adaptor
Expansion slots ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
I/O ports 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0), IEEE 1394 Firewire, expansion port 3, TV out (S-video), Integrated Consumer IR (remote control receiver), 5-in-1 digital media card reader, microphone-in, integrated stereo microphone, eSATA port, HDMI external port, RJ-45 (LAN), VGA
Speakers Altec Lansing (4 Panel Mounted and 1 Sub-Wolfer)
Software - full versions HP PhotoSmart Essentials
RealRhapsody
Muvee AutoProducer Premium 6.x
Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.x
Microsoft Works 8.0
Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent
Roxio Creator 9 Suite
Roxio Creator Premier
Serif Web Plus 10.x
Roxio Backup MyCP 7.x
The Sims Life Stories Laptop 1.x
SlingPlayer
QuickPlay 3.x (with karaoke module)
Software - introductory versions Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (includes 60 days of complimentary live updates; subscription required to continue receiving updates)
Vongo (preinstalled), 30-day free trial of VONGO service
Trial Internet service Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition 60-day trial
Basic warranty One year of hardware parts and labor coverage
One year of award-winning, toll-free, 24 x 7 support
E-mail response in as little time as an hour

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