Laptops Arena

If you want to buy a <strong>HP Compaq 2710 laptop, </strong>you can choose your configuration. For the <strong>processor</strong> you can select from the following: Intel Core 2 Duo ULV Processor U7500 (1.06 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB), Intel Core 2 Duo ULV Processor U7700 (1.33 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB), or Intel Core 2 Duo ULV Processor U7600 (1.20 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB).
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The <strong>Chipset </strong>is a<strong> </strong>Mobile Intel GM965.<strong> </strong>. The <strong>Memory</strong> can be Standard (two SODIMM slots supporting dual<strong> </strong>channel memory) with the following options: 512 MB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, 1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, or 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM.<strong> </strong>NOTE: It operates at a maximum of 533-MHz with 667-MHz memory.<strong> </strong>

The <strong>Internal Storage Devices </strong>can be: 60 GB 4200 rpm 1.8″ PATA Hard Drive, 80 GB 4200 rpm 1.8″ PATA Hard Drive, 100 GB 4200 rpm 1.8″ PATA Hard Drive, 120 GB 4200 rpm 1.8″ PATA Hard Drive, 120 GB 5400 rpm 1.8″ PATA Hard Drive, or a 64-GB Solid State Drive.

The <strong>External Optical Drives </strong>include: Via optional HP 2700 Ultra-Slim Expansion Base (7mm DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Drive), Via optional HP External MultiBay II (MultiBay II DVD-ROM Drive/ MultiBay II DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive/ MultiBay II DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive), or a <strong>Second Hard Drive, </strong>meaning a Via optional HP External MultiBay II (MultiBay II 80-GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive).

The<strong> Display</strong> features a 12.1-inch diagonal Illumi-Lite, WXGA UWVA with Digitizer (1280 × 800 and 16M colors)/ 12.1-inch diagonal Illumi-Lite, WXGA UWVA with Digitizer and Outdoor View (1280 × 800 and 16M colors), and optional integrated camera; Internal/ 12.1-inch diagonal Illumi-Lite WXGA UWVA anti-glare with Digitizer (1280 × 800 resolution), Ambient light sensor and Optional Outdoor View; External Up to 32-bit per pixel color depth, VGA port supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz, and lower resolutions at up to 100 Hz.

The <strong>Graphics </strong>are Mobile Intel GMA X3100, up to 384 MB of shared system memory and Microsoft DirectX9 capable. <strong>Audio </strong>features are High Definition Audio support w/24-bit DAC, with integrated mono speaker and integrated dual-microphone array, touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute, stereo headphone/line out, and stereo microphone in.

<strong>Communications </strong>features are Intel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC), HP Smart Power NIC, 56K v.92 modem; Integrated Intel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC), and 56K V.92 modem with digital line guard.



The <strong>Expansion slots</strong> include an ExpressCard/54 slot which Supports ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34, or Optional Integrated Smart Card Reader (replaces ExpressCard slot that is compatible with ISO 7816 compliant Smart Cards and has PC/SC interface support, or a Secure Digital slot that supports SD (Secure Digital), MMC (MultiMedia Card).

<strong>Ports and connectors </strong>are the following: ExpressCard/54 slot – Supports ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34, Smart Card Reader – Optional (replaces ExpressCard/54 slot), External Monitor – One (VGA), IEEE 1394a Port – One, Stereo microphone in – One, Stereo headphone/line out – One, Power Connector – One, RJ-11 (Modem) – One, RJ-45 (Ethernet) – One, USB 2.0 – Two (including one powered USB 2.0 port to support HP External MultiBay II),  docking connector – for HP 2700 Ultra-Slim Expansion base, secondary battery connector – for HP 2700 Ultra-Slim Battery, and LED Status Indicators – Thirteen.

<strong>The HP Pavilion dv7 </strong>has a high-res 17-inch screen, Blu-ray drive, and an incorporated TV tuner. It is the most appropriate if you area thorough multimedia user. Its excellent performance and shiny design brings a high-end computing experience to people who are ready to spend more to get the best.
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The <strong>DV7</strong> is one of three new <strong>dv</strong>-series notebooks that can be purchased in a completely new and sophisticated <strong>Pavilion</strong> design. The onyx lid that replaces now the old imprint pattern has a subtle grid pattern that is extended to the keyboard deck. The upper left corner hosts <strong>HP’s</strong> logo, which glows intensely. Inside, a futuristic look is created by the shimmering silver deck, chrome speaker strip, and keyboard. The problem is that this shimmering design picks up fingerprints easily. The <strong>DV7</strong> weighs 8.4 pounds, the normal weight for a 17-incher.

The speaker strip is above the keyboard, having a smooth touch-sensitive panel above it. All times visible discrete controls are the power button and the <strong>QuickPlay</strong> launch key. When you turn on the computer, controls like mute, rewind, volume, fast-forward, play/pause, stop, and Wi-Fi glow white.

The keyboard can be very slippery sometimes, but the keys are comfortable for typing and feel bouncy. The 17-inch display has a native resolution of 1680 x 1050. When the background is dark, the screen is reflective. The chrome speakers, complemented by a subwoofer, produced deafening sound.

The <strong>DV7</strong> also comes with an integrated TV tuner, for those who prefer watching movies on TV. The <strong>DV7</strong> has a Blu-ray drive, three USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA/USB 2.0 port, Ethernet and modem jacks, HDMI and VGA ports, IR, an expansion port, two headphone and one mic port, an ExpressCard/54 slot and a 5-in-1 memory card reader.

The CyberLink YouCam software comes together with the webcam. It provides more special effects than most notebook webcams, such as avatars, fun filters, animations, and frames. The video was fluid and the sound loud and realistic, but the images themselves were monotonous and ill-lit.

Consumers can buy dual 160GB hard drives, spinning at 7,200 rpm. A 3D accelerometer is included, which protects the drive in case of tumbles.

The <strong>DV7</strong> needs two minutes to boot up. Effortless multitasking was allowed by the <strong>DV7’s</strong> latest Intel processor and generous 3GB of RAM, although it sometimes has some troubles with Windows Vista.

It has a PCMark05 score of 6,307, about 1,500 points above average for the desktop replacement category. You will be able to use several programs without worrying that it will affect the video playback.



The <strong>DV7 </strong>includes the Nvidia’s GeForce 9600M GT graphics card and 512MB dedicated memory. This provides you the satisfaction of serious gaming and multimedia usage. In fact, you will be satisfied mainly at mainstream games, but if you like the high-end games you will be disappointed.

The <strong>DV7’s</strong> eight-cell battery lasts for 2:47 if you use scripted, permanent Web surfing. Data rates of 21.7 Mbps and 18.6 Mbps at 15 and 50 feet respectively were noticed. Next to the router, it showed throughput in the range of 28 Mbps.

Get the right balance between mobility, size, and performance with the latest Pavilion dv6z series. This full-featured 15.6" (diagonal) high-def laptop will skillfully handle your every day computing and media needs, and bring some extra fun in your life.
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Get everything you need in this shiny, clean-looking model that features:
* The latest AMD processor technology, including optional triple-core power for intense multimedia
* Simplified daily PC activities with genuine Windows 7§§§ Home Premium (genuine Windows 7 Professional or genuine Windows 7 Ultimate optional)
* A 15.6" diagonal high-definition Brightview LED display
* Appealing textures and multiple color options for a custom look and feel
* An intuitive island-style keyboard
* Vertical one-touch action keys for common tasks like e-mailing and Web surfing
* A large, easy-to-use, button-free keypad

Find out a new digital world with this series' cool functionality:
* Built-in Wi-Fi with draft Wireless-N
* The exclusive MediaSmart software for enjoying movies, photos, music, and videos all in one place
* An HDMI 1.3 port for connecting an external monitor or HD TV
* Fast performance with ATI graphics, including an optional 1GB discrete graphics card
* An HP TrueVision webcam, which works in low-light conditions plus has a dual-array microphone for worry-free chat
* Dolby Advanced Audio for a vibrant, engaging listening experience
* An optional integrated Blu-ray ROM/DVD writer for high-def Blu-ray viewing plus traditional DVD and CDreading/writing



The PCs in this series bring together everything you do online and on the go. You'll get:
* Built-in HP ProtectSmart, which detects if your notebook is being dropped and locks your hard drive to help protect your data
* The latest hard drive speeds and storage capacity of up to 1TB
* Quick access to files via high-speed eSATA combo port, which also serves as a USB 2.0 port
* Optional LightScribe technology for designing and printing silkscreen-quality labels directly on DVDs and CDs

This series is backed by a one-year limited warranty on hardware with award-winning service and support. You get:
* Real-time chat and e-mail (with a response in about an hour)
* Access to on-line support by clicking on the desktop icon
* Access to our on-line classes, FAQs, and other resources through HP Total Care
* 60 days of complimentary live updates to Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010, which has been optimized for your PC.



Triple Core technology is intended to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers and software applications will necessarily benefit from its use. Wireless access point, Internet service req., not included. Specifications for 802.11n WLAN are draft only. If final differ from draft, it may affect ability of notebook to communicate with other 802.11n WLAN devices. As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not represent defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. For some Blu-ray titles to play they may require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and your display may require HDCP support. This Blu-ray drive does not support writing to ultra-high speed CD-RW media (16X to 32X advertised performance). HD-DVD movies cannot be played on this PC.

Mini notebooks are becoming very popular these days as they are slimmer, lighter and less expensive. They are very portable and are meant for users who travel a lot or someone who does not want to occupy great space with they device. But what you should take into account is that these mini notebooks are more for internet use, as they are not designed to meet high-end performance, just your basic day-by-day needs. One example of a good mini notebook is Hp Mini 1137nr. There is a review made on cnet and I am going to summarize it and see what their opinion about this one is.
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First of all the pros on this product is that it is small, has a sleek design, it very light and still has a large screen and a user-friendly keyboard that is good for the ones with bog hands, the speakers deliver a decent sound, having Windows XP it is easier to use as everybody likes the classic operating system, has LEDs that are not that bright and are seen when they show status and finally it has a built in webcam and microphone, great thing for a mini laptop.

Now let’s see the cons. The amount of Ram installed is small and won’t be able to process applications that fast, the 3-cell battery will just last for about 1 hour and 45 minutes, and this is when you do light processes. Having matte finish it attracts fingerprints and you will always have to wipe them to keep your system clean, the headphone jacks are on the side and to finish the mini HP gets a bit hot. But you can find this netbook (as netbooks are the same thing with mini laptops) priced at $290 you will be doing a great deal.



The mini HP 1137nr is powered by an 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, has 1GB of RAM and the hard drive is 80GB, pretty amazing as it gives you enough space to store all your files and photos. To get a better idea of this mini laptop, it measures 10.3 x 6.6 x 1 inches and it weights 2.4 pounds. With the 10.1" Diagonal SD LED BrightView Infinity Widescreen Display you will be able to see clearly movies if you are on the road, check your e-mails, video chat with the integrated webcam. But if you want to do all these you might consider getting a replaceable battery to have to spare. The keyboard is almost full-size and the buttons are not cramped so typing will turn out to be very comfortable. The graphics card included is Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950. Other features include a built-in wireless and a 2-in-1 digital media reader. The accessories included are the HP Mobile Mini USB drive, HP USB notebook stand, HP 30W AC adapter and the HP 3-cell Lithium-Ion Polymer battery.



To end up you will be happy to hear that HP netbooks are ENERGY STAR qualified products, they help reduce energy use and the package is recyclable. With this HP mini 1137nr you will be able to surf the internet, edit some documents, play some small games and why not your favorite movies. It is a great choice if you are travelling a lot but still want contact.

There are all sorts of notebooks for all kind of needs. And if you are looking for an entertainment notebook with modern lines and stunning design then HP Pavilion DV4-1220US is the one for you. It also steps out with its unique bronze and chrome lines. To get a better idea this HP notebook measures 13.2 x 9.4 x 1.3 inches and weights 5.1 pounds.
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Being an entertainment notebook is based more on developing software and productivity for music and videos but that doesn’t mean it can’t keep you usual basic tasks with a productive speed, because the dual-core processor (2.1 GHz AMD Turion X2 RM-72) sure does the job right and what is more you don’t have to worry about multiple tasking, you can now run a antivirus scan on the background and watch your favorite movie at the same time. The AMD PowerNow! power management technology ensures longer battery life for up to 65%. And the 64-bit operating system Windows Vista Premium offers the right multimedia features and applications to organize better your work, sort albums, your tasks and so on. The sophisticated design has been developed over the year and the fluid lines with metalized finishes match the keyboard and the touchpad. The imprint finish in bronze is set for durability and a better grip.

The hard drive has generous 250GB providing more capacity for your storage. You can also edit photos and videos without the notebook blocking. To protect the data you have on your hard drive you can use HP's Protectsmart, which automatically parks your hard drive in case it is being knocked down, hit or dropped. The amount of memory installed is 4GB and will boost up the speed of the HP notebook. You can extend it to a maximum of 8GB to receive even faster data response and transfer. There is also a multiformat DVD/CD drive you can use to write both DVD+ and DVD- along with dual-layer DVD+/-R discs. You can also laser-etch text and images onto your DVD or CD discs. The keyboard has 101-keys and the touchpad has two quick-launch buttons for HP music and DVD.



The HP Pavilion Dv41220us notebook has a 14.1” display WXGA with a widescreen resolution of 1280x800 perfect for watching movies. The video graphics available are ATI Radeon HD 3200 with RS780M chipset. These will assure you get only the best image quality. Sound is provided by Altec Lansing speakers with SRS Premium Sound to enjoy listening to your favorite albums.



You can go wireless using the Wi-Fi quad-mode chip integrated. Using the 802.11n Wi-Fi specification you get to enjoy five times the performance. and in regards of ports and connectivity it has them all: three USB ports, one HDMI output, one ExpressCard slot, one VGA, two headphone jacks and one microphone jacks, a 5-in-1 memory card reader, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet network and a 56k modem. Besides the operating system Windows Vista Home Premium you will receive other pre-installed software on your entertainment notebook: HP MediaSmart Software Suite, muvee autoProducer Basic, Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007, Adobe Reader 8 and for your security you receive 60 days on update on the Norton Internet Security 2009. The battery is 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion.