Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media
Center capabilities)
Cases and Expandability
Size (LWH): 1.54 inches, 6.3 inches, 13.15 inches
Weight: 8.35 pounds
The Basics
Processor: The
Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 processor has a 1.5 GHz processor speed, fast
667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and large 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or
secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can
help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between
the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better
overall performance.)
The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in
a single processor, providing greater system response when running
multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase
in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to
support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can
simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as
graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business
productivity applications--while downloading music or running
virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the
advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include:
Smart Memory Access: Improves
system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of
available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when
and where it is needed.
Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed
for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.
Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions
independently per core to help save power.
Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache
data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.
Hard Drive: The 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers enough to room to
hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room
left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This
Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed
transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
Memory: The 1 GB of installed RAM (2 x 512 MB DDR2) is a good start,
but you'll want to add more RAM to handle today's demanding multimedia
and productivity suites. It provides two DIMM slots and has a 4 GB
maximum RAM capacity. To receive the faster data transfer benefits of
the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of
same capacity and clockspeed.
DVD/CD Drive: This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing
both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R
discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL
Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x
DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds.
This LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality
text and images on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work
together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After
you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your
label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.
Keyboard & Mouse:
This notebook has a 101-key keyboard and a touchpad with on/off button
and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad. It also includes
two quick-launch buttons (HP QuickPlay Music and DVD).
Screen, Video & Audio
While this notebook is actually as wide as standard 15-inch displays,
the high-definition, widescreen 14.1-inch display (1280 x 800-pixel
resolution) has the same form factor as a 12-inch screen--taking up
less space on your desk. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media
Accelerator X3100, which uses shared video memory (up to 251 MB
allocated from the system memory) and provides Windows Vista Aero
interface support and enhanced 3-D graphics performance--delivering
over 2x scores on 3-DMark 06. Intel Clear Video Technology provides
outstanding video playback with sharper image quality, increased
clarity, and customizable color controls. It also enables enhanced
visual quality of interlaced content on progressive displays.
The Altec Lansing speakers provide exceptional sound, and a pair of
stereo earbud headphones with volume controls is included. You'll be
able to privately share enjoyment of multimedia with a friend via the
dual headphone jacks.
Networking, Connectivity
& Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the
integrated Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965 AGN LAN chip. Based on the
draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the
performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless.
It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found
in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which
has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed
office environments).
With the Bluetooth connectivity, you can communicate and synchronize
with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones. It
also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (replacing
the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and
lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking,
storage, and security features. You get a very good offering of
connectivity options, which includes both super-fast USB 2.0 and
FireWire:
3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of
peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for
connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN
network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and
DSL/cable modems).
Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with
advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media
Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home
entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital
audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and
watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of
online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home
Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you
to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier
than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to
manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.
Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and
technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet,
connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions
of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending
hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal
data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features
that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the
Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.
Preloaded Software
Includes Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher
Edition (60-day trial), Muvee Autoproducer Basic Edition, Roxio Creator
9 Basic, PC Recovery, HP PhotoSmart Essentials, and Symantec Norton
Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update).
Dimensions &
Weight
This notebook PC measures 13.15 x 9.33 x 1.54 inches and weighs 5.4
pounds.
