HP Pavilion dv8263ea Notebook PC - any good
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HP Pavilion dv8263ea Notebook PC - any good
Im looking at getting a laptop (never had one before) as my pc is really starting to fall apart and I can be bothered to get all the bits to fix/update it.
I want something that will completely replace my pc and yet will still not require upgrading/replacing in the next 2-3 years.
Ive currently got my eye on this one
HP Pavilion dv8263ea Notebook PC
Processor, Operating System and Memory
Processor type
Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
• Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400
• 1.83 GHz , Level 2 cache 2 MB, 667 MHz Bus speed
• Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Integrated Wireless LAN
Operating system installed
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
Standard memory
1024 MB
Memory type
DDR2 533 MHz
Memory layout
(2 x 512 MB)
Maximum memory
Supports up to 2 GB DDR2 memory
Internal drives
Internal hard disk drive
100 GB
Hard disk controller
EIDE hard drive, SATA
Hard disk drive speed
5400 rpm
Optical drive type
DVD Writer Dual Format (+/-R +/-RW) with Double Layer support
System features
Memory card device
Digital Media Reader (6 in 1) (xD, SD, Smart Media, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multimedia Card)
Modem
High speed 56K modem
Network interface
10/100 LAN Ethernet integrated
Wireless technologies
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Integrated Wireless LAN
External I/O ports
1 VGA port; 4 USB 2.0 ports; 1 IEEE-1394; 1 RJ 11 modem connector; 1 RJ 45 Ethernet connector; S-video TV out; Remote control infrared port (Remote Control optional); 1 Headphone-out w/ SPDIF Digital Audio, 1 Microphone-in port; Cable docking connector
Video capture interface
IEEE 1394 Interface
Expansion slots
One type I or II PC card slot. CardBus-enabled. One ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
Display size
17" WXGA+ High Definition BrightView Widescreen
Display resolution
1440 x 900
Video adapter
Nvidia GeForce Go 7400
Video RAM
256 MB of Turbocache video memory
Control panel
HP QuickPlay media player software and its dedicated menu controls, music and DVD buttons
Handheld remote control
HP Mobile Remote Control
Internal audio
3D Sound Blaster Pro compatible sound 16 bit integrated
Speakers and microphone
Altec Lansing® speakers
Keyboard
Full size desktop keyboard (with separate numeric keypad layout)
Pointing device
Touch Pad with dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down pad, volume control, mute buttons, 2 quick launch buttons, 1 calculator lauch button
Power supply type
65 W AC Power Adapter
Software
Software - Productivity & finance
Microsoft® Works 8.0
Pre-installed software description
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0; Microsoft® Outlook® Express; Adobe® Reader 6.0
Optical drive driver software
Sonic™ Digital MediaPlus : Sonic™ RecordNow, Sonic™ MyDVD, Sonic™ Easy Archive, Sonic™ Express Labeler; Microsoft® Windows® Media Player 10, Microsoft® MovieMaker ; HP Photosmart Premier ; DVD Play (powered by Cyberlink); QuickPlay 2.0 Direct and QuickPlay 2.0 for Windows
Software - internet & online
Easy Internet Signup with leading Internet Service Providers
Software included
HP Pavilion recovery partition (including possibility to recover system, applications and drivers separately); Optional re-allocation of recovery partition; Recovery CD/DVD creation tool; Symantec™ Norton Internet Security™ 2006 (60 days live update); Notebook Help & Support
Dimensions / weight / warranty
Weight
3.70 kg (8.1 lbs)
Package weight
6.30 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H)
28.20 cm (L) x 39.70 cm (W) x 3.80 cm (min) / 4.60 cm (max) H
Package dimensions (W x D x H)
475 x 195 x 368 mm
Warranty statement
1 year, pick-up and return, parts and labour
Limited warranty coverage and exceptions
A +2 years warranty extension is available (HP Care Pack H7581A or H7581E, including Accidental Damage Protection UE129E)
Will this fulfill my needs, and does anyone know of any review sites that I can read reviews of this and its competition.
I want something that will completely replace my pc and yet will still not require upgrading/replacing in the next 2-3 years.
Ive currently got my eye on this one
HP Pavilion dv8263ea Notebook PC
Processor, Operating System and Memory
Processor type
Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
• Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400
• 1.83 GHz , Level 2 cache 2 MB, 667 MHz Bus speed
• Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Integrated Wireless LAN
Operating system installed
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
Standard memory
1024 MB
Memory type
DDR2 533 MHz
Memory layout
(2 x 512 MB)
Maximum memory
Supports up to 2 GB DDR2 memory
Internal drives
Internal hard disk drive
100 GB
Hard disk controller
EIDE hard drive, SATA
Hard disk drive speed
5400 rpm
Optical drive type
DVD Writer Dual Format (+/-R +/-RW) with Double Layer support
System features
Memory card device
Digital Media Reader (6 in 1) (xD, SD, Smart Media, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multimedia Card)
Modem
High speed 56K modem
Network interface
10/100 LAN Ethernet integrated
Wireless technologies
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Integrated Wireless LAN
External I/O ports
1 VGA port; 4 USB 2.0 ports; 1 IEEE-1394; 1 RJ 11 modem connector; 1 RJ 45 Ethernet connector; S-video TV out; Remote control infrared port (Remote Control optional); 1 Headphone-out w/ SPDIF Digital Audio, 1 Microphone-in port; Cable docking connector
Video capture interface
IEEE 1394 Interface
Expansion slots
One type I or II PC card slot. CardBus-enabled. One ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
Display size
17" WXGA+ High Definition BrightView Widescreen
Display resolution
1440 x 900
Video adapter
Nvidia GeForce Go 7400
Video RAM
256 MB of Turbocache video memory
Control panel
HP QuickPlay media player software and its dedicated menu controls, music and DVD buttons
Handheld remote control
HP Mobile Remote Control
Internal audio
3D Sound Blaster Pro compatible sound 16 bit integrated
Speakers and microphone
Altec Lansing® speakers
Keyboard
Full size desktop keyboard (with separate numeric keypad layout)
Pointing device
Touch Pad with dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down pad, volume control, mute buttons, 2 quick launch buttons, 1 calculator lauch button
Power supply type
65 W AC Power Adapter
Software
Software - Productivity & finance
Microsoft® Works 8.0
Pre-installed software description
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0; Microsoft® Outlook® Express; Adobe® Reader 6.0
Optical drive driver software
Sonic™ Digital MediaPlus : Sonic™ RecordNow, Sonic™ MyDVD, Sonic™ Easy Archive, Sonic™ Express Labeler; Microsoft® Windows® Media Player 10, Microsoft® MovieMaker ; HP Photosmart Premier ; DVD Play (powered by Cyberlink); QuickPlay 2.0 Direct and QuickPlay 2.0 for Windows
Software - internet & online
Easy Internet Signup with leading Internet Service Providers
Software included
HP Pavilion recovery partition (including possibility to recover system, applications and drivers separately); Optional re-allocation of recovery partition; Recovery CD/DVD creation tool; Symantec™ Norton Internet Security™ 2006 (60 days live update); Notebook Help & Support
Dimensions / weight / warranty
Weight
3.70 kg (8.1 lbs)
Package weight
6.30 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H)
28.20 cm (L) x 39.70 cm (W) x 3.80 cm (min) / 4.60 cm (max) H
Package dimensions (W x D x H)
475 x 195 x 368 mm
Warranty statement
1 year, pick-up and return, parts and labour
Limited warranty coverage and exceptions
A +2 years warranty extension is available (HP Care Pack H7581A or H7581E, including Accidental Damage Protection UE129E)
Will this fulfill my needs, and does anyone know of any review sites that I can read reviews of this and its competition.
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