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

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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.