Bling, Bling, Bling
It's not hard to love HP these days. As the top PC retailer you might figure they would be resting on their collective laurels but instead, they been delivering products that continue to impress while making computers more personal that appeal to both business and casual users alike.
The HP Pavilion dv3000 notebook is no exception to this rule and it's not hard to see why, with its glossy "iron mesh" surface thanks to HP's Imprint technology and its reflective silver interior. Though the dv3000 is not just all looks and no substance as it comes packed with sufficient hardware to compete with most desktops.
The spanking new and glossy dv3000 stands ready for all your entertainment needs.
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The front profile is clean, hosting only the audio jacks together with the Altec Lansing speakers.
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Located on its right profile is the removable optical disk drive, a USB port, a LAN port and a modem port.
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The left side packs more stuff: a analog video out, a Kensington Lock, a USB port, a USB & eSATA combo port, a HDMI port, a 5-in-1 card reader and an ExpressCard slot which also holds the remote control.
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The rear panel is empty, no doubt intentional as the battery slot is located there and the screen swivels open to block any ports behind.
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Here we see a close up of the 'iron mesh' design, thanks to HP's Imprint technology, which also gives it a glossy outer look and feel.
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HP Pavilion dv3000 Test Unit's Specifications
| Processor and Chipset |
- Intel Core 2 Duo
processor T9500 (2.6GHz)
- Intel
PM965 Express chipset
- Processor
Bus - 800MHz
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| Operating System |
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
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| BIOS |
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| System Memory |
- 4GB DDR2-667 System Memory
- 2 x DDR2 SO-DIMM Slots
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| Video & Display
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- NVIDIA GeForce 8400M
GS
- 256MB total available
graphics memory
- 13.3-inch widescreen
TFT Color Display
- Native resolution 1280
x 800
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| HDD |
- 250GB SATA (5400RPM)
- Hitachi
(HTS54252K9SA00)
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| Optical Drive |
- Removable
DVD+/-R/RW
Double Layer drive
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| Communication |
- Integrated Gigabit
Ethernet LAN & Modem
- Intel PRO/Wireless
4965AGN Network Connection &
Bluetooth 2.0 (optional)
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| Audio |
- HD Audio
- Altec
Lansing Speakers
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| Front & Side I/O
Ports |
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x USB & eSATA port
- 1 x RJ-45 (Gigabit LAN)
- 1 x RJ-11 modem port
- VGA analog output
- 1 x HDMI
- Integrated 5-in-1 card
reader
- Headphone and
microphone jacks
- 1 x ExpressCard Slot
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| Miscellaneous |
- HP Webcam With 2 x Digital Microphones
- Battery (6-cell Li-ion)
- Fingerprint Reader
- Kensington Lock
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| Dimension &
Weight |
- 320mm (L) x 228mm (W)
x 27 - 32mm (H)
- 2.27kg (including the 6-cell battery)
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