HP Pavilion dv1240us 14'' Notebook PC (Intel Pentium M Processor 735 (Centrino), 1.0 GB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

HP Pavilion dv1240us 14'' Notebook PC (Intel Pentium M Processor 735 (Centrino), 1.0 GB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

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Access your digital audio library wherever you roam with the HP Pavilion dv1240us notebook PC, which weighs just over 5 pounds and comes with 100 GB of storage space. It even includes dual headphone jacks so you can watch a DVD movie with a friend on the widescreen, BrightView 14-inch display--which provides improved viewing in direct sunlight. And you'll keep the party going thanks to the battery-friendly 1.7 GHz Intel Pentium M (Centrino) processor. This notebook also features 1 GB of installed memory, built-in 54g wireless connectivity, dual layer DVD+/-RW drive, and multiformat memory card reader.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The 100 GB hard drive (4200 RPM) is above average in size, and is befitting of such an entertainment-centric laptop. You'll be able to store a hefty digital audio library.
Processor: The 1.7 GHz Pentium M (Centrino) Processor 735 is in the middle the speed spectrum for this processor class (March, 2005). It is well equipped for office productivity software tasks, from complex spreadsheets to databases. The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. It also has a large 2 MB L2 cache--which will help speed up your system's performance--and a 400 MHz front-side bus (FSB).
Memory: The 1024 MB (1 GB) of installed RAM is a great start, providing enough power for today's demanding multimedia and business productivity software. For immersive gaming and video editing, you'll want to take advantage of the roomy 2 GB of total RAM capacity (2 x 1 GB) .
CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the dv1240us multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data.
Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 101-key keyboard and a touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad.

Screen, Graphcs and Sound
While this notebook is actually as wide as standard 15-inch displays, the high-definition, widescreen 14-inch display (1280 x 768-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 Extreme Graphics 2 video card with 64 MB of shared video memory. It also features 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible audio and internal Harman Kardon speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The dv1240us has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. You get a decent offering of connectivity options, which does include 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
1 VGA monitor port
1 S-Video port for connecting to a TV
1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II, 32-bit)
1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
1 notebook expansion port
1 IR receiver
6-in-1 Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Sticks, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia, and XD Picture Cards

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).

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents), Norton Internet Security 2005 (with 60 days of complimentary updates), Microsoft Money 2005, Sonic RecordNow, Apple iTunes, Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition, Intervideo WinDVD, Intervideo Home Theater, MuVee Autoproducer, and MSN Encarta Plus.

The included HP Image Zone Plus photo and imaging software makes it easy to organize, edit, share, print, protect, and store your photos and video clips. Organize and find your photos easily by timeline, keywords, and/or location using the unique photo-globe mapping tool. Remove red eye and fix other common problems. Share your photos quickly via e-mails that include thumbnails with links to the full-sized images--without downloading time-consuming attachments.

Dimensions and Weight
Nice and light, this notebook weighs just 5.33 pounds and measures 13.15 x 9.24 x 1.18 inches.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 3 hours (depending on usage).

What's in the Box
This package contains the dv1240us notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limiited hardware warranty and 30-day free software support.

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