Dr Gadget - HP Pavilion DV9930US 17-inch Laptop (2.00 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium)

	List Price: $1,537.00 Our Price: $1,099.99 Your Save: $ 437.01 ( 28% ) Availability: Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
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Batteries Included: 1 Binding: Personal Computers Brand: Hewlett-Packard Color: Black CPU Manufacturer: Intel CPU Speed: 2 CPU Type: Intel Core Duo Display Size: 17 EAN: 0884420168188 Feature: 17.0-inch (diagonal) WXGA plus High Definition BrightView Widescreen Display, 1440 x 900 resolution Hard Disk Size: 320 Is Autographed: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Label: Hewlett Packard Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Model: DV9930US Processor Count: 2 Publisher: Hewlett Packard Studio: Hewlett Packard System Memory Size: 4000 System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Features 17.0-inch (diagonal) WXGA plus High Definition BrightView Widescreen Display, 1440 x 900 resolution 2.00 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5750 with 2 MB L2 Cache 4096 MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm), 320 GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS with up to 2303 MB total graphics memory with 512 MB dedicated LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support, Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Windows Vista Home Premium, dims in inches: 15.16 (L) X 11.65" (W) X 1.57"(H) approx., 7.7 lbs.
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: great seller Comment: the item was a birthday present and it arrived well in time. so, thanks, and again any time Customer Rating: Summary: DV9930 Comment: Great laptop GREAT PRICE! But lame OS, it should work best with Xp, but this pc is built for Vista, didn't find all its drivers for Xp, hope to find the driver soon and yes the quick launch bottoms freeze the computer for several seconds Customer Rating: Summary: Its Just OK Comment: As expevted Vista keeps crashing. Traded up from older hp 17". This one does run faster but with 4 meg of ram I would expect it to handle multi tasking better. Never could find the TV feature it was supposed to have. Customer Rating: Summary: Pleasantly surprised with Vista and this rockin' laptop Comment: This laptop is an excellent combination of speed, features and price. After hearing Vista horror stories from people who tried to upgrade their XP machines to Vista, I was wary. But this laptop runs smoothly and I've only had one small problem with installing a program that, for some stupid reason, messed up my "D" key so it wouldn't work properly. I uninstalled the program and now all is well. There can be issues with upgrading certain software packages to run on 64-bit Vista, if there is a 64-bit Vista version at all. But that is changing, and overall I'd say I the entire VIsta experience has been painless. This laptop rocks, by the way. Customer Rating: Summary: Good computer, but beware Comment: This laptop is a great computer for casual or novice users. The features are unbeatable for the price, and it's a gorgeous piece of hardware. The screen is razor sharp and the keyboard deck is wide and comfortable. My unit had a defective CD/DVD drive right out of the box, but replacing the computer was fairly easy. Beginners or casual users will enjoy the ease of setup and the wealth of software installed on the system. All the neat features work right off the bat (webcam, LightScribe disc labeling, DVD player, etc.). The computer is lightning fast and loads just about everything in seconds. Advanced/power users will be sorely disappointed, however. As a 25-year veteran hardware/software developer, I demand a lot of my computers, especially access to all levels of configuration. I expected to be able to wipe out Vista and install trusty Windows XP, but after days of deep research I learned this was impossible. The system is literally built for Vista, right down to the chipset. No operating system but Vista will ever run on this thing. What's more, the installed "Premium" version of Vista is deliberately crippled, as it doesn't include the MMC (Microsoft Management Console) or Group Policy Editor; basic administrative components of XP. The only way to get these is to upgrade to Ultimate or Business editions, at a cost of at least $150. There is also no way to reinstall a clean version of Vista from either the hard drive-based recovery partition or the recovery discs (which you must burn yourself). Meaning you are stuck with all the pre-installed "bloatware", which any experienced user knows can never be entirely removed. The included TV tuner card and remote controls are nice touches, but again require Vista specifically (don't plan on using them with an XP machine). The chassis is beautiful, but the glossy finish is a fingerprint magnet. Pros: - Well-built, comfortable to use. - Generous extras included. - Second hard drive bay is great (on the bottom of the computer). - Tons of RAM, large hard drive, versatile CD/DVD burner. - Lots of USB ports, and the memory card reader is nice. Cons: - You're stuck with Vista forever. - Vista Premium edition is huge, eating a whopping 25gb of disk space (8% of the hard drive), and this 64-bit version has compatibility issues with lots of existing software. - The keyboard volume control slider gets "stuck" frequently (on-screen volume display won't go away, and running software becomes unresponsive). - Touchpad buttons are recessed (lower than the pad surface), making them awkward to use. - HP phone support is appalling; very long hold times and inexperienced technicians. Overall: Great machine for novices, awful machine for power users. I've since returned mine. More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: For those who want advanced digital entertainment capability coupled with desktop-replacement performance, the HP Pavilion DV9930US Entertainment Notebook PC delivers! The DV9930US has Intel Core 2 Duo technology with 4GB of RAM enables you to use multiple demanding applications, such as photo editing, DVD burning and playing a game, at the same time. And control content from up to 10 feet away with the HP Mobile Remote Control that can be stored in the ExpressCard slot for convenience. Listen without disturbing others with the included stereo earbud headphones, while dual headphone jacks also allow you to share your entertainment. Chat face to face or take pictures and video clips using the HP Webcam and Microphone. Watch live HD TV programs on the DV9930US with the TV Tuner and record those shows onto the massive 320GB hard drive, or pop in a DVD movie in the DVD+-R/RW drive to enjoy movies the way they should be enjoyed. This notebook exists at the intersection of computing and entertainment with its large 17" High-Defi BrightView widescreen display and separate numeric keypad. 17.0 diagonal WXGA+ (1440 x 900) BrightView Widescreen Display Built-in Webcam and Microphone NVidia Geforce 8600M GS with 512MB Dedicated Graphics Memory, with up to 2303MB Shared NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner LightScribe SuperMulti 8x DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11A/B/G/N 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter - MMC, SD, MS, MS Pro, xD ExpressCard 54/34 Slot 4 x USB 2.0, 2 x Headphone out; Microphone-in, HDMI, VGA, TV-Out (S-Video), IEEE-1394, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 15.16 (L) x 11.65 (W) x 1.57 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 7.7 pounds