Posts about the HP Pavilion dv2
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Reviews of the HP Pavilion dv2
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CNET Review
The Good: First laptop to use new AMD Athlon Neo CPU; best-looking budget 12-inch laptop we've seen; 4GB of RAM.
The Bad: Netbook-style performance at mainstream-laptop prices; no internal optical drive; unimpressive battery life.
The Bottom Line: HP's slick-looking 12-inch Pavilion dv2 carves out a niche between entry-level Netbooks and expensive ultraportables.
Manufacturer: HP
Part number: NM325UA#ABA
General
- Recommended Use Home use
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 11.5 in
- Depth 9.4 in
- Height 1.3 in
- Weight 4 lbs
- Localization English / United States
- Notebook type Budget, Gaming laptop, Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft)
Processor
- Processor AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 / 1.6 GHz
- 64-bit processor Yes
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 512 KB
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 1 x 4 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - External
- Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features BrightView
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410
- Video Memory 512 MB
- Total Available Graphics Memory 2302 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - HDMI, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
- Features Power-on password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Software My HP Games, Muvee Reveal, Microsoft Works, CyberLink DVD Suite, HP Help and Support, HP MediaSmart Suite, HP Recovery Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Total Care Advisor, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Technical support - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 26.28 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.2447 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 8.71 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5
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