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[Boop 2]

Originally Posted by Cleric7x9

should be a very good computer, what specs did you get?

I have no clue what you are saying I am just not very good when it comes to these things, but this is what that listed.
thats why I joined this forum so I can learn from the pro's




The next-generation Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is based on the innovative Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, so it runs faster and is more energy-efficient for cooler, quieter operation




15.4" WXGA high-definition widescreen display with BrightView technology and 1280 x 800 resolution




160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)




Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with up to 288MB shared video memory; S-video TV-out




QuickPlay music and DVD buttons; HP Mobile remote and ear bud headphones included




Built-in HP Pavilion 1.3-megapixel WebCam and integrated omnidirectional microphone makes it easy to chat with family and friends




5-in-1 digital media reader supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card media




IEEE 1394 interface and 3 USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer




Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; high-speed 56 Kbps modem




Weighs 6.1 lbs. and measures just 1.7" thin for portable power; high-capacity 12-cell lithium-ion battery and AC adapter




Long-lasting HP imprint high-gloss finish with silver-on-ceramic-white pattern; backlit media control panel




Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system preinstalled; software package included with Microsoft Works, HP Photosmart Essentials, Roxio Creator 9 Basic and more




Learn more about Windows Vista




Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.










Product Details









Warranty Terms - Parts 1 year limited








Warranty Terms - Labor 1 year limited








Product Height 1.7"








Product Width 14.1"








Product Weight 6.1 lbs.








Product Depth 10.1"








Processor Brand Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo Mobile








Processor Speed 1.73GHz








Display Type WXGA high-definition widescreen with BrightView technology (1280 x 800)








Screen Size 15.4"








System Bus 533MHz








Cache Memory 2MB on die Level 2








System Memory (RAM) 2GB








System Memory (RAM) Expandable To Nonexpandable








Type of Memory (RAM) DDR2








Hard Drive Type SATA (5400 rpm)








Hard Drive Size 160GB








Optical Drive Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW








Optical Drive Speeds Drive speeds not specified








Direct-Disc Labeling Yes








Digital Media Reader or Slots Yes, digital media card reader








Graphics Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950








Video Memory Up to 288MB (shared)








Personal Video Recorder (PVR) No








TV Tuner No








MPEG Yes








Modem 56 Kbps*
*Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.








Networking Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)








Wireless Networking Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (802.11a/b/g)








S-Video Outputs 1








Additional Audio/Video Connectors SPDIF digital audio output








Audio Altec Lansing








PCMCIA Slots 1 ExpressCard/54








USB 2.0 Ports 3








IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports 1








Parallel Ports None








Serial Ports None








Game Ports None








Notebook Weight Standard (more than 6 lbs.)








Battery Type Lithium-ion (12-cell)








Pointing Device Touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad








Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium








Included Software Microsoft Works; HP Photosmart Essentials, Quick Play; muvee autoProducer Basic Edition; RealRhapsody; Roxio Creator 9 Basic; Adobe Acrobat Reader and more

[Cleric7x9]

haha well, that went above and beyond my question! very nice computer though, i think you will be very happy with it. good luck getting to know vista! i still havent tried to cross that bridge...

[Boop 2]

Originally Posted by Cleric7x9

haha well, that went above and beyond my question! very nice computer though, i think you will be very happy with it. good luck getting to know vista! i still havent tried to cross that bridge...

Vista ohh good god I have alot to learn stay tuned