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    HP Pavilion zv5330us - Would you recommend it?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by AJH, Dec 13, 2004.

  1. AJH

    AJH Newbie

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    Hi,

    I'm in the process of buying a new laptop and torn between HP Pavilion zv5330us vs. Sony PCG-K37.

    First, I really loved the Sony - Pentium 4 processor running at 3.2GHz, 1GB of RAM, 15.4" Active Matrix screen, DVD-RW drive, 80GB hard drive. However, then I noticed the HP - same speed processor supports Hyper-threading technology, 80GB of hard drive, bus and RAM run at speeds, CD-RW/DVD+RW drive, sound is digital with Harman Kardon speakers (as opposed to Sony's unidentified speakers producing not-so-good sound). However, HP offers only 512MB of pre-intalled memory. This is my major concern, since not only do I have poor experience with adding memory to a laptop, I've read it's
    recommendable to purchase a laptop with as much pre-installed memory
    as possible.

    I love to play music on my laptop and watch movies. I need the power
    to work with Illustrator CS, Photoshop CS, PageMaker, Quark,
    databases, etc.

    Please share anz good or bad experience about either notebook.
    Thanks so much. AJH
     
    AJH, Dec 13, 2004
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  2. brianstretch

    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hmm... this question is very familiar.

    Anyhow, check out the zv5340us instead:

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1093467529048&skuId=6842848&productCategoryId=pcmcat22300050001&type=product

    Athlon 64 3400+ CPU (Enhanced Virus Protection, lower power consumption, better performance, 64-bit capable), better video (dedicated memory, not shared), bigger HD, and it's even a little cheaper (no Intel marketing tax).
     
    brianstretch, Dec 13, 2004
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  3. thietlong

    thietlong Notebook Consultant

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    I totally agree with brian on this. If you looking for a fairly inexpensive desktop replacement, then the zv model is definitely a good choice. Thinking about it now, I kind of regret not doing all the upgrades to it while they have the sell at OD back then...I am pretty sure all the nice upgrade would still be around 1k or so...yes stupid me[V][ :(!]. Anyhow, if you check around and find that right deal, by all mean go for it. Good Luck.

    thietlong
     
    thietlong, Dec 14, 2004
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