HP never has retail models on their UK site

Everytime I find a HP notebook I like, I wish to find more information about it. However HP are no help at all. Every notebook I look for on the HP Direct website ends up a dead end. No models, no information, no mention.

Im wondering if somebody on the HP forum can give me a few details about this model.
http://www.dabs.com/productview.asp...ode=1&NavigationKey=11105,42880000,4294954035

Its a HP Pavilion dv2530. It comes with a Intel 7100 CPU. Which I assume is Core 2 Duo and Santa Rosa compatible. Does this mean that the notebook is a Santa Rosa Platform?

If so, does it use integrated x3000 graphics?

Plus, what is usually included when you purchase a HP notebook?

*Edit: Are their components Santa Rosa suitable? e.g.(2gb Ram run at 800FSB?)?

 

I assume you mean the US HP website, which only lists series, e.g. dv2500t, dv6000t, etc. Well, the dv2530t is a Santa Rosa machine, with the Centrino Pro platform, yes. It uses integrated x3100 graphics, which are actually quite decent in the realm of integrated and low end graphics solutions. As for what you get when you purchase an HP machine, I'm not sure what you mean? Do you mean accessories, or what? It should come with the notebook, warranty information, recovery CDs or DVDs, power adapter, all the normal stuff.

(There are some components, most notably the CPUs which are expressly made for the Santa Rosa platform. However, Santa Rosa does not support 800mhz RAM, you use the normal 533 or 667 that you use in Napa laptops.)

 

The HP uk site is lousy full stop... the products on there change daily and disappear even though just released or still selling, and the online store might as well not exist.

You can't help but feel they are missing out on a large market by not offering the same online purchasing/customising options as the US. Im guessing the custom laptops are made in Asia somewhere given the long lead times, so why not offer it?

Here we have it folks... heres HPs comprehensive product listing and online product options for the DV2000 series:

http://h41306.www4.hp.com/section?SID=ae69e9215d971710fd92f199c0a6be63a17:1223&secid=57945

Great isn't it!

 

Thanks for the help. I actually found out more information.

Product Specifications
Manufacturer - HP Compaq
Model - GJ018EA#ABU
Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 - 2x 1.8GHz
RAM - DDR2 - 2048 MB
Hard Disk - 160 GB
Optical Drive - DVD Writer with Lightscribe
Graphics - Intel GMA X3100 - Up to 256 MB
Screen Size - WXGA 14.1 inches
Native Resolution - 1280x800
Ports - VGA
3x USB2.0
Firewire
RJ-11
RJ-45
S-Video
Audio
Battery - 6 Cell Li-Ion
Operating System - Windows Vista Home Premium
Width - 334 mm
Depth - 237 mm
Height - 26 to 39 mm
Weight - 2.43 kg
Features - WLAN
Bluetooth
5-in-1 Card Reader
DVB-T Tuner
Webcam
Media Remote
Warranty - 1 Years

Its acessories are amazing, and whilst not the greatest components, it seems to HP have balanced the rest off with dazzling style and accessories; it comes with a Tv Tuner, Infra-Red Remote! and Touch sensitive media keys. Which frankly I am amazed by. Here is a list of detailed inclusions

* Built in webcam with integrated microphone – great for use with MSN & Skype. Now you can keep in touch with your family.
* HP QuickPlay3 - launch DVDs, music and photos
* Bluetooth & Remote Control - have full control of the entertainment features anywhere in the room, improved ease of use
* Thin & light - 2.41kg
* HP Imprint Finish – a smooth, high gloss coating with a unique inlaid design. Offering the customer greater durability and scratch resistance.
* Touch-technology media launch buttons
* Latch-free design including a magnetic closure
* Touchpad on/off button and dual-colored LED indicator
* Wireless on/off button and dual-colored LED indicator
* Mute on/off button and dual-colored LED indicator
* AC power port is lit while receiving power
* Built-in WiFi to keep you connected
* 6-cell LiION battery offers lots of power for longer movies and more
* 14.1-inch widescreen display featuring HP BrightView technology
* Dual headphone jacks – listen to music and videos with a friend
* LightScribe - Produce and create your own CDs and DVDs including professional looking labels with LightScribe™9 direct disc labeling
* Vista Premium
* TV Tuner

And a nice flash really sold it to me. http://www.cclonline.com/content/images/prod%20images/NOT2128/NOT2128.html
PDF sealed it:
http://www.cclonline.com/content/images/prod images/pavilion-pdfs/NOT2128.pdf

It looks like the remote, Tv tuner, bluetooth and lightscribe are all "as standard".

HP seem to rely on their "partners" to do all the selling and promotion for them. Looking at their market share, and the flash animation above, its not surprising why.