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    Hewlett Packard Pavilion dv9030us

    Discussion in 'HP' started by lelaina, Jan 3, 2007.

  1. lelaina

    lelaina Newbie

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    Hey guys,
    i wanna buy this notebook but i'm not quiet sure if it's the right thing...
    could you please please help me.
    i work with: photoshop, illustrator, flash and maaaaybe maya(3D).
    i need good resolution (display) and i would love to know it the processor's speed of this lap is good...
    and finally, could someone please explain me the difference between: RAM SPEED, PROCESSOR SPEED and BUS SPEED.


    thank you very much for your help.

    Lelaina



    Hewlett Packard Pavilion dv9030us

    Product Details
    Key Features
    Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz

    Installed Memory 2 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)

    Hard Drive 200 GB Serial ATA, 5400 RPM

    Display 17 in. WXGA+ TFT Active Matrix

    Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition

    Mobile Technology Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology
    Processor
    Processor Number T5500

    Processor Type Core 2 Duo

    Processor Manufacturer Intel

    Processor Speed 1.66 GHz
    Motherboard
    Bus Speed 667 MHz
    Memory
    Installed RAM 2 GB

    RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM

    Max Supported RAM 2.048 GB

    RAM Speed 667 MHz

    Installed Cache Memory 2048 KB
    Hard Drive
    Hard Drive Capacity 200 GB

    Hard Drive Rotation Speed 5400 RPM

    Storage Controller Type Serial ATA
    CD / DVD
    CD / DVD Type Dual Layer DVD±RW/DVD-RAM
    Display
    Display Tech WXGA+ TFT Active Matrix

    Display Size 17 in.

    Display Max. Resolution 1440 x 900
    Video
    Graphic Processor NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600

    Installed Video Memory 256 MB
    Audio
    Audio Output Type Headphones • SPDIF out • Line Out

    Audio Input Type Microphone
    Operating System
    Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
    Technical Features
    Expandability 1 x SD Card Slot, 1 x Memory Stick Card Slot, 1 x MMC Card Slot, 1 x Memory Stick PRO, 1 x xD Card Slot, 1 x ExpressCard

    Expansion Ports 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire), VGA out, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (NIC), S-Video out, HDMI

    Security Features Kensington Lock Slot, Power-On Password

    Special Features 5-in-1 Card Reader

    Input Method Keyboard • Touchpad
    Networking
    Networking Type Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card • Integrated Wireless LAN

    Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g
    Modem
    Modem Type Fax / Modem
    Battery
    Battery Technology Lithium ion
    Dimensions
    Width 15.16 in.

    Depth 11.65 in.

    Height 1.57 in.

    Weight 7.8 lb.
    Warranty
    Warranty 1 Year

    World Wide Warranty Yes
    Miscellaneous
    UPC 882780877016

    Product ID 36748909
     
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    lelaina, Jan 3, 2007
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  2. vassil_98

    vassil_98 Notebook Deity

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    The notebook is quite big, have this in mind if you intend to carry it around.
    The CPU gives you processing power and in heavy working with the above stated programs you will need a good CPU. Core 2 Duo is the best choice right now but what you've selected is the slowest possible option. I would go for at least 1.8ghz, dual core, 64 bit CPU.
    The RAM provides your CPU with the information to be processed. The faster the RAM, the more you will utilize your CPU speed. Currently, 667mhz, 2gb RAM is the best choice for you.
    The hard disk is 200gb which would be useful if you work with heavy, large files. Yet, it is 5400 rpm, which will give you average performance. The faster 7200 rpm dirves will be better if you need speed in saving and loading large files. The HDD can easily be replaced after purchase if you are not happy with its performance.

    You may want to consider an alternative model: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3217. The business line will give you longer warranty and better build quality
     
    vassil_98, Jan 4, 2007
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