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    Review this laptop please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by zeanimal2001, Sep 22, 2004.

  1. zeanimal2001

    zeanimal2001 Notebook Evangelist

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    what do you think of this laptop?

    HP Pavilion ZV5227WM Notebook PC Click to learn about Intel Pentium 4 Processor with 3.0 GHz HyperThreading Technology
    512 MB DDR SDRAM
    60 GB Hard drive
    15.4" WXGA (1280x800) display
    DVD+R/RW and CD-RW Combo Drive
    54g integrated 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN
    ATI Mobility RADEON 9000 with 128 MB DDR shared memory
    5-in-1 Integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Sticks, Memory Stick Pro or SmartMedia cards
    Integrated 56Kbps (v.90/v.92) Modem
    Integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN
    120 watt AC adapter
    12-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery
    1 year limited hardware warranty and 90 days software support
    External ports: 3 USB 2.0, 1 parallel, 1 RJ-11 modem port, 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port, 1 microphone and headphone connection, 1 lock, 1 VGA, 1 TV-Out (S-Video), 1 IEEE-1394
    Software Included: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Works, Quicken New User Edition, Microsoft Money, InterVideo WinDVD SE Player, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Microsoft Windows MovieMaker, HP Image Zone Photo and imaging software, RecordNow, Muvee AutoProducer, Apple iTunes and Apple iTunes Music Store
    Weight: 7.9 pounds
    Dimensions: 14.25"W x 11.6"D x 1.8"H
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    zeanimal2001, Sep 22, 2004
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  2. bootleg2go

    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hi zeanimal2001,
    What do you want to know? It depends on what your needs are and how you will be using it to tell if it's good for the purpose intended.
    For me it does not fit my needs very well. I would want a newer video controller, the 9000 radeon is getting kind of old; but then it depends on your needs. I also need long battery life, so a notebook with a Pentium 4 would be out of the question since battery life even with a 12 cell battery would only be 3 hours at most and probably only 2.5. So what I'm saying is that it really depends on what the use will be.

    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
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    bootleg2go, Sep 23, 2004
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  3. eaadams

    eaadams Notebook Consultant

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    7.9lbs would be too much for me. I carried around a 6lbs laptop in europe last year for a few months.... big mistake. I'm all about slim/light now.
     
    eaadams, Sep 23, 2004
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  4. bootleg2go

    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I agree, that's a pretty hefty weight.

    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
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    bootleg2go, Sep 23, 2004
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  5. supadupat

    supadupat Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes i three agree.. i just bought a R3000z.. and it's very very heavy... i don't know why i bouhgt it.. maybe it was a good price.. i'm a student..it s**ks carrying to class..

    R3000Z CTO
    AMD64 3000+
    15.4 Wide
    256ddr/nvidia 440 64ddr
    60gig
     
    supadupat, Sep 25, 2004
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