HP Pavilion Artist Edition DV2890NR 14.1-inch Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium)

I ordered this laptop with 2 day delivery & the delivery was right on time before I had 2 be out of town & wanted 2 take the computer with me. I have an HP Pavillion Media Center Desk Top 4 almost 2 years & have been very happy with it, so it made sense 2 order another HP when I was searching 4 a laptop. This laptop was by far the easiest computer 2 get set up & learn all the new features that I was not familiar with. I also like the Artist version, which stands out when I am out with the laptop -- no chance of someone mistaking it 4 their's! I am very pleased with my HP laptop, as well as Amazon.com's service. The only reason I am not giving it a 5 star is that the system is a bit slow 2 boot up -- but from that point on, it works very well.

This is an excellent notebook with very good especifications.
and the design is very nice.

Well i just love it.. it's so artistic & so personal.. the performance is good.. the heating is not that much (thanks 2 the fan openings that doesn't get blocked if u placed it on ur lap.

over all it's a coool laptop.. but the quickplay think is not that good

is imposible that with this notebook you can't record audio streaming because haven't stereo mix or line in if something good or very good your listen in internet with this machine you can't capture.the support HP just says sorry but don't give any solution i'm really dissapointed with this purchase probably this notebook will be returned

The laptop is very powerful & handles Vista with no issues. The wireless N works great! 130 Mbps with full signal ;)
The colors outside are Ok, I got used 2 them after a while, but the plastic shiny material is a fingerprints magnet. I still don't understand why they keep making the laptops like this.
I was expecting better battery life & less weight. I'm kind of disappointed on these items.
HDMI port works fine. Speakers are fine. It'd be nice 2 have a 3rd USB port instead of the Modem port (who needs it?)
Anyway, 4 U$S 900 I'm happy with the HP Artist Edition.

HP & MTV introduce the first consumer-designed notebook PC with an HP Imprint finish that redefines personal expression. For those who want rich digital entertainment capability coupled with leading-Edge mobile performance, communication features & definitive style, the HP Pavilion DV2890NR Artist Edition Notebook PC delivers! This 5.5-pound light notebook combines the advantages of a portable entertainment player & a high-performance notebook PC. The DV2890NR has Intel Core 2 Duo technology with 3GB of RAM enables you 2 use multiple demanding applications, such as photo editing, DVD burning & playing a game, at the same time. Chat face 2 face or take pictures & video clips using the HP Webcam & Microphone. And control content from up 2 10 feet away with the HP Mobile Remote Control that can be stored in the ExpressCard slot 4 convenience. Create custom laser-etched disc labels right in the drive 4 a personal or professional finish with LightScribe Technology. This light notebook exists at the intersection of computing & entertainment with its 14.1" High-Definition BrightView widescreen display, innovative entertainment features & fresh design. 14.1 diagonal WXGA (1280 x 800) BrightView Widescreen Display Built-in Webcam & Microphone NVidia Geforce 8400M GS with 128MB Dedicated Graphics Memory, with up 2 1407MB Shared LightScribe SuperMulti 8x DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11A/B/G/N 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter - MMC, SD, MS, MS Pro, xD ExpressCard 54/34 Slot 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x Headphone out; Microphone-in, HDMI, VGA, TV-Out (S-Video), IEEE-1394, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 13.15 (L) x 9.33 (W) x 1.54 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 5.59 pounds

Built 4 today's multimedia-savvy, always on-the-go computer user, the HP Pavilion dv2890nr Artist Edition takes its award-winning imprint designs 2 the next level with a unique artistic rendering wrapped around the entire laptop. HP's Take Action/Make Art contest received over 8,500 entries from aspiring young artists worldwide, & this bold, colorful, innovative design stood out at capturing the HP PC experience. You can also travel in style with the coordinating Artist Edition messenger bag (sold separately).

Show your individuality with the Artist Edition HP Imprint finish, featuring the winning design from a worldwide competition sponsored by HP & MTV.

More than a pretty face, the dv2890nr Artist Edition PC delivers rich digital entertainment & excellent mobile performance.

Optimize your mobility with a BrightView 14.1-inch display that has the same viewable area as a 15.4-inch screen--in a notebook that weighs a pound less. Encouraging more direct interaction, the backlit media control panel responds 2 the touch or sweep of a finger. Control settings 4 audio & video playback from up 2 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons 2 launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process).

It's powered by the 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 processor, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture 4 improved gaming & multitasking performance, as well as excellent battery management. It also includes Intel's 4965 AGN wireless LAN, which will connect 2 draft 802.11n routers & offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. It also features a 250 GB hard drive, 3 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), LighScribe dual-layer DVD±R burner, HDMI port 4 connecting 2 an HDTV, & Nvidia GeForce Go 8400M GS video/graphics card with up 2 1407 MB of total allocated video memory (128 MB dedicated). It also includes an integrated Webcam in the LCD's bezel & an omnidirectional microphone 4 easy video chats.

It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1), which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities 4 turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition 2 easily playing your DVD movies & managing your digital audio library, you'll be able 2 record & watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, & offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

Make a Statement with the HP Artist Edition Notebook PC
Winning the international Take Action, Make Art competition co-sponsored by HP & MTV was João Oliveira, a 20-year-old artist from Portugal, who combined retro sensibility with modern technology & a unifying Asian theme. Oliveira's design is found both inside & out on this Artist Edition laptop, & his art also appears in coordinating wallpaper options, product packaging, & documentation. HP's high-gloss Imprint finish encases the elegant, curvilinear form & is more durable than traditional painted surfaces.

The Basics

• Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 processor has a 1.83 GHz processor speed, fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), & 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; & a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU & RAM, & a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

  With two computational execution cores in a single processor, it provides greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized 4 multitasking & is ready 2 support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include:

  • Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth 2 provide data 2 the processor when & where it is needed.
  • AdvancedDigital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed 4 instructions used widely in multimedia & graphics applications.
  • Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology & idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core 2 help save power.
  • Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data 2 system memory during periods of inactivity 2 lower CPU voltage.

• Hard Drive: The 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive is more than double the average size 4 notebook PCs, & it offers a fast 5400 RPM disk speed--an improvement over other notebooks with extra-large hard drives. It provides more than enough capacity 4 storing documents, digital media files, & video editing software. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin 2 FireWire & USB 2.0.

• Memory: This notebook comes installed with 3 GB of RAM (DDR2), which helps boost the amount of available video RAM that's shared with this notebook's video card. It has a 4 GB RAM capacity.

• DVD/CD Drive: This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ & DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up 2 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, & 40x CD-ROM speeds.

  This LightScribe DVD±RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text & images on 2 CDs & DVDs . Your software, PC & discs work together 4 a no-hassle way 2 burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert & burn your label--anything from a simple title 2 a full-disc work of art.

• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 101-key keyboard & a touchpad with on/off button & dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad. It also includes two quick-launch buttons (HP QuickPlay Music & DVD).

Screen, Video & Audio
While this notebook is actually as wide as standard 15-inch displays, the high-definition, widescreen 14.1-inch display (1280 x 800-pixel resolution) has the same form factor as a 12-inch screen--taking up less space on your desk. Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS graphics card, which provides up 2 1407 MB of available RAM/video memory (128 MB dedicated video RAM) 4 unmatched HD video performance on a notebook PC. With support 4 Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 & High Dynamic-Range Lighting (HDR), the 8400M lets you rip through all of today's most advanced & cutting-edge games & applications.

The Altec Lansing speakers provide exceptional sound, & a pair of stereo earbud headphones with volume controls is included. You'll be able 2 privately share enjoyment of multimedia with a friend via the dual headphone jacks.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready 4 the next platform in wireless connectivity with this notebook's integrated quad-mode Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up 2 five times the performance & twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers & Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great 4 closed office environments).

It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (as well as a standard PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, & lighter expansion cards 4 even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, & security features. Here's the full list of connectivity options:

• 2 USB 2.0 ports 4 connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras 2 MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port 4 connecting digital video camcorders & other peripherals
• 1 HDMI output (for connecting 2 a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver 4 uncompressed digital audio & video via a single cable)
• Analog video out: 1 VGA monitor port & 1 S-Video port 4 connecting 2 a TV or projector
• 1 ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
• 2 headphone jacks
• 1 microphone jack
• 1 Expansion Port 3 connector (for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock)
• 1 IR receiver
• 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)
• 10/100 Ethernet
• Bluetooth
• 56K modem (V.90)

Operating System
This PC is preloaded with Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 (SP1), which collects previously released updates 4 Windows Vista 4 improved security, reliability, & performance. It also provides support 4 emerging hardware & standards, such as an Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) & flash-based devices formatted using the Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT) file format, & adds improvements that will help businesses better optimize their IT infrastructures.

Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system 4 users with advanced computer needs, & it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities 4 turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center 4 watching DVD movies & accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center 2 record & watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) & 2 access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium & an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you 2 access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever 2 share files between other PCs in your household & 2 manage your laptop computer settings 2 more securely connect via Wi-Fi.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools & technologies 2 help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting 2 a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you 2 manage & monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, & other activities.

Preloaded Software
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (60 days of complimentary live update), HP PhotoSmart Essential, Muvee autoProducer, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Office 2007 Student & Teacher Edition (60-day trial)

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook PC measures 13.15 x 9.33 x 1.54 inches & weighs 5.59 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up 2 2 hours (depending on usage).

What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion dv2890nr notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, IR remote control, earphones, & operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty 4 parts & labor 4 one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance 4 one year. Software is also covered 4 30 days from date of purchase.

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