ZENITH HOME RHODIUM

Product Code - ZENITH RHODIUM

Processor - Intel® AtomTM D410 Processor 1.66 GHz, 533 MHz

Operating System - Genuine Windows® 7 Starter

Chipset - Intel NM10 Chipset

Memory - 2 GB DDR2

HDD - 160 GB SATA

Web Camera - Integrated Web Camera

Display - 13.3” Wide Screen; 16:9 Aspect Ratio; 1366 x 768 Resolution

Video Controller - Intel on Board; 3D/2D instruction processing unit support

Keyboard - 82 Key, Keypad with Windows function keys

Pointing Device - Hidden Type Solution - Touch Pad with 2 Buttons

Communication -

Integrated Wireless Card - 802.11 b+g+n

Integrated 10/100 LAN

3G Support

Memory Card Reader - 4-in-1 Card Reader Slot; Supports SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro Memory Cards

Audio System - On-Board Audio; Stereo Speakers – 1.5 W; 1 internal Microphone

Power Supply - 6 Cells Li-Ion Battery Pack; 11.1V / 4400mAh (3S2P) for upto 6 hours back up

Power Management - ACPI V3.0 Compliant, power management supports power saving modes of Standby and Hibernation

Indicators - Power on/Suspend, Battery charging, Wireless LAN, HDD Access, , Caps Lock And Num Lock

Dimensions - 334mm x230mm x25.5~32.3 mm

Accessories - Power Cord, System Driver CD

Warranty - One Year Warranty

HCL T3904

Finally, I was looking for my first laptop. All most all of my friends and colleagues had their own brand for quit some time leaving me way behind in this competition. I was too happy with my six year old desktop which never let me down during this period. But lately some how I started to feel that its right time to get upgraded. Also It was 'April' time and thats the time when IT people get their yearly bonus and appraisal. So I started my search in Feb by reading on line reviews and consulting my friends. HP and Sony are too costly for the same configuration among the rest. So these were easily voted out. Never wanted to go for Acer and Lenovo can't say why.

After much of brain storming I finalized two brands - Dell and HCL. Dell is already the most trusted brand in India specifically between IT guys. Even I was convinced with its performance and thought of going for Studio 14 model. But one thing lacked in dell - good looks. Also there were some complaints about its heating problem and sound quality in the reviews on its own website. This made me to look further into HCL brand. Also I was more inclined towards HCL due to the fact that it is an Indian company.
Now HCL is not so popular as compared to Dell, reason may be whatever. But still when I searched online reviews about its products then never found any hard comment against any of the products. I noted down two of its laptops which fell into my category, both financially and configuration wise - T3904 and Z3909. Main difference between the two are:- 
OS - T3904 comes with Linux while other comes with Vista.Cache - T3904 is loaded with 3 MB cache while counterpart is with 2 MB cache.FSB - T3904 has 1024 MHz while Z3909 has 800 MHz.Price - T3904 is Rs 41990 and Z3909 is Rs 42740.
I visited HCL store in Khar Road, Mumbai to have a look at the both models. Look wise both are same. Its just the configuration and price that differs. Also it is ways ahead of Dell in terms of look (this is my opinion anyway). In no time I decided that this is the laptop I want to purchase. The store guy promised to deliver the product within 7-8 days at my home. And to my surprise the delivery was on time altough I had to follow up 1-2 times. After the delivery an engineer from HCL comes who signs warranty card for the laptop and also prepares the laptop for first time use. This was also on time without any delay.
Total payment for this model is around is Rs 43680(including VAT).
Now lets have a look at the specification of this laptop.
Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology Intel® Core™2 Duo Processsor P7350 (others are giving 5800 or 6400 within this price range)3 MB L2 Cache, 2.0GHz, 1066 MHz FSB (others are giving 2 MB L2 cache and 800 MHz FSB at this price)Ubuntu 8.10 ( Yes, no vista or XP in this model)Intel Wireless lan 5100 AGN 4 GB DDR2 RAM (Others are giving around 3GB ram)320 GB Hard Disk Drive DVD Dual Layar Super Multi Drive Integrated 2.0 M Video Camera with Dual Internal MIC, 14.1” Wide Screen TFT-LCD WXGA (1280X800) Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 & 4 in 1 Card Reader IM Print Design Notebook (This is unique and quite impressive)86 Keys Keyboard Li-ion Battery (6 cells) Approx. 4 Hrs 20 min in idle state 10/100 mbps Ethernet on Board, 56K Modem Audio: Realtek ALC 268 24-bit DAC/20-bit ADC, High Definition Audio controller Video: Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M-HD - Inbuilt Excellent Thermals Palm Rest Surfaces at below Ambient + 6 C Temperature difference between the palm rests +/- 10C ACPI 2.0 Power Management with Intel Speed Step technology Support Ports: 3 USB,1 e-Sata, 1* Express Card , 1*External MIC Input, 1*External Audio Out HCL SONIC EAR-GEAR MicroFibre LCD Protector One Year Warranty Weight: 2.5 kgAfter using this laptop for nearly two months all I can say that it is an excellent machine which gives good performance and well within a good price range. Every friend of mine was impressed with its look and performance. I would recommend every one to go for this laptop as it is worth every penny spent.
Pros:-1. Beautiful imprint design2. Good performance3. Good price range4. Timely response from HCL store5. All most every functionality is provided.Cons:-Not really much but you can say that battery life is not as promised. It gives around 2-2.5 hrs of backup. But as far as I know other laptops are also more or less same on this parameter. Other drawback can be of OS which Linux instead of XP/Vista. Rest it is a damn good machine. Go for it!!!

Toshiba laptops

Key Features

• » Up to 11 hours battery life¹ on a single charge
• » Measures less than an inch thin at its slimmest point and lightweight at just 1.58kg²
• » Stylish Toshiba Fusion Finish in three glossy colors
• » Hard Drive Protection with 3D Motion Sensor
• » All digital HDMI connectivity
• » Built-in webcam with SmartFace technology that lets you log on with your face
• » USB Sleep and Charge port
• » RoHS compatible and Energy Star^® 5.0 qualified

Review

Toshiba's Computer Systems Division (CSD), a division of Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd, today announced its new Slim series of PORTÉGÉ Laptop, a new class of consumer ultra-thin Laptop designed to meet the demands of everyday mobility with Laptop-class performance and an amazing battery life that will last up to 11 hours1 or over one working day.
Measuring less than one inch thin at its slimmest point and starting at 1.58kg2, the ultra-thin PORTÉGÉ series does not cut corners on features or performance. With Windows® 7, power-efficient Intel® ultra-low voltage processors, and hard drive protection with 3D motion sensors, the new ultra-thin Slim series Laptop have the performance, flexibility and functionality that consumers have come to expect from standard-sized Laptop, yet in a highly portable package
 "With this new PORTÉGÉ series, we are offering savvy customers portability, performance at an affordable price with the addition of these two new slim yet affordable models to our range," says Mr Siow E Hunt, Product Marketing Specialist for Toshiba's Computer Systems Division. "These ultra-slim Laptop bridge the gap between netbooks, which are optimized for content consumption, and full performance, regular-sized Laptop."
 The new Slim series will be available in two screen sizes and various* color options:
The PORTÉGÉ T130 features a 13.3-inch Clear SuperView 16:9 widescreen display and will be available with Toshiba's Fusion Finish in Glossy Precious Black, Glossy Iron Red, and Glossy Pearl White.

• The PORTÉGÉ T110 offers a 11.6-inch Clear SuperView 16:9 widescreen display and will be available with Toshiba's Fusion Finish in Glossy Precious Black and Glossy Iron Red.

Currently Glossy Precious Black available in Bangladesh
Designed to be stylish both in and out, Toshiba's Fusion Finish design extends inside the Laptop, around the keyboard, touch pad and the display.

Apple

About Apple

Apple Inc., an American Multinational Corporation, was founded on April fool’s Day in 1976. Apple I, the first computer kit was launched at the Homebrew Computer Club, by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs and later guided by Mike Markkula. Apple blazed the trails for the pc industry.

Apple Computer, Inc.: - Apple designs, manufactures and markets personal computers and related software products, peripherals and networking solutions. The Company also designs and develops a line of portable digital music players along with related accessories and services, including the online distribution of third-party music, audio books, music videos, short films and television shows. Apple introduced the revolutionary Macintosh (commonly called as the "Mac"), was the first successful commercial implementation of a GUI. Similar GUIs are now used in all major computer operating systems from Windows XP to Unix-like systems using GUIs based on the X Window System such as CDE, KDE, and GNOME.

Apple's products and services include the Macintosh line of desktop and notebook computers, the iPod digital music player, the Xserve G5 server and Xserve Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID) storage products, the Mac OS X operating system (OS), the iTunes Music Store. And a portfolio of peripherals that support and enhance the Macintosh and iPod product lines, along with a variety of other services and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its online stores, own retail stores, direct sales force, and third-party wholesalers, resellers and value-added resellers.

Apple is currently well-known as a manufacturer of innovative, attractively-designed computer hardware and software. Notable Apple hardware products include the iMac and iPod. Apple is also the publisher of the iTunes music application and store, as well as the company's current computer operating system; Mac OS X. Apple is currently in the process of introducing the applications with new technology concepts such as the iPhone, Apple TV and many features of its new, upcoming operating system, Mac OS X “Leopard”.

Apple Models:

This section gives you a brief description of the models manufactured by Apple. It also guides you to opt for the right Laptop which matches your requirements and budget.

Macbook : The Macbook is the latest in consumer Macintosh laptop computers developed and marketed by Apple Computers. The Macbook was introduced on May 16th 2006. The Macbook replaces the iBook G4 series as well as the last of the PowerBook series, the 12-inch PowerBook G4. The Macbook is based on the Intel Core Duo processor technology and this is available in three different configurations: 1.83 GHz and 2.0 GHz with a white polycarbonate enclosure, and a 2.0 GHz model in a matte black case. Every model encompasses an in-built iSight webcam, and a magnetic latch mechanism.

Macbook pro : The first Intel-powered portable from Apple, is the Macbook pro. Breaking from its long-standing PowerBook and iBook labels, Apple has created a whole new brand to applaud its first Intel-based portable. As expected, the new portable is powered by an Intel Core Duo processor at either 1.67 or 1.83GHz, 512MB - 2GB RAM, built-in iSight, FrontRow FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, ExpressCard/34, MagSafe power, 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 , Gigabit Ethernet, Backlit keyboard and remote input. It has 15.4-inch 1440 x 900 color display, ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with either 128 or 256MB of RAM and dual-link DVI, with an 80GB or 100GB drive and dual-layer DVD burner. It weighs 5.6 pounds and operates even on the Windows platform.

iBook : The iBook was a new genre of laptop computers introduced by Apple Computer in 1999. It was mainly targeted towards the consumer and educational markets, with lower prices than that of PowerBook. It was less expandable and had less number of ports than the PowerBook and MacBook Pro lines. The last generation of iBooks included two types, A 12-inch model and a 14-inch model, with higher specifications for the latter, these were few of the modifications which took place in MacBook and unveiled in May 2006.

iBook G3 : The new iBookG3 has been the topic of great speculation for the past month or so. The orange, green, gray and blue colors are past, now the new white iBook is in. Here the curves of the new iBook have been replaced with the rounded edges. The multiple speeds have been reduced and the new iBook runs flat at 500 MHz, regardless of the configurations.

iBook G4 : The iBook G4 was developed by the Apple Computer Corporation in the year 2003. This genre of laptops consisted of PowerPC G4 chip, slot-loading optical drives and a solid white keyboard, added on 23rd October, 2003-finally ending Apple’s use of the G3 chip. This model was available until the 16 May, 2006, when the announcement of the MacBook eliminated both the iBook G4 and the 12-inch PowerBook G4.

Powerbook G4 : The Apple Powebook G4 is a series of notebook computers manufactured by Apple Computers. It was powered by the PowerPC G4 processor hence named as "G4", initially produced by the companies like Motorola and later by Freescale, a Motorola spin-off. The PowerBook G4 had two different designs enclosed in a titanium body with a black keyboard and a 15" screen, and the other in an aluminum body with an aluminum-colored keyboard in 12", 15" and 17" sizes.

Sony Vaio

About Sony Vaio

Sony was established in 1946 and its advancement is closely associated with many significant developments in electronic design and manufacturing. Since the launch of the first transistor radios in the 1950's and with the invention of color televisions, Sony is very popular even today. The brand slogan for many of Sony's computer products is Video Audio Integrated Operation (VAIO). The Sony Vaio was created to distinguish it from other items by encompassing the use of consumer audio and video along with the conventional computing products.

The letters V and A of VAIO logo represents a cosine wave and the letters I and O represent the numerals one and zero. The logo symbolizes the analog and digital multimedia capabilities of the product line, as well as Sony's vision of entertainment and technological "convergence”. Sony is increasing the use of the VAIO label and this logo can now be found on notebooks, sub notebooks, desktops, and hard-disk-based audio players (called VAIO POCKET player).

VAIO brand is included even for the network media solutions by Sony. Sony brand is widely recognized among the top five global brands across the globe. Sony Electronics had widened the wireless services which offer the mobile users an innovative and personalized way to the access the information and entertainment content for work and play, by collaborating with Go America as the service provider.

To differentiate its offering in a highly competitive and constantly evolving wireless services market, Sony developed a new wire less service named MYLO, an acronym for “My Life Online”. The new concept and Sony VaioStyle flagship stores offer customers the best in retail entertainment and electronic technologies. The flagship Sony Style stores are located at prime U.S. shopping addresses with the latest cutting edge technological products showcasing the highlights of latest audios and movies from Sony Music and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Sony Vaio Models:

Sony Vaio UX: Sony has entered into the computer market in the year 1997 with the PCV series of desktops. The Sony Vaio stands for Video Audio Integrated Operation, a brand slogan for many of Sony's computer products. It has created a distinguished item that includes the use of consumer’s audio and video, as well as the conventional computing products. The Sony's Vaio new series functions same as a regular PC, but is miniature in size to be easily portable.

Sony Vaio TX: Sony's hottest feather-weight Vaio TX notebook packs wireless PC with WAN connectivity contender in a fashion-forward physique. The carbon fiber chassis of the TX notebook line lends not only lightweight durability but also head-turning elegance. It encompasses the LED backlight technology and newly designed display circuitry, giving it a razor thin profile. And it weighs just about 2.8-pounds and is less than 1-inch thin, this Sony Vaio TX notebook will slide unobtrusively in your carry bag.

Sony Vaio SZ: Sony introduces a Latest series of Sony Vaio SZ series of laptops, which can store more power and deliver feature-rich computing at a top speed. It includes one inch thick SZ's wrapped in a lightweight carbon fiber casing and has a white LED backlight behind the 13.3 inch XBRITE wide screen which will save the power.

Sony Vaio FJ: The Sony Vaio FJ series notebook is a thin and light weight notebook PC which has been designed in a very stylish manner. The new model of the Sony Vaio FJ is the Vaio VGN-FJ170, which sports a Pentium M 1.73GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 100GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive. The Vaio FJ series features a nicely integrated built in web camera and a microphone for easy video conferencing and chat.

Sony Vaio FE: The Sony's new 15.4-inch screen notebook PC is a Sony Vaio FE which has configured with the new Intel Core Duo processor which includes XBRITE HiColor LCD technology to ensure that multimedia playback is rich and vibrant. The Sony's advanced display technology delivers extraordinary color purity and saturation, even in bright daylight. The Sony Vaio series includes advanced audio integration, which adds the aural component to a superb movie-viewing experience. Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 offers intelligent and seamless control of entertainment content from a single, easy-to-use interface.

Sony Vaio FS: The Sony's new range of notebook PC is Sony Vaio FS, which is specifically designed to meet the needs of their demanding but value conscious customers. This laptop is ultra-slim, lightweight, packed with the latest Intel Centrino technology and the stand-out features include multiformat Double Layer DVD and Widescreen displays enhanced with new generation exclusive Sony X-black LCD technology. The several models of Sony Vaio FS offers superior graphics performance powered by NVidia GeForce 6200 Go silicon and NVIDIA TurboCache architecture.

Sony Vaio AR: The Sony's new notebook is named as Sony Vaio AR premium and it is powered by the Intel Core Duo processor and features 1GB of memory, a 17-inch screen. This latest notebook PC comes with a House of Flying Daggers movie in Blu-Ray format that let the users make use of their HD compatible disc drive.

Samsung

The RF series is everything you need for the ultimate mobile computing powerhouse. Ideal for gamers, designers or anyone looking for a brilliant, world-class multimedia experience, the RF series packs huge performance in a compact laptop body. Watch movies and easily run advanced photo and video editing software with outstanding features like:

• Intel® Core™ i7 Processor: A state-of-the-art processor that gives you optimum processing power for fluid, non-interrupted use while running intensive games and multiple applications simultaneously. It also comes with Turbo Boost Technology to optimize processing speeds by intuitively directing processing power.
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GT540M graphics engine: A dream for any multimedia fan. The NVIDIA graphics engine supports superior graphics performance so your photos, videos and games come out just how they’re meant to be, vivid and beautiful. Running with 1 GB of dedicated graphics memory, your visual multimedia experience will be like never before.

The RF series also includes...

• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, the latest operating system from Microsoft
• a super bright, LED back-lit LCD screen of 17.3 inches (RF711-S02US) or 15.6 inches (RF511-S02US), both in high definition (HD)
• two USB 3.0 ports for blazing transfer speeds
• Where beauty and performance meet, you’ll find the QX410-S02US laptop. The QX series offers advanced processing with a sleek and stylish design. This is perfect for those wanting a quick and efficient work computer that gets the job done and gets it done well, but also want to kick back and enjoy a modern, cinematic, multimedia experience. Check out the details on this sharp and productive laptop:
  • Supreme Style: Tucked inside a light-weight, aluminum exterior, the QX410-S02US comes with a 14” edge-to-edge glass LED back-lit screen that shows off the truly stunning visuals of your favorite movies and games in HD.
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M Hybrid graphics: This system delivers high quality video and image processing for a top-notch multimedia experience. It also incorporates 512 megabytes of graphic memory and the NVIDIA GeForce 310M to automatically switch between the NVIDIA and internal graphics for efficient energy consumption and speed.
  Each QX410-S02US also has...
  • all-new, buttonless multi-function touch pad for a quick yet simple multi-finger gesture interface
  • Lithium polymer battery able to last for up to 7 hours with 1,000 charges
  • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, the latest operating system from Microsoft
  • 4 GB (max) of memory for speedy and smooth applications
  • Where beauty and performance meet, you’ll find the QX410-S02US laptop. The QX series offers advanced processing with a sleek and stylish design. This is perfect for those wanting a quick and efficient work computer that gets the job done and gets it done well, but also want to kick back and enjoy a modern, cinematic, multimedia experience. Check out the details on this sharp and productive laptop:
    • Supreme Style: Tucked inside a light-weight, aluminum exterior, the QX410-S02US comes with a 14” edge-to-edge glass LED back-lit screen that shows off the truly stunning visuals of your favorite movies and games in HD.
    • NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M Hybrid graphics: This system delivers high quality video and image processing for a top-notch multimedia experience. It also incorporates 512 megabytes of graphic memory and the NVIDIA GeForce 310M to automatically switch between the NVIDIA and internal graphics for efficient energy consumption and speed.
    Each QX410-S02US also has...
    • all-new, buttonless multi-function touch pad for a quick yet simple multi-finger gesture interface
    • Lithium polymer battery able to last for up to 7 hours with 1,000 charges
    • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, the latest operating system from Microsoft
    • 4 GB (max) of memory for speedy and smooth applications
    • With today’s tech trends, it’s important to have a computer that not only has top-of-the-line hardware, but one that also looks the part. Search no further than Samsung’s SF510-S01US laptop, which blends high performance and advanced functionality with a hip, sophisticated look. The SF510 is great for people needing a reliable and ultra portable computer that’s beautifully designed and easy to use. Take a closer look at this head-turning laptop and you’ll find:
      • Elegant Design: The gracefully contoured body has a dramatically modern style. Ease of use is a focus of the SF510-S01US with its fluid, ergonomic design and a multi-touch gesture pad for quick controls.
      • Longer Battery Life: Included is Samsung’s Lithium polymer battery which lasts up to 6.5 hours, making the laptop extra mobile and rarely needing a dedicated power source.
      The SF510-S01US also comes with...
      • an amazing 15.6” super bright, HD LED back-lit screen
      • a 1-gigabit LAN connection and integrated WiMax technology for easy internet connection wherever you are
      • a 4-in-1 media reader so you can quickly transfer media between devices

CompaQ

About Compaq

The Compaq was founded in February 1982 by Rod Canion, Jim Harris and Bill Murto, the trio senior managers from semiconductor manufacturer, the Texas Instruments. Their first venture capital came from Ben Rosen and Sevin-Rosen partners. Compaq- designing of the original Compaq PC was first planned out on a placemat by the founders while they were dining in a restaurant.

The Compaq Portable, a portable IBM PC compatible personal computer and the first product of Compaq was announced in November 1982. And it was launched at a price of $2995 in March 1983, a price which was more reasonable and affordable when compared to its competitors at that time. An ancestor of today’s laptop and the second IBM PC compatible, that had the capability to run all the softwares same as on any IBM PC. It was a great commercial success, selling almost 53,000 units in its first year.

As IBM mostly used the retro parts for their PC, Compaq was able to market a legal IBM clone. Also Microsoft had retained the power to license the operating system to other computer manufacturers. The only part which had to be duplicated was the BIOS (Basic Input Output System), which Compaq did legally by using reverse-engineering by paying a sum of $1 million.

After making half a billion dollars turnover, in 1986 Compaq released the Compaq Portable II, a much lighter and smaller than its predecessor, featuring a revised design with an 8 MHz processor and 10 MB hard disk. It was cheaper than the IBM PC/AT which was at $3199 or $4799 with a hard disk.
Compaq Deskpro 386, the first PC based on Intel's new 80386 microprocessor was introduced by Compaq in 1987, and then started the period of acquiring the performance leadership over IBM. In the early 1990s, Compaq entered the retail computer market with the Compaq Presario, and was one of the first manufacturers in the mid-1990s to market a sub-$1000 PC.

Thus Compaq became the first first-tier computer manufacturer to utilize CPUs from AMD and Cyrix. The price war resulting from Compaq's actions ultimately drove numerous competitors, and of them were IBM and Packard Bell. In 2001, Later Compaq engaged in a merger with Hewlett-Packard. HP Compaq competes against other computer manufacturers including Dell, Apple, Lenovo, Gateway, Sony and Toshiba to name a few.

Compaq Models:

Compaq Evo : Compaq produced some of the first IBM PC compatible computers at a low-cost. The latest notebook PC's of Compaq Corporation is Compaq Evo, it was made by both Compaq and Hewlett-Packard, after the merger in 2002. It is the synaptic dual-pointing-device setup with a touchpad and pointer-stick, both the pad and the stick are pleasant to use and easily adjustable using the preloaded driver software.

Compaq NC : The HP Compaq offers both exciting and practical laptops. This represents great value for a laptop with such high build quality and customer satisfaction. The Compaq NC is easy to carry as it weighs only 2.13 kg and measures about 26mm thin. It uses the Intel Pentium-M Centrino Processor and has a larger hard drive. This model comes with a faster wireless speed and has a smart 14.1" screen.

Compaq Presario : The Compaq Presario notebook is designed with 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor and 60 GB hard drive and 512 MB RAM for storing files and running multiple applications efficiently. It also contains DVD/CD-RW combo drive to perform a variety of application like backing up files on CD media, making audio mix CDs, accessing CD- or DVD-ROMs, or watching DVD movies on the 15.0-inch LCD screen. It features a built-in ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000 IGP graphics card and integrated JBL Pro Performance speakers to take care of your multimedia needs.

Compaq Armada : The Compaq Armada is very small, 26.5cm*24cm, 20mm thin, and lightweight about 1500g with standard Li-Ion battery. An external floppy drive is included and you can get them by buying the additional docking station or by using a PCMCIA-CDROM. Compared to other notebooks, the Compaq is very well supported under Linux, all hardware is fairly standard and is easy to setup.

HP

The Hewlett Packard Company was found in a Palo Alto garage by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard, the two classmates from Standford University in 1939. Originally the company was involved in manufacturing a wide range of electronic products for industry and even agriculture, but from 1940s to 1990s it spun-off its operations focusing on making signal generators, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, counters, and other test equipment. In 1995, Hewlett-Packard introduced a line of personal computers known as HP Pavilion (applied to both desktops and laptops product range). It is unusual because most manufacturers treat their desktop and laptop products as separate product lines.

The Pavilion comes with a CD-RW drive and a DVD drive. The drives have automatic doors that open and close when you push a button on the hardware box. Their operation is very smooth although the doors consist of flimsy plastic bits. The keyboard is a bit smaller than others but functional. The mouse has two buttons and a scroll wheel, and it is fairly generic. Windows is preloaded on the computer and consumers get a Wordperfect, for word processing which claims to be compatible with MS Word. There is some additional software from HP to manage photos. This is a great machine which is fast and handles programs well and is really a great experience, especially considering the price.

HP Pavilion has all the features as in any desktop and is the perfect choice for daily needs. Configuring dedicated graphics card, loading multiple web pages and streaming video, all without slowing the hard drive. And yes, it gives the great convenience of wireless mobility and Imprint finish for style and durability. The innovative design enables consumers to enjoy the best entertainment and productivity experience. The hp pavilion notebooks are available in the following series. They are dv8000 series, dv5000 series, dv2000 series and dv1000t.

Hp Pavilion Features:

Processor: Intel Pentium M Processor 740A
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Display: 14.0" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 768) Display
Memory: 1024MB 333MHz DDR System Memory (2 x 512MB) Max Supported 2048MB
Hard Drive: 80GB 4200 Hard Drive
Multimedia Drive: DVD±R/RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double Layer Support
Video Graphics : Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900- up to (128mb shared)
Network Card: Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Sound : Altec Lansing
Keyboard: 101-key compatible & 2 Quick Launch Buttons
Pointing device: Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down,QuickPlay Music and DVD buttons
Weight: 5.33lbs
Multimedia: Sonic Digital Media Studio, InterVideo WinDVD Player, InterVideo Home Theater, HP Quick Play, Muvee AutoProducer DVD Edition with Burning, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Image Zone Plus photo and imaging software, Apple iTunes Music Store.