Editorial Review

Access your digital audio library wherever you roam with the HP Pavilion dv1650us notebook PC, which weighs just over 5 pounds and comes with 100 GB of storage space. It features a widescreen, BrightView 14-inch display, which provides improved viewing in direct sunlight, and dedicated external media and menu control allow you to navigate your video and music files quickly and easily. Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot.Read more

Features

• Notebook PC with widescreen 14-inch LCD and 1.67 GHz Intel Core Duo T2300 with 2 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (2 GB max), multi-format/dual-layer Light scribe DVD/CD burner
• Three USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone
• 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem; tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2; HP Image Zone Plus

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It only works!
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Designed to maximize performance while minimizing expense, the HP Pavilion ze5730us Notebook PC is a solid entry-level mobile computer that features wireless connectivity and is ready for most typical light- to medium-duty notebook tasks. If price is your most critical parameter and you can do without heavy-duty power and amenities such as DVD burning, the Pavilion ze5730us should warrant serious consideration.Read more

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Average Product but SHOCKINGLY poor support!
The keyboard is a bit flimsy and so is the display. Tech support is less than average with their knowledge level but the customer support is simply the most unprofessional I have ever come across! I don't think it is isolated since out of more than 15 people (including supervisors and case managers) I spoke with, about 5 at best, knew how to provide basic customer service!!
A VERY GOOD LITTLE NOTEBOOK FOR THE PRICE
I bought this computer with the understanding that any computer I purchase will be old technology within one year.Purchasing this HP ZE5730US, I received a computer that had decent memory, the latest Windows operating system, DVD & CD-RW capabilities, and wireless technology capability.(...).How can you go wrong.After a year or two, I'll buy another <$1000 deal and get even more technology than the guy who bought the expensive version when I bought this one, and still I'll have spent less than him!This computer serves me well, I'm happy to not be tied to a desktop anymore! ... Read more

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Take your productivity to the next level wherever you roam with the Compaq Presario R4025US notebook PC. With a powerful AMD Athlon 64-bit processor and large 15.4-inch screen, you'll be able to effortlessly multitask. It also features a strong ATI Radeon Xpress video/graphics card with 128 MB of dedicated video RAM--great for multimedia presentations. It has a Firewire port for connecting an iPod and video camcorders, dual-layer DVD-/+RW drive (which also burns CDs)--wlhich can burn up to 8.5 GB of data to compatible DVDs--and a multi-format memory card reader. The R4010US also offers a large 80 GB hard drive, 1 GBof installed RAM, and 54g wireless connectivity with 125 HSM/SpeedBooster support. Read more

Features

• 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor with up to 2000 MHz system bus speed
• 1 GB DDR SDRAM (2 GB maximum), 80 GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD+/-RW and CD-RW combo drive
• Four USB 2.0, one Firewire, PCMICA slot, 6-in-1 memory card reader, PCMCIA slot, VGA port, S-Video out
• Built-in 10/100/ BASE-T ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN with 125 HSM/SpeedBooster support (802.11b/g)
• Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 2

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Average laptop for a good price
I bought my laptop in August of 2004 and it is now March of 2006. I actually bought the R3000 but I hope this review can help others buying laptops (...). I have no idea if HP changed the computer structurally but HP did upgrade the hard drive memory and other smaller features. Buying a laptop was difficult and it is not a task I am looking forward to doing again. It is impossible to balance price and performance along with all the other features in the lower price range that determine weight and battery power. If a buyer wanted the higher end laptop, then there would be less compromise. But then the buyer would probably not be looking at a Presario. After about six months, my touchpad stopped working and my experience with customer service was hellish trying to convince them that the touchpad was in fact a hardware problem. I finally did send the laptop in after numerous hours berating the Indian taskforce. But I have never had a pleasant experience with laptop customer service when it is difficult to prove a hardware problem rather than a software problem. Also, after about a year and a half, my dvd burner stopped burning. I hope HP fixed the DVD setup because its placement is very vulnerable to wear and tear. It was not fun either convincing the service team that my burner did not burner. But, honestly, take the customer service consideration out of the picture because customer service SUCKS at all computer companies.Get the 3 year warranty if you plan on keeping this laptop for more than year. Seriously. Do not mess around. (...). The laptop is very heavy and buy the better battery because the lowerpriced battery can barely sustain the computer for an hour. In fact, if you plan on taking long plane trips and want to use the laptop, this is not the laptop for you although I believe some planes have power outlets now.Do not buy the windows office program. RIPOFF. Get the open source version or scam it from a friend. Basically, if you need perfection in a laptop, invest more money into your laptop. If you can tolerate a good heavy computer with flaws, this is not a bad purchase. But honestly, at this price range, mediocrity is what you will get. Don't expect miracles.

For the guy who said this computer sucks
Maybe you're new to laptops, so here are a few facts.
Good to buy , Ready for programmers
I have bought this computer 4 mounts ago . I am a computer engineer and as my work needs , I loaded a lot of programming tools like IBM Websphere , oracle 9i DB and extra games on it . By the help of 1GByte memory , enough hard drive and , thanks to AMD , Athlon 3200+ CPU , the computer successfully handle all the hard works . And it also goodat gaming .
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At 15.67 by 10.94 by 1.67 inches and a comparatively hefty 9.3 pounds, HP's new Pavilion zd7020us Notebook PC may be too cumbersome for those who regularly carry their notebook on their daily journeys. However, the unit is otherwise a good fit for anyone who needs the luxuries of a desktop PC in a portable format. Featuring powerful processing, excellent mobile 3-D performance and a breathtaking oversized display, the Pavilion zd7020us is a very capable desktop replacement at a standout price. Read more

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Terrible design and quality control
Without doubt this is the worst computer I have ever purchased, both in terms of design and reliability.
PC Enthusiast
bought this computer after buying my RS-310 about a year and a half ago. This computer is EXTREMELY fast and has many extra goodies like the capture card. This computer is very good and is recommended to new owners or people who just need a new computer! It is also very useful for Gaming purposes.

Amazing Totally Awesome!!
I bought this laptop several months ago and have been using it every day. This is the best computer I have ever own. I have bought several brand new desktops and none of them even compare to this thing. It has a really fast processor, good memory size, and a great screen size. I always found with my other computers that I reanout of ports for all of my stuff, no problem for this thing it has more than adequate supply of usb ports, monitor out, etc. I really like this Laptop. There is only one thing that I could find wrong with it( and believe me you have to look for things because this is awesome) was it's battery life. It dies after an hour and a half. But it recharges in aproximately half that time but it's still awesome. ... Read more

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Access your digital audio library wherever you roam with the HP Pavilion dv1310us notebook PC, which weighs just over 5 pounds and comes with 60 GB of storage space. It even includes dual headphone jacks so you can watch a DVD movie with a friend on the widescreen, BrightView 14-inch display--which provides improved viewing in direct sunlight. And you'll keep the party going thanks to the battery-friendly 1.5 GHz Intel Celeron M processor. This notebook also features 512 MB of installed memory, built-in 54g wireless connectivity, dual layer DVD+/-RW drive, and multiformat memory card reader. Read more

Features

• Notebook PC with 14-inch screen and 1.5 GHz Intel Celeron M (Centrino) processor, 1 MB L2 cache
• 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer DVD/CD burner
• Three USB 2.0, one Firewire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone
• Built-in 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
• Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 2

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Blending affordability with productivity power, the HP Pavilion dv4420us notebook PC is a great choice for both business road warriors and multimedia enthusiasts on the go. The 15.4-inch BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, and movies and games will look clear thanks to the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (with up to 128 MB of shared memory). Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. And you'll stay productive with the battery-friendly 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron M 380 processor. This notebook also features a 100 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), built-in 54g wireless connectivity, Lightscribe multi-format/dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), HP's Image Zone photo editing and sharing software, and Windows XP Home edition. Read more

Features

• Notebook PC with 15.4-inch screen and 1.7 GHz Pentium M (Centrino) 735a with 2 MB L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB
• 100 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), LightScribe multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
• Four USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, one ExpressCard/54, microphone, headphone
• Built-in 10/100/ BASE-T Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2; HP Image Zone Plus

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HP's Pavilion zd7310 notebook is a mobile powerhouse, providing performance you expect from a powerful desktop in a highly portable package. Under the hood, the zd7310 offers a 3.2 GHz hyper-threaded Intel Pentium 4 processor, a 100 GB hard drive, and 512 MB of installed RAM. This cooly designed notebook also features a 17-inch screen, 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro audio, 54g wi-fi connectivity (with SpeedBooster support), and a combo DVD+RW and CD-RW drive. Read more

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computer overheats
great machine to work with, but i sent it back to hp 3 times for a replacement board, graphics card always blows out, don't know why as i have provided plenty of ventilation by keeping the machine space free of any objects near its vent.
Excellent Desktop Replacement
I have had this computer for the past month and use it every day - all day. It is outstanding in every respect: beautiful extra bright screen, fast, reliable, plenty of ports for USB and various memory cards, large hard drive storage, excellent keyboard, etc. It is heavy, so I don't recommend using it as a portable, but I keep mine at home on my desk. This replaced a large desktop and I am enjoying having the extra space on my desk. It does everything my desktop did, and more. It runs a little hot and you can hear the fans but this is not really bothersome. Highly recommended. ... Read more

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Balance your need for productivity with great multimedia performance with the HP Pavilion dv8120us notebook PC, which features an amazingly bright, widescreen 17-inch BrightView display--perfect for multitasking between document windows and watching movies in their native aspect ratio. It comes loaded with the Windows Media Center operating system, which features an assortment of multimedia applications that help to make editing and managing photos, videos, and music as simple as possible. And you can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format LightScribe DVD/CD burner, which enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc. Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). And you'll stay productive with the 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-37 processor. This notebook also features an innovative dual hard drive with two 80 GB drives (for a 160 GB capacity), 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB max), built-in 54g wireless connectivity, Bluetooth wireless capability, an ATI Radeon XPress 200M video/graphics card with 128 MB of dedicated video RAM. Read more

Features

• Multimedia-focused laptop with 17-inch Brightview screen and 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-37 with 512 KB L2 cache
• Dual 80 GB hard drives (for 160 GB total), 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), LightScribe multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
• Four USB 2.0, one Firewire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone, IR receiver
• 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g), Bluetooth
• Windows Media Center 2005; HP Image Zone Plus

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Blending affordability with productivity power, the HP Pavilion dv5110us notebook PC is a great choice for both business road warriors and multimedia enthusiasts on the go. The 15.4-inch BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, and movies and games will look clear thanks to the ATI Radeon XPress 200 video/graphics card (with 128 MB of shared memory). Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. Easily share digital photos with the included HP Image Zone Plus software. And you'll stay productive with the 1.8 GHz Mobile AMD Sempron 3000+ processor. This notebook also features an 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB max), built-in 54g wireless connectivity with 125 HSM/Speedbooster support, multi-format/dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), and Windows XP Home edition. Read more

Features

• Notebook PC with 15.4-inch screen and 1.8 GHz Mobile AMD Sempron 3000+ processor
• 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
• Two USB 2.0, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone
• 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem; 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g) with HSM/Speedbooster support
• Windows XP Home edition (SP2); HP Image Zone Plus

Editorial Review

The HP Pavilion a1410n comes loaded with the all tools you need to easily create, manage, share, and enjoy your digital photos, home videos, movies, and music. It features a wide range of connectivity options for all your peripherals and preloaded HP Image Zone Plus photo editing and management software. And you can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner, which enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc and provides a super-fast 16x DVD+R write speed. Store more music, videos, and data on the roomy 200 GB hard drive. It comes loaded with 1 GB of RAM (which can be bumped up to 4 GB), an AMD Athlon 64 3800+ 2.4 GHz processor, a 9-in-1 memory card reader that's compatible with today's most popular digital camera formats, Windows Media Center 2005 (with Rollup 2 Update), and a wide assortment of pre-loaded software. Read more

Features

• AMD Athlon 64 3800+ 2.4 GHz processor
• GeForce 6150 LE; Socket 939 Asus motherboard
• 200GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive
• 1GB PC-3200 184-pin DDR SDRAM; expandable up to 4GB
• 16x DVD+/-R/RW and +/-R DL LightScribe drive

Reviews (4)

good start for a project
This computer came equipped with a few decent parts and a long list of annoying features.
Great machine for the price.
I bought this computer a couple of months ago and it has really worked well. I particularly like how quiet it is....compared to my last machine, this is virtually silent. The hard drive and ram are sufficient even for some gaming, although I use it mostly for running a business. Fast performance.

Decent machine, quiet, no parallel port though
HP confirms, no parallel port on this machine.Of course, I knew that, having bought it already.But it's a well-specified machine and is a good deal at $600.Considering that the machine has 7 USB ports and 2 FireWire ports, the missing parallel port isn't a connectivity issue, only a cost issue, as you can easily buy a USB-parallel cable.(Amazon.com sells one for $9.99.)Some things that I like a lot about the machine are that it's very quiet and has very crisp, high-quality video output. ... Read more

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Compaq's wide-ranging Presario series of desktop PCs targets almost every segment of the computer buyer market, from financially strapped students to high-power business executives. This remanufactured unit, the Presario SR1130NX, sits neatly in the middle of the lineup, delivering strong midlevel computing at a price that won't empty your pocketbook. Gamers and anyone who dabbles in 3-D graphics will want to upgrade the unit's 3-D video capabilities or look at a more upscale Compaq offering, but the unit should otherwise fit perfectly in virtually any computing environment. Of special note is the system's huge 160 GB hard disk, a rarity at this price point.