HP Pavilion dv2800 Artist Edition notebook review

The HP Pavilion dv2800 Artist Edition Notebook is powered by 2.50 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 with 2-MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB featuring Mobile Intel mobile 945GM chipset motherboard,Hp Pavilion zv5200 Battery , 4-GB PC5300 633 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (maximum 4 GB in 2 slots), 250-GB Serial-ATA 5400 rpm (150 Mbps) hard disk drive and 8X double layer DVD Writer with 8.5 GB data capacity.

The HP Pavilion dv2800 Artist Edition Laptop Computer sports 14.1-inch (35.8 cm) WXGA Widescren LCD TFT display with BrightView Technology powered by NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M graphics chipset with 256M dedicated VRAM capable of rendering upto 1280 x 800 pixels screen solution in 16.7 million colors.

HP Pavilion dv2800 laptop volunteers many extraordinary features such as HP Quick Play direct, which allows the user to play music and DVD without standard Windows boot-up, a handy remote control which can be embedded in the Hp Pavilion ze5400 Battery laptop, and keyboard buttons with neon backlight, the Pavilion dv2800 laptop is claimed by HP to be incompatible in technology in its own league.

Preloaded with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, HP Pavilion dv2800 Artist Edition laptop comes with integrated WiFi 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connection, integrated Bluetooth HP Hp Pavilion dv2400 Battery module, integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection, and general 56kbps V.92 fax/modem card. In addition, notebook offer 3 USB v2.0 ports.

The new HP Pavilion dv2800 artist edition laptop computer has many features designed to enhance security, ease of use and reliability, including an integrated HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor and HP Drivelock helps prevent the data on hard drive in an situation when notebook computer is lost or stolen. In addition, for enhanced security it also provides Pre-OS boot authentication, a BIOS booting user password trade protection, the HDD user password protection and security lock and a classical Kensington lock hole.

Weighing 2.01 Kgs with 6-cell battery pack, the Hp Pavilion ze5200 Battery also features integrated integrated 5-in-1 removable memory card reader supporting SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD memory cards, built-in Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers 4 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors, integrated HP Pavilion 1.3 megapixel webcam, 2 omni-directional microphones, ExpressCard 54mm port, S-Video TV-out port, HDMI digital port and IEEE 1394 (FireWire) integrated port.

The next-generation ExpressCard/54 card slot in HP Pavillion dv2800 Artist Edition laptop lets one take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and protection features.

Another special feature in HP Pavilion dv2800 is ExpressCard Remote Control which allows to control various applications from a distance of up to 10 feet. Yet another innovative Capacitive touch technology lets accessing the audio, launch buttons, and volume controls.

The Windows Vista preinstalled HP Pavilion dv2800 Artist Edition laptop comes with HP QuickPlay 2.1 application which allows users to watch DVD movies, listen to music and browse pictures without booting up and users can easily switch between movies, music and pictures with a slick,Hp Omnibook xe3 Battery , widescreen interface in the HP QuickPlay 2.1 application or with the dedicated media buttons.

Another unique ‘capacitive’ touch technology in HP Pavilion dv2800 laptop allows for accessing the audio, launch buttons, and volume controls. By just touching, tapping or swiping these backlit media launch buttons in a very similar manner as on a touch pad, user can have direct access to amusement objects.

HP Pavilion dv2800 Laptop is processed with Li-Ion 6-cell 4400mA Standard Hp Pavilion xh200 Battery which can deliver up to 2.45 hrs backup. The Laptop also offers Full feature ACPI power management supporting Stand-by, Suspend to Disk, and Suspend to RAM options as power conserving measures.

I/O Ports

1. 3x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors
2. 2SATA-USB combo port
3. ExpressCard/54mm Slot
4. IEEE 1394 (FireWire) integrated port
5. Microphone-in
6. Headphone-out
7. S-Video TV-out
8. VGA port
9. RJ-45, Ethernet
10. RJ-11, fax/modem
11. HDMI Digital Out Port
12. 2 Omni directional micropohone inbuilt
13. Expansion port for HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base

HP Pavilion dv2800 Artist Edition Laptop Specifications

1. Mobile Intel 945GM Chipset Mainboard
2. 4-GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (533 MHz), Max 4-GB in 2 Slots
3. 250-GB SATA, 150 MB/ Sec 5400 rpm Hard Drive
4. Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300, 2.50 GHz
5. 2-MB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB
6. 8X SuperMulti LightScribe Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer

Display & Graphic

1. 14.1-inch (35.8 cm) WideScreen (WXGA) with BrightView Technology
2. NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M graphics chipset with upto 256-MB dedicated VRAM
3. 1280 x 800 pixels resolution

Network & Communication

1. Integrated WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wireless connection
2. Built-in Bluetooth v2.0 HP Module Wireless Connection
3. Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN
4. 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem Built-in

Other features

1. Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Webcam
2. 2 omni-directional microphones
3. IEEE 802.15 Standard
4. Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
5. ExpressCard/54 slot
6. Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers
7. Biometric Fingerprint Reader
8. 2 Headphone Jacks
9. HDMI port output for HDTV video
10. 5-In-1 Digital Media Reader supporting Secure Digital, SDIO, Multi-media card, Memory stick, Memory stick pro and xD picture card
11. Li-Ion 6-cell 4400mA Standard Battery, 2.45 hrs backup
12. Dimensions (WxDxH): 336 x 229 x 38 mm
13. Weight: 2.01 kg without battery pack

Price and Availability

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 powered HP Pavilion dv2800 Artist Edition Laptop with 14.1-inch WXGA display, 1.3 MP Webcam and 8X DVD Writer is available in India for the price of Rs. 52,500/- with one year warranty. Visit www.hp.com/country/in/en/ for more details about HP laptops in India.