HP magical mobility launch
The urgency to start refreshing notebook lineups with the latest Centrino platform has caught up with the HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario series. The faster platform, combined with a dual-core processor, raises the ceiling for computing performance. The new releases fall under three categories based on different screen sizes, though the common features include Bluetooth connectivity and LightScribe-enabled optical drives. The lightest of the new releases are the HP Pavilion dv1600 and Compaq Presario V2600 with 14-inch displays. With integrated graphics chips, neither model will do for serious gaming. The former beefs up on multimedia capabilities with an integrated Webcam, quality Altec Lansing speakers and a mini remote control which stores in the ExpressCard slot when not in use. The 15.4-inch LCD laptops include the HP Pavilion dv5100 and Compaq Presario V5100 series. Though both models incorporate Altec Lansing speakers for better audio fidelity, the HP Pavilion series ups its multimedia features with a mini remote control and dedicated Nvidia GeForce graphics-processing unit. Saving the best for last is the HP Pavilion dv8200 series. Easily the heaviest and largest of the new lineup, the dedicated Nvidia GeForce graphics chipset, Altec Lansing speakers, mini remote control and optional TV tuner give reason for this model to include a 17-inch display. A seldom seen feature is the discrete numeric keyboard that greatly aids gaming and data entry. It also sports two harddrive slots, so there's no need to take up the optical drive space. Only the lack of full-function remote control keeps it from being a serious home entertainment system. All Pavilion series notebooks use an enhanced HP QuickPlay 2.0 which can access CD and harddrive multimedia files without booting into Windows. They also have dual headphone jacks to allow two headsets to be used simultaneously. On top of that, the LCD screen comes with dual lamps for extra brightness. Note that the laptops are available for the Asia Pacific market starting March. The Compaq Presario V5100, however, will not be available in Singapore.
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