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Built for today’s multimedia savvy, generally on the go computer user, the entertainment centric HP Pavilion dv2740se Special Edition notebook PC gives fast access to your audio and video library wherever you roam. Weighing in at 5.25 pounds, it features the HP exclusive high gloss, organic Verve imprint finish, which goes freely across the top cover then bursts across the palm rest area. A important change in color appears also, with a rich bronze top cover carrying through to the palm rest area to morph into golden copper shades then fade to deep black near the touch sensitive media control panel. It offers a widescreen, BrightView 14.1 inch display, which gives improved looking at in direct sunlight. Control settings for audio and video playback from up to ten 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 to launch HP QuickPlay which bypasses the boot process. Optimized for mobile performance, it’s powered by the 2.1 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL 62 dual core processor, which offers 64 bit computing capability and higher throughput for concurrent computing tasks. Other features are an extra large 250 GB hard drive, three GB of installed RAM 4 GB maximum, 54g Wi Fi LAN 802.11b/g, multi format/dual layer LightScribe DVD drive which may also burn CDs, Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M video card with up to 1071 MB of total available video memory, multi format memory card reader, and integrated Webcam for easy video conferencing. It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which will include all of the Windows Media Center potential for turning your PC into an all in one home entertainment center. Also to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your audio library, you’ll be able to record and watch your beloved TV shows even HDTV. Vista also integrates new search tools during the operating system, will include new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of imminent hardware failures. The Basics
Processor: The 2.1 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL 62 processor offers a dual core architecture, which delivers extra computing resources to help expand your PC’,s potential by higher throughput and concurrent computing increasing your performance by up to 80 %. You’ll be able to do many tasks like digital generating and gaming all while running virus scan or another background tasks seamlessly thanks to the groundbreaking Direct Connect Architecture. And it’s intended to manage concurrent 32 and 64 bit computing with no degradation in performance. You’ll enjoy long battery life thanks to the AMD PowerNow! power management technology, which delivers performance on demand and can extend system battery life up to 65 %. And the AMD Digital Media XPress technology delivers stellar multimedia performance and playback on digital entertainment like games, streaming video and audio, DVDs, and music. Each processing core has a 512 KB L2 cache for a one MB total, and this processor can deliver up to a 1600 MHz system bus for lightning fast computing reflexes. An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data, and a bigger L2 cache may help speed up your system’s performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front side bus will deliver better in general performance. Hard Drive: The 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive is more than double the average size for notebook PCs, and it offers a fast 5400 RPM disk speed an improvement over other notebooks with extra large hard drives. It gives more than enough capacity for storing papers, digital media files, and video editing software. This SATA hard drive also quickens the rate with a higher speed move of data akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. Memory: This notebook comes installed with three GB of RAM DDR2, which helps increase the total of available video RAM that’s shared with this notebook’s video card. It has a four GB RAM capacity. DVD/CD Drive: This multiformat DVD/CD drive is matched with writing both DVD+ and DVD disc formats also as dual layer DL DVD+/ R discs, which can store up to 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, and 40x CD ROM speeds. This LightScribe DVD&plusmn,RW drive allows you to laser etch silkscreen quality text and pictures on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work together for a no hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label anything from a simple title to a full disc work of art. Keyboard &amp, Mouse: This notebook has a 101 key keyboard and a touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad. It also will include two quick launch buttons HP QuickPlay Music and DVD. Screen, Video &amp, Audio
While this notebook is really as large 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 integrated Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M graphics/video card, which gives up to 1071 MB of total graphics memory as assigned by Windows Vista. It features NVidia’s PureVideo technology which gives great picture clearness, smooth video, correct color, and exact image scaling for video content and full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 for stunningly realistic cinematic effects for all DirectX compatible applications. The Altec Lansing speakers supply exceptional sound, and a pair of stereo earbud headphones with volume controls is included. You’ll be able to privately share enjoyment of multimedia with a friend via the dual headset jacks. Networking, Connectivity &amp, Expansion
This notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that’s completely matched with 802.11b/g wireless networks. It also will include a next generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot replacing the PCMCIA slot, which allows you to take benefit of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. You get a good offering of connectivity alternatives, which will include both super fast USB 2.0 and FireWire: three USB 2.0 ports for connecting a large range of peripherals from digital cameras to MP3 players one FireWire also called IEEE 1394 or i.Link port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals Video out: one VGA monitor port and one S Video port for connecting to a TV or projector one ExpressCard/54 slot also supports ExpressCard/34 two headset jacks one microphone jack one Expansion Port three connector for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock one IR receiver 5 in 1 memory card reader Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card 10/100 Ethernet 56K modem V.90 Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it will include all of the Windows Media Center potential for turning your PC into an all in one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your audio library. You may also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your beloved TV shows even HDTV and to access new types of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an secondary Windows SideShow display will also let you to access key data when your computer is off. It’s also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi Fi. Every edition of Windows Vista gives the essential tools and technologies to help protect you if you’re browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of imminent hardware failures long before you have lost any vital personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that let you to manage and monitor your family’s use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other actions. Preloaded Software
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 60 days of free live update, HP PhotoSmart Essential, Muvee autoProducer, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition 60 day trial Dimensions &amp, Weight
This notebook PC measures 13.15 x 9.33 x 1.54 inches and weighs 5.25 pounds. Power
It’s powered by a 6 cell rechargeable lithium ion battery, which has a battery life of up to three hours depending on usage. What’s in the Box
This package holds the HP Pavilion dv2740se notebook PC, rechargeable lithium ion battery, AC adapter, IR remote control, earphones, and operating information. It’s supported by a restricted warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of buy also as technical telephone help for one year. Software is protected for 30 days from date of buy. Decrease your affect on the environment with this Energy Star certified system and HP’s groundbreaking take back alternatives, as well as trade in, recycling and donation.

For those who want rich digital entertainment capability coupled with leading edge mobile performance, communication features and radical new design, the HP Pavilion dv2700 Special Edition Notebook PC delivers. This HP Special Edition notebook has a rich bronze top cover carrying through to the palm rest area to morph into golden copper shades then fade to deep black near the touch sensitive media control panel. Dual headset jacks let you to share your entertainment. And AMD mobile dual core technology enables use of many calling for applications, like photo editing, DVD burning and playing a game, simultaneously. At just 5.25 lbs this series gives a convergence of groundbreaking movable entertainment player and high performance notebook PC with its 14.1″ High Definition BrightView widescreen display in a distinctive breakthrough design. 14.1 diagonal WXGA 1280 x 800 BrightView Widescreen display NVidia Geforce Go 7150M UMA with up to 1071MB Shared Video Memory fitted Webcam and microphone LightScribe SuperMulti 8x DVD+ R/RW Drive with Double level 802.1 B/G Wireless 10/100 Ethernet 5 in 1 Bridge Media Adapter MMC, SD, MS, MS Pro, xD one ExpressCard Slot 34/54 Slot three USB 2.0, two headset out, one Microphone in, one VGA, one TV Out S Video, one IEEE 1394, one RJ 11, one RJ 45 estimated Unit Dimensions 13.15 W x 9.33 D x 1.54 H estimated Unit Weight 5.25lbs

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