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Bestselling HP Pavilion DV2-1030US 12.1-Inch Laptop Reviews: Features, Specs and Price

June 22, 2009 by Han Dingchao  
Filed under Computer, HP

HP Pavilion DV2-1030US 12.1-Inch Laptop

Today we are going to introduce another HP laptop, HP Pavilion DV2-1030US, which has become a bestselling laptop on Amazon, and its popularity is growing, seems it will be super popular. Well, as a bestselling notebook, there must be some attractions to catch people’s attention, so let’s find out together!

HP Pavilion DV2-1030US is a 12.1-inch laptop with a 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor, 320 GB hard drive and 4 GB RAM (maximum). With such advanced configurations, we can use this laptop to do any tasks without problem.

As a 12.1″ laptop, Pavilion DV2-1030US is best for travelers and students, this is why it is so popular among them.

For those who want an ultra thin and fully-functional notebook at a great value, the HP Pavilion dv2-1030us Entertainment PC delivers the next evolution in a notebook experience. Ultra thin, the dv2 -1030us provides the functionality not normally found in premium thin-and-light notebooks or in ultra-portable netbooks.

HP Pavilion DV2-1030US comes with a lot of very attractive features, let’s take a look.

Features:

  • Measuring just under 1-inch thick and weighing just under 4 pounds, the HP Pavilion dv2-1030us makes it easy for your to work and play on the go thanks to its bright 12.1-inch LED BrightView display and a nearly full-size keyboard.
  • The lustrous magnesium-aluminum alloy casing on the outside is complemented by color-matched HP Imprint finish on the inside in Espresso black.
  • Super-lean but fully-loaded with the performance and connectivity you expect, it’s powered by a specially designed new AMD Athlon Neo Processor-based platform that’s designed specifically for small, ultra-portable notebooks.
  • The energy-efficient 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 delivers a full PC experience, true HD entertainment and a longer battery life (of up to 3.5 hours).
  • Turn your next instant message into a live video chat with the integrated webcam and omni-directional microphone.
  • Optimized for low-light environments, it’s great for capturing short videos to share on your favorite social networking site. Carry all your favorite entertainment with the large-capacity 320 GB hard drive and HP MediaSmart software, which enables access to DVDs, videos, photos, music, and Internet TV at the touch of a button–including access to the best video clips from Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and MTV.
  • An HDMI port also allows you to connect the Pavilion dv2 to your HDTV for large-screen, high-def viewing.

There are also many other features, you can find them out by yourself.

Pros:

  • 64-bit CPU, supports 4GB RAM
  • 320 GB hard drive
  • great screen quality
  • HDMI connector
  • very good touchpad with scroll
  • more power per pound of weight than any other laptop or netbook
  • a physical switch to turn off wireless
  • external DVD drive, no need to drag around the extra weight
  • power cord is about 15′ long, you don’t have to sit by the outlet

Cons:

  • external DVD drive, I will probably misplace it one day
  • power cord is about 15′ long, I constantly have to untangle it

Specs:

  • 12.1-inch LCD screen
  • 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor
  • 320 GB hard drive
  • 4 GB RAM (maximum)
  • Dual-layer DVD±R drive
  • Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
  • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410 graphics (512 MB discrete)
  • Windows Vista Premium (64-bit)
  • Weighs 3.95 pounds

Price: $688 (Compare Prices)

Now you know why so many people choose it, this is really a very affordable for such an advanced laptop.

So what do you think about HP Pavilion DV2-1030US Laptop?

If you want to learn more about HP Pavilion DV2-1030US, you can find it on Amazon and eBay.


Asus Mini Notebook (Eee PC 900) Reviews

October 30, 2008 by Han Dingchao  
Filed under Computer, Education

Asus Mini Notebook

You guys are talking about Asus Mini Notebook – Eee PC 900, yeah, it is perfect for students. Because it is very portable and cheap, what’s more, it can do the basics when you are on the move, such as reading and writing emails, checking feeds, writing blog, writing out matters, etc. It’s quite convenient, no wonder so many students love it, especially college students. With Asus mini laptop, students can be easily able to be connected and share at all times through messenger or videocall through skype, type out basic reports, browse and watch Youtube and connect with iPod.


There are many reviews on Asus Mini Notebook out there, now let’s check out this Asus Mini Notebook video review on Youtube:
Asus Eee PC Review Video

As you may know, mobility is one of the major factors attributed to the Eee PC’s success; and this is in part due to the use of the built-in Solid State Disk (SSD) technology which offers a quiet, energy saving and shock proof design for stable computing on-the-go.

Now let’s take a look at the specifications of Asus Mini Notebook – Eee PC 900.
Specifications:

  • Internal memory: 20 GB solid state disk
  • Memory expansion: Slot for MMC/SD(SDHC) cards
  • RAM: 1 GB DDR2
  • Processor: 900 MHz Intel Mobile CPU
  • Operating system: Linux (supports Windows XP)
  • LCD: 8.9 inches, 1024 x 600 pixels
  • Networking: 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Fast Ethernet
  • Peripheral connectivity: Three USB 2.0
  • External video: One VGA
  • External audio: One headphone and one microphone port
  • Webcamera: Yes, 1.3 megapixels
  • Battery life: up to 3.5 hours
  • Weight: 2 pounds (32 ounces)
  • Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.7 x 1.33 inches

So you wanna know Asus mini laptop’s price? I believe it is one of the cheapest laptops in the world, it’s only about $299.99 (on Amazon)! Everyone can afford it.

Well, what do you think about Asus mini notebook Eee PC 900? Don’t you want to own one? For me, I’m eager to use it when I’m on travel.

If you want to learn more about Asus Eee PC 900, you can find it on Amazon and eBay.