HP Pavilion DV7-1450US 17-Inch Entertainment Laptop

Technical Details

* AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 Dual-Core Mobile Processor, ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics RS780M with up to 1.9 GB total graphics memory.

* 4 GB DDR2 RAM (2 Dimm) (8 GB Max)

* 500GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with LightScribe and Double Layer Support
* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1

* 17 inch Diagonal High Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440x900)

From the Manufacturer

Want a notebook PC with a display that delivers excellent picture quality? Buy an HP Pavilion dv7 series Entertainment Notebook PC. Enjoy brilliant color and high-definition video on a large 17.0- or 17.3-inch diagonal widescreen display. It’s perfect for viewing slide shows, watching DVDs and comparing documents side-by-side. Plus, show off your sense of style with the metallic HP Imprint finish.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Processor:
2.20GHz AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra ZM-82 Dual-Core Mobile Processor Operating System:

Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1 Display:

17.0" Diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display Hard Drive:
500 GB Memory (RAM):
4 GB Graphics Card:
ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics RS780M with up to 1918MB total graphics memory Wireless:
Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN Battery:
8-cell Lithium-Ion Battery Weight & Dimensions (w x d x h):
7.75lbs; 15.59" x 11.22" x 1.31"/1.66"


Product Description

UNSURPASSED STYLE: Expanding on the sophisticated elegance of the current line, the new dv series is defined by fluid, modern lines and metalized finishes with surprising innovations inside and out. The dv7 series Intersect Imprint features an argyle-like pattern for subtle contrast to the liquid appearance of the etallic finish. And touch media controls light up and become visible only when the system is powered on further enhancing the clean appearance. HP¿s mobile products have won coveted International Red Dot, iF and CES Innovation design awards and been recognized by other leading design institutions. MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT: Providing more choices than ever, HP MediaSmart enables access to DVDs, videos, photos, music, karaoke, games, and Internet at the touch of a button.

Built-in demos show you how to add music to your slide shows or videos with drag-and-drop functionality ¿ and much more. An HDMI port enables you to watch films on an HD TV. Muvee Reveal makes creating films complete with effects and transitions a snap! Extras include dual headphone jacks and an HP Mobile Remote Control.What's in the box: dv7-1450us laptop, 65W AC Adapter, 8-Cell Lithium-Ion battery, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 with 60 days complimentary live update, Microsoft Works, HP MediaSmart. Muvee Reveal, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader and HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent

Sony VAIO VGN-FW465J/B 16.4-Inch

Technical Details

* Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 Processor (2.53GHz)
* 4GB RAM
* 320GB Hard Drive, Blu-ray Disc support - BD ROM
* Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
* 16.4" XBRITE-ECO Technology

Amazon.com Product Description

Inspired by theater screens, the Sony VAIO VGN-FW465J/B in black broadens your entertainment horizons with a brilliantly colorful 16.4-inch high-definition LCD, dedicated AV controls, HDMI output to your HDTV, and more. Great for watching widescreen movies or viewing two web sites side-by-side, the 16.4-inch screen also minimizes the annoying black bars you see when playing widescreen movies. And the Blu-ray Disc optical drive (read-only) lets you play high-definition Blu-ray Disc movies in crystal-clear resolution. You'll also enjoy the Dolby Sound Room suite of audio technologies for immersive surround sound pumped through a home theater speaker system or just a pair of headphones. Making your own movies is also easy with the included Sony Movie Story software--just choose the supplied template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you.

Reminiscent of a rolling wave, the smooth, curved lines of are as functional as they are attractive--from the iconic new cylindrical hinge to the sloping bend where the keyboard meets the display. Striking, yet sophisticated, this deep black VAIO FW notebook utilizes advanced paint technology that's applied to the magnesium chassis, making the color appear to shift in tint at different angles.

It's powered by the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor--with Centrino 2 technology--which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. The 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 includes a quick 1066 MHz front-side bus and 3 MB of L2 cache, providing an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multimedia and multitasking performance. It also includes Intel's 5100AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. And you can use wireless headsets for video chats and stream music to compatible speakers using the embedded Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity (featuring the A2DP music streaming profile).

A built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam (with integrated microphone) lets you join in on video conferences as well as make long-distance VoIP calls. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive (7200 RPM), 4 GB of installed RAM (8 GB maximum), ExpressCard 34 slot, Gigabit Ethernet, both Memory Stick and SD card readers, and pre-installed 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1).

This Sony notebook is Energy Star certified, and has received a Silver EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

Product Description

Broaden your entertainment horizons with the VAIO FW notebook featuring an extra-wide 16.4” XBRITE-FullHD LCD display. Great for watching widescreen Blu-ray Disc movies or viewing two websites side-by-side, this entertainment-rich notebook minimizes those annoying black bars you see when playing widescreen movies. Watch and record CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Disc movies and get the most out of your games with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor. An HD entertainment powerhouse, the VAIO FW notebook is inspired by theater screens, born from Sony HD expertise and powered by the energy-efficient and super-powerful Centrino 2 processor technology – the latest and greatest from Intel.