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HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook
This is specification of HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook:
| Processor, Operating System and Memory | |
|---|---|
| Operating system installed | Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium |
| Processor | dv2724ca : AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-58 • 1.9 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache, Up to 1600MHz system bus running at AC/DC Mode 35 watt dv2710ca : AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 • 2.0 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache, Up to 1600MHz system bus running at AC/DC Mode 35 watt dv2713ca : AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-64 • 2.2 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache, Up to 1600MHz system bus running at AC/DC Mode 35 watt dv2728ca : AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-64 • 2.20 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache, Up to 1600MHz system bus running at AC/DC Mode 35 watt dv2718ca / dv2727ca / dv2716ca / dv2715ca : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5450 • 1.67 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB dv2708ca / dv2714ca : Intel® Pentium® dual core processor T2330 • 1.60 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB dv2726ca : Intel® Pentium® dual core processor T2370 • 1.73 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB |
| Standard memory | 2048 MB |
| Memory type | DDR2 System Memory |
| Maximum memory | Supports up to 4 GB DDR2 memory |
| memory layout | 2048 MB (2 x 1024 MB) |
| Internal drives | |
|---|---|
| Internal hard disk drive | dv2710ca / dv2716ca / dv2714ca : 160 GB dv2713ca / dv2728ca / dv2718ca / dv2708ca / dv2727ca / dv2726ca / dv2724ca / dv2715ca : 250 GB |
| Hard disk controller | SATA Hard Disk Drive |
| Hard disk drive speed | 5400 rpm |
| Optical drive type | dv2713ca / dv2728ca / dv2718ca / dv2708ca / dv2710ca / dv2727ca / dv2724ca / dv2716ca / dv2714ca / dv2715ca : LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support dv2726ca : LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support |
| System features | |
|---|---|
| Memory card device | 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards |
| Modem | High speed 56K modem |
| Network interface | Ethernet 10/100BT integrated network interface |
| Wireless Technologies | dv2728ca : 802.11b/g WLAN dv2710ca : 802.11b/g WLAN & Bluetooth dv2714ca : Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection dv2715ca : Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection & Bluetooth™ dv2718ca / dv2708ca : Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection dv2716ca : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection dv2727ca / dv2726ca : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection & Bluetooth ™ dv2724ca : Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n dv2713ca : Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n & Bluetooth |
| Wireless capability | Yes |
| External I/O ports | dv2718ca / dv2727ca / dv2726ca / dv2714ca / dv2715ca : 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 1 Headphone out, 1 microphone-in, 1 VGA (15-pin), 1 TV-Out (S-video), 1 RJ-11 (modem), 1 RJ -45 (LAN), 1 notebook expansion port 3, 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin), 1 Consumer IR dv2708ca : 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 1 Headphone out, 1 microphone-in, 1 VGA (15-pin), 1 TV-Out (S-video), 1 RJ-11 (modem), 1 RJ -45 (LAN), 1 notebook expansion port 3, 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin), 1 Consumer IR dv2716ca : 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 1 Headphone out, 1 microphone-in, 1 VGA (15-pin), 1 TV-Out (S-video), 1 RJ-11 (modem), 1 RJ -45 (LAN), 1 notebook expansion port 3, 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin), 1 Consumer IR dv2728ca / dv2710ca / dv2724ca : 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 2 Headphone out, 1 microphone-in, 1 VGA (15-pin), 1 TV-Out (S-video), 1 RJ-11 (modem), 1 RJ -45 (LAN), 1 notebook expansion port 3, 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin), 1 Consumer IR dv2713ca : 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 2 Headphone out, 1 microphone-in, 1 VGA (15-pin), 1 TV-Out (S-video), 1 RJ-11 (modem), 1 RJ -45 (LAN), 1 notebook expansion port 3, 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin), 1 Consumer IR |
| Video capture interface | IEEE 1394 FireWire® Interface |
| Expansion slots | One ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34) |
| Display size | 14.1” WXGA High Definition BrightView Widescreen Display |
| Display resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Video adapter | dv2718ca / dv2708ca / dv2727ca / dv2726ca / dv2716ca / dv2714ca / dv2715ca : Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (shared) dv2713ca / dv2728ca / dv2710ca / dv2724ca : NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M (UMA) |
| Video RAM | dv2727ca : up to 358MB Total Available Graphics Memory dv2718ca / dv2708ca / dv2726ca / dv2716ca / dv2714ca / dv2715ca : Up to 358MB Total Available Graphics Memory dv2724ca : up to 799MB Total Available Graphics Memory dv2713ca / dv2728ca / dv2710ca : Up to 799MB Total Available Graphics Memory |
| Control Panel | HP QuickPlay media player software and its dedicated menu controls, music and DVD buttons |
| Webcam | HP Pavilion WebCam with Integrated Microphone |
| Handheld remote control | HP Mobile Remote Control |
| Internal audio | 3D Sound Blaster Pro compatible sound 16 bit integrated |
| Speakers and microphone | Altec Lansing® speakers |
| Keyboard | 101 key compatible keyboard |
| Mouse/Pointing Device | Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down pad, volume control, mute buttons, 2 Quick Launch Buttons |
| power supply type | 65W AC Adapter |
| Software | |
|---|---|
| Software - productivity & finance | Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition: 60 Day Trial Version |
| Included/Pre-installed software | HP PhotoSmart Essentials, HP Quick Play, Muvee autoProducer, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Adobe® Acrobat Reader, HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent |
| Software included | Recovery partition (including possibility to recover system, applications and drivers separately); Optional re-allocation of recovery partition; Recovery CD/DVD creation tool; Symantec™ Norton Internet Security™ 2008 (60 days live update); Notebook Help & Support |
| Dimensions / weight / warranty | |
|---|---|
| Weight | dv2728ca / dv2710ca / dv2724ca : 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs) dv2718ca / dv2708ca / dv2715ca : 2.48 kg (5.48 lbs) dv2727ca / dv2726ca / dv2716ca / dv2714ca : 2.50 kg (5.59 lbs) dv2713ca : 2.81 kg (5.25 lbs) |
| Package weight | 4.40 kg |
| Dimensions (w x d x h) | 23.70 cm (L) x 33.40 cm (W) x 2.60 cm (min) H / 3.90 cm (max) H |
| Warranty Statement | dv2728ca / dv2718ca / dv2708ca / dv2710ca / dv2727ca / dv2726ca / dv2724ca / dv2716ca / dv2714ca / dv2715ca : 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Toll Free Support (NA), 1-Year Free Hardware Technical Support, 30-Days Free Limited Software Support (1 Year* Free Limited Software Support with Product Registration) *from date of purchase dv2713ca : 2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty, Toll Free Support (NA), 2-Year Free Hardware Technical Support, 30-Days Free Software Support (1 Year* Free Software Support with Product Registration) *from date of purchase |
The good:
Attractive new "special edition" bronze theme; includes a media remote control and an HDMI port; available dedicated graphics.
The bad:
Heavier than it should be; tinny speakers, unimpressive battery life.
The bottom line:
The 14-inch HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook Special Edition packs plenty of extra features and a cool new paint job into a slightly too-heavy package with an uninspiring battery.
But these are all features available elsewhere. The real star is HP's high-gloss, black-and-bronze finish, called "Verve". HP likes it so much, it calls this a "Special Edition", although HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook is also available in a nonspecial version without the new design for less (at the moment, that's offset by a free upgrade on the Special Edition to 3GB of RAM).
We liked the solid design and wealth of features, and 14 inches is our preference for mainstream computing (as opposed to bulkier 15-inch models), but the dv2700 loses points for being heavier than it should be, and for charging us extra for a fancy pattern.
New HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook Special Edition is essentially similar to the Pavilion dv2500 we looked at in the summer of 2007, albeit with updated components. The new "Verve" design is a swirly, organic-looking black-and-bronze affair. While it's aesthetically pleasing, we're not sure it would be enough to sway our laptop-buying decision one way or the other.
HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook felt a bit heavy for a 14-inch laptop at 2.4kg. Recent lighter 14-inch models include the Toshiba Satellite M305-S4826 and the Fujitsu LifeBook S7211.
HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook has a nearly full-size keyboard, with full Page Up and Page Down keys--usually the first thing laptop makers cut for space. A row of seemingly mandatory touch-sensitive buttons is above the keyboard, with media transport controls and quick-launch buttons for HP's proprietary media management software.
A credit-card-style remote control that stows in the Express Card slot works with this or other media software--we've seen that on other HP laptops, such as the Pavilion tx2000 and have always liked it. We also received an optional Express Card digital/analog TV tuner, which included its own full-size remote control. We've never had much luck with either traditional TV tuners (poor image quality), but your mileage may vary. The speakers got reasonably loud, and were clear, but lacked any bottom end, making them OK for Web videos and movies in a pinch, but not suitable for music.
The 14.1-inch wide-screen LCD offers a 1,280 x 800 native resolution, which is standard for a screen this size, and makes for text and icons that are highly readable. We generally prefer matte display finishes--glossy ones, as on HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook, can reflect glare from surrounding lights, but they can also offer a better movie-watching experience. It's largely a matter of personal preference.
While it has only two USB ports, HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook goes overboard with video output options, including VGA, S-Video, and HDMI out. However, we'd easily ditch the rarely used S-Video or modem jacks for a few more USB connections.
With its 2.5GHz T9300 CPU, HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook is a speedy performer, easily beating comparable mainstream laptops such as the Toshiba Satellite U405 and M305, which have the slightly slower 2.1GHz T8100 CPU. We had no trouble with multitasking, running multiple Web browsers, office applications and media players at the same time. The Nvidia GeForce 8400 isn't the most powerful video card out there, but we managed to squeeze a very playable 33 frames per second out of Unreal Tournament III at 1,280 x 800.
The system ran for 2 hours 13 minutes on our DVD battery drain test, using the included six-cell battery. Our DVD battery drain test is known as being especially tough, but in anecdotal testing, we found battery life to be about the same. Apple's MacBook, by way of comparison, ran for 4.5 hours, making it a category leader.
HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook Special Edition
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1; 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9300; 3072MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS; 250GB Fujitsu 5,400rpm
Toshiba Satellite M305-S4826
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1; 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100; 3072MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel 965GM Express; 250GB Toshiba 5,400rpm
Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo - 2.2GHz / 13.3 inch
OS X 10.5.1 Leopard; Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz; 2,048GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 144MB Intel GMA X3100; 160GB Fujitsu 5,400rpm
Toshiba Satellite U405-S2830
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1; 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100; 3072MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 358MB Mobile Intel 965GM Express; 250GB Toshiba 5,400rpm
HP includes an industry-standard one-year parts-and-labor warranty with the system. Upgrading to a three-year plan will cost an extra. Support is accessible through a 24-7 toll-free phone line, an online knowledge base, and driver downloads, and we've found HP's Web-based support site to be pretty good for providing easily accessible updated drivers.
The 14-inch HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook Special Edition packs plenty of extra features and a cool new paint job into a slightly too-heavy package with an uninspiring battery.
Review:
Hewlett-Packard's 14-inch HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook offers an upscale design and feature set in a laptop with a price that is quite affordable, including Altec Lansing stereo speakers, a remote control, and an HDMI port. Our review unit clocked added a TV tuner, dedicated graphics, and Intel's latest Core 2 Duo T9300 CPU.
But these are all features available elsewhere. The real star is HP's high-gloss, black-and-bronze finish, called "Verve". HP likes it so much, it calls this a "Special Edition", although HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook is also available in a nonspecial version without the new design for less (at the moment, that's offset by a free upgrade on the Special Edition to 3GB of RAM).
We liked the solid design and wealth of features, and 14 inches is our preference for mainstream computing (as opposed to bulkier 15-inch models), but the dv2700 loses points for being heavier than it should be, and for charging us extra for a fancy pattern.
| Price as reviewed | S$2,599 (US$2,023.20) |
| Processor | 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 |
| Memory | 3GB 667MHz DDR2 |
| Hard drive | 250GB 5,400rpm |
| Chipset | Intel GM965 |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS |
| Operating System | Windows Vista Premium |
| Dimensions (WDH) | 334 x 237 x 39mm |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 14.1 inches |
| System weight | 2.4kg |
| Category | Mainstream |
New HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook Special Edition is essentially similar to the Pavilion dv2500 we looked at in the summer of 2007, albeit with updated components. The new "Verve" design is a swirly, organic-looking black-and-bronze affair. While it's aesthetically pleasing, we're not sure it would be enough to sway our laptop-buying decision one way or the other.
HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook felt a bit heavy for a 14-inch laptop at 2.4kg. Recent lighter 14-inch models include the Toshiba Satellite M305-S4826 and the Fujitsu LifeBook S7211.
HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook has a nearly full-size keyboard, with full Page Up and Page Down keys--usually the first thing laptop makers cut for space. A row of seemingly mandatory touch-sensitive buttons is above the keyboard, with media transport controls and quick-launch buttons for HP's proprietary media management software.
A credit-card-style remote control that stows in the Express Card slot works with this or other media software--we've seen that on other HP laptops, such as the Pavilion tx2000 and have always liked it. We also received an optional Express Card digital/analog TV tuner, which included its own full-size remote control. We've never had much luck with either traditional TV tuners (poor image quality), but your mileage may vary. The speakers got reasonably loud, and were clear, but lacked any bottom end, making them OK for Web videos and movies in a pinch, but not suitable for music.
The 14.1-inch wide-screen LCD offers a 1,280 x 800 native resolution, which is standard for a screen this size, and makes for text and icons that are highly readable. We generally prefer matte display finishes--glossy ones, as on HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook, can reflect glare from surrounding lights, but they can also offer a better movie-watching experience. It's largely a matter of personal preference.
| HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook Special Edition | Average for mainstream category | |
| Video | VGA-out, S-Video, HDMI | VGA-out, S-Video |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, headphone (2x)/microphone jacks | Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks |
| Data | 2 USB 2.0, mini FireWire, SD card reader | 4 USB 2.0, mini FireWire, multiformat memory card reader |
| Expansion | ExpressCard slot | PC Card slot |
| Networking | Modem, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Modem, Ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth |
| Optical drive | DVD burner w/LightScribe | DVD burner |
While it has only two USB ports, HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook goes overboard with video output options, including VGA, S-Video, and HDMI out. However, we'd easily ditch the rarely used S-Video or modem jacks for a few more USB connections.
With its 2.5GHz T9300 CPU, HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook is a speedy performer, easily beating comparable mainstream laptops such as the Toshiba Satellite U405 and M305, which have the slightly slower 2.1GHz T8100 CPU. We had no trouble with multitasking, running multiple Web browsers, office applications and media players at the same time. The Nvidia GeForce 8400 isn't the most powerful video card out there, but we managed to squeeze a very playable 33 frames per second out of Unreal Tournament III at 1,280 x 800.
Multimedia multitasking test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)
Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 13.3inch - 2.2GHz
545
HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook
763
Toshiba Satellite M305-S4826
1,081
Toshiba Satellite U405-S2830
1,115
Adobe Photoshop CS3 image-processing test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)
Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 13.3inch - 2.2GHz
144
HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook
200
Toshiba Satellite U405-S2830
227
Toshiba Satellite M305-S4826
268
Apple iTunes encoding test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)
HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook
142
Toshiba Satellite M305-S4826
166
Toshiba Satellite U405-S2830
167
Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 13.3inch - 2.2GHz
184
The system ran for 2 hours 13 minutes on our DVD battery drain test, using the included six-cell battery. Our DVD battery drain test is known as being especially tough, but in anecdotal testing, we found battery life to be about the same. Apple's MacBook, by way of comparison, ran for 4.5 hours, making it a category leader.
DVD battery drain test (in minutes)
(Longer bars indicate better performance)
(Longer bars indicate better performance)
Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 13.3inch - 2.2GHz
270
Toshiba Satellite U405-S2830
138
HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook
133
Toshiba Satellite M305-S4826
99
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1; 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9300; 3072MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS; 250GB Fujitsu 5,400rpm
Toshiba Satellite M305-S4826
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1; 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100; 3072MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel 965GM Express; 250GB Toshiba 5,400rpm
Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo - 2.2GHz / 13.3 inch
OS X 10.5.1 Leopard; Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz; 2,048GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 144MB Intel GMA X3100; 160GB Fujitsu 5,400rpm
Toshiba Satellite U405-S2830
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1; 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100; 3072MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 358MB Mobile Intel 965GM Express; 250GB Toshiba 5,400rpm
HP includes an industry-standard one-year parts-and-labor warranty with the system. Upgrading to a three-year plan will cost an extra. Support is accessible through a 24-7 toll-free phone line, an online knowledge base, and driver downloads, and we've found HP's Web-based support site to be pretty good for providing easily accessible updated drivers.
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