HP laptop/notebook computer

Company profile (http://www.hp.com/)

HP was founded in 1939 by two Stanford University classmates Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. They developed their first product - an audio oscillator, which is an electronic test instrument used by sound engineers, at a Palo Alto garage. To develop and test innovative sound system for their forthcoming film "Fantasia", Walt Disney Studios bought eight oscillators and became one the first customers of HP. Today HP is a technology solutions provider on a global scale. The products of HP span IT infrastructure, business and home computing, imaging and printing, and global services. HP revenue totaled $90.0 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended July 31, 2006. HP is listed on NYSE, NASDAQ, and HPQ. The headquarters is situated in Palo Alto, California. HP employs approximately 150,000 employees worldwide and has its presence felt in more than 170 countries on six continents.

Pros and cons

HP Pavilion notebook PCs has AMD Sempron or Turion 64 processors along with innovations like QuickPlay, Photosmart Premier, and built-in Web cam. However, the screen resolution is not as expected. Weights of approximately 6 to 8 pounds make it heavy to carry around. Compaq Presario notebook PCs give value for performance, are robust and efficient. They have AMD Sempron or Turion 64 processors. Some models feature Interl Core&8482 Duo processors. The touch pad is designed to last long and has smooth clickable buttons. Has Imprint finish with durable coating and unique inlaid design. The lightweights are normally 5.3 pounds and are ideal for traveling. Overall, battery life is long but needs frequent recharging. The Tablet PCs have Intel Pentium M or Intel Core Duo processors and weighs about 4.6 pounds (2.08 kgs) making it light for constant travel. It has almost all the ports for an external monitor, microphone in, headphone/line out, DC power, RJ-11, RJ-45, Infrared, S-Video, USB 2.0, and even a docking connector. The screen is 12.1 inch XGA with digitizer and the looks are good. The price is very expensive but financing options are available.

Top Models

For Home & Home Office

HP Pavilion notebook PCs

dv9000 series - first-class entertainment model
dv8000 series - superior entertainment model
dv6000 series - performance and style model
dv5000z series - versatile performer model
dv2000 series - stylish mobility model
dv1000t series - thin, light, and powerful model

Compaq Presario notebook PCs

V3000 series - stylish mobility
V6000 series - performance and style
V5000 series - performance
V2000Z series - thin, light, and powerful

For business

Extreme Power

Model #s: nc8430, nw8440, nw9440 and nx9420.

Balanced Mobility

Model #s: nc6120, nx6125, nc6220, nc6230, nx6310, nc6320, nx6325, nc6400 and nx7400.

Ultra Light

Model #s: nc2400 and nc4400.

Omnibook

510 series
6100 series
vt6200 series
xe4100 series
xe4400 series
xe4500 series
xt6200 series

Tablet PCs

HP Compaq tc4200 Tablet PC
HP Compaq tc4400 Tablet PC

HP Accessories for notebooks

AC adapters & batteries
Audio & video
Cables & surge protectors
Carrying cases
CD & DVD media
Docking solutions & USB hubs
Memory
Mice & keyboards
Security and travel gadgets
Software
Storage
Value accessory bundles