Balance your need for productivity with great multimedia performance with the HP Pavilion dv8380us notebook PC, which features an amazingly bright, widescreen 17-inch BrightView display--perfect for multitasking between document windows and watching movies in their native aspect ratio. And you can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner, which enables you to store up to 8.5 GB of data on a DL disc. It also includes LightScribe technology for personalized silkscreen-quality, laser-etched CD/DVD labels created right in the drive. Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included remote control, which stores conveniently in the PC Card slot. Easily share digital photos with the included HP Photosmart Premier software.
It's powered by Intel's new, groundbreaking processor--the powerful Core Duo T2400--which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance and a more efficient power consumption. The dual execution core T2400 has a 1.83 GHz processor speed, lightning quick 667 MHz system bus, and 2 MB L2 cache. Enjoy smooth video processing with the Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 graphics/video card with 128 MB of dedicated and 128 MB of shared video RAM. Other hardware features include an extra-large 240 GB storage capacity from dual 120 GB hard drives, 2 GB of installed RAM (maximizing capacity), tri-mode wi-fi LAN (802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth wireless capability, a wide variety of connectivity options, multi-format memory card reader, and Windows XP Media Center edition. This laptop is also ready for the next iteration of Microsoft operating system--Windows Vista.
The Basics
Hard Drive: You'll be able to store large libraries of digital audio, video, and photos on the dual 120 GB hard drives (5400 RPM), for 240 GB of total storage--one of the largest capacities you'll find currently in multimedia notebooks (June 2006).
Processor: The Intel Core Duo T2400 processor is built with the Mobile Intel 945PM Express chipset, and it has a 1.83 GHz processor speed, super-fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and large 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can 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 overall performance.)
The Intel Core Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the next version of Microsoft Windows, code-named Vista. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. It's more efficient, thanks to Intel's Power Coordination and Deeper Sleep, which help to transfer power only to those areas of the processor that need it. It also features Intel's Digital Media Boost, which delivers enhanced performance on floating point-intensive applications such as CAD tools, 3-D and 2-D modeling, video editing, digital music, digital photography and gaming.
Memory: The 2 GB of built-in memory (PC5300, DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x 512 MB) offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed. It maximizes the capacity of this notebook, which is a little small for multimedia-centric laptops. But you'll be able to handle immersive 3-D video games, video editing, graphics-intensive presentations, and multiple open business productivity applications right out of the box.
CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well 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+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images 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 & 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 includes two quick-launch buttons (HP QuickPlay Music and DVD).
Screen, Graphics and Sound
The 17-inch WXGA+ high-definition BrightView widescreen (1440 x 900 resolution) provides a 45 percent larger picture for DVD movies than a 15-inch screen. Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 graphics card with 128 MB of dedicated video RAM as well as 128 MB of video RAM shared with the system memory--for a very strong 256 MB total. Nvidia's TurboCache feature increases the performance of this thin and light notebook PC without increasing its size or draining its battery. It's coupled with the PowerMizer 6.0 advanced power management technology, which significantly extends your notebook PC's battery life while minimizing the amount of heat it produces.
Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This laptop has an integrated tri-mode Intel 3945ABG wireless LAN, which is compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (in addition to a standard PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. And with the Bluetooth wireless connectivity, you can synchronize and transfer files between the PC and peripherals such as cell phones and PDAs. You get a very good offering of connectivity options, which does include super-fast USB 2.0 and FireWire:
4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
1 VGA monitor port
1 S-Video port for connecting to a TV
1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II, 32-bit)
1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
1 headphone jack with SPDIF digital audio capability
1 microphone jack
1 Expansion Port 2 connector
1 IR receiver
6-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, SmartMedia, xD Picture Card)
It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).
Preloaded System and Software
The pre-installed Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Update Rollup 2) is essentially Windows XP Professional Edition with a variety of tools to help you to create, organize, and enjoy digital media ranging from music to home movies to photo slide shows. The Update Rollup 2 upgrade offers support for the Windows Media Center Extender technology built into XBox 360 game consoles, which lets you access entertainment from your Media Center PC--whether it's live and recorded TV and movies, music, photos or Online Spotlight--on any TV in the house.
It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents), Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006 (with 60 days of LiveUpdate), PC Recovery, MSN Encarta Plus, Microsoft Money, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, muvee AutoProducer, RealRhapsody, Vongo, and HP Photosmart Premier for digital image editing and organizing.
Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 15.62 x 11.1 x 1.82 inches and weighs 8 pounds.
Power
It's powered by a 8-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 2.5 hours (depending on usage). You'll get up to 6 hours of battery life with the optional 12-cell lithium-ion battery.
What's in the Box
This package contains the dv8380us notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, IR remote control, earphones, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 90 days from date of purchase.
Product Description
HP DV8380 PAVILION NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
Part Number:
EZ698UA#ABA
General
Recommended Use
Home use
Platform Technology
Intel Centrino Duo
Windows Vista Certification
Windows Vista Capable
Built-in Devices
Stereo speakers , Bluetooth antenna , Wireless LAN antenna
Width
15.6 in
Depth
11.1 in
Height
1.8 in
Weight
8.6 lbs
Localization
English / United States
Notebook type
Vista certified system , Desktop replacement (7.5 + lbs.)
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Duo T2400 / 1.83 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology
Dual-Core
Data bus speed
667.0 MHz
Processor features
Power-optimized processor system bus , Execute Disable Bit capability , Enhanced SpeedStep technology
Cache Memory
Type
L2 cache
Cache size
2.0 MB
RAM
Installed Size
2.0 GB / 2.0 GB (max)
Technology
DDR2 SDRAM - 667.0 MHz
RAM form factor
SO DIMM 200-pin
RAM configuration features
2 x 1 GB
Storage
Floppy Drive
None
Hard Drive
120.0 GB - 5400.0 rpm
Hard Drive (2nd)
120.0 GB - 5400.0 rpm
Storage Removable
None
Hard drive type
Portable
Optical Storage
Type
DVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM
CD / DVD read speed
8x
Disc Labeling Technology
LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
2nd optical storage type
None
Card Reader
Card reader type
6 in 1 card reader
Supported flash memory cards
XD-Picture Card , SmartMedia Card , Memory Stick Pro , Memory Stick , MultiMediaCard , SD Memory Card
Display
Display Type
17.0 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution
1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
Widescreen Display
Yes
Features
BrightView
Screen type
High-gloss/Anti-glare screen , Wide-screen
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 TurboCache supporting 256MB
Video Memory
128.0 MB
Audio
Audio output type
Sound card
Audio output compliant standards
Sound Blaster Pro
Audio Output Features
Altec Lansing speakers
Audio Input
Microphone
Input Device(s)
Input device type
Keyboard , Touchpad , QuickPlay
Features
Built-in numeric keyboard
Telecom
Modem
Fax / modem
Max transfer rate
56.0 Kbps
Networking
Networking
Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Wireless NIC
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Data link protocol
IEEE 802.11b , Ethernet , IEEE 802.11a , Fast Ethernet , IEEE 802.11g , Bluetooth
Networking standards
IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
1.0 ( 1.0 ) x XD-Picture Card - Type I/II , 2.0 ( 1.0 ) x CardBus - SO DIMM 200-pin , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Memory , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x SD Memory Card , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x ExpressCard/54 , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Memory Stick , 1.0 ( 0.0 ) x SmartMedia Card
Interfaces
1.0 x Audio - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - Infrared - RJ-45 , 1.0 x Display / video - VGA - RJ-11 , 1.0 x Hi-Speed USB - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - 4 pin FireWire , 4.0 x Display / video - Phone line - 4 pin USB Type A , 1.0 x Modem - S-video output - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1.0 x Microphone - SPDIF output/headphones , 1.0 x Remote control , 1.0 x Docking / port replicator , 1.0 x Network
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Remote control , Headphones , HP ExpressCard Analog TV Tuner / PVR with MCE Remote Control
Features
Power-on password , Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
Power device form factor
External
Power provided
90.0 Watt
Battery
Technology
8-cell Lithium ion
Installed Qty
1.0
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Software
AOL , Norton Internet Security 2006 (60 days subscription) , Microsoft Works , Muvee autoProducer DVD Edition , Microsoft Money , Adobe Acrobat Reader , Microsoft Office 2003 Student and Teacher Edition (Trial) , HP Photosmart Premier , MSN Encarta Plus , HP QuickPlay Software , Sonic DigitalMedia Plus , Microsoft Windows Media Player , Microsoft Internet Explorer
Windows Vista ready
The Windows Vista Capable logo identifies hardware that delivers the Windows Vista experience at a minimum.
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year
Brand: HP
