HP Pavilion DV4-1430US 14.1-Inch Entertainment Laptop

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 9.4 x 1.6 inches ; 3.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0029ZA51I
• Item model number: NU985UA#ABA
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,612 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 28, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Want a notebook PC that lets you lighten the load? Buy an HP Pavilion dv4 series Entertainment Notebook PC. Remove the multimedia drive and put the included weight saver in its place. Watch slide shows and videos on a 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen display. Also, you and a friend can listen at the same time using dual headphone jacks. Plus, show off your sense of style with the metallic HP Imprint finish.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Processor:
2.10GHz Intel^® Core^™2 Duo Processor T6500

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Operating System:
Genuine Windows Vista^® Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1

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Display:
14.1" Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display

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Hard Drive:
320 GB

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Memory (RAM):
4 GB

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Graphics Card:
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (shared) with up to 1759MB total available graphics memory

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Wireless:
Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN

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Battery:
6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery

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Weight & Dimensions (w x d x h):
5.08lbs; 13.15" x 9.45" x 1.34"/1.57"

 

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 dv4 series Imprint pattern provides interesting contrast to the liquid appearance of the metallic 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, Internet⁽¹⁾ TV, and streamed or recorded TV (with an optional TV Tuner) at the touch of a button. Get access to watch the best video clips from Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and MTV. 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. It’s time to play!

DESIGNED FOR YOUR LIFE
For those who want digital entertainment features and the latest mobile technologies in a stunning design that travels well, the HP Pavilion dv4 series Entertainment Notebook PC delivers! Its elegant Imprint finish helps protect your system while on the go.

HP Pavilion notebook PCs help you work faster, connect in new ways and play more.

• Connect with the HP Webcam. Turn your next instant message into a live video chat with the integrated webcam, omni directional microphone and an IM solution. Optimized for low-light environments, it's great for capturing short videos to share on your favorite social networking site. Personalize your videos with included YouCam software from Cyberlink.⁽¹⁾
• Enhanced security with hard drive protection. HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection locks your hard drive into place when it senses abrupt motion to help prevent data loss. The built-in eSATA/USB Combo port enables fast backup to an external hard drive.
• Personalized disc labels with LightScribe. Create custom laser-etched disc labels right in the drive with LightScribe and preinstalled Cyberlink DVD Suite. Just burn data on the disc, flip it over and burn the cover image using any scanned image and/or text. Visit the LightScribe Web site for more information.⁽²⁾
• Photo-ready with 5-in-1 media card reader. Transfer photos from your digital camera in seconds.
• Full-memory access. Windows Vista^®(3) 64-bit operating systems are able to fully access system memory to support 3D games and complex applications.

 

⁽¹⁾ Internet access required and sold separately.
⁽²⁾ Actual speeds may vary. Don’t copy copyright-protected materials. Double Layer is a new technology. Double Layer media compatibility will widely vary with some home DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. LightScribe creates a monochrome image. LightScribe media required and sold separately.
⁽³⁾ Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor.

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 dv4 series Imprint pattern provides interesting contrast to the liquid appearance of the metallic 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, and nternet TV at the touch of a button. Get access to watch the best video clips from Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and MTV. 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. It¿s time to play! What's in the box: dv4-1430us laptop, 65W AC Adapter, 6-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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, July 20, 2009

By 

C. Campbell "-[campbell]-" - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: HP Pavilion DV4-1430US 14.1-Inch Entertainment Laptop (Personal Computers)

Before buying this laptop I had bought one from Gateway and it gave me so many problems that I couldn't stand it. I returned it to the store and my only other option for the same price was this laptop. I absolutely love it! Its 100x sturdier than the Gateway and much better looking with its lightup "HP" symbol and cool design. Also, the performance is just as good.

PROS
-durability
-style
-speed
-price
-hardware
-audio quality(high definition)
-ports (HDMI, eSATA, VGA, USB)
-comes with a remote
-battery life (over 2 hours of heavy use)

CONS
-runs hot
-seems to be a little buggy (video card driver crashes every once in a while but recovers itself after a few seconds. Reinstalling driver didn't fix the problem)
-there is no program that comes with the computer or from HP that allows the webcam settings to be changed (resolution, quality, etc)


Overall I LOVE this laptop though and I'm glad that I bought it regardless of its flaws. The value is amazing!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value - basic laptop, August 22, 2009

By 

Gabo "Artist & Writer" (Sedona, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP Pavilion DV4-1430US 14.1-Inch Entertainment Laptop (Personal Computers)

My sister needed a basic laptop to run Powerpoint and use web based apps like gmail, google docs, etc. And take it on the road while making presentations to customers. A netbook was tempting but she needed the DVD unit so we chose this one instead. It is slow, but that was fixed by turning off many unnecessary Windows Vista services that just consume too much CPU power. After tweaking Vista (it took about 2 hours, you can google the term "Tweak Windows Vista" and get to a great site with the proper info) we manage to run it very fast. We also did a clean install of Windows XP and it works even better. At that point we got what we wanted: a Netbook with god battery life and a DVD unit all for less that $499 after rebates. For $499 a good value. For $700 it is a bit overpriced as at that price point the basic Macbook at $999 is a better option hardware wise.

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it, May 10, 2011

By 

Rhitu Shrestha - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP Pavilion DV4-1430US 14.1-Inch Entertainment Laptop (Personal Computers)

I had high hopes for this computer, but it has given me nothing but trouble. I've had it for a year and a half now. During the first year, the computer went through a phase where it would just shut down for no reason. The sound card would also turn off intermittently, as would the sound control. The battery died the day the warranty expired. I'd been having trouble with the CD player for a while, but it would play some CD/DVD if I got lucky. I didn't use it that often. Now the CD drive is not working at all, and none of the fixes suggested in the support pages work.

The cover also gets very easily scratched.