HP Pavilion dv4250us 15.4" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 725A (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-R/RW and CD-RW Combo Drive)

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 14.1 x 1.7 inches ; 6.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BC8VWQ
• Item model number: EH468UA#ABA
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 9, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Blending affordability with productivity power, the HP Pavilion dv4250us notebook PC is a great choice for both business road warriors and multimedia enthusiasts on the go. The 15.4-inch BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, and movies and games will look clear thanks to the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (with 128 MB of shared memory). 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 optional HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. And you'll stay productive with the battery-sipping 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium M (Centrino) processor 725A processor. This notebook also features a 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), built-in 54g wireless connectivity with 125HSM/SpeedBooster support, dual layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), and multi-format memory card reader.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 80 GB hard drive (4200 RPM) is slightly above average in size, and is befitting of such an entertainment-centric laptop. You'll be able to store a hefty digital audio library.
  
• Processor: The 1.6 GHz Pentium M (Centrino) processor 725A is at the low end the speed spectrum for this processor class (October, 2005), and adds to the affordability of this notebook. It is well equipped for office productivity software tasks, from complex spreadsheets to databases. The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. It also has a large 2 MB L2 cache--which will help speed up your system's performance--and an average 400 MHz front-side bus (FSB). (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
  
• Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (DDR SDRAM) is fine for basic productivity and multimedia software, and it offers what's becoming an average RAM speed (333 MHz). It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 2 GB (2 x 1024 MB).
  
• CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, this multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with 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 16x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD+/-RW, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM ROM speeds.
  
• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 101-key keyboard and a touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad.

Screen, Graphics and Sound
While this notebook is actually as wide as standard 15.4-inch displays, the high-definition, widescreen 14-inch display (1280 x 768-pixel resolution) has the same form factor as a 12-inch screen--taking up less space on your desk. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 128 MB of shared video memory. The integrated audio card (Realtek ALC250) provides 16-bit stereo sound via the built-in stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The dv4250us has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. The 125 HSM/SpeedBooster support will enable it to be ready for tomorrow's 125 Mbps wireless LANs. You get a decent 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 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
• 1 notebook expansion port
• 1 IR receiver
• 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Sticks, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia, and XD Picture Cards

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
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents), Norton Internet Security 2005 (with 60 days of complimentary updates), Microsoft Works, Microsoft Money 2005, MSN Encarta Plus, Sonic Digital Media Studio, Apple iTunes, Intervideo WinDVD, and MuVee Autoproducer.

The included HP Image Zone Plus photo and imaging software makes it easy to organize, edit, share, print, protect, and store your photos and video clips. Organize and find your photos easily by timeline, keywords, and/or location using the unique photo-globe mapping tool. Remove red eye and fix other common problems. Share your photos quickly via e-mails that include thumbnails with links to the full-sized images--without downloading time-consuming attachments.

Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 14.1 x 10.15 x 1.67 inches and weighs 6.5 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 3 hours (depending on usage). You'll get up to 7 hours of battery life with the optional 12-cell lithium-ion battery.

What's in the Box
This package contains the dv4250us notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, 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

Intel Pentium M Centrino Processor 725A 1.6GHz / 512MB / 15.4" WXGA Screen / 80GB Hard Drive / DVD+-R/RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double Layer Support Display - 15.4 WXGA High-Definition Definition* BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800) Display Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 802.11B/G WLAN WiFi Wireless Connectivity Digital Media - 6-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader Reader* for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia or xD-Picturecards High speed 56k modem Audio - Altec Lansing Keyboard - 101-key compatible & 2 Quick Launch Buttons / Touchpad Pointing Device with dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down pad / HP QuickPlay Music and DVD Buttons PC Card Slots - 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34) & 1 Type I/II 32-bit card bus (also support 16-bit) External Notebook Ports - 4 Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0 / 1 VGA (15-pin) / 1 RJ-11 (modem) / 1 TV-Out (S-video) / 1 RJ -45 (LAN) / 1 Expansion Port 2 connector / headphone-out / 1 microphone-in / 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire(4-pin) / 1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver) Dimensions - 14.11(W) x 10.15(L) x1.32(min) / 1.67(max) (H) / Weight - 6.5lbs 1-1-0 Standard Warranty 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Toll Free Support (NA) 1-Year Free Hardware / Technical Support 30-Days Free Software Support (Free 90-Day Day Software Support with Product Registration) from date of purchase Includes - 65W AC adapter, 6-Cell Lithium-Ion (43Whr) rechargeable battery, Remote Control, Headphones, 1-Year Warranty; Pre-installed Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2; HP Software Bundle including Microsoft Works, Money, Encarta, Office Trial and more as part of the pre-installed HP bundle

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice so far, January 13, 2006

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Software Professional (San Jose,CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP Pavilion dv4250us 15.4" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 725A (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-R/RW and CD-RW Combo Drive) (Personal Computers)

After using IBM ThinkPad for 6 years I was looking for something cheap because Thinkpad are not (Lenovo???). So far HP DV4250 works fine because I got this for half price of ThinkPad. 15.4 inch screen is pretty good (1280x800 and true color). Main thing performance is good and you can always increase RAM to 1GB but 512MB enough for general use. (I am software Pro and notebook is ideal for development work). Never played any game but movies runs fine and burner works great. Overall 4.5 out of 5.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good..., August 17, 2006

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This review is from: HP Pavilion dv4250us 15.4" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 725A (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-R/RW and CD-RW Combo Drive) (Personal Computers)

So far I have enjoyed using my HP pavilion...it has given me no trouble at all. Wireless is great as well as speed and memory. I have not had a chance to use the DVD burner yet but am not anxious.

4.0 out of 5 stars HP PAVILION DV4250US PURCHASE REVIEW, June 26, 2007

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John O. Areh "Angosite" (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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Product is really amazing. Performing above expectation. I am really enjoying the product. Thanks to AMAZON

Regards,
John