HP Pavilion dv4340us 15.4" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 750 (Centrino), 2048 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe DVD+/-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: 11.5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000E1B2R0
• Item model number: EP362UA#ABA
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 15, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Blending affordability with productivity power, the HP Pavilion dv4230us 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 included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. And you'll stay productive with the battery-sipping 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium M (Centrino) 750 processor. This notebook also features a 100 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (which maxes out capacity), built-in 54g wireless connectivity, and dual layer LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs).

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 100 GB hard drive (4200 RPM) is above average in size for notebook PCs, and it's roomy enough to store business productivity applications, all your important documents and presentations, and a good-sized digital audio and video library.
  
• Processor: The Intel Centrino Pentium M 750 processor is designed specifically for mobile computing, offering a balanced level of mobile-optimized processor technology, good mobile performance, and exceptional value. It features a Deep Sleep state, which helps enable longer battery life by minimizing the power consumption of the processor during brief periods of inactivity. The 1.86 GHz speed is in the upper-middle of the speed spectrum for this processor (as of autumn, 2005), and it also offers a fast 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB) speed and a 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.)
  
• Memory: The 2 GB of installed RAM (PC2700, 333 MHz, 2 x 1 GB) maxes out the RAM capacity for this notebook (which is a rarity from a pre-built PC), which enables you to enjoy immersive 3D gaming, edit video, and prepare multimedia-intensive presentations right out of the box.
  
• CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the dv4340's 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 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 16x 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. It also comes with a second DVD-ROM optical drive, with 16x read speed. It also comes with an extra DVD-ROM drive for disc playback only.

  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
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 dv4330us has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Intel PRO/Wireless 2200) that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. 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
• 1 microphone jack
• 1 Expansion Port 2 connector
• 1 IR receiver

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 Professional Edition (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features) with Service Pack 2 featuring Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works 8.0 (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents), HP Image Zone Plus, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition (with 60 days of LiveUpdate), Encarta Encyclopedia 2005, Quicken New User Edition 2005, Microsoft Money 2005, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, Sonic MyDVD Plus, WinDVD 5 Player Basic, Google Toolbar, and PC Doctor.

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 8 hours of battery life with the optional 12-cell lithium-ion battery.

What's in the Box
This package contains the dv4340us notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, IR remote control, earphones, one blank DVD-R disc, 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

Includes: 1 blank CD-R disc, lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, HP mobile remote control, Microsoft Windows XP Pro Edition with Service Pack 2, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 (w/ 60 days of live update), WinDVD, Works, Money, & more. HP Pavilion dv4340us Notebook PC - This laptop features Intel Centrino Mobile Technology. A set of specific features that were specifically designed to enhance the use of your notebook while you're on the go. One of those features is an Intel Pentium M Processor, which has been specially crafted to give you the power you need, while preserving as much battery life as possible. Another is built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi support. By simply turning on your notebook, you give yourself the ability to wirelessly access the Internet and other networks wherever you find Wi-Fi service. These features, and a host of others, make this laptop a great choice for your mobile computing needs. 8x LightScribe Double Layer DVD Writer - supports DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-R, & CD-RW media LightScribe uses your DVD's laser to etch a label onto the disc itself! (LightScribe media required) 15.4 WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display Native Resolution - 1280 x 800 56k Fax Modem Built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Support Altec Lansing Speakers Built-in 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34) 1 Type I/II 32-bit Card Bus Slot (also supports 16-bit) Ports - 1 10/100 Ethernet, 4 USB 2.0, 1 4-pin Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video Out, 1 Headphone Out, 1 Microphone In, 1 Expansion Port 2 Connector, & 1 Consumer IR

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent buy, May 12, 2006

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Simple soul (Mandeville, LA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP Pavilion dv4340us 15.4" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 750 (Centrino), 2048 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe DVD+/-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive) (Personal Computers)

Mine is a dv4305us HP Pavilion, which has but an 80 GB hard drive, but 2 USB ports, and 512 MB of memory. Yet it performs excellently. It finds and connects with local Wi-Fi access points easily and allows me to conduct business online at home or away with ease.

After several months, I've found no aspect of this computer that disappoints me.

4 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love It, March 1, 2006

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Lorena T. Monroe "ram driver" (gulfport) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP Pavilion dv4340us 15.4" Laptop (Intel Pentium M Processor 750 (Centrino), 2048 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe DVD+/-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive) (Personal Computers)

Its exactly what I expected. Fits my needs simple to use. Love it.