HP Pavilion dv5030us 15.4" Laptop (AMD Turion 64 Mobile Processor ML-37, 1024 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe Drive)

by HP

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ED07S8
• Item model number: EP412UA#ABA
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 26, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Blending affordability with productivity power, the HP Pavilion dv5030us 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 ATI Radeon ATI Radeon XPress 200 video/graphics card (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 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-37 processor. This notebook also features a 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB max), built-in 54g wireless connectivity, and dual layer 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: Combining strong performance with efficient usage of power, the 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-37 is uniquely optimized to power today's thinnest notebooks. It's also built for tomorrow's 64-bit applications, which will require a processor with significant power. It includes such AMD technology features as HyperTransport (which increases the communication between integrated circuits), PowerNow! (which enables longer battery life and reduced heat generation), and Enhanced Virus Protection (which works with Windows XP Service Pack 2 to better withstand attacks from certain classes of viruses). It also features a 1 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 1 GB of installed RAM (PC2700, 333 MHz, 2 x 512 MB) is a good start for running office productivity and audio software, but you'll want to take advantage of the ultra-roomy 2 GB of total RAM capacity (2 x 1 GB) for such multimedia needs as video editing and immersive 3D gaming.
  
• CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, this PC'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, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 8x 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.

  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
You'll enjoy razor-sharp graphics and widescreen movies with the 15.4-inch WXGA high-definition screen, which displays an 18 percent larger picture than standard 15-inch screens and offers up to an 18 percent improvement in contrast ratio. Video is powered by the ATI Radeon XPress 200M IGP video/graphics card, which delivers good, though not high-end, 3D graphics. It provides 128 MB of dedicated video RAM shared. ATI's HyperMemory technology allows the chipset to run in either Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) mode or with dedicated frame buffer memory to enhance graphics performance. It also features an integrated audio card with microphone and headphone jacks.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The dv5030us 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 very basic offering of connectivity options:

• 3 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 out w/SPDIF digital audio connection
• 1 microphone in
• 1 IR receiver
• 1 notebook expansion port 2

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 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. Additionally, it enables you to control your television with the included remote and record and pause programs (much like a DVR--or digital video recorder--such as Tivo or ReplayTV). It's compatible with cable, digital cable, satellite TV and antenna inputs, and it includes an FM tuner.

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 1.77 inches and weighs 6.6 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 dv5030us 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

Box Contents: HP Pavilion dv5030us Notebook PC, HP Mobile Remote Control, 65W AC Adapter, Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones (1 pair), 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (43Whr)
The HP Pavilion dv5030us Notebook PC keeps you entertained and connected while you're on the road. The sharp 15.4" WXGA screen is perfect for enjoying DVD movies, and the built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi support lets you access your e-mail, the Internet, and other computer networks wirelessly. Share new content or presentations on a homemade DVD -- and personalize them with the LightScribe labelling compatibility. It also has a 6-in-1 memory card reader for easy transfer of images taken by your digital camera or to download MP3 files for play in a memory-card compatible MP3 player. Plus, you get a remote control that stashes away in the PC Card slot, and instant startup of movies and music with a touch. Operating system - Windows XP Media Center LightScribe 8x DVD+/-RW and CD-RW combo drive with Double Layer Support 6-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for SD Cards, Memory Stick & Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia or xD-Picture cards External ports - 3 USB 2.0, 1 FireWire (4-pin), 1 Notebook Expansion Port 2, 1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver), 1 headphone-out w/S/PDIF Digital Audio, 1 microphone-in Integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector), with high speed 56K modem 54g 802.11b/g wireless LAN with 125HSM (in High-Speed Mode) with SpeedBooster support Internal Altec Lansing speakers Software Included - HP Image Zone, HP QuickPlay, InterVideo WinDVD & WinDVD Creator, Apple iTunes, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 (60-day trial) Operating System - Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2 Dimensions(LxWxH) - 10.4 x 14.1 x 1.38/1.77 (min/max H) Weight - 6.6 lb. HP USA 1-Year Limited Warranty with award-winning 24/7 toll-free and email support

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Has gone through hell and back, September 20, 2007

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Joseph Wittman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP Pavilion dv5030us 15.4" Laptop (AMD Turion 64 Mobile Processor ML-37, 1024 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe Drive) (Personal Computers)

I purchased this laptop in January 05 from Office Max for $1100 and was blown away by what was packet into the confines of its slim(ish) body. Since I recieved it its gone through the worst possible environment I could think of for any electrical device i.e. occational sand storms, high dust/air saturation, often working in temperatures of +35c, and transported daily by backpack (non padded) in +45c temps.

One would think that I have it out for this notebook, but thats not the case. I just require a lot out of my electronics. This HP is well constructed, quite and powerful (for 2005 technology). After two years in its original configuration I'm now upgrading the current 100gb 4200rpm hard drive to a deskstar 200gb 7200rpm, and the memory from 1gb to 2gb. This should get this old feller screaming and able to transfer my video and audio without hesitation. I hope with these upgrades mine will last for another year or two.

Overall, I highly recommend this notebook for anyone wanting a low priced, high performance, reliable (in my case) computer.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great laptop for the price, September 13, 2007

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Ron B "reb52" (memphis, tn USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP Pavilion dv5030us 15.4" Laptop (AMD Turion 64 Mobile Processor ML-37, 1024 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe Drive) (Personal Computers)

Mine has an AMD Turion 64 2.0 ghz ML-37 processor that really gets with it, even when encoding mp3 files. I went to a lot of trouble to find this one with XP vs Vista for good reasons. Vista looks pretty but is lame. Battery life is exactly what its suppose to be 2 HRs. Its light weight, thin, very functional and fast. I had to get a mini hub for all my add-ons but thats it... great laptop. I would definately recommend this one with XP.. mainly because you won't have to disable all the lame Vista stuff to start using it and it will run all your XP software without a hitch. BTW the touchpad is also great tho I am using a wireless notebook usb mouse too. Best of all... I shopped around and found this one refurbished for $621.. so I bought a 3 yr warranty ($200 more) to be safe, but its been working great so far for the 8 mo I have owned it. So I have a 3 yr super fast machine for 800 ish. Its a really great machine for that little invested.

1.0 out of 5 stars Defective design the LCD will fail in normal use., January 9, 2007

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Mike Warot "--Mike--" (Hammond, Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP Pavilion dv5030us 15.4" Laptop (AMD Turion 64 Mobile Processor ML-37, 1024 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe Drive) (Personal Computers)

I've had mine for less than a year... HP has been in posession of it for about 1/3 of that time... and still has it for the exact same problem... the display died.

To add insult to injury... the current repair is being delayed (until after my warantee runs out?) because of a back-order of the "part required to repair it)... (oh geeh, could it be a design flaw??)

They insist on trying to sell me an extended warantee (which WON'T cover the display) every time I call to see when I'll get it back. (They said I'd have it December 6, 2006... more than a month ago!)

There seems to be a structural weakness in the design of the display. If you subject it to normal wear and tear (I commute daily)... the display will first show a vertical band on the left side kinda like a bad video overlay... then in a few days it'll change to completely vertical stripes.

My previous HP laptop died of old age... and I still have the display panel from it as parts... working.

Don't trust HP when they say you don't need to back up the hard drive either... they seem hell bend on trashing your data.

Their support doesn't seem to be US based, and they have fairly poor phone connectivity.

I'm going to write this one off... and get an Acer.

--Mike--