HP Pavilion dv8110us 17" Laptop (AMD Turion 64 Mobile Processor ML-32, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-R/RW and CD-RW Combo Drive)

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 15.6 x 1.8 inches ; 8.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000E1HDB4
• Item model number: EP404UA#ABA
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 20, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Balance your need for productivity with great multimedia performance with the HP Pavilion dv8110us 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. 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 1.8 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-32 processor. This notebook also features an 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB max), built-in 54g wireless connectivity, dual layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), an ATI Radeon XPress 200M video/graphics card with 128 MB of dedicated video RAM.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 80 GB hard drive (at a fast 5400 RPM) is becoming 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 1.8 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-32 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 512 KB 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 512 MB of installed RAM (PC2700, 333 MHz, 2 x 256 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, the dv8110'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.
  
• 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 ATI Radeon XPress 200M IGP video/graphics card, which delivers good, though not high-end, 3D graphics. It delivers 128 MB of dedicated video RAM (separate with the system memory). 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 dv8110us has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks, as well as 802.11a connections. 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 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 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 15.62 x 11.1 x 1.82 inches and weighs 8.1 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 8-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 3 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 dv8110us notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, 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 dv8110us Notebook PC, 65W AC Adapter, 8-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (63Whr)
The HP Pavilion dv8110us Notebook PC gives you desktop-caliber performance in a mobile PC. Its sleek design holds the latest in software for better digital entertainment. The 80GB hard drive stores your favorite movies and TV shows, while the 17" WXGA display bring those favorites to bright, vivid life. Organize your digital photos and video clips, plus edit, store, protect, and share with HP's exclusive Image Zone software -- the 6-in-1 card reader makes it simple to import digital photos and organize or edit. them. You can also manage your CD and MP3 collection, and create custom playlists with Apple iTunes. Burn your own DVDs and share them quickly and easily, and the wireless connection gives you Internet access wherever you go. ATI Radeon XPresss 200M IGP with 128MB dedicated DDR memory Integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) Wireless 54g 802.11b/g WLAN with 125HSM/SPeedBooster support High-speed 56k modem RJ11 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader for SD cards, MMC card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia and xD Picture cards Altec-Lansing speakers 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 1 Notebook Expansion Port 2, 1 IEEE 1394 FireWire (4-pin), 1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver), 1 headphone-out w/ SPDIF Digital Audio, 1 mic in Security Features Prodcutivity Software Included - Norton Internet Security 2005, HP Total Care and Support Center, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Recovery DVD, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Money, MSN Encarta Plus, Office 2003 Student and Teacher Edition Lifestyle Software Included - Sonic Digital Media Plus, InterVideo WinDVD, Microsoft Zones.com, iTunes, iTunes Music Store, HP Quick Play, InterVideo Home Theater, Muvee AutoProducer, Windows Movie Maker, Windows Media Player, HP Image Zone, AOL Dial-Up Operating System - Windows XP Media Center Edition

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Performance and Terrific Value, February 22, 2006

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David Kwan "Skitherockies" (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP Pavilion dv8110us 17" Laptop (AMD Turion 64 Mobile Processor ML-32, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-R/RW and CD-RW Combo Drive) (Personal Computers)

After owning 8-10 Thinkpads over my lifetime, when IBM gave up support and marketing of its Thinkpad line, it was time to look elsewhere for notebook technology; cheap wireless mice have replaced the red "joystick" satisfactorily.

Thank you HP! The Turion 64 based DV8110us is fast, feature packed and quiet, much more so than a Pentium IV equipped laptop. Also, this PC feels a whole lot faster than Centrimo Pentium M machines I own, a Thinkpad T41 and Compaq v2135. The 17" BrightView screen and 10-key pad make the DV8110us a great desktop replacement for my Dell XPS 4600. The powerbrick is among the smallest made today for notebooks, comparable to the advanced Thinkpads converters.

My only complaint? When installing software, the CD burner makes almost as much noise as an outboard motor.

No better deal than this for about $1000.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Notebook Computer!, March 25, 2006

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Thomas R. Parkison - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP Pavilion dv8110us 17" Laptop (AMD Turion 64 Mobile Processor ML-32, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-R/RW and CD-RW Combo Drive) (Personal Computers)

As far as notebook computers are concerned, it is often very hard to find a notebook computer that fits inside the specs that you want at a reasonable price. Well, for me, this notebook was just that.

I wanted a notebook that had 128 MB of dedicated video RAM, that way it doesn't rob from the system RAM. Plus, I have been an AMD fan for a long time, so the notebook had to have an AMD in it.

This notebook had everything I wanted, but what really set this one apart from the other notebook computers I was looking at, which was the biggest selling point, was the 10-key number pad.

All in all, awesome notebook computer, the screen is a real beauty also. Though, I really do wish it came with more USB ports.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best value for best product, March 16, 2006

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H. Swanson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP Pavilion dv8110us 17" Laptop (AMD Turion 64 Mobile Processor ML-32, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-R/RW and CD-RW Combo Drive) (Personal Computers)

I recently purchased the dv8110us as my very first notebook. The price was suprising - never thought I'd get such a handsome 17" widescreen for $1,000! So far I am very pleased with my purchase. This model is quick, attractive, and displays beautifully. It handles my school applications fast and without any problems. HP provides an easy setup, and of course their free 1-year guarantee is always a nice touch.

The touchpad isn't as comfortable as I'd like and it does make a lot of noise when installing from the CD drive. Weight may be an issue for some, since this guy weighs in at 8.1 lbs...but for a 17" it's not bad.