HP Pavilion ze5730us Laptop (2.8 GHz Celeron, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Combo)

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 7.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001WN8MY
• Item model number: ze5730us
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 28, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed to maximize performance while minimizing expense, the HP Pavilion ze5730us Notebook PC is a solid entry-level mobile computer that features wireless connectivity and is ready for most typical light- to medium-duty notebook tasks. If price is your most critical parameter and you can do without heavy-duty power and amenities such as DVD burning, the Pavilion ze5730us should warrant serious consideration.

Running at 2.8 GHz, the unit's Intel Celeron CPU is the heart of a cost-efficient processing engine that also incorporates a minimal 256 DDR SDRAM main memory (expandable to 1024 MB) and an ATI Mobility Radeon graphics controller with 64 MB shared (not dedicated) video memory. You definitely won't want to rely on this system for 3-D gaming, 3-D graphics design or demanding business applications and multitasking, but it will suffice nicely for basic duties such as contact management, word processing, email communications, spreadsheets and the like.

The Pavilion ze5730us features a midsize 40 GB hard disk on which to store your programs and files, and a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive through which you can burn and play audio CDs, archive files and watch the latest DVD movies. DVD burning is not supported in this stock configuration. The unit's 15-inch XGA TFT display will convey crisp, clean images to a maximum 1024 by 768 resolution, and its 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible audio chipset and integrated Altec-Lansing speakers deliver satisfying mobile sound.

Controlling the Pavilion ze5730us is a snap. The unit features a full-size 88-key keyboard with embedded numeric keypad, a Touch Pad with on/off button, and a dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad. Other amenities include three high-speed USB 2.0 ports for plug and play peripherals, a parallel port, serial port, VGA and TV outs, a 56K modem for low-speed e-communication, integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN for fast networking, and 802.11b/g capable wireless LAN for those times when you just can't plug in. The system does not offer IEEE 1394 FireWire or infrared connections.

Pre-installed software includes Microsoft's Windows XP Home Edition operating system, Microsoft's Works productivity suite, Intuit Quicken New Users Edition financial center, and an assorent of multimedia utilities. At 12.96 by 10.72 by 1.79 inches at 7.5 pounds, the unit is of average size.

Product Description

The HP Pavilion notebooks provide you with the freedom to work, play or connect from anywhere, anytime. These notebooks offer the best value for money from the industry's leader in the production of superb mobile solutions. Don't sacrifice reliability for mobility - get both. Reliable and mobile, the HP Pavilion notebooks deliver the optimal blend of performance and portability. HP Pavilion notebooks bring you the best of both worlds with fast processors and capacious hard drives - everything you need to stay productive.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A VERY GOOD LITTLE NOTEBOOK FOR THE PRICE, July 13, 2004

By	Tool Buyer "Don" (East Greenwich, RI USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this computer with the understanding that any computer I purchase will be old technology within one year. Purchasing this HP ZE5730US, I received a computer that had decent memory, the latest Windows operating system, DVD & CD-RW capabilities, and wireless technology capability. (...). How can you go wrong. After a year or two, I'll buy another <$1000 deal and get even more technology than the guy who bought the expensive version when I bought this one, and still I'll have spent less than him! This computer serves me well, I'm happy to not be tied to a desktop anymore!

4.0 out of 5 stars Still going strong 5 years later, June 10, 2008

By	D. Chamberlain "Rockin' Dad" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've now been using this laptop for approx 3 to 5 hours a day for 5 years and it still runs ten times faster than my much more recent desktop at work.

I am keeping my eyes open for a new laptop because I know the technology and software will make this one completely obsolete soon.

I use it for gaming and internet use mostly. It is very good for video playback. My only reason for not giving it five stars is because it has a faulty ac power connection that sometimes comes loose, and I wish the audio was better.

It doesn't have half the features of the current laptop lineup but for the past five years it has been a powerhouse.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Average Product but SHOCKINGLY poor support!, January 9, 2005

By	Neal (East coast, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

The keyboard is a bit flimsy and so is the display. Tech support is less than average with their knowledge level but the customer support is simply the most unprofessional I have ever come across! I don't think it is isolated since out of more than 15 people (including supervisors and case managers) I spoke with, about 5 at best, knew how to provide basic customer service!!

So, if you have to send anything in for service, unless it is very straight-forward, add several hours of your wasted time while calculating the total cost of the product.