HP Pavilion dv9500t: Mobile entertainment system for home users

Notebooks are currently topping the list of almost every professional, when it comes to ranking the electronic gadgets that they use everyday. These gadgets work as an imperative tool for carrying out all the tasks of these professionals with minimum or no hassle. HP Pavilion dv9500t is one of the newest notebooks to have arrived in the market. Refreshed with a Centrino Duo mobile platform, HP Pavilion dv9500t is available with distinct web cam and fingerprint reader. The Pavilion dv9500t weighs 7.9 pounds (9 pounds with the model’s AC adaptor) and has a 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 processor. However, the model lacks HD DVD drive and discrete graphics card, which do not allow high definition files to be opened on the system.

HP Pavilion dv9500t has a glossy display that features 1,440 x 900 native colors. With high resolution, screen of this model can produce sharp details and rich colors. Dimension of dv9500t is 15.5 x 11 x 1.6 inches going along with a relatively large screen, which is 17 inches in length. It should give enough space to you for carrying out your tasks with minimum scrolling on either side. HP pavilion dv9500t lacks a TV tuner card, but has Lansing Stereo Speakers, which deliver modest sounds. The model has 8-cell Lithium Ion battery that can last for over 150 minutes after given a full charge. HP Pavilion dv9500t has an integrated VGA-resolution webcam that gives better frame-rates during web conferencing in lowered light conditions. It also has 2 inbuilt microphones on its display bezel, which has eliminated the requirement of external microphones during video conferencing.

The keyboard of the Pavilion dv9500t is a full size one and has 10-key numeric keypad. On its keyboard, Pavilion dv9500t has a series or light touch buttons for launching media player, providing volume and controlling playback. These keys produce an annoying beep (high pitched), which can be enabled/disabled using BIOS, signaling that they have been pressed by the users. This compact touchpad has a scroll zone too. You are also provided with an array of connections and ports with the dv9500t. With dual headphone jack, the notebook has simplified the sharing of music and movie files with your friends. The current model has a DVD burner (dual layer) that allows you to include your own label on to your compatible disc. There is news that the newer model of HP Pavilion dv9500t will be having HD DVD drive with an added $400 in the current price. However, the model might always lack a DVI output.

HP Pavilion dv9500t Specifications

Processor

• Model: Intel Core 2 Duo T7300
• Speed: 2 GHz
• Cache: 2 MB L2

Screen

• Size: 17-inch
• Type: TFT-active Matrix

Graphics card

• Type: Integrated Graphics
• Version: Intel® GMA X3100
• Weight: 7.9 lbs

Hard Disk (Memory)

• Size: 240 GB
• Type: SATA-150

RAM

• Size: 2 GB
• Type: DDR2 667 MHz
• OS (operating system): Windows Vista
• Version: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Pros: HP Pavilion 9500t has 240 GB SATA-150 hard drive and 2 GB DDR2 RAM, which is adequate for professionals to carry out all their desired tasks. Its 17 inch screen can give a surfing experience without scrolling. Another advantage is its VGA camera and inbuilt Microphone, which have made video-conferencing better.

Cons: Lacks Integrated Graphics Card, which prohibits installation of high definition files (mainly games). Thus, it might not be perfect for hardcore gamers. However, its latest model might have this feature. Again, most users do not desire a VGA camera.

We already know that HP Pavilion dv6500t has a Centrino platform along with a new processor, Core 2 Duo T7300. This model also has GMA X3100 integrated graphics card from Intel. Apart from this, you are provided with a 240 GB SATA Hard drive and a 2 GB DDR RAM, which should be adequate for running most applications. 32-bit Windows Vista Home Premium is the OS endowed in the system, which has also provided the model with the needed support for properly carrying out important and recent versions of applications without any difficulty. Again, when it comes to connectivity, the system has an internal modem, an Ethernet drive and Bluetooth, which is optional. For Wi-Fi connectivity, the dv6500t is provided with 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi standard.

HP Pavilion dv9500t, till date, cannot be tagged as a system for gamers because it lacks a discrete graphics card for running very high definition games. However with the possibility of the same getting included in the coming model, gamers might fancy the model.

Price: $1,615