To check out the available HP Pavilion laptops, click here or on the above picture. If you’re not sure where to start, browse our Product Guides, where we go into the details, explaining and reviewing HP’s laptops. When you’ve found one that looks like a good fit, add it to your cart and customize it as you like. If your ideal machine is $1,499 or greater, you qualify for a discount using coupon code “NBLB654877“. After you’ve added your new laptop to your cart, enter the coupon code to see your total drop by a cool three hundred bucks!

If the computer you selected costs less than $1,499, you may want to consider upgrading some of its hardware to qualify for the promotion. Common features to tinker with include RAM memory, to boost your speed, and hard drive size, to increase storing capacity. Subsequently, if you’re happy with an HP Pavilion computer that’s $1,199 or more, you can still enjoy some savings. Coupon “NBLB654853” will take $100 off your total cost!

As you may expect, there are a few caveats for both of the above coupon deals which are disclosed below:

Offer excludes HP Minis, HP Pavilion dv8t Quad, Envy 15 & Compaq. Offer limited to the first 1,800 coupons redeemed. 1 redemption per person or address. Not valid with other promotions, HP Academy, or HP Friends & Family. Restrictions apply. Combinable with instant rebates. For complete conditions, see “Coupon Information” in the “Customer Service” section at www.hpshopping.com.

Summary

Just in time for the holiday season, HPDirect.com is running a special for the HP Pavilion dv6t, a customizable entertainment notebook. The dv6t is perfect for the media lover in on your shopping list- it has a stunning 16 inch screen, an appropriate graphics card, and the new Windows 7 operating system. Though of some the savings involve discounts on upgrades, this a good opportunity to get the notebook for an affordable price.

Promotion Details

The base configuration of the HP Pavilion dv6t cost $649.99, a more than reasonable price, considering the features thrown in. This week-long promotion, ending on December 26th, doubles the computer RAM from 2GB to 4GB, and increases your hard drive size from 250GB to a 320GB. Best of all, the price includes an instant $150 rebate and your order ships free! If you’re looking for upgrades, you can save $100 on memory if you choose to boost performance by selecting 6GB or 8GB of RAM.

Further Reading

The HP Mini 311 addresses one the main issues people have with netbooks: screen size. The netbooks offers a larger screen than the one on the HP Mini 110; the display measures 11.6″ and enables the machine to play HD content, but allows the machine to be light and small enough to carry around anywhere. The HP Mini 311 is powered by appropriate hardware- an Atom processor, 1GB of memory, and a 160GB hard drive. However, if you’d like to turn your computer into the ultimate lightweight portable machine, you may want to read about the different types of models available and learn about the various upgrades you can add!

HP Mini 311 Product Demo Video

HP Mini 311 Price and Configuration

The base configuration of the HP 311 provides a powerful netbook, powered by the familiar Windows XP operating and appropriate hardware. It sells for a very affordable $399.99 through HPDirect.com making it a great gift for the holiday season. Its full specifications include:

• Genuine Windows XP Home with Service Pack 3
• Intel Atom Processor N270 (Speed of 1.60GHz)
• 1GB System Memory
• 160GB Hard Drive
• NVIDIA ION with a 5-in-1 Digital Media slot
• 11.6″ diagonal HD LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1366 x 768)
• HP Mini Webcam
• Wireless-G Card
• 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
• Intel Atom Processor N280 (Speed of 1.66GHz)
• 2GB System Memory
• 250GB Hard Drive
• NVIDIA ION with a 5-in-1 Digital Media slot
• 11.6″ diagonal HD LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1366 x 768)
• HP Mini Webcam
• Wireless-G Card with Bluetooth
• 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Upgrades to Consider: If you’re looking to own the ultimate netbook, you could upgrade the computer’s memory to 3GB for even faster performance. You could also increase your hard drive size up to 320GB for extra storing capacity or consider an innovative 80GB SSD drive.

HP Mini 311 Reviews

cnet.com gives the Mini 311 a rating of “Excellent” and praises the netbook’s NVIDIA graphics card.

LaptopMag.com awards the device an Editor’s Choice award for its impressive performance and specifications which don’t sacrifice battery life.

Notebooks.com has a nice review round up capturing the positive attention the netbook produced!

HP Mini 311 Design

The HP Mini 311’s design make the netbook a pleasure to look at and carry around with you. It’s extremely portable and weighs less than 3.5 pounds. The computer is built out of durable and lightweight material.

The netbook is available in one of two colors Black or White Swirl, both of which decorate the back with an attractive pattern. Also a webcam is embedded at the top of the screen, allowing for easy online video communication.

HP Mini 311 Connectivity

Getting online with the HP Mini 311 is extremely easy. Any configuration of the netbook includes a wireless card which will make accessing your home network or other wireless networks very simple. The Mini 311 is also equipped with an ethernet jack if you’re looking for a faster online connection. The recommended model comes with a Bluetooth wireless card which lets you connect Bluetooth enabled devices, such as cell phones and advanced headsets, to your notebook with out a wire!

The Mini 311 has 3 USB ports for fast data transfer or connecting your extra gadgets. A 5-in-1 slot lets you insert SD cards and other flash memory from cameras or mp3 players into your netbook. You also get VGA and HDMI ports in case you wanted to connect your computer to an external display.

HPDirect.com is running a special “one-day one deal” style promotion to help jump start the holidays! If you’re thinking of buying a new computer this season, you should keep an eye on the deals as they’re revealed. The promotion runs for 12 days, from December 2nd to December 14th, meaning there’s still plenty of time for the perfect computer for you to show up as one of the special deals!

It appears that the discounts are valid until a certain number of orders has been filled, so you can checkout some past offers which are still available. These include savings over $500 on computers such as the HP Pavilion Elite e9270t and the dv6t notebook!

If you’d to learn a little more about the dv6t before making your purchase, check out PCGuide.com’s detailed description!

Though the Slimline computer is much thinner than your average PC, it doesn’t cut corners in hardware. It comes equipped with a speedy Intel Core 2 Quad processor and 6 GB of RAM which make your computer work quickly, letting you get online or watch movies in no time at all. You’ll be also be able to store all your files and install most programs on the computer’s spacious hard drive.

This deal includes an instant $250 rebate, a free upgrade to a 640GB hard drive upgrade ($50 savings), 40% off a 20-inch diagonal widescreen monitor ($80 savings), and free shipping ($29 savings).

If you’re looking to learn about upgrade options or would like to find out more about the computer, check out our detailed write-up on the Slimline series. Otherwise, head over to HPDirect.com to make your purchase now! This offer lasts through December 12th, so don’t delay!

This notebook comes equipped with a powerful Intel Quad Core processor and NVIDIA graphics, which means you can use it for enjoying high-definition video and the latest video games. A Blu-Ray Disc player can be added to this PC for $150.

This deal includes $200 in instant savings, a free upgrade from 2GB to 4GB of RAM ($80 value), a free upgrade to a 320GB hard drive from 320GB hard drive ($40 value) and free shipping ($29 value). HP is also throwing in a free Blu-ray Drive upgrade so you can enjoy the latest movies in HD.

The Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition starts at $999.99 after the $200 instant savings. If you’re going to purchase this notebook, be sure to take advantage of the free upgrades.

To learn more about the Pavilion dv6t series visit this PCGuides.com page. To configure your HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition visit HPDirect.com. This deal is valid through 11/28/2009.

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The HP TouchSmart tx2z has a 12.1″ touchscreen display, which means you can take advantage of Windows 7’s touch features. You can also explore HP’s own touch-enabled applications.

Visit HPDirect.com to configure a tx2z or visit this PCGuides.com page to learn more about this notebook.

The HP Pavilion dv7t is a refreshing notebook designed with your entertainment needs in mind. The laptop is has a high definition 17.3 inch screen and is well-equipped for all types of users. Powered by the newest operating system from Microsoft, Windows 7, the dv7t makes your computer experience hassle-free. The stylish design, combined with the spacious hardware and generous memory, make it the perfect notebook to upgrade to.

If you’re looking for ultimate media center, you could opt to purchase a model with top of the line components, including a BlueRay optical drive, a hard drive with extra storage capacity, and increased memory. Keep reading to learn about the differences between the models available for sale.

HP Pavilion dv7t Product Demo Video

HP Pavilion dv7t Pricing and Configuration

Prices for the HP Pavilion dv7t can start at as low as $799.99, if you purchase from the manufacturer via HPDirect.com. The base model sold is great for beginner and novice computer users- its hardware is perfect for Internet browsing, watching media files, and running most applications. The specification of the model include:

• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit for a simple to use operating system
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6600 (Speed of 2.2GHz)
• 2GB of RAM to help ensure fast performance
• 250GB hard drive with plenty of space for storing files and downloading applications
• 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530 card for enhanced graphics capabilities
• Webcam for easy online video chats
• CD/DVD Burner for creating home movies and audio discs

The basic configuration of the notebook is great for most families and comes at an affordable price. If you want to turn your dv7t into the ultimate media hub, you may want to consider HP’s recommended configuration of the machine, priced at $1,247.99. Though the price jump is significant, you’ll be getting a much better equipped computer with:

• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit for a simple to use operating system
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6600 (Speed of 2.2GHz)
• 4GB of RAM to help ensure speedy performance on even the most complicated tasks
• 500GB hard drive for double the storing capacity of the previous model
• 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530 card for enhanced graphics capabilities
• Webcam for easy online video chats
• BlueRay Reader and CD/DVD Burner for watching BluRay movies and getting the highest resolution available and making home movies/songs
• Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 for increased productivity with invaluable business and school oriented applications for creating PowerPoint presentations, word processing, etc.

Additional upgrades you can add on to either model which will improve performance overall are:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9900 (Speed of 3.06 GHz): A good rule of thumb is that the higher the speed of a notebook’s processor, the better the notebook is. If you’ll be running resource-heavy applications (such as Adobe Photoshop) or playing online games, you may want to upgrade to a faster processor. The T9900 is a little pricey, so feel free to choose a more affordable one that fits your needs.
• 8GB of RAM: More memory means speedier performance, so consider increasing the amount in your dv7t computer, especially if you’ll be using it for running many programs at the same time.

HP Pavilion dv7t Reviews

PCMag.com’s editors give it 4 out of 5 stars and write: “ The HP Pavilion dv7t… is a fantastic yet affordable big-screen media center”

PCWorld is critical of certain lacking multimedia components but appreciates the notebook’s speed

HP Pavilion dv7t Design

The dv7t has a gorgeous 17.3″ increase which makes it the perfect machine to watch movies on. The screen resolution allows for full HD picture, meaning you’ll be able to enjoy BluRay movies exactly how they were intended to be seen!

Though the notebook is rather heavy (7.74 lbs), it has a minimalistic design and is relatively portable for a computer with such a large screen. You can choose from two colors for your model.

HP Pavilion dv7t Connectivity

The dv7t is fully ready to connect you to the Internet when you get it out of the box. On top of an integrated ethernet port, a Wireless card is also built-in, allowing you to easily connect to your home network, no matter whether you have a Wifi Access spot or a broadband connection to plug in. If you’re still running on dial-up, you can add a modem port to the notebook for a small fee.

With its 4 USB drives, the dv7t won’t have any issues connecting to your camera, printer, and portable media player at the same time, and will still have a free slot for a flash drive. You’ll also be able to easily transfer files from your cell phone or other flash memory card device because of the 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader!

The savings Include a $150 instant rebate, a free memory upgrade from 2GB to 4GB ($70 savings) a hard drive upgrade from 250GB to 320GB ($40 savings) and free shipping ($29 savings).

The HP Pavilion dv6t’s included HDMI port can be used to which means enjoy your photos, videos and more on your HDTV.

The HP Pavilion dv6t starts at $679.99 after the $150 instant rebate. At this price the Pavilion dv6t comes with a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM, 320GB hard drive and DVD burner. You can choose between a moonlight white and espresso black exterior.

Visit HPDirect.com to configure a Pavilion dv6t or visit this PCGuides.com page to learn more about this model.

Save desk space and get rid of clutter- connect all your computer accessories to your notebook through a simple device, the HP Notebook QuickDock. You can connect your extra gadgets and Internet cables to the QuickDock and then use a single wire to connect it to your laptop. Your notebook will have access to all your extra peripherals without being directly connected to them!

Features

You can use the HP Notebook QuickDock for a variety of tasks. It provides easy access to your printers, mp3 players, digital cameras and other USB powered products. On top of using it to connect all your computer accessories, you can also use the QuickDock to recharge your machine’s battery or connect to the Internet through the built-in ethernet port. You can even use the QuickDock to attach another monitor to your notebook and project or split your display!

Price

The HP Notebook QuickDock is available for just $129.99 from HPDirect.com.

Design

The HP Notebook QuickDock has a sleek and simple design. It is built in a compact form to take up a minimal amount of space on your desk.

The dock has ports on several sides to make sure you’ll always be able to connect your devices easily. Four of the USB ports are located in the back while two are on the side.

Compatibility

The HP Notebook QuickDock is compatible with most HP laptops, including the HP Pavilion dv4, dv5, dv6, dv7, dv2000, dv6000, dv9000, tx2, tx1000, tx2000 series; HP HDX 16, 18 series; Compaq Presario CQ45, V3000, V6000 series.