HP Pavilion dv4t

The Mini Powerhouse

If you wanted to buy a small portable laptop equipped with powerful hardware and a quality display, you may initially think it would be impossible to find a computer to match your needs. Luckily, you’d be mistaken- HP has the perfect machine for you! The HP Pavilion dv4t notebook is a 14.1 inch mobile machine with a high quality display, perfect for viewing TV shows, looking at photos and watching movies, and an impressive set of hardware supporting it.

The notebook comes equipped with a graphics card to help optimize your visual experience, a speedy processor for fast and responsive performance, and new Windows 7 Premium 64-bit edition, the latest and greatest operating system from Microsoft! The dv4t is offered in two beautiful colors: Moonlight White or Espresso Black.

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HP Pavilion dv4t Pricing and Configuration

HPDirect.com is currently selling the entry-level base Pavilion dv4t for just $579.99. This setup is great for novice and beginner users and offers the following features:

• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
• Intel Pentium Processor T4300 (Speed of 2.1 GHz) with an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M for a better experience with videos
• RAM: 2GB of System Memory
• 250GB Hard Drive
• Wireless-G Card for Wifi Support

HP’s recommended configuration of the Pavilion dv4t costs $973.99. It offers a much more powerful hardware set-up, geared towards advanced users. The recommended configuration has a dual core processor for a smoother experience, a significant system memory upgrade for faster response time and double the  hard drive space for storing all your multimedia and other computer files. The specifications include:

• Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8700 (Speed of 2.53 GHz) with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
• RAM: Upgrade to 4GB memory from 2GB of memory
• 500GB hard drive

Upgrades to Consider: The recommended configuration is perfect for even the expert users, however, if you’re looking for the ultimate experience with the dv4t, you should consider these extras:

• Blu-Ray Optical Drive : This upgrade will allow you to seamlessly watch high definition Blu-Ray discs on your computer. You’ll also be able to play regular DVDs and create your own home videos.
• Microsoft Office Professional 2007: Microsoft Office is the perfect software to increase productivity and comes with everything you’ll need to be productive when away from work!

HP Pavilion dv4t Reviews

NotebookReviews.com say “the HP Pavilion dv4t works well as a media hub for a home theater, as well as a mobile workhorse for lugging to school or traveling.”

A review from DigitGeek.com gives it a 4 out of 5 rating and calls it “a nice notebook offering nice specs at an affordable price.”

Design

The HP Pavilion dv4t has a simple sleek design that’s appealing to most users. The area surrounding the keyboard is coated with an attractive chrome finish.

The back of the machine is a plain solid color and made out of a durable plastic material.

Connectivity

The Pavilion dv4t comes with a standard Wireless G card for connecting to Wifi Networks and easy Internet access. If you need extended range and extra networking power, you can upgrade to an Intel Next-Gen Wireless N card, which will increase your networking speed and range up to 5 times! Bluetooth is also an option if you wanted to wirelessly synchronize your phone or to use a Bluetooth headset. You’ll also be able to get online using a wired connection with the integrated ethernet port.

The HP Pavilion DV4T has all the ports you need and want. Included are a 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for easy transfer of data from memory cards, 3 USB ports for hooking up all your extra gadgets, and VGA out and HDMI ports for connecting to larger monitors or HDTVs.