My Review of the HP Pavilion DV9410US 17" Notebook

Notebooks larger than 17" just aren't typically carried to around like the smaller sizes. As a result these have found their place around the home and as desktop replacements. The HP Pavilion DV9410US has been one of the top selling desktop replacements since its release. I've been lucky to get my hands on one and I'm going to let you know how well it performs and if it is worth the purchase.

Hardware:

Processor: 1.8 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-56 dual-core

Storage Space: a 160 GB (Serial ATA style) hard drive

RAM: 1 GB RAM (upgradable to a 2 GB max)

Optical Drive: a CD R/RW with integrated an 8x LightScribe DVD -/+ burner

Imaging: an Integrated WebCam (producing an image about as good as a cell phone's camera)

Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce Go 6150 video card (Utilizing up to a total of 287 MB of system RAM)

Dimensions: 15.1" x 11.6" x 1.5" and weighs in at approximately 7.8 pounds.

This notebook doesn't give a very good first impression with a very long boot time. This notebook has a decent processor but has a notable RAM deficiency. Luckily this can be upgraded but only to a 2 GB maximum. The notebook has a small but adequate hard drive as well as an integrated graphics card that plays movies and basic games fine.

Connectivity:

4 2.0 USB ports (The gold standard in peripheral connectivity use with the likes of mice, keyboards, printers, and MP3 players)

1 FireWire port (these ports are used for high speed data transfer typically between digital camcorders or other compatible PCs)

1 VGA port (this is a typical monitor connection)

1 S-Video port (this is used as a typical projector connection, and sometimes a compatible TV)

Integrated Wireless adapter

1 Ethernet port (this allows the notebook to connect to a wired network)

1 audio output with SPDIF digital audio / 1 microphone input

5 in 1 memory card reader (these slots allow users to directly insert the memory from their mobile devices into the notebook)

The connectivity is standard on this notebook and everything feels like it is in the right spot. The notebook itself feels sturdy and well made. The only thing I'm concerned about is the lack of RAM. No one wants to upgrade a new notebook so I would recommend looking elsewhere for something offering a little more. The price is at an average of $899 online which is just a little too high for its capabilities. This is a no frills notebook that would do quite well in the workplace as a desktop replacement.