HP Pavilion Dv5 Laptop/Notebook

My Review of the HP Pavilion Dv5 Laptop

On September 4, 2008, I purchased my first laptop computer. After extensive research, I decided on the new HP Pavilion dv5. Because I use the computer for gaming and entertainment, I customized it with these specs:

- HP Pavilion dv5t Entertainment Notebook

- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)

- Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)

- 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Infinity Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)

- 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)

- 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS

- 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection

- [For BrightView Infinity] Webcam Only

- HP Color Matching Keyboard

- Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100AGN and Bluetooth(TM)

- Integrated 56K Modem

- SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support

- No TV Tuner w/remote control

- High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

- $100 OFF Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2007!!

- System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)

- HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

Total Price (incl. Tax)

$1627.74

Okay, so it's a little pricey. As they say, you get what you pay for. I have had hardly any problems with the PC. The problems I have encountered just have to do with Windows, not the hardware itself. But since Vista is pretty much all you can get except for buying a Mac or installing Linux, there isn't a whole lot you can do about it.

This laptop is not for everyone. For example, if you're looking for a cheap internet/email notebook, look elswhere. You won't find this for under $650. It's perfect for the on-the-road gamer and the entertainment buff. The technology in this should keep you pretty much up to date for at least a couple of years.