Hewlett-Packard LC2640N 26" Widescreen HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV

Hewlett-Packard LC2640N 26

Hewlett-Packard LC2640N 26" Widescreen HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Product Description
HP's LC2640N is a high-definition-ready flat-panel LCD TV capable of serving both your living room and your office. The 26-inch, widescreen set offers 1,280 x 768 resolution and renders crisp, dynamic, true-to-life images using HP Visual Fidelity picture-processing technology, capable of enhancing virtually any video source. Integrated dual NTSC tuners give you picture-in-picture or side-by-side viewing of 2 programs (or 1 program and 1 input) simultaneously, while a rear-panel PC input lets the set double as a computer monitor.

LCD screens offer a number of benefits over CRT monitors and televisions, including general ease of use, freedom from eye strain (no screen flickering or radiation emissions), quiet operation (no high-pitch "flyback" noise, an issue with CRT TVs), accurate image geometry (no curvature distortion or susceptibility to magnetic interference from, say, speakers), long screen life (with no risk of image burn-in), space savings, and light weight/easy positioning. They also tend to be cheaper and, to some eyes, slightly more natural looking than their plasma flat-panel counterparts, which usually "spec" higher (higher brightness, higher contrast ratio).

The LC2640N's image enhancements include DCDi video processing by Faroudja (the acclaimed DCDi algorithm detects low-angle lines and smoothes out staircases and jagged edges, bringing greater realism to sporting events and movies), a Cross Color Suppressor (which removes cross-color artifacts from composite-video sources for consistently true colors), Fine Detail Enhancement (which identifies a picture's areas of fine detail, such as skin and hair, and enhances them to a more lifelike appearance), and the above-mentioned HP Visual Fidelity technology (which analyzes every pixel of every image for noise reduction, color enhancement, motion compensation, and detail enhancement to ensure a spectacular picture). Motion-adaptive noise reduction enhances the quality of standard-definition and off-air programming.

FilmMode processing with 3:2 and 2:3 pulldown accurately reproduces film-originated content from video sources. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24-frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2/2:3 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

Inputs include a DVI-D terminal with HDCP (High-Definition Content Protection), which permits pure digital connections to DTV set-top boxes and DVI-enabled DVD players and PCs. The set also offers 2 HD component-video inputs, a VGA computer input, an RF antenna/coaxial input, and 2 each composite- and S-video connections for additional component hookups. A composite-video-based audio/video output lets you feed a TV signal to a DVR, VCR, or other device--perfect for recording one program while watching another using the set's 2 tuners. A dedicated subwoofer output lets you use an outboard powered subwoofer to augment the TV's speakers with full low-frequency response.

A pair of selectable features enhances the set's 15-watt (7.5 watts per channel x 2) sound system. BBE High Definition Audio improves speech intelligibility and musical realism, while SRS WOW/TruBass processing creates a perceptually larger sound field, enhancing vocals and instilling a sense of deep, rich bass even without the use of a subwoofer.

What's in the Box
TV, detachable stand, a remote control, remote batteries, a quick-start guide, a user's manual, a 75-ohm RF coaxial cable, 2 speakers, 2 speaker cables, an AC power cord, and warranty information.

Average customer rating: 2.5

Horrible customer service
Horrible HP customer Service
Excelent!!!!!!!!
Excellent home equipment
Go back to Dell

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HP Pavilion dv5120us 15.4" Notebook PC (AMD Turion 64 Mobile Processor ML-32, 1024 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe Double Layer DVD+/-RW Drive)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B000F1U41Y

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Product Description

Included Accesories: HP Mobile Remote, Stereo Earbud Headphones (1 pair), PVR/MCE Remote Control

The HP Pavilion dv5120us Notebook PC was designed for your life. It delivers portable digital entertainment and powerful computing -- all in a slim, sleek design. Watch your favorite digital media on the bright 15.4" display, while staying in touch with the integrated wireless LAN. Breakthrough mobile performance combines with increased connectivity, to give you superb digital entertainment. 15.4 WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen display (1280 x 800) 54g 802.11 b/g WLAN with HSM/SpeedBooster support LightScribe 8x DVD+/-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double Layer support Integrated 10/100 Base-T integrated Ethernet LAN 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader for SD, MMC, Memory Stick & Memory Stick PRO, SmartMedia and xD-Picture High-speed 56K modem Altec Lansing speakers External Ports - 3 USB 2.0 ports, 1 VGA (15-pin), 1 RJ-11 (modem), 1 RJ-45 (LAN), 1 FireWire (4-pin), 1 Consumer IR, 1 microphone in Software Included - Norton Internet Security 2006, HP TotalCare, Adobe Acrobat Reader, PC Recovery, Microsoft Works, Money, MSN Encarta Plus, Office 2003 Student Teacher Edition (60-day trial), Sonic Digital Media Plus, HP Games, Muvee AutoProducer, Windows Movie Maker & Media Player Operating System - Windows XP Home Service Pack 2 Unit Dimensions(LxWxH) - 10.4 x 14.1 x 1.77 Unit Weight - 6.5 lbs. **$50 mir ends 7/1/06** []

Amazon.com Product Description

Blending affordability with productivity power, the HP Pavilion dv5120us notebook PC is a great choice for both business road warriors and multimedia enthusiasts on the go. The 15.4-inch BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, and movies and games will look clear thanks to the ATI Radeon XPress 200 video/graphics card (with 128 MB of shared memory). Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. Easily share digital photos with the included HP Image Zone Plus software. And you'll stay productive with the 1.8 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-32 processor. This notebook also features an 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB max), built-in 54g wireless connectivity with 125 HSM/Speedbooster support, LightScribe multi-format/dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), and Windows XP Home edition.

The Basics
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Hard Drive: The 100 GB hard drive (4200 RPM) is above average in size for notebook PCs, and it's roomy enough to store business productivity applications, all your important documents and presentations, and a good-sized digital audio and video library.

Processor: Combining strong performance with efficient usage of power, the 1.8 GHz AMD Turion 64 ML-32 is uniquely optimized to power today's thinnest notebooks. It's also built for tomorrow's 64-bit applications, which will require a processor with significant power. It includes such AMD technology features as HyperTransport (which increases the communication between integrated circuits), PowerNow! (which enables longer battery life and reduced heat generation), and Enhanced Virus Protection (which works with Windows XP Service Pack 2 to better withstand attacks from certain classes of viruses). It also features a 512 KB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)

Memory: The 1 GB of installed RAM (PC2700, 333 MHz, 2 x 512 MB) is a very good start for running office productivity and audio software, but you'll want to take advantage of the ultra-roomy 2 GB of total RAM capacity (2 x 1 GB) for such multimedia needs as video editing and immersive 3D gaming.

CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the dv5120's multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds. It also comes with a second DVD-ROM optical drive, with 16x read speed. It also comes with an extra DVD-ROM drive for disc playback only.

This LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.

Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 101-key keyboard and a touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad. It also includes two quick-launch buttons (HP QuickPlay Music and DVD). </ul> Screen, Graphics and Sound
You'll enjoy razor-sharp graphics and widescreen movies with the 15.4-inch WXGA high-definition screen, which displays an 18 percent larger picture than standard 15-inch screens and offers up to an 18 percent improvement in contrast ratio. It has a widescreen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels--perfect for watching DVD movies the way they were meant to be seen. Video is powered by the ATI Radeon XPress 200M IGP video/graphics card, which delivers good, though not high-end, 3D graphics. It provides 128 MB of dedicated video RAM shared. ATI's HyperMemory technology allows the chipset to run in either Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) mode or with dedicated frame buffer memory to enhance graphics performance. It also features an integrated audio card with microphone and headphone jacks.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The dv5120us has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. The 125 HSM/SpeedBooster support will enable it to be ready for tomorrow's 125 Mbps wireless LANs. You get a basic offering of connectivity options: <ul>

3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players

1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals

1 VGA monitor port

1 S-Video port for connecting to a TV

1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II, 32-bit)

1 ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)

1 headphone out with SPDIF digital audio

1 microphone in

1 IR receiver

1 notebook expansion port 2 <ul> It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works 8.0 (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents), HP Image Zone Plus, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition (with 60 days of LiveUpdate), Encarta Encyclopedia 2005, Quicken New User Edition 2005, Microsoft Money 2005, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, Sonic MyDVD Plus, Muvee AutoProducer, and PC Recovery.

The included HP Image Zone Plus photo and imaging software makes it easy to organize, edit, share, print, protect, and store your photos and video clips. Organize and find your photos easily by timeline, keywords, and/or location using the unique photo-globe mapping tool. Remove red eye and fix other common problems. Share your photos quickly via e-mails that include thumbnails with links to the full-sized images--without downloading time-consuming attachments.

Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 14.1 x 10.15 x 1.77 inches and weighs 6.6 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 3 hours (depending on usage). You'll get up to 8 hours of battery life with the optional 12-cell lithium-ion battery.

What's in the Box
This package contains the dv5120us notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, IR remote control, earphones, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 90 days from date of purchase.

Customer Reviews:

Horrible customer service.......2007-05-06

I've had this computer for about a year now and 6 months into having it, I've had nothing but problems. HP has poor customer service and the people don't know what they are talking about. I brought it to my computer care center at school when HP told me that my hard drive had crashed and been erased and said I had nothing left on the computer and they would have to rebuild it. The computer center showed me, that by pulling out a bad stick of RAM that all my files and programs were still on my computer and nothing had been erased, I had a bad stick of RAM. However, the customer service people insisted that I was going to have to rebuild my whole computer. Maybe they should learn some more about the things they are handling...

I also have a printer by HP that refuses to work on a regular basis. Just bad products overall...save yourself and don't buy an HP.

Horrible HP customer Service.......2007-04-07

I have been trying to get this computer repaired for 2 months now. The service people in India are pitiful and attempting any minor conversation is a 2 hour ordeal with them asking the same questions over and over. Please save me from "HP Total Care". Buy anything but a HP computer.

Excelent!!!!!!!!.......2007-03-23

Incredible machine. HP is being really aggressive with pricing and features. It's incredible what you get for what you pay. AMD Turion is also a good issue to point out. AMD is getting a good piece of market share with these new processors. Very fast and excellent compatibility. I'm very happy with it.

Excellent home equipment.......2007-03-08

this equipment is really nice, i was looking forward to have something like this....

Go back to Dell.......2006-09-26

I bought this computer a couple months ago and have only been disappointed. First there is all kinds of annoying software installed that you have to uninstall. Second, on the keyboard the shift key broke. I have sent it back to HP and they have had it for 2 weeks now waiting for the part that they told me would take 3 days to fix.

I miss my old dell and thinkpad, both which were road warriors. Dont buy an HP they arent made as well, and the customer service is miserable.

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