Mission MSM72B Shelf Speaker, Black (Pair)

Mission MSM72B Shelf Speaker, Black (Pair)
Manufacturer: Mission
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The Mission m72 is a stand-mount loudspeaker with powerful bass, dynamically detailed midrange and clean, crisp treble performance. Similar to the m71 but with larger bass unit, greater efficiency and deeper bass extension the Mission m72 is an outstandingly impressive loudspeaker, easy to drive and tolerant of a wide range of amplifiers.

Average customer rating: 3.0

I Like it but.....
HP DV9230 Amazing
My HP dv9230us is in the shop for repair
Not bad, a good desktop replacement

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HP Pavilion DV9230US 17" Entertainment Notebook PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500, 2 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Office
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B000M7T7VE
2007-01-30

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Amazon.com Product Description

Balance your need for productivity with great multimedia performance with the HP Pavilion dv9230us notebook PC, which features an amazingly bright, widescreen 17-inch BrightView display--perfect for multitasking between document windows and watching movies in their native aspect ratio. 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 remote control, which stores conveniently in the ExpressCard slot. It offers a cool, modern look with a durable, high-gloss piano black finish and inlaid design inspired by Zen rock gardens as well as a subtle blue backlit media control panel that responds to the slightest touch. It also has an integrated 1.3-megapixel WebCam (and integrated microphone), enabling easy video conferencing via VoIP and video IM chats.

This notebook is powered by the 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. It provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance. You can easily burn your home video productions to DVD for friends and family with the dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner, which also includes LightScribe technology for personalized silkscreen-quality, laser-etched CD/DVD labels. Other hardware features include dual 100 GB hard drives (for a 200 GB total), 2 GB of installed RAM (maximizing capacity), an integrated Nvidia GeForce 7600 video/graphics card with 256 MB of discrete video RAM, tri-mode Wi-Fi LAN (802.11a/b/g), multi-format memory card reader, and an HDMI connectivity for uncompressed digital audio and video transmission to an HDTV.

This laptop also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The Basics
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Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 processor has a 1.66 GHz processor speed, super-fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and large 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include: <ul>

Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.

Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.

Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.

Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.</ul>

Hard Drive: You'll be able to store large libraries of digital audio, video, and photos on the dual 100 GB Serial ATA hard drives (5400 RPM). The 200 GB of total storage offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. These SATA hard drive also quicken the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.

Memory: The 2 GB of built-in memory maximizes the capacity of this notebook, which is par for the course for multimedia-centric laptops (though small in comparison to multimedia-oriented desktops). But you'll be able to handle immersive 3-D video games, video editing, graphics-intensive presentations, and multiple open business productivity applications right out of the box.

DVD/CD Drive: This 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.

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, Video & Audio
The 17-inch WXGA+ high-definition BrightView widescreen (1440 x 900 resolution) provides a 45 percent larger picture for DVD movies than a 15-inch screen. Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce 7600 graphics card, which was chosen by PC World magazine as one of the 100 Best Products of 2006 (July, 2006). It has 256 MB of video RAM. It features Nvidia's PureVideo technology--which provides great picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for video content. It also offers full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 and true high dynamic-range (HDR) lighting. And it's ready for the next step in graphics processing--SLI technology (Scalable Link Interface)--which delivers twice the performance of a single GPU configuration by allowing two graphics cards to run in parallel.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
The Intel PRO wireless LAN 3945ABG provides a tri-mode network connection (supporting 802.11a/b/g), with throughput up to 54 Mbps at 5 GHz (802.11a) and 2.4 GHz (802.11g). It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. You get a very good offering of connectivity options, which does include super-fast USB 2.0 and FireWire: <ul>

4 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 HDMI output (for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video)

1 VGA monitor port

1 S-Video port for connecting to a TV

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

1 headphone jack with SPDIF digital audio capability

1 microphone jack

1 Expansion Port 3 connector (for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock)

1 IR receiver

5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card) </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).

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect to your favorite Wi-Fi hotspot.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Includes Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), Muvee autoProducer DVD Edition, Sonic Digital Media Plus, HP PhotoSmart Premier, PC Recovery, and Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update).

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 15.16 x 11.65 x 1.57 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 7.8 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 8-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 2.5 hours (depending on usage).

What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion dv9230us 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 30 days from date of purchase.

Customer Reviews:

I Like it but............2007-03-10

I Love the laptop... I love the features... I think Windows Vista is a Joke.... I've tried for a week to warm up to Vista and all I have to say is .... Its a lot of headache and not worth the money.... I think I'll just buy another copy of xp and reformat it and reconfigure to my personal preference... Plus the limited versions of the software are a joke... It would be easier just to have the system stripped and load my own....

HP DV9230 Amazing.......2007-03-02

Pros:

The NVIDIA 7600 is a great video card.

Windows Vista Experience score of: 4.5 (Very Good) low item is hard drive 4.5 and top item is processor 4.7.

Great case design.

Cons:

Too much software junk from HP.
Touch pad isn't as responsive as my old Toshiba. I really cranked up the sensitivity and it made it better. Also enabled a drag drop extra to make it more user friendly.
Battery life: about 2 hours. Plug it in.

Overall: Wonderful!! Buy it. You will be happy.

My HP dv9230us is in the shop for repair.......2007-02-17

I ordered my new dv9230us with high hopes from Amazon on 2/7/07, received it on 2/9/07 and put it in an official HP authorized repair shop at Circuit City on 02/11/07 where it has been to date! The problem is that the Intel PRO wireless LAN 3945ABG works intermittently. The repair shop replaced the Wi-Fi card and the computer still does the same thing. The repair shop repairman advised me that the motherboard interface with the Wi-Fi card is defective and he will now ship the computer to an official HP repair facility. I requested a new computer or my money back but HP has not responded. I can't find out Amazon's return policy for returning a defective computer on their website and a telephone contact number is also elusive? So here I sit with my new computer in the shop and my money gone and have no idea when or what the outcome will be.

Not bad, a good desktop replacement.......2007-01-31

I had a good deal of time with this laptop. It is quite good actually. Here's the breakdown:

PROS:
- T5500 - Slightly faster than the T5200, and still very affordable. It is just enough to show off Vista's capabilities without slowing you down
- 2GB RAM - Marvelous. Why can't all laptops have this?
- DVD Burner - Plus Lightscribe, HP loves this
- nVidia 7600 - Thank God for having this. This makes it a TRUE Vista machine. You are now able to upgrade to the Ultimate version and experience all of the features Vista has to offer, instead of just this new interface.
- Ports - Great assortment of ports and connections
- Screen - Huge, bright, vivid 17" widescreen display
- Dual 100GB drives - 200GB is A LOT of HD space for a laptop... enjoy.
- Nice extras - Media shortcuts, 5-in-1 card reader, 10-key, and 1.3MP webcam are nice little additions
- SLI-Ready - Not sure how functional this is, but in theory, you can dual link another graphic card for extra virtual memory and power, but I'm not really sure how possible this is
- Light - 7.8 lbs for a laptop of this size is not unreasonable at all! Many in its class are around 9lbs
- 60 Day Office 2007 Trial - Great demo, I really like how documents take up much less space, while creating a more graphically appeasing layout

CONS:
- Battery life is meh - 17" laptops with any sort of graphics capabilites are going to suffer in this department. Don't be disappointed if you can't even get 2 hours out of it, it wasn't designed for travel.
- Speakers are tinny and weak - that pretty much says it
- You have to pay for Vista Ultimate

BOTTOM LINE: This is a true Vista-ready machine, but doesn't utilize its true potential. In theory, very upgradable, but in execution, this machine is iffy. Price may not be worth it at this point in time, seeing as how other manufactures like Dell have yet to release their Vista-solutions.

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