Which one you need: decide b4 you buy:
Processor
A faster processor supports more efficient operations and applications performance.
You can choose one of the options below:
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-450M Dual Core processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)with Turbo Boost up to 2.66 GHz 2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache. DISCLAIMERS: The Dual Core processor is a new technology designed to improve performance of certain software products. Check with the software provider to determine suitability. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Actual bus speed is less. Listed bus speed represents the equivalent effective throughput for data. GHz refers to internal clock speed of the processor. Other factors besides clock speed may impact system and application performance. Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. This system requires a separately purchased 64-bit operating system and 64-bit software products to take advantage of the 64-bit processing capabilities. Given the wide range of software applications available, performance of a system including a 64-bit operating system will vary.
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-520M Dual Core processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L2 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz 2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache. DISCLAIMERS: The Dual Core processor is a new technology designed to improve performance of certain software products. Check with the software provider to determine suitability. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Actual bus speed is less. Listed bus speed represents the equivalent effective throughput for data. GHz refers to internal clock speed of the processor. Other factors besides clock speed may impact system and application performance. Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. This system requires a separately purchased 64-bit operating system and 64-bit software products to take advantage of the 64-bit processing capabilities. Given the wide range of software applications available, performance of a system including a 64-bit operating system will vary.
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-540M Dual Core processor (2.53GHz, 3MB L2 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.06GHz 2.53GHz, 3MB L3 Cache. DISCLAIMERS: The Dual Core processor is a new technology designed to improve performance of certain software products. Check with the software provider to determine suitability. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Actual bus speed is less. Listed bus speed represents the equivalent effective throughput for data. GHz refers to internal clock speed of the processor. Other factors besides clock speed may impact system and application performance. Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. This system requires a separately purchased 64-bit operating system and 64-bit software products to take advantage of the 64-bit processing capabilities. Given the wide range of software applications available, performance of a system including a 64-bit operating system will vary.
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Quad Core processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz 1.6GHz, 6MB L3 Cache, up to 1333MHz front side bus. DISCLAIMERS: The Quad processor is a new technology designed to improve performance of certain software products. Check with the software provider to determine suitability. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Actual bus speed is less. Listed bus speed represents the equivalent effective throughput for data. GHz refers to internal clock speed of the processor. Other factors besides clock speed may impact system and application performance. Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. This system requires a separately purchased 64-bit operating system and 64-bit software products to take advantage of the 64-bit processing capabilities. Given the wide range of software applications available, performance of a system including a 64-bit operating system will vary.
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-740QM Quad Core processor (1.73GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) w/Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz 1.73GHz, 6MB L3 Cache. DISCLAIMERS: The Quad processor is a new technology designed to improve performance of certain software products. Check with the software provider to determine suitability. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Actual bus speed is less. Listed bus speed represents the equivalent effective throughput for data. GHz refers to internal clock speed of the processor. Other factors besides clock speed may impact system and application performance. Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. This system requires a separately purchased 64-bit operating system and 64-bit software products to take advantage of the 64-bit processing capabilities. Given the wide range of software applications available, performance of a system including a 64-bit operating system will vary.
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-840QM processor (1.86GHz, 8MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.2 GHz 1.86GHz, 8MB L3 Cache. DISCLAIMERS: The Quad processor is a new technology designed to improve performance of certain software products. Check with the software provider to determine suitability. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Actual bus speed is less. Listed bus speed represents the equivalent effective throughput for data. GHz refers to internal clock speed of the processor. Other factors besides clock speed may impact system and application performance. Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. This system requires a separately purchased 64-bit operating system and 64-bit software products to take advantage of the 64-bit processing capabilities. Given the wide range of software applications available, performance of a system including a 64-bit operating system will vary.
Memory
Use more programs at once and make them run faster with more memory
You can choose one of the options below:
FREE Upgrade to 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) Work in several applications simultaneously and more easily access larger files. The benefits of DDR3 compared with DDR2 are higher speed for better performance and lower power consumption. DISCLAIMER: Dual Channel is supported only when the system is configured with DDR3 symmetric memory (e. g., 2x1024MB).
4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) Get better system performance and greater overall speed running your favorite applications. The benefits of DDR3 compared with DDR2 are higher speed for better performance and lower power consumption. DISCLAIMER: Dual Channel is supported only when the system is configured with DDR3 symmetric memory (e. g., 2x1024MB).
8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) The more memory you have, the better the performance when simultaneously running multiple, memory-intensive applications like photo editing and gaming. The benefits of DDR3 compared with DDR2 are higher speed for better performance and lower power consumption. DISCLAIMER: Dual Channel is supported only when the system is configured with DD32 symmetric memory (e. g., 2x1024MB).
1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M [HDMI, VGA] Nvidia GeForce GT 230M with 1GB dedicated video memory brings more realistic game environments and virtual worlds playing at high resolutions and fluid frame rates than previous generations. Built-in NVIDIA(R) PhysX(TM) technology enables hyper-realistic gameplay, bringing dynamic forces of nature and massively destructible environments to some of the most anticipated games. DISCLAIMERS: As Blu-Ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. In order for some Blu-ray titles to play, they may require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and your display may require HDCP support. HD-DVD movies cannot be played on this notebook PC.
Hard drive
Store your applications, data, digital music and digital photos on your hard disk drive
You can choose one of the options below:
640GB 7200RPM Dual Hard Drive (320GB x 2) with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection automatically detects if your notebook has been dropped, and while on its brief journey to the floor, automatically locks your hard drive to help prevent the loss of your files and media library. An LED provides status and lets the user know when the HP ProtectSmart has activated. FEATURES: 640GB (320GB x 2), 7200 RPM speed. DISCLAIMERS: (1GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 12GB of the hard drive is reserved for the system recovery software.)
1TB 7200RPM Dual Hard Drive (500GB x 2) with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection automatically detects if your notebook has been dropped, and while on its brief journey to the floor, automatically locks your hard drive to help prevent the loss of your files and media library. An LED provides status and lets the user know when the HP ProtectSmart has activated. FEATURES: 1TB (500GB x 2), 7200 RPM speed. DISCLAIMERS: (1GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 12GB of the hard drive is reserved for the system recovery software.)
448GB 7200RPM Dual Hard Drive (SSD 128GB + 320GB 7200RPM) The 128GB Solid State Drive is designed to help reduce noise, lower power and heat generation, decrease seek times and help your notebook endure intense shock. In addition to the 128GB Solid State Drive is the 320GB 7200RPM Hard Drive which allows you to store a large number files and load many programs. The more GB on your hard drive, the more applications and files you can store. DISCLAIMERS: (1GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 12GB of the hard drive is reserved for the system recovery software.)
756GB 7200RPM Dual Hard Drive (SSD 256GB + 500GB 7200RPM) The 256GB Solid State Drive is designed to help reduce noise, lower power and heat generation, decrease seek times and help your notebook endure intense shock. In addition to the 256GB Solid State Drive is the 500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive which allows you to store a large number files and load many programs. The more GB on your hard drive, the more applications and files you can store. DISCLAIMERS: (1GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 12GB of the hard drive is reserved for the system recovery software.)
HP Pavilion dv8t series: 18.4 inch display