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HP Pavilion dv9000 PC Notebook

A laptop computer by Hewlett-Packard

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Great media PC but it could use a better battery!

Apr 21, 2009

by hayeskim

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I've been using this laptop for about a year now.
I'm going to make this review very straight forward since I know most people looking for a laptop really just want the pros and cons.

Pros:
1) Fast
2) Nice widescreen
3) Keyboard is very user friendly. You can disable the mousepad if you have an external mouse with a tap of a button.
4) Two headphone outs which is key for watching movies with someone else when traveling.
5) Nice media controls just above the keyboard
6) Memory slot for easy image uploads

Cons:
1) Glossy screen - This is more of a personal preference but I like matte screens because you get less glare. The glossy screens are supposedly better for media though.
2) Battery life! - this is the biggest bummer for me. If you're watching a dvd, the battery life is barely enough for 2 hours. It's almost like rolling dice as to whether you finish a movie on one charge.
3) Vista! - Luckily I had XP to downgrade to but yes, vista sucks. This machine comes stock with Windows Vista.
4) Monitor Out - No plugs to hold the cable in. I guess they expect you to just plug it in and that it's never going to fall out.
5) Weight - It's on the heavier side but I guess that's to be expected from a media branded laptop like this one.

Overall I really like this laptop for work and home use. I wouldn't recommend this one for the traveler.

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About the reviewer

Hayes Kim (hayeskim)
Ranked #163

I'm a socal native who grew up in the real OC. Went from OC to UCLA and became addicted to the internet. Now I reside in the westside, surf El Porto(crappo for some), and love all things drumming.