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HP HDX X18-1201EA 18.4-inch Premium Notebook with Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8600, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, Finger Print Reader, HP Remote Control
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #89252 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Hewlett Packard
- Model: NQ517EA#ABU
- Released on: 2009-04-23
- Dimensions: 9.04 pounds
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Manufacturer's Description
Sophisticated and elegant, enjoy the latest in digital lifestyle
Wrapped in a stunning Titanium design; the 18.4-inch HP HDX X18-1201 premium notebook PC offers a unique digital lifestyle and powerful performance.
 Remotely control your HDX content from the palm of your hand |
Enjoy a home theatre experience with Blu-Ray, Altec Lansing® speakers with integrated subwoofer and Dolby Home Theatre and view it all on the vivid full HD 1080p display. HP MediaSmart software puts all forms of media in one place that is just a click away. Premium audio and dual headphone jacks deliver uncompromising entertainment, whilst integrated low-light webcam and dual digital microphones are ideal for social networking. You can even remotely control your HDX content from the palm of your hand when using the onboard remote control. The incredibly compact remote fits neatly into the TouchSmart’s 34mm ExpressCard slot when not in use.
Powered by a 2.4GHz Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8600 processor and with Microsoft Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit) on board, the stylish and elegant HDX X18 premium notebook PC from HP offers incredible performance and is sure to attract attention.
 Exclusively to HP notebooks and PCs – MediaSmart turns your notebook into the ultimate mobile entertainment centre |
Experience your digital world like never before
HP MediaSmart software, an exclusive with the latest HP PCs and notebooks. With MediaSmart your notebook is turned into a mobile entertainment centre and your media is at your fingertips.
The one-click menus provide instant access to multimedia content including, movies, photos, music and TV* shows. View slide shows of your favourite holiday snaps or use built-in editing tools to help you instantly improve photos, effortlessly rotate, crop, enhance or remove red-eye in one simple click. It is just as simple to record and edit videos; you can even rate, tag and search videos with easy to use built-in management tools and if it’s DVDs you’re watching, you can be sure that the clarity and smoothness is optimised through HP SmoothMotion software.
Have fun with your personal music collection and explore new music. Create, edit, search and browse your music playlists using the interactive software, in a fun new way. The HDX even comes with a DVB-T TV tuner so you can watch your favourite TV programmes and enjoy primetime, classic shows and cartoons from around the world, over the Internet, at a time that suits you. What’s more all of this can be accessed through the built-in 34mm remote control.
With HP MediaSmart having fun has no limits!
Design supremacy, reliability and security
While the HDX X18 is a designer’s dream, make no mistake, this is a serious performer. It features a 101 key compatible keyboard and a 18.4 inch BrightView Infinity display, so you’ll be able to type accurately and comfortably, whilst experiencing excellent image and video quality.
The HDX provides reliability and security for files and digital media, thanks to HP ProtectSmart™ hard drive protection and an eSATA interface. So if you accidentally drop it in transit, don’t worry as the notebook automatically locks to protect your data against damage. Security is further enhanced, thanks to the integrated fingerprint reader which helps prevent unauthorised access. There are also a range of service and support options available through HP Total Care.
The hardware features on this machine are very impressive too. It includes a 500GB SATA hard drive, 4GB standard memory, LightScribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti drive for burning movies to DVD (and music mixes to CD), integrated 802.11 a/g/n WLAN, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN, an NVIDIA GeForce GT130M graphics card with 1GB dedicated graphics memory and integrated webcam and digital microphone. It also comes with an 8-cell Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery.
Eco-friendly
The HDX is an ENERGY STAR® qualified product. That means it will save you money by reducing energy costs and help to protect the environment without sacrificing features or performance. HP products that earn the ENERGY STAR® qualification minimise greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the risk of climate change by meeting strict energy guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Efficient and yet powerful processing
With the 2.4GHz Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8600 processor you’ll get outstanding energy-efficient performance and multimedia power. The ultra-low voltage processor provides a high quality experience for all of your everyday computing needs.
For gaming, photo editing and HD video encoding, the Intel Core™ 2 Duo processor in this notebook has plenty of processing power for running demanding applications in the background whilst you work on other tasks.
The latest Intel® graphics technology gives you Intel® Clear Video Technology, this enables you to experience HD movie clips, media streams and videos from the latest generation in HD camcorders in full high-definition with crystal clear images and brilliant colour.
Communications and connectivity are leading edge. Providing you have access to a WiFi signal, the processor technology is compatible with all currently available 802.11 a/g/n, Bluetooth® wireless solutions, so you can access the Internet, check e-mail, and stay connected at all times.
 The neatly integrated webcam is perfect for capturing video or still photos. |
 A full complement of ports are onboard, including 4 USB 2.0 and HDMI. Wireless technologies are also supported |
Outstanding graphics, video and sound performance
The 18.4 inch high-definition HP BrightView Infinity display delivers a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels and helps movies and pictures and games come alive with crisp and vibrant colours.
Graphics performance is achieved using an NVIDIA GeForce GT130M graphics processor which delivers immersive realism and heart pounding performance for demanding gamers. CUDA® technology handles photo and video editing tasks up to ten times faster than mainstream CPUs. The PureVideo® HD processor plays full HD and Blu-ray movies with cinematic quality and battery sipping power.
An integrated webcam, digital microphone and the latest internal 3D Sound Blaster Pro card with Altec Lansing® speakers with integrated subwoofer will give you the highest quality Internet-based video and audio communication.
For the “big-screen” effect, through the HDMI and VGA ports you can even watch Blu-Ray movies through your HDTV or another VGA monitor or projector. This is achieved using the appropriate cables (sold separately).
Great expansion and connectivity
The HDX will accommodate up to four peripherals at any time with its four USB 2.0 ports (the fourth is shared with eSATA port) and IEEE 1394 FireWire® interface, enabling you to quickly transfer photos from your digital video camera or music from your MP3 player.
It also incorporates a 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN, so you can quickly and easily share your files with your family, friends and colleagues. In terms of connectivity, it features the latest high-speed wireless 802.11n technology for you to connect rapidly to the internet. It is also WiFi certified to work with base stations and routers that use industry-standard 802.11a/g wireless technologies. So, providing you have access to a WiFi signal, you can access the Internet, check e-mail, keep in touch with family and friends anywhere and everywhere. It also features integrated Bluetooth® wireless networking capability, to enable you to connect directly to a wireless keyboard or mouse, and synchronise your mobile phone or PDA.
Great style, outstanding performance, let’s take a look at the hardware
Hard drive, optical drive and memory
The 500GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) maintains high data transfer speeds, meaning you don’t need to wait long for your documents and pictures to open. To support this, the HDX X18 comes with 4GB memory as standard and supports up to 8GB DDR3 memory.
In addition to watching your favourite movies in high definition, the versatile LightScribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD R/RW double layer optical drive allows you to write to virtually all DVD formats and with LightScribe you can laser etch your own disc labels from right inside your DVD drive! No ink, no messy markers or clumpy adhesive labels, with LightScribe you simply burn your data, flip the disc over and burn a precise, silkscreen-like text, photo or graphic label directly onto your LightScribe CD or DVD.
This drive will write to:
DVD+R, DVD-R at up to 18x speed
DVD-RAM at up to 12x speed
DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, and DVD+RW at up to 8x speed
DVD-RW at up to 6x speed
CD-R at up to 48x speed
CD-RW at up to 32x speed
And read industry standard DVD-ROM at up to 18x speed, CD-ROM at up to 48x speed
Memory card device
Rapidly upload all your holiday snaps with the integrated 5-in-1 digital media reader. So whether you are saving your information on Secure Digital, Multimedia, xD Picture cards or using Memory Stick or Memory Stick Pro, you can rest assured that the HDX will be able to read your documents easily.
 No more labels! Use LightScribe to burn precise, silkscreen-like text and images directly onto your LightScribe CD or DVDs. |
Powerful software for a powerful machine
The HDX is pre-packed with state-of-the-art applications, tools and operating systems to ensure that you get the ultimate computing experience. It comes with Microsoft Windows Vista® Home Premium Service Pack 1 (64-bit) as standard, the perfect choice for going beyond mere email and web surfing to improve personal productivity and get the best in all kinds of digital entertainment. Using Vista Home Premium you can search for any file or download from virtually anywhere, so you’ll save lots of time. You’ll also get improved performance and better protection for your notebook, and personal information. Windows Vista® Home Premium gives you more ways to have fun with your music, TV*, games and digital media. Plus you’ll love the way that it connects to wireless networks and manages battery life, so you can go on surfing all through the day.
Well that’s just for starters, and there’s a lot more. Take a look at this line-up of pre-loaded software:
Microsoft® Works (word processor, spreadsheet, calendar and database), Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Windows Mail, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Gallery, DVD Play, Windows Movie Maker, Windows DVD Maker, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Windows Media Center, Digital Persona Fingerprint reader software, HP Total Care Advisor, Adobe® Reader, HP Games Console with hours of free game play and Symantec™ Norton Internet Security™ 2009. Also included is a free 60-day trial version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 Edition.
Finally, for your peace of mind
You’ll want the best in technical support, so it comes with a one-year, pick-up and return, parts and labour warranty. And naturally, this can be extended to protect against accidental damage for up to 3 years, for a small extra premium.
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