HP dv3500t Review and Specs!

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HP announces their new 13.3″ HP dv3500t. Prices start at $999.99 for the most basic model.

Here’s the specs for the HP dv3500t:

Operating system
The main control program of your system. See Productivity Software category for Office applications.

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Choices:
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)

Processor
A faster processor supports more efficient operations and applications performance

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Choices:
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T5800 (2.0GHz)
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P7350 (2.0GHz)
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26 GHz)
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)

Display
The window to applications, the Internet and more

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Choices:
13.3″ diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
13.3″ diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)

Memory
Use more programs at once and make them run faster with more memory

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Choices:
2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
8GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)

Graphics card
Bring your favorite applications and games to life

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Choices:
512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS

Hard drive
Store your applications, data, digital music and digital photos on your hard disk drive

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Choices:
160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
400GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection

Personalization
Choose the way you would like your HP PC to look.

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Choices:
Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
[For LED Display] Webcam + Fingerprint Reader

Keyboard
Stylish design that can meet the needs of your personal and professional lifestyle.

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Choices:
HP Color Matching Keyboard
Full Size Backlit Keyboard

Networking
PC includes a network port for broadband Internet connectivity. Internet access sold separately

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Choices:
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth

Modem Port
The built-in modem allows dial-up for internet connections.

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Choices:
Integrated 56K Modem

Primary DVD/CD drive
Optical drives can be used to store data, play music and movies, and burn your own CDs or DVDs

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Choices:
SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support

Primary battery
The right battery can keep you and your Notebook PC working longer

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Choices:
4 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
One 4 Cell and One 6 Cell Lithium Ion Batteries

Productivity software
Get the tools you need to save time and improve your productivity

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Choices:
Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
Corel(R) WordPerfect Office(TM) X4
Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2007
Microsoft(R) Office Basic 2007
Microsoft(R) Office Small Business 2007
Microsoft(R) Office Professional 2007

Security software
Stay protected from the latest online threats when connecting to the Web.

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Choices:
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2008 - 15 Month Subscription
Norton 360(TM) - 15 Months
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2008 - 2 Year Subscription
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2008 - 3 Year Subscription

Theft protection
Protect your notebook from theft with Computrace LoJack Software.

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Choices:
Computrace LoJack for Notebooks, One Year
Computrace LoJack for Notebooks, Two Years
Computrace LoJack for Notebooks, Three Years
Computrace LoJack for Notebooks, Four Years

Photography software
Software that helps you make the most of your digital cameras and brings your pictures to life!

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Choices:
Roxio PhotoSuite 9 Deluxe
Corel(R) Painter(TM) Essentials 4
Adobe(R) PhotoShop(R) Elements 6.0
Corel(R) Paint Shop Pro(R) Photo X2 + Corel(R) MediaOne(TM) Plus

Finance & accounting software
Track your income and expenses with a financial software package for your home or business

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Choices:
Quicken Deluxe 2008
QuickBooks Pro 2008

DVD/CD burner, movie software
Feature-filled upgrades from the basic software included with your system

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Choices:
muvee autoProducer Premium
Cyberlink DVD Suite Premium
Adobe Premiere Elements 4

Back-up & media management
Protect your valuable files. Synch up with mobile devices and convert media.

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Choices:
MigoMobile TUNES (+ Picts)
ArcSoft Media Converter 2.5
MigoMobile MEDIA - Premier
Roxio Backup MyPC(TM)

Dimensions

Std panel 12.59″(L)x 8.97″(W)x 1.23″(min H)/1.48″(max H)
LED panel 12.59″(L)x 8.97″(W)x 1.15″(min H)/1.41″(max H)

Weight

4.12lbs (6 cell)
Weight varies by configuration

Total memory slots

2 DIMM

Maximum memory expansion

8GB

PCI expansion

Expansion Port 3 Connector

AC adapter

65W

Front-side bus (processor dependent)

Up to 1066 MHz FSB

Expansion slots

ExpressCard/34 Slot

I/O ports

3 Universal Serial Bus (3rd shared with eSATA port), 1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver),HDMI 1.3 connector, Microphone in, 1 Expansion Port 3 Connector, 1 RJ -45 (LAN), 1 VGA, HDMI 1.3b

Speakers

Integrated Altec Lansing stereo speakers

Software - full versions

HP PhotoSmart Essentials, Muvee AutoProducer Basic Edition 6.x (with 20-day-trial full version), Adobe Reader 8.x, Microsoft Works 9.0, Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Sling Player from Slingbox, the Sims Life Stories laptop edition, Slingbox Flash Tour (Desktop icon only), HP MediaSmart, Cyberlink DVD Suite

Software - introductory versions

Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (includes 60 days of complimentary live updates; subscription required to continue receiving updates)

Trial Internet service

Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition 60-day trial

Basic warranty

One year of hardware parts and labor coverage
One year of award-winning, toll-free, 24 x 7 support
30-Days Free Software Support (Free 1 year Software Support with Product Registration) from date of purchase
E-mail response in as little time as an hourLimited software technical support is available only for software preinstalled on the computer by HP/Compaq.