HP has just launched HDX16 and HDX18 series laptops.  The HDX16 comes with a 16″ display and lots of power-packed features.  The only bad part about HPs is that they come with Vista Premium, which most people will uninstall anyways.  Other than that, it looks like a pretty good buy but make sure get HP warranty, I have two 17″ laptops sitting on my desk that just “died” one day.

I couldn’t find anything about the HDX18 as the press release went out yesterday but here’s the summary and specs for the HP Pavilion HDX16:

Operating system The main control program of your system. See Productivity Software category for Office applications. Help me decide		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 Ultimate with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
Processor A faster processor supports more efficient operations and applications performance Help me decide		Choices: 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 P8600 (2.4 GHz) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9600 (2.80GHz)
Display The window to applications, the Internet and more Help me decide		Choices: 16″ diagonal High Definition HP Ultra Brightview Infinity Display (1366×768) 16″ diagonal High Definition HP Ultra Brightview Infinity Display (1920×1080p)
Memory Use more programs at once and make them run faster with more memory Help me decide		Choices: 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Graphics card Bring your favorite applications and games to life Help me decide		Choices: 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Hard drive Store your applications, data, digital music and digital photos on your hard disk drive Help me decide		Choices: 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Personalization Choose the way you would like your HP PC to look. Help me decide		Choices: [For BrightView Infinity Display] Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
Keyboard Stylish design that can meet the needs of your personal and professional lifestyle. Help me decide		Choices: HP Color Matching Keyboard
Networking PC includes a network port for broadband Internet connectivity. Internet access sold separately Help me decide		Choices: Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100AGN Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100AGN and Bluetooth(TM)
Broadband wireless Browse the internet and get email on the Verizon Wireless broadband network, now in more locations. Help me decide		Choices: Verizon Wireless V740 ExpressCard (Service Activation Required)
Accessories Get the most from your new system with high-quality, tested and approved accessories Help me decide		Choices: Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones (1 pair) Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones (2 pair)
TV & entertainment experience Includes online Program Guide. Review the TV schedule, record a single episode or an entire series. Help me decide		Choices: No TV Tuner w/remote control HP Integrated HDTV Hybrid Tuner
Primary battery The right battery can keep you and your Notebook PC working longer Help me decide		Choices: 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Productivity software Get the tools you need to save time and improve your productivity Help me decide		Choices: Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 $50 OFF Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2007!! Microsoft(R) Office Basic 2007 $30 OFF 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. Help me decide		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. Help me decide		Choices: $10 OFF Computrace LoJack for Notebooks, One Year Computrace LoJack for Notebooks, Two Years Computrace LoJack for Notebooks, Three Years Computrace LoJack for Notebooks, Four Years
Premium photography software Software that helps you make the most of your digital cameras and brings your pictures to life! Help me decide		Choices: Roxio PhotoSuite 9 Deluxe Adobe(R) PhotoShop(R) Elements 6.0 Corel(R) Painter(TM) Essentials 4 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 Help me decide		Choices: Quicken Deluxe 2008 QuickBooks Pro 2008
Premium CD/DVD burner software Feature-filled upgrades from the basic software included with your system Help me decide		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. Help me decide		Choices: MigoMobile TUNES (+ Picts) ArcSoft Media Converter 2.5 MigoMobile MEDIA - Premier Roxio Backup MyPC(TM)
Dimensions		14.9 (W) x 10.0″ (D) x 1.31 (min H)/1.70(max H) - with Dual Lamp
Weight		7.37lbs Weight varies by configuration
Total memory slots		2 DIMM
Maximum memory expansion		4GB
PCI expansion		Expansion port 3 connector
AC adapter		90W
Front-side bus (processor dependent)		Up to 1066MHz
Expansion slots		ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
I/O ports		4 Universal Serial Bus, 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire Port, 1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver)HDMI 1.3 connector, Microphone in, integrated stereo microphone, eSATA port, HDMI external port, RJ-45 (LAN), VGA
Speakers		Altec Lansing (4 panel mounted and 1 sub-woofer)
Software - full versions		HP PhotoSmart Essentials, Muvee AutoProducer Premium 6.x, Adobe Reader 8.x, Microsoft Works 9.0, Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent, Serif Web Plus 10.x, The Sims Life Stories Laptop edition, SlingPlayer from from Slingbox, QuickPlay, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Slingbox Flash Tour (Desktop icon only)
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 purchaseLimited software technical support is available only for software preinstalled on the computer by HP/Compaq. Safety from viruses, spam, spyware, and other on-line threats with the preinstalled security software Peace of mind with the one-year limited hardware and software warranty Help 24 x 7 toll free or online: our North America call center provides one year of HP Priority Service and Support exclusively for HDX customers The option of additional coverage: an extended service plan with Accidental Damage Protection and House Call E-mail response in as little time as an hour
ENERGY STAR Qualified		Not applicable

Press Release:

HP HDX16 Notebook PC. This thin, sleek and mobile mid-sized HDX notebook boasts a unique color and a beautiful liquid metallic design. It delivers entertainment in high-def2 16:9 with a 16-inch diagonal widescreen display and high-def2 audio/video with 720p or 1080p resolution. Choose a BrightView Infinity display or an optional Ultra BrightView display for a cinematic boost. Combines a built-in TV Tuner3 and Blu-ray™4 disk capabilities with full size IMR backlit keyboard5 and more.

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