HDX18T – HEWLETT PACKARD HP Pavilion HDX 18t – Intel , Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

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1. Robert Moore says:

   May 16, 2010 at 2:09 am

   After twenty years of using nothing but desktops, I finally chose to get my first laptop. I did a large amount of looking around and finally chose on a laptop in the HP HDX series. I sought after a huge screen and since I didn’t (and don’t) plot on carrying it around a lot, I wasn’t too concerned about its size. Portability and weight weren’t major considerations. If they are for you, then certainly don’t get this. It is something of a monster, quite heavy. Furthermore, as far as I’ve been able to learn, there is only one case that will accommodate a laptop this side, one by Targus. It is less like a messenger bag or pack back and more like a baggage on wheels. But except for the size, this is a fantastic laptop and I’m completely delighted with it.

   There is really only one advantage to buying a preconfigured laptop. You can get it quickly. But I would recommend people who really know what they want to do their own configuration. I sought after a computer that was really strong on media, so I opted for the 1 GB video card, a Blu-ray burner, and a TV tuner. I also got the bluetooth wife modem so that I wouldn’t have to use a transceiver. The computer has been exceptional in this regard. The screen is bright and unbelievably detailed. Blu-ray discs don’t look quite as excellent as they do on my Samsung high def TV using a PS3, but it is close. The built in speakers are amazingly decent for a laptop. Although I prefer using headphones for movies and videos, the speakers are excellent enough for two people to watch something collectively. But for music while I type I ordinarily just use the built in speakers.

   Just about everything else about the computer is fantastic as well. I find the keyboard comfortable to use and the action on the keys are really nice. I don’t like the touchpad, but that would be right for absolutely any laptop.

   If you are looking for a laptop that is superb at multimedia but that doesn’t have to be especially transportable, you can’t do much better than this laptop. My one piece of advice for anyone configuring a laptop is to place your upfront cash nearly entirely in things that cannot be upgraded easily later. Place off the printer if it means you can get a quicker processor. Don’t worry about the size of your hard drive, because there fantastic inexpensive external hard drives (you can get a 1 TB today for less than $150). But also plot on doing other things to extend the life of your computer. I got the Blu-ray burner, but I plot on getting an external DVD drive to minimize the wear and tear on the internal drive. I got a single array now, but plot on getting a second one later. But it is pretty hard to upgrade your processor speed or video card later. Of course, if cash isn’t a consideration for you (it was for me), go ahead and get everything right now. But whether you have to economize or not, this is a fantastic multimedia computer.
   Rating: 5 / 5