HP Pavilion Artist Edition DV2890NR 14.1-inch Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) Review
Ok I just love my artist edition HP, I used to own a black regular dv2000 and I had a lot of problems with that one, I had to sent it for repair and everything and, I don’t know.. overall I didn’t have a good experience with that one…
But I traded my old one with my dad and bought this artist edition just crossing my fingers hoping this one to be a keeper, and IT DEFINITLY IS!
No webcam problems (other one worked 1/3 times I tried using it), the touch buttons are more resposive, the touchpad buttons feel more rigid…
And the desing on the computer makes it unique!
So its fully recommended!
HP Pavilion Artist Edition DV2890NR 14.1-inch Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) Feature
- Unique Asian-influenced HP imprint wraps the laptop both inside and out; winning design from worldwide HP/MTV contest
- 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 processor, 250 GB hard drive, 3 GB RAM (4 GB max), 8x multi-format/dual-layer DVD drive
- Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); 10/100 Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce Go 8400M with up to 1407 MB of available video RAM
- Connectivity: 2 USB, 1 FireWire, ExpressCard 34 slot, Memory Stick & SD readers, HDMI AV out, VGA & S-Video analog video
- Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 (with Media Center capabilities)
HP Pavilion Artist Edition DV2890NR 14.1-inch Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) Overview
HP Pavilion Artist Edition DV2890NR 14.1″ Laptop PC. HP and MTV introduce the first consumer designed notebook PC with an HP Imprint finish that redefines personal expression. For those who want rich digital entertainment capability coupled with leading edge mobile performance, communication features and definitive style, the HP Pavilion dv2890nr Artist Edition Notebook PC delivers. This 5.5 pound, starting weight, light notebook combines the advantages of a portable entertainment player and a high performance notebook PC. Its 14.1″ diagonal high definition BrightView widescreen display with 1280 x 800 resolution provides the same viewable screen area as most 15.4 inch systems. Mobile dual core processor technology supports multiple demanding applications such as photo editing, DVD burning, and playing a game all at the same time. And dual headphone jacks let you share your entertainment. The HP Pavilion Artist Edition is loaded with innovative features. LightScribe technology lets you create DVDs and CDs with custom, silkscreen quality labels etched on the discs right inside the drive. The integrated HP Webcam makes it easy to upload images. HP innovation is most visible in its breakthrough notebook PC designs that truly integrate fashion and technology for today’s mobile, digital lifestyle. Encouraging more direct interaction, the back-lit media control panel responds to a touch or sweep of a finger. A high gloss HP Imprint finish encases the elegant, curvilinear form and is more durable than traditional painted surfaces. The exclusive Artist Edition Imprint design was one of more than 8,500 entries in the international Take Action, Make Art competition co sponsored by HP and MTV. The winning design was created by Joao Oliveira, a 20-year-old artist from Portugal, combining retro sensibility with modern technology and a unifying Asian theme. Joao’s art also appears in coordinating wallpaper options, product packaging, and documentation.
HP Pavilion Artist Edition DV2890NR 14.1-inch Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) Specifications
Built for today’s multimedia-savvy, always on-the-go computer user, the HP Pavilion dv2890nr Artist Edition takes its award-winning imprint designs to the next level with a unique artistic rendering wrapped around the entire laptop. HP’s Take Action/Make Art contest received over 8,500 entries from aspiring young artists worldwide, and this bold, colorful, innovative design stood out at capturing the HP PC experience. You can also travel in style with the coordinating Artist Edition messenger bag (sold separately).
Show your individuality with the Artist Edition HP Imprint finish, featuring the winning design from a worldwide competition sponsored by HP and MTV. |
More than a pretty face, the dv2890nr Artist Edition PC delivers rich digital entertainment and excellent mobile performance. |
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Optimize your mobility with a BrightView 14.1-inch display that has the same viewable area as a 15.4-inch screen–in a notebook that weighs a pound less. Encouraging more direct interaction, the backlit media control panel responds to the touch or sweep of a finger. Control settings for audio and video playback from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process).
It’s powered by the 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 processor, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, as well as excellent battery management. It also includes Intel’s 4965 AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. It also features a 250 GB hard drive, 3 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), LighScribe dual-layer DVD±R burner, HDMI port for connecting to an HDTV, and Nvidia GeForce Go 8400M GS video/graphics card with up to 1407 MB of total allocated video memory (128 MB dedicated). It also includes an integrated Webcam in the LCD’s bezel and an omnidirectional microphone for easy video chats.
It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1), which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you’ll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.
Make a Statement with the HP Artist Edition Notebook PC
Winning the international Take Action, Make Art competition co-sponsored by HP and MTV was João Oliveira, a 20-year-old artist from Portugal, who combined retro sensibility with modern technology and a unifying Asian theme. Oliveira’s design is found both inside and out on this Artist Edition laptop, and his art also appears in coordinating wallpaper options, product packaging, and documentation. HP’s high-gloss Imprint finish encases the elegant, curvilinear form and is more durable than traditional painted surfaces.
The Basics
- Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 processor has a 1.83 GHz processor speed, fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system’s performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
With two computational execution cores in a single processor, it provides greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It’s optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications–such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications–while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include:
- Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.
- AdvancedDigital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.
- Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.
- Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.
- Hard Drive: The 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive is more than double the average size for notebook PCs, and it offers a fast 5400 RPM disk speed–an improvement over other notebooks with extra-large hard drives. It provides more than enough capacity for storing documents, digital media files, and video editing software. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data–akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
- Memory: This notebook comes installed with 3 GB of RAM (DDR2), which helps boost the amount of available video RAM that’s shared with this notebook’s video card. It has a 4 GB RAM capacity.
- DVD/CD Drive: This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds.
This LightScribe DVD±RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label–anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.
- Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 101-key keyboard and a touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad. It also includes two quick-launch buttons (HP QuickPlay Music and DVD).
Screen, Video & Audio
While this notebook is actually as wide as standard 15-inch displays, the high-definition, widescreen 14.1-inch display (1280 x 800-pixel resolution) has the same form factor as a 12-inch screen–taking up less space on your desk. Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS graphics card, which provides up to 1407 MB of available RAM/video memory (128 MB dedicated video RAM) for unmatched HD video performance on a notebook PC. With support for Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 and High Dynamic-Range Lighting (HDR), the 8400M lets you rip through all of today’s most advanced and cutting-edge games and applications.
The Altec Lansing speakers provide exceptional sound, and a pair of stereo earbud headphones with volume controls is included. You’ll be able to privately share enjoyment of multimedia with a friend via the dual headphone jacks.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with this notebook’s integrated quad-mode Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It’s also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range–great for closed office environments).
It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (as well as a standard PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here’s the full list of connectivity options:
- 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals–from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- 1 HDMI output (for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable)
- Analog video out: 1 VGA monitor port and 1 S-Video port for connecting to a TV or projector
- 1 ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
- 2 headphone jacks
- 1 microphone jack
- 1 Expansion Port 3 connector (for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock)
- 1 IR receiver
- 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)
- 10/100 Ethernet
- Bluetooth
- 56K modem (V.90)
Operating System
This PC is preloaded with Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 (SP1), which collects previously released updates for Windows Vista for improved security, reliability, and performance. It also provides support for emerging hardware and standards, such as an Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) and flash-based devices formatted using the Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT) file format, and adds improvements that will help businesses better optimize their IT infrastructures.
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.
Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family’s use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.
Preloaded Software
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (60 days of complimentary live update), HP PhotoSmart Essential, Muvee autoProducer, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial)
Dimensions & Weight
This notebook PC measures 13.15 x 9.33 x 1.54 inches and weighs 5.59 pounds.
Power
It’s powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 2 hours (depending on usage).
What’s in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion dv2890nr notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, IR remote control, earphones, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 30 days from date of purchase.
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Customer Reviews
It was great, big memory, fast, beautiful design. But one day the screen decided to go black and never came back… – sourapril – Milwaukee, WI USA
I was really sad because I only had it for over a year…contacted several computer stores but they told me the same thing: I would have to get a new mother board. Called HP, my warranty is no longer good (they only cover for a year, sneaky bastards). Same thing happen to my bf’s HP.
Great while it lasted…all 18 months – P. Emberton – Houston
Purchased my artist edition from Amazon in late June/early July of 2008. Laptop was great, with an emphasis on the was. The art design is excellent, and the multimedia features included put even some new laptop releases to shame. With a webcam, built-in bluetooth, HDMI, DVD-burner, and decent enough graphics chip the laptop really delivered. Well, everything but the graphics card, that is. If you’ll check the net, you’ll soon find that the 8400 series of Nvidea cards is notorious for early failures. So while the hardware is great while it lasts, it’s designed to fail, and most likely in far less than 24 months (what i consider a minimum reasonable expectation for a notebook)
I was cheated with this item. – Akiles_o6 – Florida, USA
I bought one of these just one year and 4 months ago and it cost me $ 970 by those days, and guess what? —It is already damaged—. I do not recommend this brand to anyone. Since the purchase I noticed that it used to heated being a long time on, I thought it was normal, but everybody told me that should not be so. With the time the problem was getting worse. And a few days ago began to warm up faster and also shut down very fast until it rises to just turn it on and off immediately.
PD.: My language is spanish. I tried to do my best translating mi words to english.
solo un defecto – Francisco Javier Urquia – La Ceiba,Honduras
Todo esta muy bien,el unico problema es el tablero, las letras no son faciles de ver especialmente en lugares de poca iluminacion,eso evito que le diera 5 estrellas.
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