This gigantic laptop/desktop hybrid weighs a whopping 15.5 pounds and comes equipped with a 20-inch LCD screen. The lowest-end HP Pavilion HDX configuration goes for $3,000, but you'll definitely want to load it up with an HD DVD drive and an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor for an extra $1,700 or so.
The real stand out design feature on the HP Pavilion HDX is the dual-hinge display. Rather than opening with a single large hinge at the back of the notebook, the 20.1" display swings open with a center-mounted rear hinge and is further adjustable with a second hinge at the back of the display allowing you to position the screen for the perfect viewing angle. The built-in web cam has a high-resolution of 1.3-megapixel but produces excellent video quality.
The 20.1" WSXGA+ display on the HDX is quite impressive to say the least. Both horizontal and vertical viewing angles are excellent, back lighting is even across the entire surface, there is virtually zero light leakage around the edges, and high definition video simply looks stunning on this display.
The full-size keyboard with separate number pad is as roomy as anything you'd connect to a desktop, and it still leaves plenty of space on the keyboard tray to allow for comfortable typing. Above the keyboard sits a row of touch-sensitive buttons, including quick-launch buttons for HP's QuickPlay media software, a toggle for the Wi-Fi antenna, and volume and EQ controls. A remote control, not quite full-size, but larger than the credit-card-size ones found in some laptops, sits in a special cutout to the left of the keyboard. You can use it right there, or pop it out to control Windows Media Center and other media apps.
A basic Webcam, fingerprint reader, and single-tuner TV tuner round out the built-in features. Fingerprint readers are usually found only in business systems, but they can be useful on a consumer system for simply remembering your various log-ins and passwords--more convenience than security.
Some of the disappointments include: it's so big that it's a laptop in name only; overly expensive; HD DVD only--no Blu-ray; Core 2 Extreme CPU offers only slight performance boost; screen can't do 1080p; no DVI port.
In conclusion, HP's massive 20-inch Pavilion HDX is a glorious example of conspicuous consumption--overpriced, overpowered, and overwhelmingly cool.
Specifications:
The real stand out design feature on the HP Pavilion HDX is the dual-hinge display. Rather than opening with a single large hinge at the back of the notebook, the 20.1" display swings open with a center-mounted rear hinge and is further adjustable with a second hinge at the back of the display allowing you to position the screen for the perfect viewing angle. The built-in web cam has a high-resolution of 1.3-megapixel but produces excellent video quality.
The 20.1" WSXGA+ display on the HDX is quite impressive to say the least. Both horizontal and vertical viewing angles are excellent, back lighting is even across the entire surface, there is virtually zero light leakage around the edges, and high definition video simply looks stunning on this display.
The full-size keyboard with separate number pad is as roomy as anything you'd connect to a desktop, and it still leaves plenty of space on the keyboard tray to allow for comfortable typing. Above the keyboard sits a row of touch-sensitive buttons, including quick-launch buttons for HP's QuickPlay media software, a toggle for the Wi-Fi antenna, and volume and EQ controls. A remote control, not quite full-size, but larger than the credit-card-size ones found in some laptops, sits in a special cutout to the left of the keyboard. You can use it right there, or pop it out to control Windows Media Center and other media apps.
A basic Webcam, fingerprint reader, and single-tuner TV tuner round out the built-in features. Fingerprint readers are usually found only in business systems, but they can be useful on a consumer system for simply remembering your various log-ins and passwords--more convenience than security.
Some of the disappointments include: it's so big that it's a laptop in name only; overly expensive; HD DVD only--no Blu-ray; Core 2 Extreme CPU offers only slight performance boost; screen can't do 1080p; no DVI port.
In conclusion, HP's massive 20-inch Pavilion HDX is a glorious example of conspicuous consumption--overpriced, overpowered, and overwhelmingly cool.
Specifications:
- Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 (2.4GHz)
- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT (256MB)
- Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
- 20.1” WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050 pixels) HP Ultra Brightview display
- Integrated HP HDTV Tuner w/4 Altec Lansing speakers + 1 subwoofer
- PowerPack Software – Roxio, Muvee and Serif
- Dual 100GB 7200RPM Hard Drives (200GB total)
- HD DVD-ROM w/ Super Multi DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
- 4GB DDR2 system memory
- Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
- Intel Pro/Wireless 4945a/g/n network with Bluetooth
- HP Imprint "Dragon" finish + Fingerprint reader + webcam
- High capacity 9-cell battery
- Dimensions: 18.7" (L) x 13.4" (W) x 2.3" (H)
- Price as configured: $4,459.99
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