HP Pavilion dv2500t Available

HP Pavilion dv2500t notebook computer based on new Intel “Santa Rosa” platform is now available for purchase.

The 14.1-inch widescreen (1280×800) HP Pavilion dv2500t is configurable with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (1.8GHz/2MB L2 cache) and T7300 (2.0GHz/4MB L2 cache) processors. The new laptop has Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which is integrated into “Santa Rosa’s” GM965 chipset. HP Pavilion dv2500t comes with up to 2GB of DDR2 system memory, although the notebook supports up to 4GB of RAM, and with up to 160GB SATA hard drive at 5400rpm. Along with DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive, the HP’s dv2500t can be purchased with DVD burner or with DVD burner featuring LightScribe technology for inscribing labels onto DVD media.

Regarding networking and connectivity, the dv2500t provides 802.11a/b/g wireless connection and an optional Wi-Fi N (802.11n draft). There are also optional Bluetooth and a Verizon V740 ExpressCard for broadband wireless, as well as a built-in Ethernet LAN and a 56k modem.

HP Pavilion dv2500t has integrated Altec Lansing stereo speakers, three USB ports, Firewire, VGA and S-Video TV outputs, 5-in-1 media card reader, an ExpressCard slot, and optional web-camera, fingerprint reader and Expresscard TV Tuner.

The laptop weighs approximately 5.3lbs and comes with new HP Imprint Finish “Radiance” coating and Windows Vista operating system.

The Pavilion dv2500t has a starting price of $999 at Hewlett-Packard’s web site.

[…] Although there are no details of the new HP Pavilion dv2500z, it is known that this 14.1-inch widescreen laptop will be the AMD-powered version of the dv2500t, which is based on Intel’s chips. We assume the dv2500z will have internal components similar to those in the 15.4-inch dv6500z and the 17-inch dv9500z. It will most likely feature an AMD Turion 64 X2 dual core processor, NVIDIA’s integrated and dedicated video card options, up to 4GB of system memory, a built-in optical drive, various Wi-Fi options, including those supporting draft 802.11n wireless networks, an optional Bluetooth, an Ethernet LAN and a 56K modem, as well as a built-in web camera, a fingerprint reader, and common ports and slots. […]

[…] Hewlett-Packard will launch the HP Pavilion dv2600 14.1-inch customizable laptop this week, according to NotebookReview. The dv2600 is basically the same as the currently available dv2500t notebook, but with the new Imprint Finish called “Verve”. […]