HP Announces Pavilion dv2500z, dx6500

Hewlett-Packard has announced several updates to its HP Pavilion notebook line for consumers. The updates include the new dv2500z and dx6500 notebooks, and the addition of a WWAN option in the Pavilion dv2500 series laptops.

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.

The HP Pavilion dx6500 is a 15.4-inch entertainment laptop, similar to the dv6500t model, based on the Intel’s Centrino technology. But, unlike the dv6500t, the dx6500 has no dedicated video options. Instead, it features the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100. According to HP, the Pavilion dx6500 incorporates the Intel Core 2 Duo “Santa Rosa” processor, up to two hard drive units providing a maximum of 500GB of storage capacity, up to 4GB of system memory, a double layer DVD burner, an ExpressCard slot, a 5-in-1 fingerprint reader, and a web camera. CNet reports the HP Pavilion dx6500 lacks the fingerprint reader, HDMI support, and modem found on the dv6500 model. The dx6500 is expected to become available at retail outlets in October, starting at $949 accordingly.

HP also announced it will enable customers to configure the Pavilion dv2500 series notebooks with a built-in WWAN (broadband wireless) module. Currently, the company offers external Verizon Wireless V740 ExpressCard for WWAN connectivity.