Media Server Reviews

At a Glance
Connections
Inputs:
Video: None
Audio: None
Outputs:
Video: HDMI (1), component breakout (1), VGA (1)
Audio: Digital coaxial (2), 5.1 analog (1), analog stereo (1, mini), S/PDIF / headphone minijack (1), headphone minijack (1)
Additional: USB 2.0 (4), FireWire (1), Expansion Port 3 (1), PCMCIA (1), microphone in (1), 10/100Base-T network interface (1), 56K fax modem (1)

Features
Processor Type: Intel Core 2 Duo T7200
Processor Speed: 2.0 gigahertz
Operating System: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005—Vista capable
System Memory: 2,048 megabytes DDR2 SDRAM
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 featuring PureVideo HD technology
Video-Card Memory: 256 megabytes
Hard-Drive Capacity: 200 gigabytes (100 GB x 2𔃍,400 rpm)
Screen Size (diagonal): 17 inches
Native Resolution / Aspect Ratio: 1,440 by 900 / 16:9
Wireless Type: 802.11 a/b/g
Disc-Write/-Rewrite Formats: DVD, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R9, CD-R/-RW
Card-Reader Formats: Secure Digital, Multimedia Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD-Picture
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 1.57 x 11.65 x 15.16
Weight (pounds): 8.32
Price: $2,550

Ratings
Build Quality: 93
• Sturdy, stylish case
• Great feel to the keyboard; not too clicky

Value: 90
• There are cheaper notebooks out there, but none of them have an HD DVD player
• Comparable to others with similar processing power

Features: 92
• Ability to bypass Windows makes it easier for anyone to use
• Plays HD DVD movies anywhere

Performance: 88
• Some gray-scale banding and noise problems with the display
• Fast processor and video card lead to pretty pictures

Ergonomics: 89
• Keyboard/mouse layout functional and attractive
• A little heavy to be carrying around every day

Overall rating: 90
• Fast, portable, and high def. You could replace your computer and your disc player with just this one machine.

General Information
Pavilion dv9000t Notebook HTPC, $2,550
HP
(800) 752-0900
www.hp.com