HP Pavilion dv9700t
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The HP Pavilion dv9700t is a model series of laptop/mobile computers manufactured by Hewlett-Packard Company featuring a 17.0 inch (diagonal) display and an Intel Crestline PM965 motherboard mounted in a clamshell-type case. This model was released in January 2007 and is no longer in production. The DV9700 line has been replaced by the larger DV7 series and smaller DV6 series. The specific internal components can be custom-chosen by the consumer or pre-selected by the manufacturer for the retail market. It is comparable to the Dell XPS M1530 and the MacBook Pro
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It also has options for integrated Bluetooth, mobile broadband from the Verizon Wireless V740 ExpressCard, microphone, 1.3 megapixel webcam, and/or fingerprint reader.
MacBook Pro
The MacBook Pro is a line of Macintosh portable computers introduced in January 2006 by Apple. It replaced the PowerBook G4 and was the second model, after the iMac, to be announced in the Apple–Intel transition...
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Characteristics
- Dimensions (inches): 15.16 length x 11.65 width x 1.57 maximum closed height
- Weight (pounds): approximately 7.7 to 8.2
- Display Size (inches): 17.0 diagonal widescreenWidescreenWidescreen images are a variety of aspect ratios used in film, television and computer screens. In film, a widescreen film is any film image with a width-to-height aspect ratio greater than the standard 1.37:1 Academy aspect ratio provided by 35mm film....
(14.4 inches wide x 9.0 inches high, 1.6:1 aspect ratioAspect ratioThe aspect ratio of a shape is the ratio of its longer dimension to its shorter dimension. It may be applied to two characteristic dimensions of a three-dimensional shape, such as the ratio of the longest and shortest axis, or for symmetrical objects that are described by just two measurements,... - Display Type: WXGA (1440 x 900) or WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) High-Definition HP BrightView Active-matrix liquid crystal displayActive-matrix liquid crystal displayAn active matrix liquid crystal display is a type of flat panel display, currently the overwhelming choice of notebook computer manufacturers, due to low weight, very good image quality, wide color gamut and response time...
. The WXGA+ comes in either a single or dual lamp configuration, while the WSXGA+ comes in only a single lamp configuration. - Video Output: HDMIHDMIHDMI is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. It is a digital alternative to consumer analog standards, such as radio frequency coaxial cable, composite video, S-Video, SCART, component video, D-Terminal, or VGA...
1080p, S-videoS-VideoSeparate Video, more commonly known as S-Video and Y/C, is often referred to by JVC as both an S-VHS connector and as Super Video. It is an analog video transmission scheme, in which video information is encoded on two channels: luma and chroma...
, VGA (resolution depends on graphics display adapter) - Speakers: Integrated Altec Lansing stereo speakers
- Audio Output: analog and digital. Early releases of this model had three separate audio outputs: one 3.5mm stereo, one S/PDIFS/PDIFS/PDIF is a digital audio interconnect used in consumer audio equipment over relatively short distances. The signal is transmitted over either a coaxial cable with RCA connectors or a fiber optic cable with TOSLINK connectors. S/PDIF interconnects components in home theaters and other digital high...
optical, and one HDMIHDMIHDMI is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. It is a digital alternative to consumer analog standards, such as radio frequency coaxial cable, composite video, S-Video, SCART, component video, D-Terminal, or VGA...
. Newer releases of this model have only two audio outputs: one 3.5mm stereo and one HDMI.http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=219524 HP product documentation alludes to this.http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01278134.pdf - Chipset: Intel Crestline PM965 (see Intel Mobile Chipsets, http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/PM965/) featuring I/O Controller Hub 8 (ICH8) southbridge (see Data Sheet)
- BIOS: Phoenix BIOS
- RAID: BIOS does not support hardware RAID. (Note: Windows Vista does not support Stripe Volume or Spanned Volume for the system volume, thus eliminating RAID support for this system.)
- Front Side Bus: 667 MHz to 800 MHz (dependent on processor model); The T5550 is limited to 667 MHz.
- Memory: 4 GB maximum, 2 slots DDR2DDR2 SDRAMDDR2 SDRAM is a double data rate synchronous dynamic random-access memory interface. It supersedes the original DDR SDRAM specification and has itself been superseded by DDR3 SDRAM...
, 1.8 volt unbuffered, asymmetric or interleavedInterleaved memoryInterleaved memory is a technique for compensating the relatively slow speed of DRAM. The CPU can access alternative sections immediately without waiting for memory to be cached. Multiple memory banks take turns supplying data....
operation supported. Intel specifies that the chipset only supports 533 to 667 MHz memory clock speed is supported however HP Pre-sales telephone support has stated twice that the motherboard supports 533 to 800 MHz memory. The sales team does not differentiate between compatibility and utilization. 800 MHz DDR2 is being installed for orders that include 800 MHz-capable processors. - Hard Drive(s): 2 internal SATASataSata is a traditional dish from the Malaysian state of Terengganu, consisting of spiced fish meat wrapped in banana leaves and cooked on a grill.It is a type of Malaysian fish cake, or otak-otak...
drive bays [bus speed, max capacity, dimensions requested] - Network: Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN (with or without Bluetooth)
- Processor Series: Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile with Micro-FCPGA package
- I/O Ports: 4 Universal Serial BusUniversal Serial BusUSB is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the cables, connectors and protocols used in a bus for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices....
(USB 2.0) (3 on models with fingerprint reader), IEEE 1394 Firewire, PCI expansion port 3 (proprietary bus for docking port), ExpressCard/54, Integrated Consumer IR (remote control receiver), 5-in-1 digital media card reader, microphone in, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (LAN), VGA, TV out (S-videoS-VideoSeparate Video, more commonly known as S-Video and Y/C, is often referred to by JVC as both an S-VHS connector and as Super Video. It is an analog video transmission scheme, in which video information is encoded on two channels: luma and chroma...
), HDMIHDMIHDMI is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. It is a digital alternative to consumer analog standards, such as radio frequency coaxial cable, composite video, S-Video, SCART, component video, D-Terminal, or VGA...
. Does not have external SATA port. - Accessories: remote control, 90 watt AC power adapter
- Dock/Base: The HP xb3000HP xb3000the HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base is a laptop docking station manufactured by Hewlett-Packard Company. Its notable features an inclining tray, a PCI expansion port 3 cable interface , and an integrated 16-bit AT hard drive bay...
Notebook Expansion Base is intended for this system.
Optional Integrated Components
- Processor Options: T5550 1.8 GHz, T8100 2.2 GHz, T8300 (SLAPU) 2.4 GHz, T9300 2.5 GHz, T9500 2.6 GHz
- Graphics Options: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS or 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
- Battery Options: 8 x 2.2 AHr Cell Lithium Ion Battery (17.6 AHr total) or High Capacity 8 x 2.55 AHr Cell Lithium Ion Battery (20.4 AHr total)
It also has options for integrated Bluetooth, mobile broadband from the Verizon Wireless V740 ExpressCard, microphone, 1.3 megapixel webcam, and/or fingerprint reader.
Performance
Note: current listings are posted from independent testing by author. Updates/revisions are requested from verifiable 3rd party websites.- High Capacity Battery: test on an out-of-box model with dual hard drives, 2.4 GHz processor, 4 Gb RAM, no external attachments, WIFI enabled, Balanced power plan, approximately 75% screen brightness yielded 2 hours 35 minutes of DVD runtime before system automatically shut down at 5% battery power.
- Windows Vista: test on an out-of-box model with 2.4 GHz processor, 4 Gb RAM, 256 Mb graphics adapter, 7200RPM hard drives, no external attachments, WIFI enabled, Balanced power plan yielded a Windows VistaWindows VistaWindows Vista is an operating system released in several variations developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs, and media center PCs...
Windows Experience Index of 3.4, with the two lowest scores being Graphics (3.4) and Gaming Graphics (4.5). Comparatively, the Dell XPS M1530 with matching configuration yielded a Windows Experience Index of 5.1.
Known Design Flaws
HP recalled many notebooks during the period November 2008 - May 2009 for a common fault leading to one or both hinges fracturing. The use of thin flexible aluminium in a critical location of stress and tension to hold up the LCD screen was a poor choice for a product designed to be opened and closed frequently, with many customers reporting poor customer service from HP's warranty department. One customer even reported a service representative telling her to "just leave the laptop open and don't close the lid, or it may break!". Many customers believe that HP are not standing by their product, only offering a short 6 month period for repairs - which will simply reoccur due to the poor design of this product.Further reading
- DV9700 manual by HP
- Intel Processor Finder
- Intel chipset information
- HP Product Information webpage
- HP Product Manuals