HP dv9000z Laptop

We were first struck by the size, weight, and layout of this computer. Like other 17" notebooks, the dv9200 is a bit large for everyday portability, but generally preferred for media playback and desktop replacement. Here, we see the same market direction from HP, bundling an HD-DVD player and remote with the system. Unlike a few years ago, when these systems weighed 10 to 11 lbs, the dv9200z is a "svelte" 7.8 lbs. Our system came configured with an AMD Turion 64 X2 clocked at 2.2 GHz - the top of the line offered in this series of notebooks. There is also a separate model number with Intel Core 2 Duo processors topping out at the T7200 (2GHz). The other differences between the two lines are the optional WLAN capability in the AMD line and a 512MB GeForce Go 7600 in the Intel line. Given the option between the two series, we would recommend the Intel line. Overall though, the dv92000 is a sweet system and represents a number of cutting-edge new technologies.