HP announced an entertainment notebook today dubbed “The Dragon” or Pavilion HDX. The HDX features a tilting 20.1-inch widescreen display. The HDX will compete with Dell’s XPS M2010 for users who want serious multimedia power in a quasi-portable form factor.
update: The HP Pavilion HDX is now available for order starting at $2,999.
Weighing in at a hefty 15.5-pounds, the HDX is a self-contained entertainment center with some solid specs. High def movies from the built-in HDTV tuner or HD-DVD drive can be viewed on either the WSXGA (1680×1250) display or ported out to your TV via an HDMI port. Audio performance is significantly better than most notebooks thanks to four Altec Lansing speakers and a built-in subwoofer. A media center remote is stored next to the keyboard and pops out.
“For a student in a dorm room it’s great. It’s their TV, it’s their video recorder, it’s their DVD player, it’s their computer,” said Kevin Wentzel, an HP product manager. “They’ve got all of that built into one unit and when they go on break-close it up and take it along with them.”
Glossy finishes abound on the HDX, including the new “Dragon Imprint” finish. A row of touch-sensitive QuickPlay buttons run across the top of the keyboard.
An adjustable web cam and dual microphones are built in to the screen’s bezel. There’s a bevy of ports and slots including dual headphone jacks, ExpressCard slot, S-Video and Firewire.
Based on Intel’s Santa Rosa platform, it will initially ship with an Intel Core 2 Duo 77000 (2.4 GHz) processor, 4 GB of memory andATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 (256MB) GPU. An HP spokesperson said NVIDIA options will be available later this year.Multimedia storage comes in the form of dual 200GB drives, unfortunately the HD-DVD drive is read only. There is a SATA port so users can save or backup large files quickly on external drives.
Working up close to such a large monitor can feel awkward for users accustomed to smaller notebooks. Dell’s 20.1-inch XPS M2010 alleviates this by making the keyboard detachable so users can move back from the big screen. This also makes for a smaller footprint. HP should have considered a detachable keyboard.
The HDX is a nicely built machine, but I’m not sure how many users will end up actually purchasing it. The sheer size of the HDX may make it tough to fit it in small apartments or dorm rooms as its designers intend.
The HDX will be available in late June, with a starting price that’s under $2000 of $2,999(UPDATE) and range up to $4,000 +. I assume that price will not include all of the features in the initial spec sheet.
ProcessorIntel® Centrino® Duo processor technology featuring Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T77002.40 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSBMemory4096MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Video GraphicsATIâ„¢ Mobility Radeonâ„¢ HD 2600 XT with 256MB GDDR3 (dedicated) & up to 2048MB TotalTotal Available Graphics Memory
Hard Drive400GB (4200RPM) Hard Drive Dual HDD - 200GB x 2(SATA)
Finish and FeaturesHP Imprint Finish, Integrated Webcam & Integrated Fingerprint Reader
Multimedia DriveHD DVD ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer
Display20.1†WSXGA+ High-Definition HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050)
Network Card
Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)ORIntel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection & Bluetooth â„¢ (j)
Digital Media5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, MemoryMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
AudioAltec Lansing (4 Panel Mounted and integrated HP Triple Bass Reflex Sub-Wolfer supportingsupporting up to 7.1 external speaker configurations)
Keyboard101 key compatible keyboard with scroll bar and integrated numeric keypad - 3 quick launchlaunch buttonsPointing Device
PC Card Slots1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)External Notebook Ports
Ports4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.02 Headphone out1 w/Side Digital Audio1 microphone-in1 HDMI1 VGA (15-pin)1 eSata1 TV-Out (S-video)1 RJ -45 (LAN)1 Expansion Port 31 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin)1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver)Native External Speaker Configurations PortsSPDIF, Rear, Center/Sub, FrontIntegrated HP HDTV Hybrid TV Tuner: NTSC/ATSC (with F-Jack adaptor) input, S-Video Input,Input, Blaster (IR emitter), Stereo Audio Input
Dimensions18.7″ (L) x 13.4″ (W) x 2.3″ (min H/max H)
Weight15.5lbsWhat’s in the boxMobile Stereo Earbud Headphones (1 pair)HP HDX Dockable Media Center Remote Control
Power180W AC Adaptor9-Cell Lithium-Ion batterySupportOperating SystemGenuine Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bitSecurity and SupportSymantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (including 60 days complimentary live update)HP Total Care Help & Support CenterPC Recovery (Softthinks Restore Solution)Wireless Home NetworkRoxio Backup MyPCProductivity and FinanceMicrosoft WorksMicrosoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition: 60 Day Trial VersionMultimediaAOL MusicVongoHP PhotoSmart PremierHP Quick PlayMuvee AutoProducerRoxio Creator PremierSerif WebPlus 10Adobe Acrobat ReaderInternet SolutionsEasy Internet Sign-up plans include:AOL Dial-UpMicrosoft Internet Explorer
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July 29th at 9:28am
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Alastair Carnegie
September 13th at 8:56pm
If they made a ‘Tablet’ type notebook this size, one that you could write directly on the screen, that would be something else. The neat folding screen would work a treat. I can see loads of ‘Zoomers’ who could use it as a paintbox/sketch-pad investing in one. HP have a fine reputation for service and reliability.It’s a brand to trust.
ri
September 26th at 1:23pm
no offense but who’s ever going to buy this?it is too expensive for lot of people. sure it is great and has great qualities, $4000 is too much come on. i think $2000 will be enough.
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October 21st at 3:57pm
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October 22nd at 6:42am
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andrew
November 8th at 5:16pm
if i could touch it and check it out i would buy it. AT STORES YET?????????????????????????????????????
Xavier
November 8th at 6:47pm
I haven’t seen the HDX Dragon at any stores. It’s definitely not mainstream. If you really like it remember that HP has a 30 day return policy.
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May 22nd at 11:31am
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