Archive for January 2008

My New laptop (HP Pavilion DV2620EA)

January 17, 2008 Computing, Gear, Hardware No comments

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/uk/en/ho/WF06b/21675-38187-38191-38191-38191-80632411-81033124.html

Specifications

General

Recommended Use
Home use
Platform Technology
Intel Centrino Duo
System Type
Notebook
Built-in Devices
Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Embedded Security
Fingerprint reader
Width
33.4 cm
Depth
23.7 cm
Height
3.9 cm
Weight
2.5 kg
Localisation
English / United Kingdom
Processor

Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 / 1.66 GHz
Multi-Core Technology
Dual-Core
64-bit Computing
Yes
Cache Memory

Type
L2 Cache
Installed Size
2 MB
RAM

Installed Size
2 GB / 2 GB (max)
Technology
DDR II SDRAM
Form Factor
SO DIMM 200-pin
Configuration Features
2 x 1 GB
Storage Controller

Type
Serial ATA
Serial ATA Interface
Serial ATA-150
Storage

Hard Drive
160 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm
Optical Storage

Type
DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM
Disc Labeling Technology
LightScribe Technology
Card Reader

Type
5 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards
SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card
Display

Display Type
14.1″ TFT active matrix
Max Resolution
1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display
Yes
Features
BrightView
Video

Graphics Processor / Vendor
Intel GMA X3100
Video Memory
Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Max Allocated RAM Size
384 MB
Audio

Audio Output
Sound card
Compliant Standards
Sound Blaster Pro
Features
Altec Lansing speakers
Audio Input
Stereo microphone
Input Device(s)

Type
Keyboard, touchpad, QuickPlay
Telecom

Modem
Fax / modem
Max Transfer Rate
56 Kbps
Networking

Networking
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Wireless NIC
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots Total (Free)
2 ( 0 ) x memory – SO DIMM 200-pin
1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces
3 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x modem – phone line – RJ-11
1 x network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45
1 x display / video – S-video output
1 x headphones – output – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone – input – mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
1 x remote control – infrared
1 x docking / port replicator
Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
Remote control, web camera
Power

Power Device
External
Battery

Technology
6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty
1
Operating System / Software

OS Provided
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Software
Microsoft Windows Media Player, Microsoft Windows Movie Maker, Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator Basic, Microsoft Works 8.0, HP QuickPlay Software, HP Photosmart Essential, Norton Internet Security 2007 (60 days subscription), Adobe Reader 8.0, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0, Microsoft Windows DVD Maker, Microsoft Windows Mail, Microsoft Windows Media Center, Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial), VeriSoft Access Manager, Roxio My DVD Basic
Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty – parts and labour – 1 year – pick-up and return

I am Legend

January 9, 2008 Movies, Videos No comments

Tonight Sam & I went to see ‘I am Legend’. I was quite impressed. It was a lengthy film, but it didn’t feel it at all. I was a little dissapointed about the ending, too many films these days tend to favour the ‘dramatic’ style, rather than actually completing the story! Anyway I’d reccommend it to anyone!