HP Pavilion dv8045ea

Notebook specifications

Notebook: HP Pavilion dv8045ea
Processor: AMD Turion 64 ML-37 (2000 MHz)
Graphics adapter: ATI Radeon Xpress 200M (128 MB)
Display: 17.1 inch 16:10 (1440x900 pixels)
Weight: 3.4 kg
Average score: 63% - average
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ATI Radeon Xpress 200M: ATI Radeon Xpress 200M is an onboard integrated graphic solution, a derivate of the ATI Mobility Radeon X300 with PCI-E. Sometimes it is called an integrated Radeon X200. It is part of the weakest third of mobile video cards and can only be used for older games. It is sufficient without problems for office applications and for surfing.
>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

AMD Turion 64: AMD Turion 64 is a derivate of the Athlon 64, contains an integrated memory controller for PC3200 memory and a mode for low current consumption. The ML variants need 35 Watts and the MT variants 25 Watts energy. The Turion 64 is comparable with Pentium M regarding the speed.

ML-37:
>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

17.1": Nowadays, meanwhile the 17 inch display size is a more frequently offered standard format for desktop-replacements. 17 inch laptops are built only in 16:10 format.
The DTR-Laptops can't be carried easily, need much current, but on the other side texts can be read easily and high resolutions are no problem. DTR mainly are intended for stationary usage on desks, where the weight and the energy need are unimportant.

>> To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

3.4 kg: This laptop is heavy below average, compared with the average of notebooks. Therefore especially desktop replacements fit in this class of weight.

HP: Hewlett Packard is one of the biggest international manufacturers according market shares and reviewed models at the German- and English-speaking market. HP notebooks are often in top positions according price/value ratings.
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