Review: HP Pavilion dv5z

Our HP Pavilion dv5 (dv5z) has the following specifications:

* Processor: 2.1GHz AMD Turion X2 Ultra dual-core processor ZM-80
* Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3200
* Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium with SP 1 (64-bit)
* Screen: 15.4" WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050)
* Memory: 2GB (up to 4GB configurable)
* Storage: 160GB SATA HDD (5400rpm)
* Optical Drive: SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
* Wireless and Communications: 802.11b/g WLAN
* Battery: 6-cell Li-Ion (10.8V, 47Wh)
* Dimensions: 14.05" (W) x 10.2" (D) x 1.37" (min H)/1.65" (max H)
* Weight: 5.84lbs
* Warranty: 1-year

Pros:

• Amazing integrated graphics performance!
• Great design and build quality
• Amazing integrated graphics performance!
• Fabulous screen
• Amazing integrated graphics performance!
• Great keyboard and media buttons
• Amazing integrated graphics performance!
• Includes HDMI and eSATA ports
• Did I mention the AMAZING integrated graphics performance?

Cons:

• Poor battery life
• No Firewire port
• No built-in TV tuner option at time of this writing
• No Blu-ray option with integrated graphics even though the HD 3200 IGP can handle it
• Touchpad surface is either great or "sticky" depending on how dry your fingers are