HP Pavilion ZD7180us Laptop (3.2 GHz Pentium 4, 1024 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+R/RW/CD-RW Combo)

A computer is only as fast as its processor will allow, and the Pavilion zd7180us sports a blazing 3.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 with an 800 MHz front side bus and Intel's new Hyper-Threading technology for increased performance during demanding operations such as complex multitasking. HP has added a whopping 1024 MB RAM memory (double that of the vast majority of similar top-of-the-line notebooks) and a high-end nVidia GeForce Fx Go 5600 graphics controller with 128 MB of dedicated video memory. With this level of power at your command, you'll find precious few tasks you can't efficiently operate. The unit will even handle the latest 3-D games, a rarity in the world of notebooks.

When the business day ends, you'll want to keep the Pavilion zd7180us close by. Sporting a massive 17-inch WXGA+ WVA TFT display (in widescreen format and supporting resolutions up to 1440 by 900) and built-in Harman/Kardon speakers, the unit is ready to lend impressive sound and visuals to everything from 3-D games to the latest DVD movies. Furthermore, you can store oodles of programs and data on the system's generous 80 GB hard disk, and burn all manner of audio and video files to digital media on the integrated DVD+R/RW/CD-RW drive.

With the Pavilion zd7180us, future connectivity is assured. The system features no less than four high-speed USB 2.0 ports for linking with external peripherals such as scanners and optical drives, one FireWire port for fast data transfers with high-tech toys such as digital camcorders, an S-Video TV-Out, and an integrated 5-in-1 Digital Reader for transferring information from today's most common memory cards. Communication facilities are thorough, including a v.90 dial-up modem, 10/100Base-T Ethernet, and 54g Integrated 802.11 b/g Wireless technology for those times when you just can't plug in.

HP has bundled a wide range of pre-installed software, including Microsoft's new Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system, Microsoft's Works productivity suite, Quicken's New User Edition financial center, and a variety of multimedia and online utilities.

More About Microsoft Windows XP Media Center

What sets this PC apart is that it is powered by Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, which offers the features, reliability, and power of Windows XP Professional, plus advanced digital entertainment capabilities. The Media Center interface offers you more types of entertainment to enjoy: TV, Personal Video Recording (PVR), Movies, Music, Photos, Videos, Radio, and DVD. Use the remote control to enjoy from anywhere in your room.

TV & Movies
Watch TV when and how you want, and never miss a moment of your favorite programs. Pause and rewind live TV. Record a TV episode, series, or category. Automatically record a personalized selection of TV programs using Keyword Record. Media Center downloads the latest program listings for you and even wakes up from power-saving standby mode to record programs, so you can watch shows on your schedule.
	Photos & Video
	Easily edit your digital pictures and digital videos, and then launch a dynamic slideshow complete with animated transitions and your favorite soundtrack. While viewing a picture, zoom in to see more detail. You can rotate, correct red-eye, and print your pictures using the remote. Play slide-shows straight from digital storage devices.
Music & Radio
All your music is stored in one digital jukebox and using the remote, shuffle your entire music collection according to artist or genre or listen to your tunes through playlists that learn what you like. Tune in FM stations and pause live radio. Full-screen visualizations pulse to the beat of the music. Cool on-screen effects show music information, such as track title, track time, and artist.