The HDX 18-1180US Notebook Computer from Hewlett-Packard is a 18.4" widescreen notebook with a 16:9 aspect ratio display. Designed with entertainment in mind, the notebook features a Blu-ray drive and an HDMI port for HDTV connectivity.
The system is powered by a 2GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9000 and boasts 4GB of RAM, a 500GB 5400rpm SATA hard drive, a Blu-ray drive, wireless Ethernet, and a 18.4" widescreen display powered by nVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics. Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) is the platform that ties all this hardware and software together.
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Intel Centrino 2 technology delivers the highest level of "Genius" performance, ideal for intense multitasking, 3D gaming, multimedia, and fast wireless communication
18.4" widescreen display features a 16:9 aspect ratio and a native resolution of 1920 x 1080
Blu-ray drive plays movies on the 1080p display, and can burn standard DVDs and CDs
HP MediaSmart plays DVDs, videos, photos, music, games, and Internet TV
DVD upscaling allows you to watch standard DVDs in high definition
ProtectSmart locks the hard drive when abrupt motion occurs, helping to protect your data if you drop the notebook
Fingerprint reader provides biometric security
Triple bass subwoofer anchors an impressive portable audio system
Dedicated numeric keypad is great for business and data entry
Integrated webcam and microphone make videoconferencing a reality
5-in-1 card reader allows you to download digital photos
ExpressCard/54 support allows you to use standard notebook expansion cards
eSATA connects to high-speed external storage devices
Norton Internet Security software comes with a 60-day subscription to help you protect your computer from viruses and other malware