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Summary: This notebook will make your friends GREEN with envy ...
Review: ...well at least your nerd friends. I got this notebook for Christmas and so far my husband and I are both pretty impressed. The screen is beautiful which you will really appreciate when watching DVDs. We were torn originally between this model (ZT3010US) and the desktop replacement model ZD7010US which has the P4. We chose this one because the battery life is longer, it runs cooler, it's lighter and thinner. So far, the performance is great. I doubt I would notice the extra grunt of the P4 but I'm sure I would notice the extra weight! I use it to play online games, run AutoCAD and Photoshop and all the usual Windoze stuff. For some reason, we have a problem with the built-in wireless B working with our network. I'm using a Linksys wireless G card instead, which 80% of the time works great. It can be periodically flaky which is my only complaint. I also really like the touch pad with built-in scroll. This was something I found extremely frustrating to use on an IBM Thinkpad and even some Sony notebooks. The 3 USB ports are also quite handy. The DVD burner is also a bonus.
Overall, we're very happy with our purchase and I think it's a well-rounded machine for those of us who use our computers for more than just MS Office and email.
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Summary: This notebook will make your friends GREEN with envy ...
Review: ...well at least your nerd friends. I got this notebook for Christmas and so far my husband and I are both pretty impressed. The screen is beautiful which you will really appreciate when watching DVDs. We were torn originally between this model (ZT3010US) and the desktop replacement model ZD7010US which has the P4. We chose this one because the battery life is longer, it runs cooler, it's lighter and thinner. So far, the performance is great. I doubt I would notice the extra grunt of the P4 but I'm sure I would notice the extra weight! I use it to play online games, run AutoCAD and Photoshop and all the usual Windoze stuff. For some reason, we have a problem with the built-in wireless B working with our network. I'm using a Linksys wireless G card instead, which 80% of the time works great. It can be periodically flaky which is my only complaint. I also really like the touch pad with built-in scroll. This was something I found extremely frustrating to use on an IBM Thinkpad and even some Sony notebooks. The 3 USB ports are also quite handy. The DVD burner is also a bonus.
Overall, we're very happy with our purchase and I think it's a well-rounded machine for those of us who use our computers for more than just MS Office and email.
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Summary: Great notebook with a few minor drawbacks
Review: I had been looking to replace my desktop with a laptop since the introduction of wide screen multimedia laptops in the past few years. I work with graphics and develop websites and I wanted a laptop that had to have a nice screen to create and edit vector graphics and photos. I also wanted one with a long battery life for those long trips by jet and train, and I didn't want a laptop that was going to break my back carrying it around. The zt3010US has performed admirably since I purchased it just before Christmas. The battery has been good for up to two plus hours; the 15.4 inch screen is beautiful and does a great job with Photoshop CS and Macromedia Studio MX 2004 as well as playing ocassional DVDs. I often have several large applications running at the same time, like Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop and Outlook Express, and the 1.5 Centrino processor and 512 RAM handles its well. The laptop also weighs in at a respectible 6.5 pounds, and with the power supply, Orinoco Silver wireless card (more on that later) and a Cat 5 cable, the total package weighs in at just under 10 pounds, making it bearable for lunging around to client visits and between my home and office. The only things that keep me from giving this laptop five stars is the built-in Intel Pro 2100 Wireless PCI adapter and the poor software bundle. As another reviewer pointed out, the wireless card can be flaky. I have tried configuring it with both the Intel drivers and the wireless software built-in to Windows XP and it keeps dropping connections. I have called HP support on this issue and they don't have a clue about how to fix it. Fortunately, I have an Orinoco Silver 801.11b card from my previous laptop and it works great with the zt3010US. As for the software bundle, the programs that come with the zt3010us are the worst I have ever encountered. Starting with Microsoft Works 7.0 to the standard and OEM versions of Microsoft Money, Quicken, and Roxio EZ Creator 6, I found each one to be worthless and have removed them. The only good program was the Norton Antivirus 2004, which is a 60 day trial version! Fortunately, most folks don't purchase computers for the software bundles. But overall, this is a great laptop. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a powerful machine that can create graphics and is light enough to carry around all day.
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Summary: Very nice system lousy software
Review: I just got mine today. I was afraid that I would have trouble with the wireless connection. The trick is to go to HP's website and download the Intel PROset software utility. This will keep the wireless connection up and running correctly. The other trick, if you are using MAC filtering, is to unscrew the little door under the system that is covered by the Windows license key label. This contains the wireless card and has a label with the MAC address on it. So wireless works fine and reliably. Other than that, be sure to get a large case to hold the notebook. It is WIDE compared to other systems (at least the ones I am used to). Addition: I just spent an afternoon trying to convert a VHS tape to DVD. I agree with another reviewer : the software that comes with the machine is really very bad. None of the software allows me to format in DVD-VR format for example. The InterVideo WinDVD creator refused to inport my MPEG file.
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Summary: Awesome notebook
Review: I just recieve this notebook which I had custom ordered from the Hp web site and I would like to say this is one attractive notebook. It is like the 7000 series for those of us who want a big notebook that we can travel with. It has a big beautiful screen, it's fast, thin and light weight, very quiet stays cool with a long lasting battery. I orginally wanted the compaq version until I saw this one which is much better looking with the same features. I think it cost a little more because it is an Hp. I love this notebook and I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Terrific laptop
Review: I love my customized zt3010us notebook. I haven't had ANY issues with the wireless connection (you need to download all the necessary updates on the HP website for this model). I did a lot of research and I definately did very well for myself. I also found a coupon online for 10% off my purchase and I ordered on the HP website, so I saved hundreds of dollars versus buying it locally. My only complaint is the keyboard. The keys feel a little flimsey like they're made of cheap plastic. They probably are but I get the feeling that it will be the first thing to go. I have owned my model for several months without issue. One other thing, when the laptop screen shuts off when you've left it idle, it flickers several times when you move the mouse. It takes 5 seconds of moving the mouse to get it to stop flickering and back to the screen you were on. Otherwise, I love it and am very happy with it.
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Summary: Terrific laptop
Review: I love my customized zt3010us notebook. I haven't had ANY issues with the wireless connection (you need to download all the necessary updates on the HP website for this model). I did a lot of research and I definately did very well for myself. I also found a coupon online for 10% off my purchase and I ordered on the HP website, so I saved hundreds of dollars versus buying it locally. My only complaint is the keyboard. The keys feel a little flimsey like they're made of cheap plastic. They probably are but I get the feeling that it will be the first thing to go. I have owned my model for several months without issue. One other thing, when the laptop screen shuts off when you've left it idle, it flickers several times when you move the mouse. It takes 5 seconds of moving the mouse to get it to stop flickering and back to the screen you were on. Otherwise, I love it and am very happy with it.
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Summary: Really great notebook
Review: It a really great notebook the only reason why i didnt put five stars is because the poor audio it has, i can believe that an amasing notebook like this, has so poor sound. The performace of the centrino tc is really amazing and the battery last up to 5 hours with battery doubler.
4 of 5
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Summary: Nice Notebook
Review: This is my second notebook and I bought this one mainly for the wireless network and it works great with my Linksys wireless-b router. (See my review on the Linksys BEFW11S4). The dvd is awesome. I have watched all my Pixar DVDs on this and Nemo disc is the best! If you looking for an all-around do-every thing personal notebook, I recommend this HP. RuShep
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Summary: Nice Notebook
Review: This is my second notebook and I bought this one mainly for the wireless network and it works great with my Linksys wireless-b router. (See my review on the Linksys BEFW11S4). The dvd is awesome. I have watched all my Pixar DVDs on this and Nemo disc is the best! If you looking for an all-around do-every thing personal notebook, I recommend this HP. RuShep
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