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This is now my fourth HP laptop. My previous one's video card went out (Long story). I needed to get a quick replacement. I found this one to be one with specs that met/exceeded that one. HP laptops had an issue with heat; the new laptops have new cooling systems and a small cooling program that will save any files and shut down the laptop before it overheats. The icon is on the system tray.
I ordered from Amazon which arrived in 2 days; while I was at school. I hated being there while it arrived.
Specs:
Windows 8 64-bit
750G HD
4G RAM
2.9Ghz to 3.4Ghz AMD Dual-Core A6-5350M Accelerated Processor
DVD optical drive
3 USB ports
1 VGA port
1 external monitor port (I have a second monitor)
Digital media card reader
Internal Microphone with HP Truecam (Whatever that is)
Touchpad
I had to install my security programs and update them on the laptop once it was setup. I'm still not a fan of Windows 8. I've brought back the Start Menu so it's like 7. Then I had to install Chrome, Firefox, iTunes, Office, etc. and updates. That took TIME.
I can't say too much about it after 2 days. So far it is a slight improvement over my old one. No complaints so far. IE however IS the complaint which has nothing to do with the laptop.
Pros: HP Cooling Tech Major plus (It's what killed my last laptop. HP Fixed it. Monitors and keeps newer laptops from overheating)
Lighter weight.
Faster processor than my previous laptop. (mine was 2.4)
Cons: None so far.
May update if things change.
Quick update: When making recovery disks: Use DVD+R. I tried using DVD-R and those did not work. With Windows 8 you can use a flash drive with a minimum of 21G, however data drives are small. Whatever your choise it's up to you. I also recommend to burn a System Repair Disk (1 DVD) which is different than a System Restore disk. Keep these in DVD cases stored away from kids in a place they can be found if needed. Make these once your computer is set up, antivirus programs, security, etc all is up and you've probably been using it about a week. I might back up any other data (Pictures, music, secure documents) on an external drive; I never keep that stuff on my computer for long in case it goes out like my last one.
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