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HP Pavilion dv2040TX

HP Pavilion dv2040TX
alaScore 77

78 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 78 reviews of HP Pavilion dv2040TX. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the price and screen are generally positive. The portability and performance also get good feedback. Comments about the keyboard and reliability are mixed, while many are negative about the connectivity and touchpad.

design, performance, portability, screen, price

battery, usability, touchpad, connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Pavilion dv2040TX is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Darius Chang (cnet.com.au)

HP Pavilion dv2040TX

 

HP's new line of entertainment notebooks not only delivers in features, but also goes the extra mile in redesigning the chassis to appeal to those with unconventional tastes.

Laminated scratch-resistant body ; Discrete graphics card option ; Integrated Webcam ; HP QuickPlay function ; Stylish touch-sensitive buttons

Thick chassis ; Below average battery life

Service And Support HP notebooks in the Asia-Pacific region have a one-year local warranty. At HP's support Web site, laptop owners can download the latest drivers and manuals. In the event of a simple malfunction, the company offers an online...

Aug, 2006
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

HP Pavilion dv2040TX

 

never purchase again

processing power

battery life

Jan, 2010
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

HP Pavilion dv2040TX

 

my friend bought this model and I used it for 1 month straight. I like the its processing power. Quite impressive. My only problem is that it heats up faster.

processing power

heats up fast

Nov, 2009
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

HP Pavilion dv2040TX

 

I got this about a year ago and was very satisfied at first. However after a while the computer started slowing down a lot . I tried to erase excess ans unused software and it was still slow. The web cam and microphone lag severely if used for any...

Sleek Design ; Bright Screen ; Easy to Use

Webcam Lag ; Short Battery Life ; Gets VERY Hot ; Unrecognizable Dick Drive ; Bad Microphone

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

HP Pavilion dv2040TX

 

love this pavilion 14.1 touch wood had no trouble, love it john.

GOOD

HAPPY

Nov, 2008
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

HP Pavilion dv2040TX

 

I bought this laptop a few months ago. Its great. To me its just like the apple mac with its features and the built in webcam ability. Except for the bulkiness. Thats not a problem. It all comes with buying a great laptop!

Almost everything

Battery life ; The thickness ; but apart from that GREAT

Oct, 2008
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

HP Pavilion dv2040TX

 

Pavilion is introduced by Hp. Its great and fast responsive. I like its stylish and compact design. Its best tech talks. This laptop brings much better speed for techtalks feature. Its lil fatty but as i am already told its fast. Speed is the most...

Stylish black and compact ; Highly portable ; Fast responsive ; Supports many beneficial features

Nothing special

Sep, 2008
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

HP Pavilion dv2040TX

 

nice, a good quality laptop

Jun, 2008
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

HP Pavilion dv2040TX

 

hard drive broke within 6 months, motherboard broken within 13 and NO i di not drop it and have looked after it properly! really dissappointing as it had some great features

Love the camera and the touch sensitive buttons

terrible reliability

May, 2008
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

HP Pavilion dv2040TX

 

I have bought HP products for years, there dependability is great as long as you dont drop them off a shelf or something stupid. Just a note most CONS are low battery life, I have had tested many laptop brands, dell, sony, toshiba, mac, all laptops in...

Well structured and very well built for durabilty, performance, best combination an average person needs for the low price.

Mar, 2008
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