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HP Pavilion HDX9494NR NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo T8100(2.10GHz) 20.1" Wide SXGA+ 4GB Memory 320GB HDD 5400rpm BD Combo NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS

HP Pavilion HDX9494NR NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo T8100(2.10GHz) 20.1" Wide SXGA+ 4GB Memory 320GB HDD 5400rpm BD Combo NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS

46 reviews

Jan, 2025

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screen (38)
performance (37)
price (24)
design (20)
usability (18)

Negative
portability (27)
size (22)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 reviews of HP Pavilion HDX9494NR NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo T8100(2.10GHz) 20.1" Wide SXGA+ 4GB Memory 320GB HDD 5400rpm BD Combo NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS. The average rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the design and usability are overall positive. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the energy efficiency and reliability. Many are negative about the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Pavilion HDX9494NR NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo T8100(2.10GHz) 20.1" Wide SXGA+ 4GB Memory 320GB HDD 5400rpm BD Combo NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for HP Pavilion HDX9494NR NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo T8100(2.10GHz) 20.1" Wide SXGA+ 4GB Memory 320GB HDD 5400rpm BD Combo NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of HP Pavilion HDX9494NR NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo T8100(2.10GHz) 20.1" Wide SXGA+ 4GB Memory 320GB HDD 5400rpm BD Combo NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and usability. The screen and portability also get good reviews.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Battery strong as DEATH ITSELF, lol....

It's a shame that none will ever read this VERY late review of a product that Newegg hasn't stocked in over 2 years:) And yet, I was compelled to leave it.... What an AMAZING piece of work from an otherwise generally mediocre pc maker.... If you find...

I just wanted to talk about my amazing battery life! I have owned this for over 2.5 years, and the battery, which was already ridiculously strong on a size vs. size ratio, has maintained a charge so consistent that I still get over TWO FULL HOURS of...

Phhbbbbbbbbttttttttt........ Naaaah

Dec, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

HP HDX9494NR - excellent product

Uninstalled most of the 3rd party "extras". HP support site lets you download the tech manuals for this monster.

Fast, clean and quite. I'm not a heavey gamer but the few I do play run nicely on this box. HP has done a fantastic job including just about everything you could need from the start. Vista 64 was not the headache I expected it to be in regards to...

Cannot find a backpack style case with all the handy extra pockets to carry it around with when I do go mobile

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

HP Pavilion HDX9494NR

I will be ordering again from NEWEGG. Thanks guys for you low prices and technical help.

So far no problems. This machine is awesome and huge. I love it, it's like nothing I have ever seen. For the price you pay to NEWEGG you can not go wrong. You gotta get one so you can see for yourself

NONE

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awesome Machine

It's big, I knew it was big, but that couldn't prepare me for the size when I received it. If you want a portable, don't get it, if you want a powerhouse, this is for you.

Screen size and resolution, graphics, blu-ray, full keyboard, so simple, everything works together, it has replaced my desktop for all work. Runs COD 4 and Crysis at 1050 with no lag. As a soldier having the HD tuner integrated saves me on plugs and...

processor could be faster, and I had to upgrade quickplay to run blu-ray profile 1.1

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

28" Pavilon Laptop

This is not a game machine, but for normal work and home computing. I'd have to say aces. To heap insult to injury, this thing is extremely quiet, just not my normal pc/win experience. If u want a Mac like PC, this is the hummer. Smooth as melted butter!

Big machine, I use it as a desktop, 28 lbs is maneuverable but in comparison to what? Beautiful screen, nice sw setup, and fast enough for normal family use. No problems with software setup, which is not my normal windows experience. Kudos to HP, very...

Back breaker if your going to haul it around, and I do mean haul. This thing was so problem free that I spent hours looking for ghosts of past experience if you can call that a negative

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Flawless! Gorgeous!

Besides the delivery issue Newegg was great and I owe a SPECIAL THANKS to Melanie in Newegg's Customer Care; she helped me a lot going the extra mile to help me with a problem I had (5 eggs for her!!!). If you are thinking about buying this laptop,...

I grabbed the last one on this stock!! LOL This laptop is amazing... the screen is so bright, the quality of image is impeccable, it's just unbelievable. It also looks really futuristic and the fingerprint reader makes it even more so. Great to watch...

None really. The only little thing, and mind you it's not really a Con, is that the keyboard is a bit 'clacky'. If you're used to flat smooth silent keyboards you will feel the difference, but I don't find it necessarily bad ; One big concern is that...

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excelent!!!!

Even with the problems, I'm still giving this computer 5 stars because it really is that good! If you're trying to decide on whether to buy it, stop thinking and just do it. Once you turn this thing on, you will not regret it.

This computer is fast! I bought it to replace my slow out of date desktop and the difference is night and day! I'm playing Microsoft FSX with all setting on max and I'm still getting great frame rates. Battlefield 2 plays like a movie on max settings...

There was 1 stuck pixel when I got it, which to me is no big deal. The only other problem is the battery won't charge at all. So I'm sending it back for an exchange. Excellent customer service

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Amazing !!!!!!

Buy it, Such a great deal

Everything, great screen, fast, and does everyhting you could need it to. Very high-end feeling

The keyboard is slightly cramped, but way better when compared to most laptops. there actually isnt as much bloatware as other people have been saying as well

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

aWeSoMe!!

For these many options for this price and for it to be portable, you need to buy it immediatley!! This is a system that will last a long time with plenty of power behind it.

This laptop is amazing!! Just bought it and got it today and booted without a problem!! The resolution is mind blowing and with the 20" screen, you have a brand new flat screen TV in your house. The Blu Ray works flawlessly and is amazing. The 4gb is...

The weight and size!! this thing is huge. Came in a big box and you are practically carrying a flat screen around. With the exception of that there is no other con!! this system is amazing

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Monster!!

Buying an equivalent computer from HP or otherwise would cost anywhere from $2200-2500. With the money I'm saving, I'll be upgrading the following: CPU-->T9600, HHD-->200GB 7200RPM, OS-->Vista Ultimate. With those upgrades, this thing should...

PRICE!!! Stunning screen, Blue Ray Drive works great. TV tuner and recording live tv obsoletes any need for DVR. Graphics card has handled everything I've thrown at it. Connects to TV's nicely through the HDMI port

Weight. Wasn't thrilled about the positioning of the USB ports, but with so much hardware in this thing, what do you expect. 5400 RPM HDD makes the 4GB RAM not as fast as it should be. Replacing the CPU voids the warranty with HP.....lame

Sep, 2008

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