HP Pavilion dv2000 Entertainment Notebook PC series

Features:

Capacitive buttons and showroom gloss chassis aside, the HP Pavilion dv2000 offers a full suite of features which should leave most users satisfied. Billed as an entertainment system, the dual-core platform offers sufficient processing power for work and play. For those requiring even more perks, an optional discrete Nvidia GeForce Go 7200 graphics card is available on some models for greater versatility.
Connectivity-wise, the Pavilion dv2000 offers three USB 2.0, one spring-loaded ExpressCard slot and a mini-FireWire port. Networking is handled by the Ethernet and modem ports, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radios for wireless communication. The memory card reader can handle SD/MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro and xD-Picture Card flash formats. External video displays can be jacked into the VGA or S-video ports, and there's also an expansion port for the optional HP xb3000 docking station (for more connectivity options and better speakers). All these ports are somewhat crammed at the flanks of the unit, which detract from an otherwise clean and sleek design. The mini remote control -- an item which is important for entertainment notebooks -- hides in the ExpressCard slot when not in use.

In order to qualify as an entertainment system, a good display is a must. The 14.1-inch transflective widescreen LCD of the Pavilion dv2000 offers a nice compromise between the portable but eye-straining 12-inch models and the comfortable but heavier 15.4-inch entertainers. The base model uses the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 graphics renderer to drive the display. For those who prefer stronger video performance and light gaming capabilities, you can opt for an Nvidia GeForce Go 7200 graphics card model.

The integrated sound chip drives the Altec Lansing branded speaker bar located at the top of the keyboard. Though audio reproduction is good, there is a lack of bass that is inherent in most notebook speakers without a sub-woofer. Two headphone jacks (one of which is S/PDIF-enabled) and a microphone port are located at the front. The full-size keyboard is comfortable to use while the touchpad is a little too responsive, though there is a dedicated switch to disable the latter.

Performance And Battery Life:
Our review unit was configured with an Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83GHz processor, integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics card, 1GB of DDR2 RAM and 80GB harddisk. It received an impressive result of 217 on MobileMark 2005, which is comparable to models such as the Toshiba Satellite A100 (241) and Acer TravelMate 8204WLMi (236), both decked with faster 2.0GHz Core Duo processors. Graphically, the integrated graphics card churned out a nice score of 488 on 3DMark05, which stands almost level with the ThinkPad T60's 451 result on the same benchmark.
Despite having a smaller display, the HP dv2000 ran out of juice at the 3 hour 9 minute mark compared with the 3 hour 8 minute battery life of the 15.4-inch Acer TravelMate 8204WLMi. Fortunately, high-power users can buy the optional high-capacity 12-cell battery, which should theoretically double the uptime.

HP Pavilion dv2000 Entertainment Notebook PC series

Features:

Capacitive buttons and showroom gloss chassis aside, the HP Pavilion dv2000 offers a full suite of features which should leave most users satisfied. Billed as an entertainment system, the dual-core platform offers sufficient processing power for work and play. For those requiring even more perks, an optional discrete Nvidia GeForce Go 7200 graphics card is available on some models for greater versatility.
Connectivity-wise, the Pavilion dv2000 offers three USB 2.0, one spring-loaded ExpressCard slot and a mini-FireWire port. Networking is handled by the Ethernet and modem ports, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radios for wireless communication. The memory card reader can handle SD/MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro and xD-Picture Card flash formats. External video displays can be jacked into the VGA or S-video ports, and there's also an expansion port for the optional HP xb3000 docking station (for more connectivity options and better speakers). All these ports are somewhat crammed at the flanks of the unit, which detract from an otherwise clean and sleek design. The mini remote control -- an item which is important for entertainment notebooks -- hides in the ExpressCard slot when not in use.

In order to qualify as an entertainment system, a good display is a must. The 14.1-inch transflective widescreen LCD of the Pavilion dv2000 offers a nice compromise between the portable but eye-straining 12-inch models and the comfortable but heavier 15.4-inch entertainers. The base model uses the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 graphics renderer to drive the display. For those who prefer stronger video performance and light gaming capabilities, you can opt for an Nvidia GeForce Go 7200 graphics card model.

The integrated sound chip drives the Altec Lansing branded speaker bar located at the top of the keyboard. Though audio reproduction is good, there is a lack of bass that is inherent in most notebook speakers without a sub-woofer. Two headphone jacks (one of which is S/PDIF-enabled) and a microphone port are located at the front. The full-size keyboard is comfortable to use while the touchpad is a little too responsive, though there is a dedicated switch to disable the latter.

Performance And Battery Life:
Our review unit was configured with an Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83GHz processor, integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics card, 1GB of DDR2 RAM and 80GB harddisk. It received an impressive result of 217 on MobileMark 2005, which is comparable to models such as the Toshiba Satellite A100 (241) and Acer TravelMate 8204WLMi (236), both decked with faster 2.0GHz Core Duo processors. Graphically, the integrated graphics card churned out a nice score of 488 on 3DMark05, which stands almost level with the ThinkPad T60's 451 result on the same benchmark.
Despite having a smaller display, the HP dv2000 ran out of juice at the 3 hour 9 minute mark compared with the 3 hour 8 minute battery life of the 15.4-inch Acer TravelMate 8204WLMi. Fortunately, high-power users can buy the optional high-capacity 12-cell battery, which should theoretically double the uptime.

NEW DELL INSPIRON 1525

--FEATURES--


15.4-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) CCFL TrueLife (glossy) screen

2.0GHz Core 2 Duo T7250 processor

2GB DDR2-667 SDRAM (up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM available)

120GB 5400 RPM SATA HDD

8x Dual-layer DVD±RW drive

Video: Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

Wireless: Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card

Mobile Broadband: Dell Wireless integrated mobile broadband mini-cards Sprint and Verizon service.

Colors: Multiple colors and finishes available

Media Card: 8-in-1 flash memory reader

Input and Output Ports: 4 USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, IEEE 1394a, RJ11, RJ45, 2 headphone, 1
microphone, 1 ExpressCard 54mm slot, 3 mini-card slots, consumer IR, S-Video

No webcam (optional Integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam available)

Windows Vista Home Premium

Dimensions: 1.00" - 1.48" (height) x 14.05" (width) x 10.08" (depth)

Weight: 5.9lbs with 6-cell battery

What should you know about car and bike insurance?

Need of the Insurance:

When you buy a car or bike as per the Indian motor rules you must get the insurance certificate. Car and Bike owners have liabilities to third parties (victim) – injured or dead- in case of an accident. Often owners are not able to pay the huge claims made by the dependants of the victim. Hence government of India has made third party insurance mandatory for car and bike drivers. Also, understand that vehicle insurance is the only legal document by which you can claim the vehicle.

Insurer – insurance company
Insured – refers to you or your vehicle
Third party – person other than you

Kinds of Motor Insurance:

Third party Insurance and Comprehensive policy/ Package policy are the two kinds of Insurance. Of these two insurance, third party insurance is mandatory and Package policy is optional one. Third party insurance covers the insured for death or injuries of the person you hit and for their property.

Limits of Liability – Third party insurance:

*Claim - as per Motor Vehicle Act 1988. After receiving the victim’s claim which should be justified with sales tax and Income tax returns your insurer will estimate the victim’s earning and depending on the partial or complete disability, the victim will get the amount.

*Your insurer will take care of all the legal expenses incurred for defending the third party claim

*Damage to third party property in respect of any one claim or series of claims arising out of one event up to amount of Rs 7.5 lakhs for private car and Rs 1lakh for two wheelers.

Package/ comprehensive policy in addition to the above covers

*Personal accidents cover for owner-driver which is compulsory in case of individual owners and importantly total liability of the insurer shall not exceed the sum of Rs 2lakhs during any one period of insurance.

*Personal accident cover for occupants incase of cars

*Legal liability to paid driver as per workmen compensation act up to 1lakh

*Damage or loss to vehicle or its accessories due to fire explosion, burglary, theft , riots & strike, accidental external means, natural perils, terrorist activity, flood , malicious act, in transit( road rail inland waterway lift elevator or air) and landslide.

*The insurer will pay the towing charges if the vehicle is unmovable to the owner for moving the vehicle to nearest garage where repairs can be made. Towing charge for cars – Rs 1500 and for two wheelers – Rs 300.

To insure the vehicle…

*For insuring the new vehicle you have to produce the original RC book of the vehicle.

*For a vehicle which insurance is lapsed you have to physically show the vehicle to get the new insurance. Know that you have no need to pay for the lapsed period or any fine.

*For an old car bought from someone third party insurance has to be changed to your name. Regarding the comprehensive policy most prefers to continue

*In the event of death of sole insured the legal heirs of the sole insured may apply to have the existing policy transferred to their names within a period of three months or until the expiry of policy( whichever is earlier)

Steps for Calculating Premium:

IDV – Insured Declared Value of the vehicle will be deemed to be the ‘sum assured’ for the purpose of this policy which is fixed at the commencement of each policy period for the insured vehicle.

A) Own Damage:

1)Find out the IDV
a)vehicle own damage
b)accessories
c)CNG/LPG kit

2)Apply premium rate to the IDV
a)age of the vehicle
b)zone – depends on areas
c)cubic capacity

3)Calculate Own Damage Premium(IDV*rate)

Deduct discounts
a)Voluntary deductible
b)Anti theft devices
c)No claim bonus(NCB)

B) Liability

a) TPPD – Third Party Property Damage
b) Owner – driver Personal Accident (PA) cover
1) Passenger PA
2) Paid driver
3) Employee liability
4) Any other additional cover

Final premium = own damage (A) + Liability (B) + service tax + stamp duty.

Insurers:

The insurers include General Insurance Company of India and its subsidiaries New India Insurance company, Oriental Insuarance Company, National Insurance company and United India Insurance Company. Private players include Tata AIG, Bajaj Allianz and ICICI LOmbard. Because of the new de-tariffy system differnt company offers different packages. Check it and pick the one which suits you

In the following posts we will see how to calculate IDV, what is deprecation, what these company offers when there is no claim - bonus, what you have to pay for claims – malus and most importantly how to make a claim in case of vehicle damage…