HP Pavilion dv8000t Review

Laptop Magazine has a review up on the HP Pavilion dv8000t. It has been two months since the dv8000z they reviewed, and now this one has more powerful specifications than the old one, and so we should be excited right? Well, don’t go rushing to the store just yet as this $1500 USD laptop, while good, it still bugs me a bit.

Laptop Magazine seemed to really like it though saying:

When we reviewed the Pavilion dv8000z two months ago, it earned an Editors’ Choice for its slick design, multimedia chops, and bright display. If it didn’t impress you then, it should now. This 17-inch desktop replacement is now outfitted with a dual-core processor and superior graphics. The dv8000t looks and feels the same as its predecessor but with a serious boost in performance and features.

For me, a laptop should not weigh more than some desktop computers you can now get, and the HP Pavilion dv8000t is a multimedia desktop replacement. They are heavy, and have poor battery life. If you are looking to plant the machine on your desk and not be able to port it around from place to place, then buy a desktop. If you are looking to bring it with you when you go on a trip, get a lighter all around performer. But that is just how I feel.

Of course the reviewers look at this in comparison to others in its class, and it does quite well in that respect. Its battery life is better than most of its counterparts, it has a dual-core processor, QuickPlay 2.0 for watching multimedia without loading up Windows, and an amazing display for watching the media. Laptop Magazine gives it a 4 out of 5 as well as an Editor’s Choice badge.

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