Laptop Feature Guide

HP recommends Windows Vista® Home Premium.

Home & Home Office


	Answer a few questions to find the notebook features that will suit you best. Then, use your recommended features to make a confident decision when you're ready to buy.

What best describes your notebook needs?

	Basic: E-mail, word processing, web browsing, etc.

	Everyday: "Basic" PLUS listening to music, sharing and editing photos, watching videos, etc.

	Multimedia: "Everyday" PLUS editing music and videos, graphics and web design, etc.

	All of the above PLUS gaming.

Which best describes your lifestyle and notebook use?

	I'm always on the move and my notebook comes with me

	My notebook stays at home or at work, but I like the freedom to move it from room to room

	I usually sit at a desk to use my notebook, but sometimes I take it with me on a trip or to a friend's house

	My notebook stays in one place almost all the time, and a large screen is very important to me

What will you use your notebook for primarily?

What is the most important factor as you make your notebook purchase?

	Keep the cost as low as possible

	Meet all of my needs without a lot of extra features

	Get high performance with the latest features


»	Desktop PC feature guide
»	Mini PC feature guide
»	TouchSmart PC feature guide
»	Handheld PC feature guide
»	Monitor feature guide
»	Accessories feature guide
»	MediaSmart server feature guide
»	Storage feature guide


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See http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor.

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