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Processor, operating system and memory
Operating system installed
GW688AV / NR242PA / VH454PA: Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32-bit
FV366PA: Genuine Windows Vista® Business with downgrade to Windows XP Professional custom installed
VZ188PA: Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32-bit
Processor type
KE821AV:
VH454PA: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
• Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor P8600
• 2.40 GHz , 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz
FV366PA: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
• Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8400
• 2.26 GHz , 3 MB L2 Cache, 1066 MHz
NR242PA: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
• Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8600
• 2.40 GHz , 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz
VZ188PA: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8700
• 2.53 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB
GW688AV: Next generation 45nm Intel® Core™2 Duo 9000 and 8000 series mobile processors
Chipset
FV366PA / KE821AV: Intel® GE45 Express Chipset with ICH9M
GW688AV / NR242PA / VH454PA / VZ188PA: Next generation Intel® Mobile GE 45 Chipset Family
Standard memory
FV366PA: 1 x 2048 MB
VZ188PA: 1 x 2048 MB DDR2
NR242PA / VH454PA: 1 x 2048 MB DDR2 800 MHz
GW688AV: DDR2 SDRAM, 800 MHz, 1024/2048/4096 MB SODIMMs
Memory slots
2 SODIMM slots supporting dual channel memory
Memory upgrade
Upgradeable to 8192 MB maximum
System features
Internal drives
GW688AV: 120/160/250 GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD, 160 GB 7200 rpm SATA HDD, HP 3D DriveGuard
FV366PA: 160 GB
NR242PA / VH454PA: 250 GB
VZ188PA: 320 GB
Hard disk drive speed
GW688AV: 5400 or 7200 rpm
NR242PA / VH454PA: 5400 rpm
FV366PA: 5400 RPM
VZ188PA: 7200 rpm
Optical drives
VH454PA: DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive
FV366PA / NR242PA: DVD+/–RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive
GW688AV: Fixed 12.7-mm SATA optical drive or secondary hard drive: DVD+/–RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive, DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive, DVD-ROM Drive
VZ188PA: LightScribe DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer Fixed
Display type
NR242PA: TFT
Display size
NR242PA / VH454PA / VZ188PA: 14.1 inches diagonal
FV366PA: 14.1-inch diagonal
GW688AV: 14.1-inch diagonal WXGA (1280 x 800), 14.1-inch diagonal WXGA BrightView (1280 x 800), 14.1-inch diagonal WXGA+ (1440 x 900)
Video resolutions description
FV366PA / NR242PA: 1280 x 800 WXGA
VZ188PA: 1280 x 800 WXGA with camera
VH454PA: 1280 x 800 WXGA with Camera
Graphic subsystem name
FV366PA / KE821AV / NR242PA / VH454PA / VZ188PA: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
GW688AV: Next generation Intel integrated graphics GMA 4500 MHD
External I/O ports
FV366PA / NR242PA / VH454PA / VZ188PA: 4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, S-video TV out, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, 1394a power connector, RJ-11/modem, RJ-45/ethernet, docking connector, secondary battery connector
KE821AV: 4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, S-video TV out, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, 1394a, power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
GW688AV: 4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, S-video TV out, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, 1394a, power connector, RJ-11/modem, RJ-45/ethernet, docking connector, secondary battery connector
Expansion slots
FV366PA / NR242PA / VH454PA / VZ188PA: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34), Media Card Reader
GW688AV: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Media Card Reader
KE821AV: Slots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Media Card Reader
Audio
NR242PA: High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone
FV366PA: High definition audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone (integrated dual-microphone array with webcam)
KE821AV / VH454PA / VZ188PA: High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone (integrated dual-microphone array with webcam)
Docking solution
FV366PA / KE821AV / NR242PA: HP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand, HP Mobile Port Replicator (all sold separately)
GW688AV: HP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Dual-Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand, HP Mobile Port Replicator
VH454PA / VZ188PA: HP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Dual-Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand, HP Mobile Port Replicator (all sold separately)
Network interface
NR242PA: Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 NIC)
FV366PA / KE821AV / VH454PA / VZ188PA: Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet PCI Controller (10/100/1000 NIC)
GW688AV: Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet PCI Controller (10/100/1000 NIC), 56K v.92 modem
Modem
FV366PA / KE821AV / NR242PA / VH454PA / VZ188PA: 56K modem
Wireless technologies
NR242PA / VH454PA: Intel 802.11a/b/g/draft-n, Broadcom 802.11a/b/g/draft-n, Bluetooth® 2.0, HP Wireless Assistant
FV366PA: Intel® Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n
VZ188PA: Intel® Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0+
GW688AV: Optional HP un2400 EV-DO/HSPA Mobile Broadband Module (requires mobile network operator service); Intel 802.11a/b/g/n draft 2.0, Broadcom 802.11a/b/g/n draft 2.0, b/g; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology; HP Wireless Assistant
Dimensions / weight / warranty
Product dimensions (W x D x H)
KE821AV: 3.3 (at front) x 33.5 x 24.3 cm
GW688AV: 32.6 (at front) x 334.8 x 242.8 mm
FV366PA / NR242PA / VH454PA / VZ188PA: 33.48 x 24.28 x 3.26 (at front) cm
Product weight
KE821AV: Starting at 2.4 kg
VZ188PA: Starting at 2.41 kg
FV366PA / NR242PA / VH454PA: Starting at 2.41 kg (weight vary by configuration)
GW688AV: Starting at: 2.41 kg (weight will vary by configuration)
Power requirements
GW688AV: 90W HP Smart AC Adapter, 90W Smart Combo Adapter, HP Fast Charge
FV366PA / NR242PA: External 65W HP Smart AC adapter, 90W Smart Combo Adapter, HP Fast Charge
VH454PA: External 65W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge
VZ188PA: External 65W HP Smart AC Adapter, HP Fast Charge
KE821AV: External 90W HP Smart AC adapter, 90W Smart Combo Adapter, HP Fast Charge
Power features
FV366PA / NR242PA / VZ188PA: 6-cell (47 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
GW688AV: 6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, 6-cell (47 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP (52 WHr) Extended Life Battery,11 optional HP (95 WHr) Ultra-Capacity Battery
KE821AV: 6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP Extended Life Battery (52 WHr) and optional HP Ultra-Capacity Battery (95 WHr)
VH454PA: 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery
Keyboard
Full-sized keyboard
Pointing device
FV366PA / KE821AV / NR242PA / VH454PA / VZ188PA: Touchpad with scroll zone
GW688AV: Touchpad with scroll zone, VoIP-ready - optional VGA webcam with dual-microphone array, touch-sensitive controls
Security management
VH454PA: HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, Configuration Control Hardware, Memory Change Alert, Ownership Tag, Setup Password, Power-On Password, TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip, TPM Enhanced DriveLock, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, Kensington Lock slot, HP Fingerprint Sensor (optional), HP Privacy Filter (optional)
NR242PA: HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, Configuration Control Hardware, Memory Change Alert, Ownership Tag, Setup Password, Power-On Password, TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip, TPM Enhanced DriveLock, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP 3D DriveGuard, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
VZ188PA: Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
FV366PA / KE821AV: McAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
GW688AV: Standard: HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP Spare Key, HP Disk Sanitizer, Enhanced Drive Lock, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools; Optional: HP Fingerprint Sensor, Smart Card Reader (replaces ExpressCard), Kensington Lock, HP Privacy Filter, McAfee Security Solution
Warranty
GW688AV: 1 year carry-in (upgrades available, sold separately), 1 year warranty on primary battery
VZ188PA: 1 year carry-in, 1 year warranty on primary battery
NR242PA: 1 year standard parts and labour limited warranty, 1-year limited warranty on primary battery
FV366PA / VH454PA: 1 year standard parts and labour limited warranty, depending on country (upgrades available), 1-year limited warranty on primary battery
Software included
NR242PA: HP Help and Support Center, HP QuickLook 2, HP Universal Print Driver, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Quick Launch Buttons, HP Wireless Assistant, Microsoft® Office Ready with 60-day Office Professional 2007 Trial Edition (select models), PDF Complete SE, Intervideo WinDVD – DVD Player, Roxio Creator Business, McAfee Total Protection, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, Microsoft® Windows Live Messenger (select models)
VZ188PA: HP QuickLook 2, Roxio Creator Business 10
FV366PA / GW688AV / KE821AV: HP Recovery Manager (Vista only), WinDVD 8 (select models), HP QuickLook 2, Roxio Creator Business 10 (select models)
VH454PA: HP Recovery Manager, HP Help and Support Center, HP QuickLook 2, HP Universal Print Driver, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Quick Launch Buttons, HP Wireless Assistant, Microsoft® Office Ready with 60-day Office Professional 2007 Trial Edition (select models), PDF Complete SE, Intervideo WinDVD – DVD Player, Roxio Creator Business (for optional DVD+/-RW and DVD/CDRW drives), Synaptics Touchpad Driver, Microsoft® Windows Live Messenger (select models), HP Webcam Software (with optional VGA webcam)


This system may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. See http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/ for details.


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