Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2613 in Personal Computers
- Brand: HP
- Model: HDX18-1180US
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 1.33" h x
11.26" w x
17.17" l,
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
- Hard Disk: 500GB
- Graphics: GeForce 9600M GT 512MB
- Processors: 4
- Native resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Display size: 17
Features
- Intel Core 2 Quad Processor 2GHz
- 4GB DDR2 RAM
- 500GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
- 17-Inch Screen, GeForce GT
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
HP Pavilion HDX18-1180US 18.4-Inch Laptop
Product Description
Expanding on the elegance of the current line, the new HDX18-1180US is defined by fluid, modern lines and metalized finishes with surprising innovations inside and out. High-gloss HP Imprint finish in titanium and chrome now encases all surfaces visible during normal use for greater durability, and a sleeve is included for extra protection. The HDX18-1180US Fluid Imprint features an flowing linear pattern that enhances the reflective qualities of the metallic finish. The streamlined look is enhanced with a color-matched keyboard and touchpad. And touch media controls light up and become visible only when the system is powered on further enhancing the clean appearance. Extreme entertainment is at your fingertips with everything you need to enjoy content in the highest-quality formats, and create your own show. Introducing HP MediaSmart for access to DVDs, videos, photos, music, games, Internet TV, and streamed or recorded TV at the touch of a button. For those who want the latest performance technologies enabling a premium home cinema and computing experience, the HP HDX18-1180US 18 delivers in a design that balances performance and mobility. Its elegant Fluid Imprint finish encases leading-edge mobile architectures from Intel and NVIDIA. HP HDX18-1180US notebook PC provides the options you need to connect, enjoy and experience peace of mind. The HDX18-1180US ships with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1, Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9000, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with up to 2302MB Total Available Graphics Memory with 512MB dedicated, 4096MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm), 500GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), LightScribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer, Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN and Bluetooth. Dimensions: 17.17 (L) x 11.26 (D) x 1.33 (min H) approx., weight: 8.82 lbs. approx.
Customer Reviews
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59 of 66 people found the following review helpful.
By John Kenney
As compared to other laptops at roughly the same price point, this computer is a much, much better deal. I couldn't believe it when I saw it.I bought this the 1st day it went on sale at Amazon - was literally about to pull the trigger on another laptop, but this popped up new on a final scan, so I bought it instead.Main features that make it a great buy for the price are:- A better, faster processor that is also Intel's latest offering (Quad Core Q9000)- Lots of memory (4G)- A bigger hard drive (500G)- A larger screen (18.4")- A Blu-Ray drive (for HD movies)I wanted a very high performance laptop for under $2,000 - and was especially keen to find something with killer processor speed, a graphics card to drive 2 external HD monitors, and a big laptop screen.I use the machine for general business purposes, but also most importantly for web development work running Drupal and an Apache development server on the machine, along with big programs like Dreamweaver and Photoshop - all running pretty much at once. I do not use for gaming, but believe it would be great for that, too. I also don't use so much for video / movies, even though it is heavily designed with that in mind.I extensively researched machines from Dell, Alienware, Sony, Asus, and other leading vendors (I didn't want a Mac, so didn't compare against that). I'm not a hard core techie, but I wanted the best I could buy, so I also looked at the Intel site and their processor specs, visited the geek blogs to get the latest gossip on processor performance, etc.So far I couldn't be happier with the machine! It is great. Very, very fast. Laptop screen is large and super high quality. The keyboard is really lovely - very smooth, like silk.A few notes on things I've learned about the machine so far:- It is a big laptop. That's probably obvious from the 18.4" screen, but it is also pretty heavy and the power cord/transformer is bigger and heavier than normal (takes a lot of power to fuel the processor and screen). So while the computer is certainly portable, it sure doesn't fit in your back pocket. If you are a highly mobile worker, this might be a factor.- Baseline graphics card will support dual external monitors and/or an HD TV connection. I am currently running 1 external 1680x1050 plus laptop screen, but will be adding 2nd external soon (the cabling for doing this is a bit confusing, but I think I now have it figured out).- The entire HDX line of laptops is new (introduced Fall '08 from what I understand) and there is not yet a complete line-up of accessories available. For instance, I was thinking to get a docking station to configure my monitors, but only docking station that currently works with the machine is the HP QuickDock or xB4 and these do not have digital video/monitor ports (VGA only) which renders them pretty useless if you have high performance monitors. As well, they do not yet sell 'official' HP memory upgrades for this machine yet (tech support indicates they probably will later this year, so worth checking if that's important to you). In the meantime, you can use off-the-shelf memory from Amazon or wherever. Memory is DDR2 800Mhz 200 pin (which isn't stated anywhere obvious that I saw), but can be switched over to DDR3 if you upgrage to the enhanced graphics card.- After many painful hours on hold and being routed from one tech support rep to another, I learned that there is a dedicated tech support group for the HDX laptops. For some reason, they provide only the main number in the collateral that comes with the machine - and no one at that number seems to know about this special group. But eventually somebody figured to route me there and I recommend you go there directly. 866-408-5408.Overall, I love this machine and highly recommend it to others.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
By W. Thomas
I just purchased this January 1st 2009. All in all a great computer. Really nice display. It feels solid. The camera works great. It has a real nice sound. I would purchase it again. I would also recommend it to a friend.Here's the case I also purchased from Amazon. Miltigiant 20 Largest Multi Design Nb Case. Copy and paste in the search bar. Miltigiant 20 Largest Multi Design Nb CaseBut let's get to the complaints.I use Filemaker all day. The arrow down key is already starting to wear to a solid black. I would say that at my rate the silver should be gone by the end of the year and I will have a black key where the arrow down should be. All other keys look fine so far. My Thinkpad is 5 years old with 5 years of Filemaker use and still doesn't have any signs of wear on that key or any others.I don't know how to describe the feel of the keyboard other than saying it feels worn out, cheap, imprecise. Very noisy compared to my old Thinkpad. Clicky. If the keyboard is your most important criteria, I highly recommend you go try one of these out at Best Buy or WalMart before purchasing. That way it won't be a big shock when you get it.When I get a chance I'll post a picture of the key that is wearing.Right above the power button there is a vibration at the speaker that sounds like the speaker is distorting. It is not. All you have to do is press slightly on the mesh and it will go away. I would attempt to fix this, but I have external speakers, so I won't be bothered often.Right where my hand rests on the front, I get a squeek from the seams in the plastic. Not a big deal for me. It could be bothersome to some. You go to put your hand down and "squeek". You lift it back up and "squeek".I wish there were some sort of rubber plugs to fill all the open "peripheral" holes to keep them clean over the next few years.This is a 64 bit edition of Vista. AutoCad 2004 doesn't work on it and AutoCad could care less. AutoCad says I need to upgrade. This is not HPs fault or Microsoft. I just thought somebody might want to know before it's too late.Some of my Adobe programs have issues with Vista 64 which Adobe has no plans of addressing.What's funny is that I have a picture viewing program that I purchased in 1996 that runs just fine.This is vented from the bottom. If you would like to put this on your lap or on the bed when traveling etc., you will need some sort of "table". I have a 1/16" aluminum panel, slightly larger than the computer, always underneath unless I'm on a solid surface. The panel also helps stiffen the case when transporting.06-09-09 updateYou also must use the cloth protector that goes between the keyboard and the screen. Keyboard parts will rub on the screen and cause marks.....like I now have. I don't know if the cloth would actually help or just make things worse.What is really sad is that here is a new product from HP and nobody has bothered to contact me about these issues. If it were my product line, I'm sure I would read the reviews on the largest online retailer in the world and attempt contacting some. I guess it's just a sign of the times. Nobody really cares after you've spent the money. And I'm not asking for anything.That's it for now.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
By Sacaudos
I bought this laptop a few weeks ago to use for my small business in various areas of my home and for travel. The laptop saves energy compared to using my desktop (also Energy Star compliant). It's also a great desktop replacement because of the expandability, powerful processor, screen size and keyboard layout. I looked at comparable units from Toshiba, Dell and ASUS, but they cost a lot more and/or didn't include the faster processor. I think you get a lot of bang for your buck with this one.For those who want to be able to view TV on the laptop, HP sells a USB TV tuner for around $98, so no need to worry about the lack of a built-in TV tuner. The media drive includes Blu-ray, which is nice.PROS: The extended keyboard with separate numeric keys is a nice feature. You can even turn off power to the touchpad if you use a USB mouse. I also like the fingerprint reader. You don't have to use it, but it saves time typing in passwords when logging in to Windows or sites online. The HDMI port is great for connecting to larger monitors or TVs. HDMI outputs sound as well, which is awesome!CONS: I'd prefer XP over Vista. Some of my specialized 32-bit programs don't run as well on the 64-bit OS, but most are fine. I wish the screen weren't glossy because it's hard to use outdoors with the reflection.UPDATE: I've had the laptop for a few months now and still love it. The keyboard is great for touch-typists. The only glitches I've noticed have been related to the sound device and fingerprint reader. I think the problems were OS-related, because they seem to be resolved now. For a short time the fingerprint reader wasn't being recognized even though it worked initially. Then the OS had problems detecting when to use the HDMI sound output, even though that also worked correctly initially. I had to help it detect which device I wanted it to use for sound output, and now it's working fine again.I'd definitely buy this laptop again and have already recommended it to friends. A great backpack for it is the Alienware Orion backpack. It fits perfectly and isn't bulky at all, although it's a bit more expensive than some other options.December 2010 update: This laptop is still going strong. No hardware problems as described by others so far. Some of the keys are starting to turn black from daily use. The screen hasn't been affected at all by the keyboard. Maybe it's because I never place anything on the laptop when it's closed. At any rate, it's been very reliable. The upgrade from Vista to Win 7 made it even better.
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