HP Pavilion is a line of personal computers produced by Hewlett-Packard and introduced in 1995. The name is applied to both desktops and laptops for HP’s Home and Home Office product range.

Current models

When HP merged with Compaq, they took over Compaq’s existing naming rights agreement. As a result, HP sells both HP and Compaq-branded machines. As you probably know, you can order a computer directly from the factory, over the Internet or even over the phone. You can also customize the computer by choosing what specifications are desired, known as a CTO option.

As of March 2007, HP offers 8 laptop models which carry the Pavilion name. They are:

• 17″ dv9500t
• dv9000t
• dv9000z
• 15.4″ dv6000t
• dv6000z
• 14.1″ dv2000t
• dv2000z
• 12.1″ tx1000z

These HP Pavilion laptops are customizable with the following features:

• Webcam
• Unique HP Imprint Finish
• Choice of four different Windows Vista operating systems (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business or Ultimate on some models)
• 6, 12, 8, or high capacity 8 cell battery (depending on the model)
• ATI, Nvidia, or Intel graphic cards
• Processors such as the Intel Celeron M, Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Sempron, or AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core processors

Downsides

They have been known to emit an annoying high-pitched whine, identified as being caused by the CPU alternating between low-power and high-power states.

Some models of Pavilion laptop have been criticized as having faulty power jacks, which separate from the motherboard under normal use

The power of its 6 Cell Battery is not optimal and HP has introduced another battery option with higher capacity

Options for high resolution screens are generally lower resolution than HP’s competitors