When "Notebook computers" are no longer notebooks
When news of HP’s latest behemoth of a 20-inch notebook release swept across the internet, I held my breath – a mixture of awe, shock, and disgust. Twenty inches of notebook computing to weigh you down – mobile office computing with a built-in handle. When any notebook requires a handle, you have to question whether or not it can really quality as a "notebook".
Weighing in at a hefty 15.5-pounds, the HDX is a self-contained entertainment center with some solid specs. High def movies from the built-in HDTV tuner or HD-DVD drive can be viewed on either the WSXGA (1680×1250) display or ported out to your TV via an HDMI port. Audio performance is significantly better than most notebooks thanks to four Altec Lansing speakers and a built-in subwoofer. A media center remote is stored next to the keyboard and pops out.
The thing is a beast. 15.5-pounds of a desktop computer packed tight into a notebook casing! Is there even a point? Is there even a noticeable market for computers like this? Or is this more of a "mine is bigger than yours" or "I can so I will"? The damn computer has 400GB of internal storage?! For the performance, wouldn’t a comparable mini desktop + display be more convenient?
I wonder how many minutes the battery lasts?
So basically, If i have one of these, I still need to buy another smaller notebook to bring to class :/…….
Good question about the battery life, reminds me of the fact that I hope the computer doesn’t require a big power brick to plug into the wall.
i’m not gunna lie… I want it
In the Fox tv series ‘Dirt’, I believe there was a similar behemoth of a desktop looking / notebook by Dell that was used. This HP reminds me of it.