HP Pavilion TX1201AU Laptop PC

The HP Pavilion TX1201AU Laptop is powered by 1.80 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual Core Processor TL-56 with 1-MB L2 Cache (512-KB each core), upto 1600 MHz FSB featuring ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 Chipset Mainboard, 2048-MB (2-GB) PC5300 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, 160-GB Serial-ATA 5400 rpm hard disk drive and 8X Double Layer DVD Writer with 8.5 GB data capacity.

The HP Pavilion TX1201AU laptop features 12.1-inch (30.7 cm) WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display with integrated Touch-screen technology offering upto 1280 x 800 pixels resolution powered by advanced NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 graphic chipset with 559 MB of shared video memory.

The HP Pavilion TX1201AU laptop also features NVIDIA’s PureVideo technology which provides great picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for video content and full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 for stunningly realistic cinematic effects for all DirectX-compatible applications.

The display is capable of 180 degrees swivel and folds flat into a slate-style display like a tablet PC and delivers the same screen resolution of 1280×800 pixels as in any standard 15.4-inch notebook display.

The dual-core AMD Turion 64 X2 processor TL-56 in HP Pavilion TX1201AU laptop delivers additional computing resources to help expand your PC’s capabilities by providing higher throughput and simultaneous computing which can increase performance by up to 80 percent.

Using the AMD PowerNow! power management technology, the TX1200 series notebook PCs delivers performance on demand and can extend system battery life by up to 65 percent.

Preloaded with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, HP Pavilion TX1201AU laptop comes with integrated WiFi 802.11a/b/g wireless connection, integrated Bluetooth HP module connection, integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection, and standard 56kbps V.92 fax/modem card. In addition, laptop also offers integrated Bluetooth v2.0 wireless connection.

HP Pavilion TX1201AU notebook comes with built-in Altec Lansing speakers which provide exceptional sound. A stereo earbud headphones with volume controls is included with the package. One of the headphone jacks is also compatible with SPDIF digital audio output for home theater surround sound.

The multiformat DVD/CD drive in HP Pavilion TX1201AU laptop is capable of burning both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+/-R optical discs allowing storage of up to 8.5 GB of data on each dual-sided DVD media. In addition the DVD writer can also burn 40x CD-R and 24x CD-RW medias.

HP Pavilion TX1201AU Laptop offers many unique features such as HP Quick Play direct, which allows the user to play music and DVD without standard Windows boot-up, a handy remote control which can be embedded in the laptop, and keyboard buttons with neon backlight, the new HP Pavilion dv2119TX notebook is claimed by HP to be unmatched in technology in its own league.

Another unique feature in HP Pavilion TX1201AU is ExpressCard Remote Control which allows to control various applications from a distance of up to 10 feet. Yet another innovative Capacitive touch technology allows accessing the audio, launch buttons, and volume controls.

The TX1201AU notebook PC is equipped with a unique integrated biometric fingerprint recognition technology for advanced data and system security. The notebook PC also offers integrated 1.3-megapixel WebCam with two integrated omni-directional microphones providing easy video conferencing via VoIP and video IM chats.

For security HP Pavilion TX1201AU Laptop also offers Pre-OS boot authentication, a BIOS booting user password protection, the HDD user password protection and security lock and a standard Kensington lock hole.

Weighing 1.94 Kgs without battery pack, the HP Pavilion TX1201AU Laptop PC also features integrated integrated 5-in-1 removable memory card reader supporting SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD memory cards, built-in Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers 4 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors, integrated 1.3 MegaPixel Webcam, 2 omni-directional microphones, ExpressCard 54mm port, S-Video TV-out port and IEEE 1394 (FireWire) integrated port.

HP Pavilion TX1201AU Laptop PC comes with bundled software which includes: HP QuickPlay 2.1, HP Photosmart Premier, Microsoft Money, Muvee AutoProducer, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Symantec Norton Internet Security and Macromedia Flash.

The HP Pavillion TX1201AU laptop also includes a next-generation ExpressCard/54 card slot which lets one take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.

HP Pavilion TX1201AU laptop also offers a unique features viz ‘capacitive’ touch technology for accessing the audio, launch buttons, and volume controls. By just touching, tapping or swiping these backlit media launch buttons in a very similar manner as on a touch pad, user can have direct access to entertainment objects.

In addition to Windows XP Media Center Edition, the HP Pavilion TX1201AU laptop computer comes with various software including MS Works 8.0, Acrobat Reader , Microsoft Money, HP QuickPlay Direct 2.3 , Quickplay for Windows Version 2.3, Muvee Autoproducer, Sonic Digital Media Plus 7.0, HP Games by Oberon Media, HP Photosmart Premier, Norton Antivirus and Norton Internet Security software.

I/O Ports

• 3x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors for connecting a wide range of peripherals including digital cameras and MP3 players
• ExpressCard/54mm Slot
• IEEE 1394 (FireWire) integrated port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• VGA port
• RJ-45, Ethernet
• RJ-11, fax/modem
• Microphone-in
• Headphone-out
• S-Video TV-out for connecting to a standard TV
• PCMCIA Card Slot
• 2 Omni directional micropohone inbuilt
• 2 Consumer IR (infrared) ports
• Expansion port for HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base
• Biometric Fingerprint Reader
• 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)

HP Pavilion TX1201AU Laptop is equipped with Li-Ion 6-cell 4400mA Standard Battery which can deliver upto 2.45 hrs backup. The Laptop also offers Full feature ACPI power management supporting Stand-by, Suspend to Disk, and Suspend to RAM options as power conserving measures.

HP Pavilion TX1201AU Laptop Specifications:

• AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual Core Processor TL-56, 1.80 GHz
• 1MB L2 cache, 1600 MHz Font Side Bus (FSB)
• ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 Chipset Mainboard
• 2-GB PC-5300 (533 MHz) DDR2 SDRAM
• 160 GB Serial-ATA 5400 rpm Hard Disk
• 8x SuperMulti LightScribe Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer

Display & Graphic

• 12.1-inch (30.7 cm) WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display with Integrated Touch-screen, upto 1280 x 800 pixels resolution, swivels 180 degrees and folds flat into a slate-style display
• NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 graphic chipset, 559MB of shared video memory
• 1280 x 800 pixels resolution

Network & Communication

• Integrated WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wireless connection
• Built-in Bluetooth v2.0 HP Module Wireless Connection
• Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN
• 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem
• Integrated Bluetooth v2.0 Wireless connection

Other features

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
• ExpressCard/54 slot
• Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers, 3D Surround Audio
• Integrated HP Pavilion 1.3 Megapixels WebCam
• Two omni-directional microphones
• HP Mini Remote Control
• Built-in 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader supporting Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, and xD Picture cards
• Biobetric Fingerprint Reader
• Li-Ion 6-cell 4400mA Standard Battery, 2.45 hrs backup
• Dimensions: (WxDxH) - 22.4 x 30.6 x 3.13 mm
• Weight: 1.94 kg without power pack

Price and Availability

AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual Core Processor TL-56 powered HP Pavilion TX1201AU Laptop with 8X DVD Writer is available in India for the price of Rs. 65,500/- with one year warranty. Visit www.hp.com/country/in/en/ for more details.