HP Pavilion dv9815nr - Turion 64 X2 TL-60 2 GHz - 17" TFT

Intro: The HP Pavilion dv9815nr is a 7.7-pound, mainstream notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $900.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Noteworthy Features: Has 3 GB RAM, which is considerably more than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this ample a RAM is $1,275.Also, this notebook has a 17-inch screen size, which is larger than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this large a screen size is $1,615.

Weaker Features: Has a 7.7-pound weight, which is somewhat heavier than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Dell XPS M1330, at around $1, 000, has only a 4-pound weight.Also, this notebook only has a turion 64 X2 mobile technology processor.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less efficient than the average notebook on the market today.

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Preserve special occasions for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this computer's DVD burner.Includes office-grade word processing software -- fine for most serious business or academic writers.Let your computer be your digital darkroom; remove red-eye, power lines, and ex boyfriends from your digital photographs with this notebook?s bundled photo editing software.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, it should be considered by serious bargain hunters.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) For help in deciding if this is the right laptop for you, see CNET's buying guide for notebooks.