HP Pavilion Elite m9280f Specifications

HP Pavilion Elite m9280f PCHP Pavilion Elite m9280f PC Datasheet

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Intel® CoreTM2 Quad Processor Q9300

• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1 - delivers premier

Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1 - delivers premier

performance, reliability, and enhanced security

• 4096MB memory for powerful PC performance

• 4096MB memory for powerful PC performance 4096MB memory for powerful PC performance

• 1000GB storage with dual 500GB hard drives

• Blu-ray/HD DVD player & SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe Technology

• NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT with support for Microsoft® DirectX® 10

• NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT with support for Microsoft® DirectX® 10 NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT with support for Microsoft® DirectX® 10

• Go wireless with 802.11 b/g/n

• NTSC TV tuner and over-the-air ATSC high-definition

NTSC TV tuner and over-the-air ATSC high-definition

receiver

• Built-in drive bays for an optional HP Pocket Media Drive

• Front-panel 15-in-1 memory card reader

• 24 x 7 toll-free phone support and one-year HP limited warranty

• 24 x 7 toll-free phone support and one-year HP limited warranty24 x 7 toll-free phone support and one-year HP limited warranty

LightScribe technology lets you

burn custom, silkscreen-quality

text and images directly onto

LightScribe-enabled CDs and

DVDs.

Award Winning SupportAward Winning Support

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Intel® CoreTM2 Quad Processor Q9300

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store 635 hours of recorded TV

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; Wireless HP keyboard and mouse

; Wireless HP keyboard and mouse Go wireless with 802.11 b/g/n

; Wireless HP keyboard and mouse

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Business. HP recommends Windows Vista® Business.

High Performance for today: Supreme Expandability for tomorrow

High Performance for today: Supreme Expandability for tomorrowHigh Performance for today: Supreme Expandability for tomorrow

The HP Pavilion Elite delivers an amazing high-end home entertainment

experience, DX10 3D Mainstream gaming, and power for the most

demanding PC tasks. This premium PC’s enhanced features and

technology puts everything you need where you want it.

• Go wireless and clutter-free with wireless keyboard, mouse, and

Go wireless and clutter-free with wireless keyboard, mouse, and

remote control. The Pavilion Elite PC also features a built-in wireless

antenna for Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n networking.

• Press the HP Easy Backup button and instantly back-up your files.

• Press the HP Easy Backup button and instantly back-up your files. Press the HP Easy Backup button and instantly back-up your files.

• The built-in TV tuner and personal video recorder (PVR) let you watch,

The built-in TV tuner and personal video recorder (PVR) let you watch,

pause, rewind, and record live television - with no monthly fee. The

free online Electronic Program Guide (EPG) lets you review the TV

schedule and choose a single episode or an entire series.

• The NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT offers mind-blowing performance,

The NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT offers mind-blowing performance,

unparalleled levels of graphics realism and effects, and full support for

the hottest DirectX® 10 and DirectX 9 games available

• The SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe technology lets you create

The SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe technology lets you create

custom, silkscreen-quality labels and artwork directly onto

LightScribe-enabled CD and DVD discs.

• Place USB/Firewire® devices on the recessed landing pad for easy

Place USB/Firewire® devices on the recessed landing pad for easy

access.

• The front-panel 15-in-1 memory card reader makes it easy to transfer

The front-panel 15-in-1 memory card reader makes it easy to transfer

photos, music, and other files to and from your digital camera and

other peripheral devices.

• Two built-in drive bays fit an optional HP Personal Media Drive

Two built-in drive bays fit an optional HP Personal Media Drive

up to 500GB of additional storage and/or an optional HP Pocket

Media Drive

space.

High-definition

High-definitionHigh-definition

Watch Blu-ray DVD & HD DVD

HD DVD content.

• Bridge the gap between the two competing high definition blue laser

Bridge the gap between the two competing high definition blue laser

formats.

• Enjoy the best of both high definition formats on your PC with one

Enjoy the best of both high definition formats on your PC with one

optical drive.

• Thrilling colorful high definition content is now accessible with your

Thrilling colorful high definition content is now accessible with your

dual format “Universal Player” optical drive.

Capability meets possibility

The 64-bit edition of Windows Vista® Home Premium

The 64-bit edition of Windows Vista® Home Premium 1 is for serious computer users who have advanced high-performance

1 is for serious computer users who have advanced high-performance needs. This latest edition brings together Windows Vista innovation with

needs. This latest edition brings together Windows Vista innovation with cutting-edge PC hardware to deliver access to vast amounts of memory,

cutting-edge PC hardware to deliver access to vast amounts of memory, stronger security, and a new level of reliability. Security features such as

stronger security, and a new level of reliability. Security features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and Microsoft's PatchGuard provide an

Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and Microsoft's PatchGuard provide an additional layer of security against threats, while increased memory

additional layer of security against threats, while increased memory capabilities improve the performance of applications with heavy memory

capabilities improve the performance of applications with heavy memory demands. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 provides the latest operating

demands. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 provides the latest operating system improvements and enhancements from Microsoft.

system improvements and enhancements from Microsoft.

Latest processor technology

All disclaimers are at the end of page 2.All disclaimers are at the end of page 2.

The Intel®Core™2 Quad processor processor technology for the desktop PC. Based on the new Intel®Core™ microarchitecture, the Intel Core 2 Quad processor delivers four complete execution cores within a single processor, delivering unprecedented

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television tuner with Remote control and infrared

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and HP Personal Media Drive

Front-panel 15-in-1 memory card reader

and HP Personal Media Drive

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for up to 160GB or up to 660GB of additional storage

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1000GB storage with dual 500GB hard drives

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Blu-ray/HD DVD player & SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe Technology

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Built-in drive bays for an optional HP Pocket Media Drive

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on your PC. Enjoy brilliant Blu-ray &

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Capability meets possibilityCapability meets possibility

The 64-bit edition of Windows Vista® Home Premium

1 is for serious computer users who have advanced high-performance

needs. This latest edition brings together Windows Vista innovation with

cutting-edge PC hardware to deliver access to vast amounts of memory,

stronger security, and a new level of reliability. Security features such as

Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and Microsoft's PatchGuard provide an

additional layer of security against threats, while increased memory

capabilities improve the performance of applications with heavy memory

demands. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 provides the latest operating

system improvements and enhancements from Microsoft.

Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

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The Intel®Core™2 Quad processor

processor technology for the desktop PC. Based on the new Intel®Core™

microarchitecture, the Intel Core 2 Quad processor delivers four complete

execution cores within a single processor, delivering unprecedented

performance and responsiveness in multi-threaded and multi-tasking

business and home use environments.

Service and support

Service and supportService and support

HP stands behind our products and protects your investment with

award-winning service and support available around the clock by

phone, e-mail, and online.

• HP Total Care offers expert assistance 24 x 7:

HP Total Care offers expert assistance 24 x 7:

- Toll-free telephone support at 1.800.HP.INVENT (1.800.474.6836)

in English and Spanish in the United States or English and French in

Canada.

- Real-time online chat.

- E-mail, usually answered within one hour.

• A desktop icon offers one-click access to online technical support,

A desktop icon offers one-click access to online technical support,

troubleshooting and downloads.

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HP Pavilion Elite m9280f PCHP Pavilion Elite m9280f PC Datasheet

SpecificationsSpecifications

Operating System • Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1 -

Operating SystemOperating System • Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1 -

Processor

ProcessorProcessor Processor Speed • 2.50GHz

Processor SpeedProcessor Speed • 2.50GHz Chipset

ChipsetChipset Cache (L2)

Cache (L2)Cache (L2) Bus Speed

Bus SpeedBus Speed Memory

MemoryMemory

Hard Drive

Hard DriveHard Drive Expandable Drive Bay

Expandable Drive

Bay

Optical Drive(s)

Optical Drive(s)Optical Drive(s)

Video Graphics

Video GraphicsVideo Graphics

Network Interface

Network InterfaceNetwork Interface Wireless Connectivity • Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n

Wireless ConnectivityWireless Connectivity • Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n Sound

SoundSound Personal Video

Personal Video

Recorder

Remote Control

Remote ControlRemote Control Fax/Modem

Fax/ModemFax/Modem Memory Slots

Memory SlotsMemory Slots Expansion Slots

Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots

Expansion Bays

Expansion BaysExpansion Bays

External Ports

External PortsExternal Ports

Mouse and Keyboard • HP wireless keyboard and optical mouse with extended range (up to 30 feet)

Mouse and KeyboardMouse and Keyboard • HP wireless keyboard and optical mouse with extended range (up to 30 feet)• HP wireless keyboard and optical mouse with extended range (up to 30 feet)HP wireless keyboard and optical mouse with extended range (up to 30 feet) Dimensions

DimensionsDimensions

Weight

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Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware.

See www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and

www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. Windows Vista

Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on

your computer. To download the tool, visit www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor.

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Processor speed 2.50GHz, 6.0MB L2 cache, 1333MHz Front Side Bus. Intel's

numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. Dual/Quad Core is a new

technology designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all

customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology.

64-bit computing on Intel architecture requires a computer system with a processor,

chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers and applications enabled for Intel® 64

architecture. Processors will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel

64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware

and software configurations. See www.intel.com/info/em64t for more information.

Up to 256MB of main system memory may be allocated to support video graphics.

Actual available memory may be less.

formatted capacity is less. Up to 10GB of storage space is reserved for the system

recovery software.

recording times may vary.

technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues

may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all

systems is not guaranteed. In order for some HD-DVD and Blu-ray titles to play, they

may require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and your display may require HDCP

support. Data transfer rates up to 6,000 KB/s (CD read/write), 21,632 KB/s (DVD

• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1 -

Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1 -

delivers premier performance, reliability, and enhanced security

Intel® CoreTM2 Quad Processor Q9300

• Intel® CoreTM2 Quad Processor Q9300

Intel® CoreTM2 Quad Processor Q9300

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• 2.50GHz

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• 4096MB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM memory (4x1024MB)(expandable to 8GB)

• 1000GB (2x500GB) 7200RPM SATA hard drive

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• HP Pocket Media Drive Bay

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• NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT graphics card with 512MB dedicated video

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• Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n

• NTSC TV tuner, over-the-air ATSC high-definition television tuner, and FM

• 56k modem

• 1 PCI (occupied) 1 PCI (occupied)

• 2 PCI Express x1

• 1 PCI Express x16

• 2 external 5.25" (one available) 2 external 5.25" (one available)

• 1 external 3.5" (occupied)

• 1 external 3.5" (occupied) 1 external 3.5" (occupied)

• 2 internal 3.5" (occupied)

• 2 internal 3.5" (occupied) 2 internal 3.5" (occupied)

• Front panel 15-in-1 memory card reader: supports SmartMedia, xD,

• 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 Front, 4 Back)

• 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 Front, 4 Back) 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 Front, 4 Back)

• 2 FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port(s) (1 Front, 1 Back)

• 2 FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port(s) (1 Front, 1 Back) 2 FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port(s) (1 Front, 1 Back)

• Headphone; Microphone; Audio left/right-in; S-video-in; Composite video-in

• 2 PS/2; Digital Audio In/Out; LAN; Microphone/Line-in/Line-out; Rear

• DVI and TV-out capabilities available on the video card

• DVI and TV-out capabilities available on the video cardDVI and TV-out capabilities available on the video card

• Unpackaged: 7.00" (W) x 16.61" (L/D) x 15.51" (H) approx. Unpackaged: 7.00" (W) x 16.61" (L/D) x 15.51" (H) approx.

• Packaged: 11.89" (W) x 19.49" (L/D) x 20.24" (H) approx.

• Packaged: 11.89" (W) x 19.49" (L/D) x 20.24" (H) approx.Packaged: 11.89" (W) x 19.49" (L/D) x 20.24" (H) approx.

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2.50GHz

Intel® G33 Express Chipset

Intel® G33 Express ChipsetIntel® G33 Express Chipset 6MB L2 Cache

6MB L2 Cache

6MB L2 Cache6MB L2 Cache 1333MHz Front Side Bus

1333MHz Front Side Bus• 1333MHz Front Side Bus1333MHz Front Side Bus 4096MB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM memory (4x1024MB)(expandable to 8GB)

4096MB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM memory (4x1024MB)(expandable to 8GB)

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1000GB (2x500GB) 7200RPM SATA hard drive

HP Personal Media Drive Bay

HP Pocket Media Drive Bay

Blu-ray/HD DVD player & SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe

Technology: Write - 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 4x DVD±R DL,

5x DVD-RAM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW. Read - 6x BD-ROM, 3x HD

DVD-ROM, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-ROM

NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT graphics card with 512MB dedicated video

memory, DVI and TV-out capabilities with support for Microsoft® DirectX® 10.

Up to 1791MB Total Available Graphics Memory as allocated by Windows

Vista®.

Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps network interface

Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps network interfaceIntegrated 10/100/1000Mbps network interface

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Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n

High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable

High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable• High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurableHigh Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable NTSC TV tuner, over-the-air ATSC high-definition television tuner, and FM

NTSC TV tuner, over-the-air ATSC high-definition television tuner, and FM

tuner (antenna included)

HP Media Center remote control with IR (infrared) receiver

HP Media Center remote control with IR (infrared) receiver• HP Media Center remote control with IR (infrared) receiverHP Media Center remote control with IR (infrared) receiver 56k modem

56k modem

4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) (occupied)

4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) (occupied) • 4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) (occupied) 4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) (occupied) 1 PCI (occupied)

1 PCI (occupied)

2 external 5.25" (one available)

Front panel 15-in-1 memory card reader: supports SmartMedia, xD,

MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure Digital, Compact Flash I,

Compact Flash II, IBM Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory

Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, RSMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+

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(occupied)

(occupied) 2 PCI Express x1

(occupied)

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(occupied)

(occupied)1 PCI Express x16

(occupied)

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Headphone; Microphone; Audio left/right-in; S-video-in; Composite video-in

(Front)

(Front) 2 PS/2; Digital Audio In/Out; LAN; Microphone/Line-in/Line-out; Rear

speaker-out; Side speaker out; Center (subwoofer) (Back)

Unpackaged: 7.00" (W) x 16.61" (L/D) x 15.51" (H) approx.

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HP Personal Media Drive Bay

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Unpackaged: 24.25 lbs approx.

• Packaged: 31.53 lbs approx.

read/write), 26,340 KB/s (BD read) and 13,383 KB/s (HD DVD read). Some HD

DVD and Blu-ray advanced features may not be supported. CPU power is dedicated to

support HD DVD and Blu-ray playback functions. It is recommended that you close all

other applications before and during HD DVD and Blu-ray playback. HD DVD and

Blu-ray movies will only play through the HD DVD and Blu-ray player software.

Advanced Access Content System (AACS) keys are integrated into your PC for copy

protection purposes. Occasional renewal of the AACS key is required, and easily done

by connecting to the internet.

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fax.

Internet access required.

fax.

Internet access required.

subscription required for live updates afterwards.

and other lawful uses.

subscription for use. A valid credit card may be required to initiate service. High-speed

internet access options are not available in all provinces and territories in

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Canada.Communication charges may apply.For additional terms and conditions, visit

www.hp.ca/internetoffers.

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For hard drives, GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual

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Capacity based on standard NTSC recording format. Actual

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As HD DVD and Blu-ray are new formats containing new

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graphics/video performance. System memory dedicated to graphics/video

performance is not available for other use by other programs.

(HD) source content varies and will depend on broadcast signal, antenna, and other

factors. In cities where local off-air HD programs are available, reception may vary

based on geographic location. An external over-the-air antenna that receives UHF and

VHF signals is required for ATSC reception. Viewing HD content will require a

compatible high-definition display. Ability to record, edit, or transfer broadcast content

such as TV programming may be limited depending on the type of content.

Wireless access point and Internet service sold separately. The specifications for the

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WeightWeight

Warranty and Support • Warranty Options:

Warranty and

Support

SoftwareSoftware

Photo and Video

Photo and VideoPhoto and Video

Entertainment

EntertainmentEntertainment

Productivity

ProductivityProductivity

PC Security

PC SecurityPC Security

Online Services

Online ServicesOnline Services

HP recommends Windows Vista® Business.HP recommends Windows Vista® Business.

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33.6 Kbps send/up to 56 Kbps download/14.4 Kbps

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Internet access required. First 60 days included;

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Internet access may require payment of additional fees or

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Part of the total system memory (RAM) is used for

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Intended for your original content

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ATSC high-definition

Unpackaged: 24.25 lbs approx.

• Unpackaged: 24.25 lbs approx. Unpackaged: 24.25 lbs approx.

• Packaged: 31.53 lbs approx.

• Packaged: 31.53 lbs approx.Packaged: 31.53 lbs approx.

Warranty Options:

• Warranty Options:

Warranty Options:

- One-year limited PC hardware warranty and software support

• Support Options:

Support Options:

- Desktop icon provides one click access to built-in desktop Help and Support

Center.

- Easy, online access to questions, answers and troubleshooting information

- Direct, knowledgeable assistance available 24/7 toll-free by phone.

• Extended Service Plans:

Extended Service Plans:

- You can choose from a variety of Extended Service Plans from HP to meet

your individual needs by calling 1-866-234-1377 or by going to

www.hp.ca/go/totalcare

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HP Photosmart Essential: Organize, edit and share photos or Photosmart

Essential to manage your digital photos

• muvee autoProducer: Automatically create professional looking home videos

muvee autoProducer: Automatically create professional looking home videos

and burn to DVD

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Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe: Automatically fix and edit videos and create CDs

and DVDs. Edit, burn and archive data to discs.

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Microsoft® Works 9: Includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database and

calendar

• Adobe® Reader 8: Read and print PDF files

• Adobe® Reader 8: Read and print PDF files Adobe® Reader 8: Read and print PDF files

HP Easy Backup - backs up your personal files, including photos, music,

• HP Easy Backup - backs up your personal files, including photos, music,

HP Easy Backup - backs up your personal files, including photos, music,

video, emails, bookmarks and documents.

• Norton Internet Security 2008: Protect your PC out of the box (60 days of

Norton Internet Security 2008: Protect your PC out of the box (60 days of

complimentary live updates)

Internet Solutions (Up to 3 months service included)

• Bell Sympatico High Speed Internet

• Bell Sympatico High Speed Internet Bell Sympatico High Speed Internet

• EastLink High Speed Internet Access

• EastLink High Speed Internet Access EastLink High Speed Internet Access

• Shaw High-Speed Internet Access

• Shaw High-Speed Internet AccessShaw High-Speed Internet Access

Visit www.hp.ca/internetoffers for details.

802.11n WLAN are draft specifications and are not final. This may affect the ability

of the PC to communicate with other 802.11n WLAN devices.

Drive sold separately.

upgrade may be required for graphics card upgrade, check with graphics card

supplier.

(RS-MMC), MMCplus, MMCmobile, Secure Digital (SD), miniSD, Compact Flash I,

Compact Flash II, Microdrive, Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, MS Duo, MS PRO D.

Monitor and speakers sold separately. Actual product may vary from image shown on

datasheet. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The

only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty

statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing shall be construed as

constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial

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HP Pocket Media Drive sold separately.

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Supports Smart Media, xD, MultiMedia Card (MMC), Reduced Size-MMC

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HP Personal Media

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Power supply

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HP Pavilion Elite m9280f Specifications

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