If you’re looking to get a home theater experience out of a portable computing system, then you should definitely check out the latest HP Pavilion HDX series Entertainment Notebook PC (otherwise known as the HP Dragon). The HDX series comes with a whopping 20.1 inch widescreen Ultra Brightview display with support for WUXGA HD resolutions. Other features include support for the latest Intel processors including the Intel Core 2 Extreme and the Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS graphics, support for both Blu-ray and HD DVD, integrated audio with four discrete Altec Lansing speakers and integrated HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer.

You can also use the HDX as a portable PVR system as it comes with an integrated HP Digital + Analog Hybrid TV tuner. Other features include a mobile full function remote control, dual hard drives, and an eSATA port for high speed data transfers for external drives.

What I found most impressive was the dual hinge widescreen display that the HDX employs. At first glance, the system opens up like any other laptop system. However, once opened up, you can tilt the display out thanks to the secondary hinge – thereby making a more comfortable viewing experience.

Here’s a full rundown of the specs:

• Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate
• Intel Core 2 Extreme or Core 2 Duo processor
• up to 4GB RAM
• 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS or 256MB ATI Mobility RADEON HD 2600 XT
• Up to 500GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drives
• HP Imprint (Dragon) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
• Variety of optical drives (Lightscribe, DVD-R, HD DVD, Blu-ray)
• 20.1 inch HD display with HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen technology
• Wi-Fi
• Altec Lansing speakers
• 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 eSATA, 4 USB, 2 Headphone out
• Measures 18.7 x 13.4 x 2.3 inches

While the HDX certainly looks like a laptop system, it’s best to think of the HDX as an entertainment PC that can be easily moved from location to location within the home. Weighing in at 15.5 lbs,  it’s hard to imagine someone wanting to carry this everywhere they go.

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