HEWLETT-PACKARD (HP) Pavilion DV2 Series Notebook Computer (Non-Fuctional)

Circa 2009

Use Case:

The primary use case for the Pavilion dv2 was to offer a highly mobile yet fully functional PC experience. It was targeted at users who wanted a thin and light laptop for everyday tasks, media consumption, and general productivity on the go. Key features supporting this use case included:

• Multimedia: An HDMI port and ALTEC LANSING speakers enabled connecting to an HD TV and enjoying digital entertainment.

• Portability: It weighed around 3.8 lbs (1.7 kg) and was less than an inch thick at its slimmest point, making it easy to carry.

• Basic Computing: It ran a full version of Windows Vista and handled office applications, web browsing, and 720p HD video playback smoothly.

Historical Significance:

Holds a significant place in the history of laptops as the first notebook to utilize AMD's Athlon Neo processor, part of the "Yukon" platform designed specifically for ultrathin notebooks. It was an important early attempt to carve out a new market segment between netbooks and traditional laptops, providing a better performance and screen size than a netbook without the high cost of premium ultraportables. It demonstrated that a full Windows Vista experience, complete with discrete graphics options, was possible in a slim, affordable form factor.

Included Accessories:

• Carrying Case.

PLEASE NOTE: This unit is non-functional.

(H-3cm x W-29.5cm x D-24cm)