HP Pavilion dv3510nr Review

The Pavilion dv3510nr is an attractive 13.3" multimedia notebook from HP, offered in both Intel and AMD configurations. In this review we take a look at the Intel version of this notebook, packed with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, NVIDIA 9300M GS dedicated graphics, 4GB of DDR2 memory, and a 320GB hard drive. Retailing for $999, HP has it priced to compete with the Dell XPS M1330 and other mobile notebooks in the $1,000 price range. Is the high price worth it? Take a look at our review to find out.

Our review unit of the HP Pavilion dv3510nr was purchased at a Best Buy retail store and features the following specifications:

* 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P7350 (1066MHz FSB, 3MB Cache)
* 4GB DDR2 SDRAM (2GB x 2GB)
* Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1
* 13.3" WXGA High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1280x800)
* 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
* NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS with 512MB VRAM
* Intel 5100 802.11a/b/g/n wireless and Bluetooth
* 5-in-1 card reader
* Lightscribe SuperMulti 8x DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
* Backlit Keyboard
* 6-Cell 55Wh Li-ion battery
* Dimensions: (LxWxH) 12.6 x 8.9 x 1.2-1.4"
* Weight: 4.8lbs
* Price as configured: $999

Build and Design
The Pavilion dv3510nr shares the same classic look and feel as the rest of the HP Pavilion lineup, with smooth edges and its shapely contoured chassis. The color scheme uses the HP Imprint finish, a durable glossy finish that is resistant to scratches and other blemishes. The Imprint Finish on the dv3 offers an attractive bronze or ash gold color that is shared with the outer cover, palmrest, and keyboard for a consistent look and feel.

While the design looks great, this laptop is not without its flaws. The build quality of our dv3510nr review unit was not as good as other HP Pavilion notebooks we've reviewed ... in large part due to a squeaky chassis and uneven keyboard. The keyboard tray was bowed upwards on the left side of the notebook with the top layer of keys separating from the backlight. The two layers were supposed to be held together with adhesive but the glue failed. Each time you pressed in that section of the keyboard the layers would squish together and put off a sound similar to a pair of stickers being pulled apart. We were not impressed to say the least. Internally the cause of the bowed keyboard section traced back to rubber padding used to hold the wireless antenna in place, but these rubber pieces were slightly thicker than the space allowed. This pushed up on the keyboard, stressing the layers until the adhesive failed. Other parts of the chassis felt weak and the plastics would squeak while you carried the notebook around.

Display
The 13.3" LED backlit display was average when compared with other notebooks equipped with TN panels. Colors were bright and vibrant inside the viewing "sweet spot" and contrast was excellent with the glossy finish. The screen was bright enough to stand out in an office setting, but would be difficult to view outdoors unless it was overcast or later in the afternoon. Viewing angles were limited to a narrow viewing sweet spot, quickly distorting as you moved out to steeper horizontal or vertical angles.

Keyboard and Touchpad
Outside of the issues described in the build quality section the keyboard on the dv3 was actually pretty nice. The keys felt solid and weighted, with barely any wiggle if you moved your fingers across the surface. Individual key presses gave off a mild click, not loud, but a step above stealth typing. The keyboard had good support with little flex, a benefit of the thicker design needed for the backlit keys. The backlight adequately illuminated the keys and was bright enough to type in a poorly lit room, but not blind you in the process. The backlight was triggered on or off by pressing FN+spacebar, with no varying levels in-between.

The dv3510nr uses an ALPS touchpad which worked adequately during our testing. Lag was minimal with a quick response time, but sensitivity could be improved. Part of the sensitivity problem relates to the glossy touchpad surface which requires a firm touch, but if you press too hard your finger doesn’t slide well across the surface. The touchpad buttons were large and gave moderate feedback with a shallow throw.

Ports and Features
Port selection on the dv3510nr was above average for a notebook of this size, offering three USB ports total, an eSATA/USB combo port, VGA, HDMI, modem, LAN, audio jacks, and IR for the multimedia remote. It was nice to see a combo port included on the notebook, as some manufactures waste space by using a standard eSATA port. It's also worth mentioning that HP decided to remove the dedicated port used for the HP xb4 docking station, so you'll have to use a less-capable generic USB docking station if you want to use the dv3510nr with desktop accessories.

The complete list of ports includes:

* 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
* 3 USB 2.0 ports (including one USB/eSATA combo port)
* 1 VGA
* 1 HDMI
* 1 RJ-11 (modem)
* 1 RJ -45 (LAN)
* 2 headphone-out
* 1 microphone-in
* 1 Consumer IR (For remote)

Performance
System performance was excellent for a 13.3" notebook, handling multimedia tasks with ease thanks to the NVIDIA 9300M GS dedicated graphics. Gaming could be handled with some tweaking to lessen the burden of the gaming engine on the fairly low-end graphics chipset. The dv3 was quite at home decoding HD content, outputting 720p and 1080p signals through the HDMI port with digital audio. Daily tasks like typing a document or browsing the web were no problem for the 2.0GHz Intel P7350 Core 2 Duo processor, showing no lag switching between programs. A 7200rpm drive would have been a good upgrade, but most people probably wouldn’t notice the difference unless they were running disk-intensive applications.

Speakers and Audio
The HP dv3510nr includes Altec Lansing speakers, but beyond branding we didn’t notice any considerable difference compared to other notebooks of this size. Peak volume levels were fine for a small or medium size room. Sound quality was average, with low and midrange frequencies lacking. Overall they are fine for day-to-day use, but if you want to really enjoy a movie use headphones or a stereo connected through HDMI.

Battery
Our configuration includes a standard 6-cell battery, though a 9-cell battery is optional. With the screen brightness set to 70%, wireless active, and Windows Vista set to the "Balanced" power profile the dv3510nr managed 3 hours and 9 minutes of battery life.

Heat and Noise
Thermal performance was very good, with the notebook able to keep its cool after being powered on for extended periods of time. In our tests the left side palmrest warmed up more than the right side by about 10 degrees, which might be explained by the wireless card located on that side. The bottom had a peak of 94 degrees Fahrenheit, putting it into the warm category but not too hot.

Fan noise is minimal under normal activity, where the processor isn't under any significant load. As the system warms up if you are encoding video, ripping music, or gaming the fan noise gets louder up but is still within reasonable levels. In a lecture hall the only person who might notice is someone sitting next to you.

Conclusion
The HP Pavilion dv3510nr could be an impressive notebook given its features which include an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, NVIDIA 9300M GS graphics, and backlit keyboard inside a 13.3” chassis. What we got was a notebook that had some quality control issues, with a bowed, separating keyboard and a squeaky, flexible chassis. For almost $1,000 we expect a higher level of quality for a notebook. If the cost of the dv3510nr was between $500 and $600 some of the problems could be overlooked. On that note, HP currently offers the AMD-equipped dv3z for $679.99 if you are looking for an alternative to the Intel configuration.

Bottom line, the HP Pavilion dv3510nr excells in terms of design and features, but falls short when it comes to build quality. If you enjoy the overall looks of this model, I would recommend checking out the dv2 or dv4 which share a similar design but offer superior fit and finish.

Pros:

* Good performance and dedicated graphics for a 13.3” notebook
* Backlit keyboard
* Nice design and color scheme

Cons:

* Poor fit and finish
* Bowed keyboard

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Trend Micro AntiVirus+AntiSpyware Review

Trend Micro's bread-and-butter security package provides protection from both viruses and spyware. AntiVirus+AntiSpyware is designed for home users and comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Trend Micro says their software is quick to install and easy to use; read on for our take.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Trend Micro AntiVirus+AntiSpyware provides no-frills protection for the home user. The software is advertised to block unwanted changes to your computer and prevent computers from becoming infected with viruses. AntiVirus+AntiSpyware provides real-time protection by scanning files that are transferred, downloaded, or attached to email. The software updates itself automatically.

Trend Micro’s installation starts with double-clicking the installer file from the company’s website. After accepting the license agreement, users must enter the serial number provided to them; directions are provided to locate it.

The next prompt allows users to choose from a regular or custom install; we chose the former, since that is what most will opt for. After clicking next, the software is installed; this took about five minutes on our test PC.

Next is activation, which requires navigation through several prompts.

Users must create an account with Trend Micro in order to activate their software. Trend Micro is the only anti-virus software package I tested that requires users to do this.

Installation and activation are now complete. The process takes about ten minutes to perform, which is slightly longer than other suites I tested due to the lengthier activation process.

PROGRAM INTERFACE
Trend Micro AntiVirus+AntiSpyware has a simple interface; there are relatively few options that can be changed, which is a positive from the average user’s point of view. Information is displayed very clearly without any unnecessary statistics. A navigation bar on the left displays categories and the selected category is displayed in the larger right pane. I did not care for the “Upgrade to Pro” button in the navigation bar – I already purchased a product so seeing an ad for another is like getting a new computer loaded with unwanted software. It is a minor detail only, however.

It was easy to see the software wanted my attention when I opened it for the first time; the “Not yet updated” information message at the top was quite obvious. Clicking on “Update Now” brought up the manual update window and started the process:

Trend Micro updates itself automatically and without user interaction; I performed this process to see how it was done.

After the update, the “Not yet updated” message was replaced with “Protected”:

In the Controls category, users can change protection settings and manage exceptions. Custom scans can be set up and scheduled and files in quarantine can be viewed here.

The Settings category displays additional settings; this is where non-protection related preferences can be set, such as those pertaining to updates and security warnings.

One setting worth noting is the "Trend Micro Data Network"; this is Trend Micro’s version of what other anti-virus providers have – a worldwide network of computers running the software. Trend Micro does submit information to a central network, but none of it is personally identifiable and is used for protection purposes.

Trend Micro’s interface has only one display mode; there are no basic and advanced versions as with other anti-virus products. The software designers did a good job of including all the necessary information and settings yet keep the interface clean and simple.

IN USE AND EFFECTIVENESS
Trend Micro AntiVirus+AntiSpyware remained in the background and did not interfere with Internet browsing or email. Updates are performed silently and in the background.

I tested the effectiveness of AntiVirus+AntiSpyware by using several virus files from Eicar.org, an IT security website. The four files provided for download, which have different extensions including .com, .zip, and .txt, contain viruses. Please see the test description for extensive information on the tests. Good antivirus software should detect the files as threats.

I downloaded the files to a location and then scanned them; Trend Micro AntiVirus+AntiSpyware successfully detected all four as malicious and promptly quarantined them with no further action required by the user.

Information on the threats is found in the Quarantine section of the program, under the Controls category.

While Trend Micro detected and dealt with the threats, I would have liked to have seen the software take a more aggressive stance on protection. Other anti-virus solutions we tested detected the files immediately and denied us from even downloading them.

PERFORMANCE IMPACT
We evaluate the performance impact and system resource usage of using antivirus software in three ways:

1. Overall system performance measured before and after installation using PCMark05, a system benchmark suite
2. Memory footprint
3. Time it took to perform a full system scan

Our test system is an Acer Aspire 5735-4744; it has the following specifications:

* Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3200 (2.0GHz/1MB L2/667MHz FSB)
* 2GB DDR2-667 RAM
* 160GB 5400RPM Fujitsu hard drive
* Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit, stock install with all updates and Search disabled
* Atheros 802.11 Draft-N wireless

Overall System Performance Impact measured with PCMark05
Prior to installing Trend Micro AntiVirus+AntiSpyware, the notebook had the following performance:

After installing the software, I ran the benchmark again:

The performance decrease is relatively small, only 6.25 percent. This is slightly more than other anti-virus solutions we tested, but the difference is not significant. A performance decrease of 6.25 percent would be unnoticeable during daily use; our test PC felt just as snappy with Trend Micro as without.

Memory Footprint

The Task Manager reports Trend Micro using only 2MB of memory; I was unable to determine exactly how much memory it used. However, our system memory usage did not change much at all so it is safe to conclude that Trend Micro is light on memory, which is a good thing.

Time it took to perform a full system scan

A full scan of our test system’s hard drive containing 37GB of data took 29 minutes. This is significantly longer than Kaspersky at 15 minutes 40 seconds, but faster than McAfee, which took over 30 minutes.

CONCLUSION
Trend Micro AntiVirus+AntiSpyware provides satisfactory protection for the home user. It successfully detected viruses in our testing and promptly quarantined them. I do wish the protection offered was more pro-active; some anti-virus solutions we tested detected the test virus files before they were even downloaded; Trend Micro did not. On a positive note, I liked how the software was non-intrusive and remained in the background; updates are automatic and silent. The program’s interface is simple yet attractive and easy to navigate. System performance impact was negligible and did not noticeably slow our test PC down. Overall, we find no reason to fault the software since it performs as advertised, and give it our recommendation.

Pros:

* Successfully detected and dealt with threats
* Simple interface
* Non-intrustive, remains in the background
* Automatic updates
* Minimal system performance impact

Cons:

* Not as pro-active as other anti-virus solutions
* Virus scans take longer than competing anti-virus solutions

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Being a highly recognizable watch model, started from 1892, Omega constellation is ready to demonstrate its new collection. This luxury edition is the latest constellation 2009 with its sumptuous watch collection upholding its long-standing tradition. Being water proof up to 100 meters, the watches are available in different colors and sizes. Dials come in silver, black, mother-of-pearl, champagne and brown colors.

The most elegant and expensive model is “dauphine plume” constructed from 18 karat rose and yellow gold and fitted with Super LumiNova. The new collection is available with dials of 24 mm, 27 mm, 31 mm and 38 mm. Wristwatch models with 24mm and 27mm dials sport the quartz calibre 1376. In the meantime, watch with 35mm dial comes with caliber 1532 or its co-axial caliber 2500.

The collection is exquisite and really gorgeous, so if you are a genuine watches lover, you will be fascinated. Omega’s collection is available with self-winding movements, so you will be pleased once they are set in motion. All the watches come with stainless steel as well as 18 carat rose or yellow gold. Some of them are encrusted in diamonds, so there are many to choose from. Every Omega’s wristwatch is equipped with a very impressive sapphire crystal.

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NokiPhone N3000i - a mix of Nokia N95 and iPhone

Can you imagine the mix of Nokia N95 and iPhone? The China made it! It is the NokiPhone N3000i. It looks like a pretty iPhone with bonus N95-esque dual slider capabilities.

NokiPhone N3000i has a 3.2-inch QVGA screen, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, dual SIM support and microSD slot. Also it has video recording capabilities.

The price of NokiPhone N3000i is near 129 USD.

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Four associations, including Microsoft PowerPoint, ESRI's ArcView, Corel's Paint Shop Pro, and Personal Producer Storyboard have known the File Extension PPS. PowerPoint software is the most often used to display a slide show. format of this file only applies to Office 2003 and previous versions. File Extension PPS identical with the format. Ppt, such as. And Ppsx. Pptx the same

File Extension PPS can also open the damaged file. such as Office 2003 that contains the bug so that can not be used to open the project that contains the Office 2000 clip art, including a slideshow. Microsoft has now issued updates to fix this error, so that users who find this error should visit the official company website and apply all updates. PowerPoint presentation is also very vulnerable to viruses. the user is recommended to always scan the files PPS obtained from sources outside before opening it.

Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer is a free software that can play File Extension PPS, almost the same with software PowerPoint slideshow. OpenOffice.org, a free and open source from Sun Microsystems and the company can edit the File Extension PPS. there is also another program that can view it. File Extension PPS including PowerPoint slide show Viewer ActiveX Viscom Software, PowerPoint Viewer OCX, and others.

program is a package geographic information to create, analyze, manage, and display geographic information. File Extension PPS ArcView in a file that is associated with the process of determining the code that is used to manage different types of data available on the project. Paint Shop Pro also use the File Extension PPS program, in this format for exclusive pictures. Paint Shop Pro is a vector-based graphics program that acquired by Corel from JASC software.

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At this time have many files that appear extensions diverse, too many of us who do not know the file type. Software that one can help us cope. File Extension M4V is a software file that you can find out the file, we often find that the film even extensions DivX, Xvid, and Nero Digital.

File Extension M4V are part of the MPEG-4 audio and video coding standard, made by the ISO / IEC Moving Picture Experts. features standard MPEG-4 compressing without reducing the quality of the file. File Extension M4V Part 2 standard and serves as a container file format for MPEG-4 raw, just focus on video compression. While representing only the low-definition video such as television broadcasting. In addition to video, File Extension M4V format files can also contain other visual data.

Video companies such as the library or movie theater to use the normal file DivX, Xvid and Nero Digital. File Extension M4V can also be played in media player software such as Apple iTunes and QuickTime Player, RealPlayer and Media Player Classic. Many portable devices are also available that can play File Extension M4V format , including the Apple iPod, iPhone and Microsoft Xbox 360 video game console and Zune portable media player. Very easy to use and simple in the running.

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Hai all my friends, I was here and I was bring god info to you, I m sure it will useful for you all. Do you ever hearing email encrypted? If you never hear it I will tell it for you. If we wan sent file via email that secret actually we can do it. Know we should knew File Extension P7M, because with it we can sent file encrypted via email. It is very needed for business world. The encrypted email will show the header info but only the blank page. We can sent any data via email which encrypted and it is can be encrypted there are standard text, images, databases, PDF documents etc. we should set up your email client properly, or use a web mail service which supports smime.p7m. In order to we can send or read file that encrypted.

With File Extension P7M or on generally it call smime.p7m we can save our file that secret, example if you have connection with some company and you want sent file secret so use smime.p7m is very god. After you receive file massage so you a copy of their certificate to import into your email client. When you receive an email from your contact, your email client will compare the information in your certificate with the one used to send the email. If they match you'll be able to see the text of the email along with any other attachments.

Actually creating encrypted email is not too difficult, although you will have to either obtain or create your own certificates. service like the Personal Mail, Thawte Certificate, you can download With File Extension P7M a certificate free of charge after answering a few simple questions. After downloading, import the certificate into your mail client. Now you can easily sent emails and compose them encrypted to whomever you will sent.

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