HP's latest AMD powered Laptops

HP launches its three new laptops.These laptops that are based on AMD processor.These latest models are:

1. Pavilion dv9500z($1,000)
2. dv6500z ($ 750) and
3. Compaq Presario v6500z ($ 500)

The first two models are basically aimed at multimedia desktop replacements, the final one is an entry-level machine. The AMD processors that are on offer on these machines are variations of the Turion 64 X2 58/60/62/64 chips.

The 17-inch dv9500z is a desktop replacement machine with :

• Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M or 8400M GS graphics chipset,
• Max up to 4 GB of RAM,
• Upto 500 HDD storage,
• HD DVD drive,
• 17.1 inch LCD panel with 1680 x 1050 resolution,
• Fingerprint reader,
• Webcam,
• Microphone, a/b/g/n wireless,
• Bluetooth,
• Verizon Wireless V740 ExpressCard,
• Digital TV Tuner, and
• Windows Vista.

The same specifications are applicable for the dv6500z except max storage is reduced to 250 GB.

The 15.4-inch Presario v6500z includes:

• Upto 2 GB RAM,
• Max 160 GB hard drive,
• Dual layer DVD burner,
• GeForce Go 7150M graphics,
• a/b/g/n wireless,
• Bluetooth,
• ExpressCard,
• TV Tuner, and
• Windows Vista.

No word on availability yet.