HP G42 Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
14"
Resolution
1366 x 768 (HD)
CPU
Intel Pentium P6200 / 2.13 GHz
GPU
Intel HD Graphics
RAM
4 GB (2 x 2 GB)
Core Qty
Dual-Core
Storage
320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm
Battery Capacity
47 Wh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP G42
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.2 cm x 22.8 cm x 3.6 cm
Weight 2.2 kg
Colour HP Imprint finish with the prism design in charcoal
DISPLAY HP G42
Screen Size (Type) 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes
Features BrightView
PROCESSOR HP G42
CPU Intel Pentium P6200 / 2.13 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
MEMORY HP G42
RAM 4 GB (2 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE HP G42
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
AUDIO & VIDEO HP G42
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Total Available Graphics Memory 1696 MB
Camera Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Altec Lansing speakers
COMMUNICATIONS HP G42
Wireless 802.11b/g/n
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet
BATTERY HP G42
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP G42
Output 65 Watt
INPUT HP G42
Type Keyboard, touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP G42
Interfaces 3 x USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader 5 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card)
SOFTWARE HP G42
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader, HP Wireless Assistant, ebay, Norton Online Backup, Microsoft Silverlight, CyberLink DVD Suite, Windows Live Messenger, CyberLink Youcam, Windows Live Photo Gallery, Windows Live Mail, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, Windows Live Movie Maker, HP Games Powered by WildTangent, Snapfish PictureMover, HP Photo Creations, HP Power Manager, HP Barnes and Noble e-Reader, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection, Norton Internet Security 2011 (60 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP G42
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), power-on password
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - 1 year
Technical support - software - 1 year - response time: 30 days
Model Number 410US

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