HP Laptops on Finance

Company overview

HP was founded by Stanford University classmates Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard in 1939. HP’s first product, an audio oscillator, was built in a Palo Alto garage – it was an electronic test instrument used by sound engineers. Walt Disney Studios were one of HP’s very first customers – they bought eight oscillators, used to develop and test an innovative sound system for the movie Fantasia. Since then, HP has evolved to design and manufacture a wide range of electrical gadgets for home and business use.

General specifications

If you are looking for a laptop on finance, HP offers a range of laptops in 4 key ranges; the Mini/Netbook, Everyday Computing, High Performance and Envy categories. HP use Windows as their operating system of choice; you will receive Windows software as standard on new HP laptops (the exact system that you get will differ depending on the model that you purchase on finance).

Choosing a model/range

HP offers four main types of laptops, with varying specifications, following are brief descriptions of each range;

  • Mini/Netbook – The HP Mini range combines the following elements; Genuine Windows® 7 Starter (32-bit), Intel® Atom™ N550 processor, 1GB Memory and a 250GB SATA Hard Disk Drive. This range has a 10.1” screen – perfect for easy portability. A number of cutting-edge designs are available – from plain black/silver colours to modern patterned outer casings. The Mini/netbook range is ideal for anyone who needs a laptop for travelling/on-the-go purposes.
  • Everyday Computing – This range currently consists of two main models – the Compaq CQ57-253SA and the Compaq CQ57-203SA. This range combines the following elements; Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit), Intel® Celeron® T3500 processor, 3GB Memory and a 320GB SATA Hard Disk Drive. This range has a 15.6” screen size and is suitable for everyday personal and work usage.
  • High Performance– The HP high performance range is one of their largest – with 20+ models available at the time of writing. The ‘HP Pavilion’ range offers a range of technologies for advanced users. This range combines the following elements*; Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit), Intel® Core™ i3-370M processor, 4GB Memory and a 640GB SATA Hard Disk Drive. *exact specifications differ depending on the model purchased.

     

  • Envy – The HP Envy range is a range of laptops built with high functionality and mobility in mind. This range combines the following elements*; Beats Sound System, Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit), Intel® Core™ i7-720QM processor, 8GB Memory and a 750GB SATA Hard Disk Drive *exact specifications differ depending on the model purchased.

Summary

HP is quickly becoming a leading force in the design and distribution of laptops, therefore, if you are looking for laptops on finance, you will have a wide range of models to choose from. HP laptops are great for home and business use, and many ranges are highly portable. A number of accessories are available for the HP notebook and netbook ranges, therefore, it is wise to check the accessories that will be included as standard if you are looking to buy a HP laptop on finance.