HP’s “Dragon” laptop is too big for its britches
- November 21st, 2007
- 9 Comments
When is big too big? When does a laptop cease becoming a laptop and becomes a portable desktop? When does the word “portable” start to mean “maybe with three guys and a crane?”
Apparently now, thanks to HP and the new 20.1-inch laptop its calling “The Dragon.”
Bundled under the term “Extreme Multimedia,” the Dragon is just that: extreme. Nothing about this monster is ordinary, and I’m thinking it’s more than anyone really needs. But this is America, dammit, and we’re on the cusp of our annual disgusting consumer orgy, so we’ll let it go.
The size has the weight, of course, with the Dragon tipping the proverbial scales (dragons? scales? Geddit!?) at 15.5 pounds. I’ve had girlfriends who weighed less than this laptop (just kidding, Stephanie!).
The “laptop” supports up to a Core 2 Extreme Intel proc clocking in at 2.8GHz. That 20.1-inch display can be upgraded to support 1920×1200 for real 1080p playback. Up to 4GB of RAM is supported, and it features a 256 Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT GPU. Not bad, really. You can add a TV tuner if you so choose, and we would, thanks very much.
It’s large enough to support up to a half-terabyte of internal storage via a dual HD scheme. Wicked.
I could go on, but what’s the point? Like anyone reading CrunchGear can afford a $3000 laptop that requires a wheelbarrow to tote.
HP’s “The Dragon” [Product page, thanks, carl!]
jason (Who am I?)
10 months ago
You need a proofreader.
Matt Hickey (Who am I?)
10 months ago
@ jason: ?
whiskey (Who am I?)
10 months ago
This certainly looks like my toshiba (from afar).
Now the case for this would be the graphics designer on the go… or the architect, where screen real state is key.
Is more portable than your whole PC plus 20 inch CRT or LCD monitor…
Xavier (Who am I?)
10 months ago
Matt- this things been out for a while. I used one for a couple of days back in May and this thing is a BEAST. I’m a big guy and I had a hard time carrying it around.
Here’s some videos of it-
http://www.notebooks.com/2007/05/08/the-dragon-hp-pavilion-hdx-20-inch-notebook-announced/
-There’s a pic of a model holding one- I had to have her prop it up on a table cause iit was too heavy for her.
http://www.notebooks.com/2007/05/11/who-will-buy-hps-dragon/
Anthony (Who am I?)
10 months ago
I’ve been eying this laptop ever since it came out. I have the 17″ HP dv9000, but those extra 3″ are looking pretty good for my current graphics work. The only question is, what kind of laptop bag do you put it in?
Duncan (Who am I?)
10 months ago
Nice laptop..would be better if it ran OS X though :-)
Jed (Who am I?)
10 months ago
Ask for Comment on My List. Is it worthy to buy HP AMD Dual-Core 15.4-inch Laptop w/ 1GB, 160GB, DVD-RW on Black Friday?
Black friday price is $449.99. Searched online and can not find any other deals beating that.
Here is my list to share with you:
http://www.geocities.com/terrian110/Laptop.pdf
Thanks.
rizwan haq (Who am I?)
10 months ago
hi thee i just wanted to know how much does that BIG LAPTOP COST!?!??! i mean 20 inch owowowowoowowowowo that is wayyyyyyyyyyyyy awesome really?!?!? price and specs if u can mail it psls..s.s
rizhaq.
Kyle (Who am I?)
4 months ago
I just bought one - absolutely fantastic so far. $2250 from Grays online auctions.
Must admit I don’t plan to use on the train or in flight - it will likely sit on my desk most of the time, but I have the option of taking it with me quite easily. - Just got to find a bag it will fit in.
Kyle.