Let’s face it, a computer is pretty much a necessity these days. Whether it’s used to stay in touch with family or friends, or to learn new things and gain insight on various topics or to work on, a computer is one of those must-have things. As such, laptops are incredibly popular for their portability while retaining the power and functionality of owning a full-fledged desktop. The HP 15 d008tu is a great laptop that we tried recently. It’s got some amazing features and offers incredible value. Read on to learn more about this awesome device.
Design & Display
The HP 15 d008tu is a pretty standard laptop in terms of its design. It’s got a 15.6 inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1366 X 768 and is LED backlit. It’s also equipped with touch response which means you can have an even better interaction with the display with touch – something unbelievable at this price-point.
The Technical Stuff
The heart of this laptop is the Intel Pentium N3510 (2 GHz, 2 MB cache, 4 cores) with Intel HD Graphics, this is pretty solid. There’s enough juice here for most applications and apart from the power-hungry user, this will satisfy pretty much everyone else using this laptop. It’s also got a 500GB SATA Hard drive along with standard networking options like wireless connectivity, Ethernet port, etc. One of the great things about this computer is that HP includes some really great software in the box. These include, CyberLink PowerDVD,CyberLink YouCam, CyberLink Media Suite, CyberLink Power2Go, CyberLink LabelPrint, Rara Music, Adobe Shockwave Player, HP Support Assistant, User Guide documentation, Recovery Manager, Recovery Manager, Skype, Windows Live Essentials, HP Connected.
Performance
Whenever we test a laptop, the first thing we do is check out how user-friendly it is. Needless to say, the usability factor on the HP 15 d008tu is quite high. It just seems that HP got a lot of things right – the processor, the design and display and the included softwares. While it offers some fantastic features that are unheard of in this price range, the quality has not been compromised in any way. In our opinion, this is one of the best laptops offering incredible value.
Verdict
A winner, hands down! HP has hit a home run with this laptop; it’s got a fantastic arsenal of technical specifications with some really user-friendly add-ons.