HP Pavilion dv1000 series
| Industry | Computer hardware |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 1, 1939 |
| Products | HP Pavilion dv1000 series laptops |
The HP Pavilion dv1000 represents a line of laptops produced by Hewlett-Packard Company, characterized by widescreen displays with a 16:10 aspect ratio, available in 14.1" or 14.3" sizes.
Overview
Designed as slim and lightweight widescreen notebooks, the dv1000 series featured a black and silver aesthetic aimed at both home users and small business professionals. The dimensions were approximately wide, deep, and thick, with a weight of . These laptops were equipped with a range of Intel or AMD processors—single or dual-core—and utilized either IDE or SATA hard drive interfaces.
Processor and chipset options included:
- Intel Pentium M and Celeron M (Banias and Dothan architectures) paired with 855 and 910 chipsets
- Intel Pentium Dual-Core, Core Solo, Core Duo processors (introduced in 2006 using 945 chipsets)
- AMD Athlon 64 X2 processors with nForce 4 or nForce 600 chipsets
Every model came with QuickPlay, a feature allowing multimedia playback without launching the operating system. In Windows Vista versions, the QuickPlay boot functionality was removed but remained accessible through software.
Manufacturing
The dv1000 hardware, including its motherboard and design, was manufactured by Quanta Computer Inc., an original design manufacturer (ODM). Quanta also handled production for HP's dv4000, dv5000, dv8000, dv2000, dv6000, and dv9000 series. Alongside HP, Quanta produced related models such as the HP Pavilion ze2000, Compaq Presario ze2000/V2000, and HP Compaq nx4800 series—a reflection of typical OEM collaborations during that period.
Problems
Users of the dv1000 series have reported issues related to battery charging or internal power management systems that prevent the laptop from receiving DC power while connected to an outlet. This malfunction remains unresolved.
Models
The dv1000 lineup includes various sub-series, notably the 1000 and 1600 models, each offering unique specifications.
Pavilion dv1000
Introduced in 2004, these laptops were powered by Intel Celeron M (1.4 or 1.5 GHz) or Pentium M processors ranging from 1.4 to 1.8 GHz and supported up to 2 GB of DDR SDRAM. The majority shipped with Windows XP, although some units came pre-installed with FreeDOS.
Pavilion dv1040 — This model featured a Pentium M processor running near 1.7 GHz and supported memory expansion up to 2 GB RAM.
Pavilion dv1600
A refreshed version released in 2006 incorporated updated hardware components. These models utilized Intel Celeron M, Core Solo, or Core Duo CPUs with up to 2 GB of DDR2 SDRAM. They sported a larger 14.3" display and replaced IDE drives with SATA connections. Audio solutions were provided by Altec Lansing or Harman Kardon, complemented by optional integrated webcams and microphones. Most units were shipped with Windows XP installed.
Pavilion dv1658 — Built on an Intel Centrino platform featuring a Core Duo dual-core processor around 1.6 GHz capable of virtualization support. Memory configurations started at 512 MB and could be upgraded to 2 GB.