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HP 625 Notebook PC

Today we’ll talk about the HP 625 laptop, whose specifications are undoubtedly worthy of attention. Since mid-2010, a newcomer has appeared in the Essential business class family, the parameters of which will be discussed below. The computer is made in full accordance with the slogan common to the entire model range: "The cheapest full-sized laptops." The laptop, like its neighbors in the line, has a strict functional design and high-performance components. The HP 625 has not only a progressive design, but also an increased capacity of the hard disk, a larger RAM size, improved communication capabilities and, compared with competitors, a faster system. As tests are completed, we determine how the object of this article stands out among classmates in terms of technical and consumer parameters.

Unpack and study

hp 625




Just looking at the box, it becomes obvious that inside is not some kind of fashionable ultra-thin laptop, but a solid working machine. The packaging for the HP 625 is large, made in black and without a plastic handle (it is worth noting that this is not a big drawback, since the weight is small). In addition to the device itself, the package includes:

• bag for carrying a laptop;

• accumulator battery;

• Power Supply;

• cord;

• warranty card;

• user manual.





Appearance

hp 625 laptop




On the lid of the laptop, made of silver-violet, soft, corrugated plastic, the Hewlett-Packard emblem - HP - flaunts. The body shape is straightforward, with a minimum number of angles and inclined surfaces, but they are not strictly straight, but slightly rounded. The cover of the HP 625, although lacking a “doggie,” is held tight when closed, the hinges are quite tight and look reliable. On the front side there are jacks for connecting speakers or headphones and a microphone, to the left of them is a multifunctional card reader. There is nothing behind, only a recess for installing the battery. On the right is a CD-DVD drive with a recording function, on the left is a 56k modem port and two USB 2.0. On the left side there is a ventilation hole, to the left is a VGA output slot, a LAN (RJ-45) jack for network connection, an HDMI video output and another USB port.Above all this wealth, there is also ExpressCard 34. The HP 625 notebook retained all the communication capabilities of the former flagship Compaq 615, but there were no significant changes in the design of the case. In order to perform some elementary operation that requires access to structural internal elements, for example, to replace a hard drive, you need to remove the lower part. There is no compartment for quick disassembly. The ventilation holes are narrow below, located near the processor. The battery mounts classically - horizontally using latches. The battery in the nest sits tight, there are no gaps.requiring access to structural internal elements, for example, to replace a hard drive, the lower part must be removed. There is no compartment for quick disassembly. The ventilation holes are narrow below, located near the processor. The battery mounts classically - horizontally using latches. The battery in the nest sits tight, there are no gaps.requiring access to structural internal elements, for example, to replace a hard drive, the lower part must be removed. There is no compartment for quick disassembly. The ventilation holes are narrow below, located near the processor. The battery mounts classically - horizontally using latches. The battery in the nest sits tight, there are no gaps.





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hp 625 specifications




The touchpad edges of the HP 625 are well marked, the platform is recessed into the case. The touch surface is smooth and the finger glides over it very easily. The scroll bar is located on the right side. Buttons in the touchpad are made combined, respond to pressing well and predictably. The keyboard does not have a separate block for the number buttons. But it provides some special functions. The keyboard layout is standard - QWERTY, function keys are built-in on both sides . The decision is ambiguous and controversial. Some people are very reluctant to use such.

HP 625: WiFi and call quality

hp 625 wifi




Broadcom 802.11b / g WLAN communication adapter was checked by the usual programs of the installed OS and the special Wireless Assistant program, there are no special comments on it. The HP Advisor application allows you to configure the system, and also works as a statistics collector, monitors updates installed on the computer programs. The preinstalled programs are also pleasing: the trial version of MS Office and the free Corel Home program (using this editor, you can open Word, Excel and PowerPoint files). With Roxio MyDVD, you can process and create your own video files, and the popular McAfee antivirus will protect your system from attacks from the outside and from the inside. Sound mercantileness eventually enabled Hewlett Packard.get rid of the excesses in the architecture of a business laptop. The platform from AMD has brought only positive changes in performance and quality of work, such parameters as battery life and video signal quality have grown significantly.



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