HP Intel Core i3 - G42-475TU Laptop  (Charcoal Grey)

If you are looking for style, features and performance in one sleek, affordable package, then the G42-475TU laptop is what you need. This G Series notebook from HP comes packed with a nice mix of features to meet the demands of both home and business use. You can perform daily tasks with great ease and efficiency as the laptop comes powered by a highly efficient Intel Core i3 processor.

Style and Portability

Featuring a fashionable design that is sure to grab attention anywhere you go, it would only be fair to say that this laptop is a perfect choice for college-goers. The main chassis is strong and capable of withstanding rough handling to a considerable extent. The glossy coat on the exteriors looks stunning and also hides fingerprints well. Beautifully curved edges enable you to handle the device with great comfort. Ultra-portability is another major highlight of this smart notebook as it weighs a mere 2.20 Kg. The sleek laptop measures only 342 x 228 x 31.5-36.5 mm in dimensions.

Cast in a classy looking bezel, the 14 inch screen of the G Series G42-475TU laptop treats you with sharp, visually appealing images at a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The HD LED HP Brightview Widescreen display offers optimal angles while viewing movies and videos. Enjoy great comfort and luxury while working as the interiors are precisely crafted with neatly placed components. The standard keyboard with Homeroll keys facilitates fast and accurate typing using a set of flat-topped, well-spaced keys. Navigating through web pages is also easy and smooth as the touchpad offers good responsive feedback.

Performance

The laptop comes loaded with an Intel Core i3 370M processor that is built on an Intel HM55 chipset. High-performance is guaranteed as the processor configuration ensures that you get consistent processing speeds. The processor also boasts of a 3 MB smart cache and an impressive clock speed of 2.4 GHz to help you work with multiple applications simultaneously without encountering any roadblocks in terms of speed.

You can expand the 3 GB DDR3 memory of the G Series G42 notebook up to 8 GB by means of the two memory slots. Storage options include an adequate SATA 320 GB HDD that has an RPM of 5400 to help you access data more efficiently. Gamers also have something to cheer about since the laptop is equipped with an Intel HD Graphics processor that is capable of supporting a wide variety of high-end games. The video card also enhances the visual quality while watching movies and playing high-end games.

Multimedia and Connectivity

HP gives you great value for money with this notebook which comes packed with a number of multimedia features to keep you entertained on the go. Experience incredible sound using the powerful Altec Lansing speakers that allow you to listen to the subtlest of notes even without using a pair of headphones. You can also connect with your buddies through high quality video chatting, courtesy of the integrated 0.3 megapixel web camera and Digital microphone featured here.

You can connect to various external devices without any fuss as the laptop is equipped with a number of ports and slots. These include three USB 2.0 ports, a Mic in, a VGA port, a 5-in-1 Integrated Digital Media reader and an HDMI port that permits connectivity to gaming consoles and HD television sets. Internet connectivity is amazingly fast and hassle-free on this notebook which includes a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN and Wireless LAN. You can perform tasks like CD playback, disc copying and more using the LightScribe SuperMulti optical drive with Double Layer Support. The Bluetooth feature is another substantial option that is available here.

Battery and Other Features

This notebook is highly useful for those who travel extensively as it comes with a 6 cell battery that boasts of a total backup time of up to 3 hours when fully charged. Be it fun or work, this laptop from HP is a perfect choice with its awe-inspiring design, rich feature set and modest price tag.