HP G42t series

Get all of what you need and none of what you don't with our affordable G42t notebook series. With a 14" diagonal high-def^§§ LED display, it provides "just right computing" for your everyday needs: it's small enough to take to a café, yet powerful enough for productivity and entertainment.

Modern look

This series features a cool industrial design with lots of extras. You get:

• A matte surface that minimizes fingerprints so it stays cleaner
• A 14" diagonal high-definition^§§ LED Brightview panel for a clear picture while consuming less energy
• A 16:9 display aspect ratio optimized for viewing HD content
• A streamlined full-size keyboard and touchpad for comfortable typing
• One- touch launch keys on left side of keyboard for the quickest access to e-mail, your Power DVD, the Web², the printer, and the calculator

Perfect for work or play

This series provides everything you need for daily productivity and fun, including:

• The latest Intel dual core processors, upgradeable to Intel Core i5^‡
• Simplified daily PC activities with genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
• Built in Wi-Fi (draft Wireless-N³) for quickly going online and staying in touch
• Built-in Altec Lansing speakers for great sound
• An integrated digital microphone
• Optional upgrade to an integrated webcam
• Three USB 2.0 ports for more connectivity to other devices
• A 6-cell battery (as compared with a 4-cell) for longer work and play
• ENERGY STAR^® qualification
• Color choice of biscotti, silver, or white

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Security and support

This series is backed by a one-year warranty⁵ on hardware with award-winning service and support. You get:

• Real-time chat and e-mail (with a response in about an hour)
• Access to on-line support by clicking on the desktop icon
• Access to our on-line classes, FAQs, and other resources through HP Total Care
• 60 days of complimentary live updates to Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010, which has been optimized for your PC

Visit our Consumer Support Forum at HP.com/support/consumer-forum to exchange insights and tips, and get answers to questions.

1. High-def content required to view HD images.
2. Internet connection required, sold separately.
3. Wireless access point, Internet service req., not incl.
4. HD content required to view HD images.
5. Support avail. for one year from date of purchase/lease. Dated sales or delivery receipt is proof of purchase/lease; you may be required to provide it as condition of receiving support. Support avail. only for software preinstalled by HP.

Color Brilliant colors combined with a stylish Imprint bring your notebook to life. Help me decide		Choices: charcoal velvet red silver biscotti imperial blue
Operating system The main control program of your system. See Productivity Software category for Office applications. Help me decide		Choices: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
OS and recovery media Feel at ease with an OS backup CD at your fingertips. Please choose the same OS as selected above. Help me decide		Choices: System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor A faster processor supports more efficient operations and applications performance. Help me decide		Choices: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual Core Processor P6200 (2.13 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual Core Processor P6300 (2.26 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-380M Dual Core Processor (2.53 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-390M Dual Core Processor (2.66 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
Graphics card Bring your favorite applications and games to life Help me decide		Choices: Intel(R) HD Graphics [HDMI, VGA] 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 6370 DDR3 Graphics [HDMI, VGA]
Memory Use more programs at once and make them run faster with more memory Help me decide		Choices: FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) 2GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Hard drive Store your applications, data, digital music and digital photos on your hard disk drive Help me decide		Choices: 320GB 5400RPM Hard Drive 320GB 7200RPM Hard Drive 500GB 5400RPM Hard Drive 500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive 640GB 5400RPM Hard Drive 750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
Office software Get the tools you need to save time and improve your productivity Help me decide		Choices: No Additional Office Software Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2010
Security software Stay protected from the latest online threats when connecting to the Web. Help me decide		Choices: No additional security software Upgrade to Norton Internet Security(TM) 2011 15 Month Subscription for ONLY $10(activation required) $15 OFF!! Norton 360(TM) - 15 Months (activation required) FREE Upgrade to Norton Internet Security(TM) 2011 - 3 Year Subscription from 2 Year Subscription Norton Internet Security(TM) 2011 - 2 Year Subscription (activation required)
Primary battery The right battery can keep you and your Notebook PC working longer Help me decide		Choices: 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 5.0 hours of battery life +++
Display The window to applications, the Internet and more Help me decide		Choices: 14.0" diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
Primary optical drive Optical drives can be used to store data, play music and movies, and burn your own CDs or DVDs Help me decide		Choices: SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner Blu-ray player & Lightscribe SuperMulti DVD burner
Personalization Choose the way you would like your HP PC to look (includes Microphone). Help me decide		Choices: Webcam and 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
Networking PC includes a network port for broadband Internet connectivity. Internet access sold separately Help me decide		Choices: 802.11b/g/n WLAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth(R)
Keyboard Stylish design that can meet the needs of your personal and professional lifestyle. Help me decide		Choices: Standard Keyboard
Photography software Software that helps you make the most of your digital cameras and brings your pictures to life! Help me decide		Choices: $10 OFF!! Roxio PhotoShow $10 OFF!! Adobe(R) PhotoShop(R) Elements 9
DVD/CD burner, movie software Feature-filled upgrades from the basic software included with your system Help me decide		Choices: $10 OFF!! Cyberlink DVD Suite Premium 7
Roxio Back Up Software Protect your valuable files. Sync up with mobile devices and convert media. Help me decide		Choices: $10 OFF!! Roxio BackOnTrack 4 $10 OFF!! Roxio BackOnTrack 4 Deluxe
Usage		Home
Type		Designed with you in mind
Battery Life		Up to 5.0 hours of battery life (6 cell)+++
Memory card reader		5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
Accessible memory slots		2
Maximum Memory Expansion		8GB
Ports		3 USB 2.0, 1 Headphone Out, Microphone In
Additional Ports		VGA, RJ-45, HDMI
Hard Drive Protection		N/A
Audio		Altec Lansing speakers
ENERGY STAR Qualified		Yes
DLNA Certified		Yes
Adapter		65W AC (Shared Graphics) / 90W AC (Dedicated Graphics)
Dimensions		13.46"(W)x 8.97"(D)x1.24"(min H)/1.43"(Max H)
Thinness		1.24"
Weight		4.85 lbs
Network Card		Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Optical Drive		Internal
Blu-ray Drive		Optional
Webcam		Optional
Security SW		Norton Internet Security 60-day subscription
Included SW		Cyberlink Youcam, HP Games
Warranty		1-year limited hardware support
Support		30-Days Free Limited Software, 1-year limited hardware