HP G62t

In memory of sesshylover.

To all Apple fanboys and fangirls out there, don't take this personally (or maybe you should). Apple through the years has insidiously evolved from a company second only to Microsoft into a forerunner in the consumer market, both as a well-adorned household name and a coveted luxury brand.

But I cannot truly say that Steve Jobs is the mastermind behind the current I-think-the-MacBook-is-the-greatest-invention-ever cult, which has become a form of annoyance in today's society. In fact, I admire the marketing team behind Apple's very effective brainwashing strategy of magnetizing more consumers into the Macintosh realm.

The choice always depends on what the consumer thinks. And those who settle with strictly Apple products are very narrow-minded people. This statement doesn't hold any truth and is not applicable to all Apple geeks in the wild. But containing yourself with one brand option just so because you think Apple is "cool" and "kick-ass" validates the previous statement.

On the other hand, this post isn't necessarily about bashing Apple fans (maybe it was, or maybe I should write a post regarding that topic soon, loljk). As I was saying, it's my first time to write an extensive post about a gadget, of which I will be revealing in a little while (wait, post title reads HP G62t, ok fml). Because I have this covert desperation planted somewhere inside my cranial vault that I have always wanted to write feature-reviews on laptops, mobile phones, anything that can be electronically charged (vibrators excluded). But since I'm not a well-established blogger just yet, for disclaimer purposes, this post is just a test drive or rather a prelude to my future stint as a tech blogger. I even have a hypothetical domain name in mind, if ever my specific dream on this one will ever be realized. It's either Techalon.com or PlasTech.com--surreal win, don't you think?

Here's a quick spec sheet on the HP G62t:

Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
CPU: 2.13GHz Intel Core i3-330M
Hard drive size/speed: 500GB/7,200 rpm
Optical Drive: 8X DVD-Super Multi DL
Graphics/video memory: Intel GMA HD/shared
Display size/resolution: 15.6 inches/1366 x 768
Lowest selling price: $599

The HP G26t boasts excellent performance, a fast hard drive and a relatively long battery life with a luxurious attractive matte finish. And the Altec Lansing speakers are a huge plus factor.

Design-wise, the HP G26t has a marvelous matte finish, but let me warn you that the lid is made of plastic alloy (which I personally abhor). The brushed metal hinges on the other hand make the device more lucrative than its price. It's also lightweight at 5.4 pounds with a dimension of 14.7 inches x 9.7 inches and a thickness of 1.4 inch, which is a downside, but the smart design of dividing the thickness of the laptop into two hues (lower half being black) fools everyone that it seemingly appears to be half as thin as stated. And the simple elegant design makes it a (close) contemporary competitor in terms of aesthetics with the MacBook Pro's aluminum unibody.

But what I dislike the most about the G26t is the cramped keyboard, though it has a nice feel to it. The right shift key is quite small. And the trackpad can be a nuisance as well, since it's stiff, you need to apply a hefty amount of pressure to click.

The display is bright and crisp, but limited within narrow peripheral angle views because of the gloss finish (which I like aesthetically, nonetheless). The sound is quite impressive, thanks to the Altec Lansing speakers located above the keyboard. For the horsepower, the G62t has a 2.13 GHz Intel Core i3 processor, 4 GB of RAM and a 500 GB hard drive clocked at 7,200 rpm instead of 5,000 rpm--a standard for machines of similar size and price--which equates to superior and faster performance. On the other hand, the G62t only has an Integrated Intel GMA HD graphics card, a standard for notebooks of this size category. So if you're a lofty type of gamer, this wouldn't be the best machine to use to play World of Warcraft (there are more notebook options of the same price category in the market that offer better gaming experience such as the MSI A6200). Not to mention, pornographic experience may be discrete, but that depends on the user (lol).

The HP G62 is the best bargain notebook considering its soft and sophisticated design, fast performance and long battery life (4 hours on full charge) for a starting price of $599. Overall, it is has the complete package while maintaining the right amount of balance in all aspects where potential buyers are elated to receive more than what they have paid for.