Display and Design
The HP Pavilion TouchSmart 14-n242tu (J8B56PA) flaunts a sharp and bright 14-inch HD LED backlit BrightView display with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. The multi touch panel allows you to access files, edit media or surf the web simply by using your fingers. It is loaded in a 23 mm thick outfit which has an impressive weight of 2.1 kg. The glossy black finish will definitely grab attention but is susceptible to get affected by scratches and fingerprints.
Processor and OS
For driving its processes, the machine relies on a 1.7GHz Intel Core i3 4th gen processor based on QM87 Express chipset. Assisting the CPU is a regular 4GB DDR3 RAM expandable up to 8GB through 2 unused DIMM slots. The Intel HD 4000 GPU takes the responsibility for managing rich graphics without much lag. It is packed with the latest Windows 8.1 OS.
Camera, Storage and Multimedia
The HP Pavilion TouchSmart 14-n242tu (J8B56PA) carries a HP TrueVision HD webcam paired with dual array digital microphone to make sure that you don't face disturbances while enjoying high resolution video calls. It boasts of a massive hard disk having a capacity of 1TB. The SuperMulti DVD burner gives you the opportunity to transfer files through disks.
Battery and Connectivity
The HP Pavilion TouchSmart 14-n242tu (J8B56PA) keeps the show running with a 4 cell Li-ion battery. The connectivity and networking features come in the form of Ethernet port, WLAN, Bluetooth v4.0, 2 USB 3.0 slots and HDMI out.