HP Pavilion dv7-1199es Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium Gold

HP Pavilion dv7-1199es Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium Gold

Brand : HP
Product family : Pavilion
Product series : dv7
Product name : dv7-1199es
Product code : FZ460EA
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Long product name HP Pavilion dv7-1199es Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium Gold :
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P7350 (3M Cache, 2.00 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB), 4GB DDR2, 320GB SATA HDD, 17" WXGA+ HD BrightView 1440 x 900, nVidia GeForce 9600M GT, DVD Super Multi DL, Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN 802.11 b/g, WebCam, Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit
HP Pavilion dv7-1199es Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium Gold :
With a striking, liquid metallic industrial design on the outside and powerful entertainment capabilities on the inside, this notebook is the perfect partner for fun, communication and productivity
Mobile solutions for your digital life. HP Pavilion notebooks help you discover, create and enjoy multimedia experiences at work and play

Key Features

- Sophisticated elegance
- Total entertainment
- Portable home theatre experience
- Stay connected
- Intuitive and simple user experiences
Short summary description HP Pavilion dv7-1199es Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium Gold :
HP Pavilion dv7-1199es, Intel® Core™2 Duo, 2 GHz, 43.2 cm (17"), 1440 x 900 pixels, 4 GB, 320 GB
Long summary description HP Pavilion dv7-1199es Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium Gold :
HP Pavilion dv7-1199es. Product type: Laptop, Form factor: Clamshell. Processor family: Intel® Core™2 Duo, Processor model: P7350, Processor frequency: 2 GHz. Display diagonal: 43.2 cm (17"), Display resolution: 1440 x 900 pixels. Internal memory: 4 GB, Internal memory type: DDR2-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 320 GB, Storage media: HDD, Optical drive type: DVD Super Multi DL. Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT. Operating system installed: Windows Vista Home Premium. Product colour: Gold

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Reviews

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:26

Average rating:70

Uk has collected 2 expert reviews for HP Pavilion dv7-1199es Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium Gold and the average expert rating is 70 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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techradar.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

If you're looking for the right laptop to help create your next masterpiece - whether it's composing a new song, writing a new story or programming a new application - then there's a strong case to be made for the HP Pavilion dv7-6c55sa. This 17-inch blac...

Good performance, Good graphics power, Good build quality, Excellent screen, Usability...
Battery life, Screen not full, HD...

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techradar.com/au/

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

If you're looking for the right laptop to help create your next masterpiece - whether it's composing a new song, writing a new story or programming a new application - then there's a strong case to be made for the HP Pavilion dv7-6c55sa.This 17-inch black...

Good performance, Good graphics power, Good build quality, Excellent screen, Usability...
Battery life, Screen not fullHD...

pcadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

You don't see an awful lot of laptops with 1TB of storage space, but that is exactly what this big HP Pavilion dv7-6101sa has to offer. Overall, the specifications of the dv7 look quite impressive on paper, although in practice its performance leaves a...

While the price tag is inviting – and we’ve seen deals offering the dv7 for even fewer pounds than the £700 listed here – this HP is considerably bigger and slower than most modern laptops. Other components are more up-to-date, and build quality is not...

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laptops.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

Big audio, big screens and BluRay players are what the mid-range multimedia HP DV7-6157ea does best. HP’s mid-priced all-rounder takes its styling cues from the high end HP Envy spec of laptops, which is no bad thing. HP has placed a second genera...

Strong, Attractive Chassis, Screen Size, Nice Springy Keyboard, Comes with BluRay Player and Beats Speakers...
Battery Life, Size, Fan is Quite Noisy...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

It's not often that a laptop will get everything right when it comes to media playing. It might have a fantastic screen, for example, but the speakers could be inadequate, especially if you want to get the most out of Blu-ray's DTS HD and Dolby HD goodnes...

Build quality, Good performance, Usability, Blu, ray, Good screen...
USB 3.0 ports not properly labelled, A bit pricey...

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pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:90

If the HP dv7 looks slightly familiar, it's because it's the latest version of the 17-inch Pavilion, updating the model we looked at a few months back. There have been changes to both the spec and the styling, which fits the design HP is rolling out a...

Excellent, stylish design, good sound, generous specs in almost every regard...
Glossy screen surround, AMD/Radeon combination isn't always as powerful as the Intel/Nvidia Optimus version...
For this price, the spec is truly impressive, especially the storage; this is a well designed system with lots to like...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

HP's surprising partnership with hip-hop producer Dr Dre has bumped it up in the cool stakes, and brought some much-needed quality to the beleaguered world of laptop speakers. While HP's mid-range multimedia DV7-6103ea isn't quite as sleek as the compa...

Good sound quality, Decent build quality, Performance, Connectivity, Blu-ray player...
Not very portable, Arrow keys squished in to single row, Multitouch trackpad...

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pcadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

The HP Pavilion dv7-6b04ea has a very impressive set of specifications on paper - however, it doesn't live up to the tale of the tape. This laptop uses an AMD processor, the dv7's quad-core 1.8GHz A8-3510MX processor is backed up by 8GB of RAM yet only...

We're slightly disappointed by the performance of the HP in comparison to the other models, though it is indicative of the differences we see between Intel and AMD's processors in the WorldBench 6 suite. There are some real highlights though - the desi...

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techsmart.co.za

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:0

A number of the desktop replacement notebooks that entered our office recently were aimed squarely at the gaming market. This usually means unusual designs, with the units looking more like UFOs that landed instead of a regular notebook. HP’s extremely...

Very solid performance from both CPU and GPU, stylish brushed aluminium looks, 2 x 1 TB hard drives, Beats Audio...
Screen not Full HD, keyboard not backlit, Bluray tray a bit flimsy.
With two Terabytes worth of storage, a blazingly fast processor working hand in hand with a powerful graphics card, and Beats Audio providing better-than-the-rest audio, the HP Pavilion dv7 is a massive multimedia powerhouse wrapped up in a very stylis...

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T3.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

HP's previous attempts at stylish design from the unexciting grey company always left us in the cold and its reputation as a box-shifter didn't help. But since its stunning premium brand Envy laptops and partnership with Dr Dre, HP laptops are, surpris...

Audio support, Value for money, Connectivity...
Bloatware, One year warranty, Touchpad...
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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

Despite their budget prices, HP's Pavilion laptops are stylish, thanks to a clean design and tough aluminium construction. The DV7-6101sa is no different – the 17in chassis isn’t exactly compact, but its sleek appearance gives the impression of a much...

Another great Pavilion laptop from HP, but if you’re after serious desktop performance you’ll need to look further than an entry-level AMD Llano processor...

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theregister.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:75

Heave the 3kg HP dv7 from its enormous box and you can’t help but have your hopes raised: this is a notebook that gives the impression of high-end consumer tech promise. The brushed silver back has a refined air to it and Apple stylee, the HP logo ligh...

The HP Pavilion dv7 has a huge screen, and while power users will crave more pixels, there’s not much you can’t do with 1600 x 900. Its desktop-replacement credentials continue with the full-size keyboard and numpad, and although this isn’t exactly th...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

There's no doubt about it, the Pavilion dv7-6013tx is big. For Shaquille O'Neal or Yao Ming it could be considered a laptop, but for the rest of us, it's most definitely a heavy desktop replacement. It features a 17.3in screen, weighs over 3kg and it...

Performance, Can be used for gaming...
Screen, Some aspects of the design, Keyboard...
The Pavilion dv7 should appeal to those of you who want a fast desktop replacement that can be used for just about any computing task, including gaming. It doesn't have a great screen, and its keyboard is flimsy, but its configuration is up there with the...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

With its brushed metal-effect chassis and smooth curves, the dv7 is one of the best looking mid-range laptops HP has produced in a long time, but it has function as well as form. The five Beats Audio speakers, Blu-ray player and 17.3in screen could mak...

An excellent design, great speakers and plenty of performance, but MSI's GE620 is better value if performance is your top priority...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:100

HP seems to be covering all bases with the new dv7 range. Not content with just releasing an Intel-powered model, the company is also targeting more budget-conscious users with a cheaper version equipped with an AMD processor. First impressions were po...

A fantastic looking laptop, and it's great value, too. Performance isn't the best, but it's enough for most people...

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pcadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

The HP Pavilion dv7-6002sa is a hulking brute of a laptop; weighing in at 3.5kg it has a 17.3in screen and isn’t something that you’d want to carry around much, except from room to room. It has a full-sized keyboard with a numeric keypad and is remark...

We just can’t understand why HP opted against a full HD display on a 17in model with Blu-ray drive. It’s a shame because the sound quality is so good that a 1920 x 1080 screen would make it a near-perfect entertainment-focused laptop. It’s also slow in...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

In terms of features, the HP Pavilion DV7-6002sa is a winner. Bulging with loads of fantastic extras, this laptop offers a lot to the creative professional, although performance lags behind its rivals. If you have top-secret files and don't want unauth...

Decent performance, Features, Blu-ray drive...
No dedicated graphics, Portability, Battery life...

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pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

Looking for something bigger and better than the HP dv6? It could be the HP Pavilion dv7, but we have more reservations about this model. This is a hefty machine, weighing in at just under 3.5kg and it's quite clearly the dv6's big brother; actually i...

Well designed, high quality construction, with more than enough processing power for most people, especially at this price. Switchable graphics gives you a balance between power and efficiency...
Switchable graphics requires shutting down applications. Battery life is on the lower side of average. Device runs hot...
A good looking, powerful laptop with plenty of features. Ideal as a home PC, ready for games, video and Office...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:40

HP's dv7-4035sa has a 17in screen and a dedicated graphics card, as well as a triple core AMD processor. It's fitted with two ATI graphics chips: one is an older 4250 part integrated onto the motherboard, while the other is a dedicated 5470 chip that s...

The 17in screen and high quality keyboard are tempting but there's no excuse for such poor performance or the unusable touchpad...

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digitalversus.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:60

True to form, HP has given us another very glossy one. This is a way of masking the poor quality of the screen - glossy is more flattering than matte, which would be more acceptable if the panel quality was up to scratch. Instead, you get omnipresent r...

Wide touchpad nice to use, Full keyboard with number pad, Sober and wellfinished, Dedicated ATI graphics card...
Glossy low contrast panel, Poor performance from AMD processor, Bulky, Poor audio...
The new HP Pavilion dv7-4055sf sets its stall out by its ease-of-use. This computer will be worth looking at for mainly office doc and internet usage, or for viewing photos and video. For the rest, performance is too limited...

alphr.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:83

HP’s premium-priced Envy range may be catching all the headlines, but now its Pavilion range of affordable consumer laptops has gone under the knife. With an all-new design and some trickle-down technology from its luxurious stablemates, HP’s Pavilion...

Not perfect, but it does have great speakers, a good display and plenty of power under the hood...

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siliconrepublic.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:0

The HP Pavilion DV7-4045ea promotes itself on entertainment and heavy use. Shunning easy portability for PC-like performance, it’s the latest offering in HP’s multimedia notebook range. The notebook looks pretty sleek, with a...

The notebook looks pretty sleek, with a brushed aluminium external finish and an engraved design. It also comes with a built-in web cam, a backlit keyboard and a fingerprint reader for increased security. The touchpad is a little bit finicky to use, ho...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:60

HP has a strong range of consumer laptops in its Pavilion series, and the dv7-2045ea is a well-built, entertainment-focused entry. However, its fantastic range of features is sadly undermined by a lacklustre specification which can't match the best at...

Good build quality, Connectivity, DVD drive, 3D graphics performance...
General performance, Old 802.11g Wi-Fi...

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pcadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:30

Product Code: WR863EA The HP Pavilion dv7-4045ea is an all-rounder family laptop with 17in screen and unusual choice of quad-core processor From HP comes this 17in HP Pavilion dv7-4045ea laptop, aimed at general home users with its comprehensive sele...

At £799 the HP Pavilion dv7 is a good all-rounder, fine for playing games and general home entertainment use. The AMD quad-core processor can’t keep up with recent Intel Core series chips in everyday tasks but may prove useful for multitaskers looking...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

As one of the world's biggest brands, HP's laptop range is comprehensive. Its consumer Pavilion line comprises high-quality home laptops at a variety of prices, with the Pavilion dv7-3020ea being the most powerful product to date.The quad-core Core i7...

Powerful processor, Great media features, Excellent build quality, Good value...
Average graphics card, No Full HD...
HP's media centre is powerful and sturdy, and represents excellent value...

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smarthouse.com.au

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

Spending $2299 for a 17.3-inch notebook seems steep, but HP is promising good hardware specifications on the dv7. The system features a 2.66 Ghz Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce GT 230M graphics card with 1GB memory, and 1TB of st...

Intel i7 processor; 1TB storage; 4GB of RAM; Multimedia keys; Multitude of I/O ports...
No Bluray player; Could have been better if the screen is in Full HD; Preinstalled with a lot of bloatware; Heavy...

expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

We've been impressed before by the build quality of HP's Pavilion line, and the latest dv7 model is no exception. A glossy, patterned lid opens to reveal a matching pattern around the keyboard, while a stylish and sturdy metal strip runs around the edg...

A classy, powerful laptop with a Blu-ray player and a large screen, it's let down by the poor backlight which results in dull colours...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:83

Big is beautiful, or so the old saying goes, but in the world of laptops a gargantuan frame often comes with a similarly giant price tag. HP's Pavilion dv7 doesn't conform to that stereotype, however. Generously proportioned and available for just £487...

HP's Pavilion dv7 is a hulking 17.3in desktop replacement with a miniature price tag...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:26

Average rating:80

Big, glossy and filled with features, HPs 17.3in Pavilion dv7 2022tx notebook is aimed at users who want a desktop replacement that can be used as home entertainment hub. It provides plenty of processing power, lots of storage and its quite comfortable to use. The Pavilion dv7 2022tx laptop has an Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 CPU (which runs at 2.53GHz), 4GB of DDR2 RAM, two 320GB hard drives (Western Digital WD3200BEVT) and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530 graphics adapter with 512MB of GDDR3 memory...

Comfortable keyboard, number pad, good performance, reasonable battery life...
No product recovery discs, screen could do with a higher resolution...
If you’re looking for a stylish notebook to replace your space-hogging PC, the HP Pavilion dv7 2022tx is a good choice. It looks good, it’s comfortable to use, it performed well in our tests, and has a lot of connectivity options...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:26

Average rating:83

Wrestle the DV7 from its packaging and it's clear that building this laptop has been a labour of love. The glossy black lid is shot through with a subtle grey mesh effect and the HP logo at its bottom corner is backlit with a cool white glow. The inter...

Not the most fully featured laptop of the group, but the HP combines stunning looks with fine usability...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:26

Average rating:70

HPs Pavilion laptop range provides some of the best usability and most stylish designs on the market. The Pavilion dv7-1107ea is a stunning entry-level media centre, but performance falls massively short of expectations. With a 17-inch screen, the cha...

Decent graphics card, Stunning design...
Poor performance...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:26

Average rating:80

HP is one the worlds largest laptop manufacturers, with a comprehensive range of machines available. Its Pavilion brand targets the consumer market, and the dv7-1004ea (£831 inc. VAT) is a high powered and affordable media and gaming laptop that excel...

Battery life, Graphics performance...
Glossy screen cover, Heavy...

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notebookcheck.net

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:81

Even in the past, many of the models from HP's Pavilion series have offered great hardware for a reasonable price. In fact, we just recently tested the dv7-6b02eg and it performed so well in our tests that we had to give it a spot in our Top 10 list of th...

Great program performance, Powerful graphics card, Sturdy aluminium case, Blu-ray optical drive, 2x USB 3.0, Good battery life...
Weak display, Slight throttling, Few workmanship flaws, Somewhat loud under load...
HP Pavilion dv7-6c07egHP's Pavilion dv7-6c07eg is a very attractive packet. For slightly more than 900 Euros, the user receives a potent 17 inch multimedia laptop which delivers high program and game performance - despite the fact that neither the Core i7...

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notebookcheck.net

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:83

HP gives the dv7-6b02eg two mass memory units right away so that the preinstalled Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit can really get into gear: A 160 GB SSD and a 500 GB HDD. The manufacturer has also thought of movie fans: The non-glare, Full HD screen (1920x10...

Non-glare Full HD screen with good rates, Mostly matt surfaces, High application performance, Great gaming performance, Graphics switching, Solid state drive, BluRay burner, Good looks, 2 USB 3.0 ports...
High noise development during load, No eSATA, FireWire or ExpressCard, CPU throttling in the stress test, Somewhat spongy keyboard, High weight...
HP Pavilion dv7-6b02eg HP sends an elegant, well-equipped and, to the largest extent, well-designed multimedia notebook into the race with the Pavilion dv7-6b02eg. €1300 looks like quite a lot at first glance, but there's a lot of hardware under the hood...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

The HP Pavilion dv7-6b55dx ($699.99 list at Best Buy), a budget desktop replacement laptop, has a battery capable of lasting over nine hours and several wireless technologies working under its sleek aluminum body. Its Core i5 processor offered solid pe...

Core i5 processor offers solid performance, Over nine hours of battery life, Extensive wireless features like WiDi 2,0 and WiMAX 4G broadband, Fingerprint reader, Sleek aluminum chassis, Beats Audio software onboard, USB 3,0 ports...
No backlit keyboard, Screen falls short of full 1080p HD, Bloatware...
The HP Pavilion dv7-6b55dx is a solid desktop replacement laptop that adds enticing wireless features, like WiDi 2.0 and WiMAX 4G broadband, underneath its sleek aluminum chassis...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

Why mess with success? Like the model that preceded it, the HP Pavilion dv7-6163cl is a well-designed and powerful 17.3-inch media center laptop that delivers big audio, a big battery, and a bigger-than-average two year warranty. An update to the Edito...

Strong quad-core performance, Switchable graphics provide strong 3D performance and help increased battery life, Sleek and strong aluminum chassis, Beats Audio delivers outstanding sound, Two-year warranty...
The HP Pavilion dv7-6163cl supplies quad-core performance, switchable graphics, booming audio, and a sleek aluminum chassis at a fair price, making it the affordable media center laptop to beat...
The HP Pavilion dv7-6163cl supplies quad-core performance, switchable graphics, booming audio, and a sleek aluminum chassis at a fair price, making it the affordable media center laptop to beat...

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:60

The HP Pavilion dv7 Quad Edition is HP's higher-end model in its dv7 series. It's undoubtedly a gorgeous machine, but in performance it doesn't quite measure up to other desktop replacement laptops. Still, it's lighter than most 17-inchers, and it has...

Attractive chassis, Lightweight for its category...
The speakers disappoint, Lower-than-average performance...
The HP Pavilion dv7 QE is undoubtedly an attractive machine, but it struggles to match other desktop replacements' performance scores. Images (click to enlarge) HP Pavilion dv7 QE: A Gorgeous Laptop That Falls Short in Performance HP Pavilion dv7...

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notebookcheck.net

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

The processor is either a dual-core ( Core i5-2410M ) or a quad-core ( Core i7-2630QM or A6-3410MX ). The DDR3 RAM ranges from 4 GB up to a maximum of 8 GB, while the hard drive capacity ranges from 500 to 2000 GB. Film fans should definitely choose a ver...

Reasonable battery life, Graphics switching, Smart design, Classy case, Good performance, Fair price, 2x USB 3.0...
Sound of the fan under stress, Rattling hard drive, Mediocre screen quality, Reflective screen, Awkward port layout...
HP Pavilion dv7-6101egTo sum up the dv7-6101eg in a few words lots of hardware for an attractive price. You get a fast dual-core processor (Core i5-2410M) along with a large hard drive (640 GB), and even a Blu-Ray drive (which burns CDs and DVDs). But for...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:60

The HP Pavilion dv7-6123cl ($999.99 at Costco) is a laptop that gives you Core i5 power and all-day unplugged computing, as well as cool extras that include a durable finish and better-than-average audio output. But it comes up short when it comes to f...

Sturdy aluminum finish, Beats Audio sound system, Long battery life, Two-year warranty...
Integrated graphics, No Blu-ray drive, Relatively low-res screen, Limited wireless features...
The HP Pavilion dv7-6123cl is a well-built desktop replacement that delivers very good battery life and comes with a generous two-year warranty, but skimps on features...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

If you find yourself easily frustrated by laptops' displays and keyboards, most likely because they're too small (which they frequently are), there's an alternative available at Staples. The HP Pavilion dv7-6163us ($899.98 list) provides plenty of real...

Large screen, Outstanding battery life...
Not good for gaming, Display resolution too small for 1080p, No USB 3,0 ports...
With a roomy display and a good selection of hardware, the HP Pavilion dv7-6163us offers more than a typical mainstream system—but a full-blown (and full-powered) desktop replacement it is not...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

The HP Pavilion dv7-6135dx ($829.99 list at Best Buy) laptop is sort of the kid brother to the Editors' Choice HP Pavilion dv7-6143cl ($999.99 list, 4 stars). It has plenty of the same impressive characteristics. Thanks to a smart mix of solid construc...

All-day battery life, Large 750GB hard drive, Dual-headphone jacks, Fast Intel Core i5-2410M processor, Beats audio and integrated subwoofer...
No Blu-ray, Screen doesn't quite offer 1080p resolution, Could use a backlit keyboard, Bloatware...
The HP Pavilion dv7-6135dx is a smart mix of solid construction, strong performance, and all-day battery life. You'd never guess it was half the price of some competing systems...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

The 17.3-inch home entertainment laptop seems to be HP's forte as the PC manufacturer has released yet another Editors' Choice-worthy device in this category. The HP Pavilion dv7-6143cl's ($999.99 list at Costco) inclusion of such future-proofing featu...

Great performance in 3D gaming, Switchable graphics helped boost battery life to over 9 hours, USB 3,0 and Bluetooth, WiDi, Sleek metallic design, Beats Audio emphasizes bass makes in-ear music and movies sound great...
No Blu-ray, No True 1080p HD resolution...
Those looking for a portable home entertainment solution need search no longer. The HP Pavilion dv7-6143cl is a media center laptop that provides multiple wired and wireless solutions to connect you and your living room to digital contentand it's...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

Though it bears a striking resemblance to the Editors' Choice HP Pavilion dv7-4183cl ($999.99 list, 4 stars), the HP Pavilion dv7-4272us ($869.98 list, at Staples) desktop replacement has a mix of characteristics that combine entertainment and daily fu...

Blu-ray, 720p display, and Beats Audio. ATI switchable graphics. 750GB hard drive. 7-hour battery life.
Thick and heavy. Performance lags behind some of its peers.
Combining the good looks of the Pavilion line with an AMD processor and discrete graphics card, the HP Pavilion dv7-4272us is a solid desktop replacement that offers plenty of entertainment options. Buy it nowCheck here for other Notebooks by HP!...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:60

The HP Pavilion dv7-4263cl ($799 list), available at Costco, brings many features of a quality media center to a mid-range model, with a budget friendly price and a collection of decent parts. Though it lacks the higher-end features of a more expensive...

Triple-core processor. Discrete ATI graphics. Screen is well-suited to DVDs. Beats Audio and integrated subwoofer. Long battery life. Costco 2-year warranty and tech support comes free.
No Blu-ray. Bloatware.
Though it lacks the higher-end features of a more expensive media center laptop, the HP Pavilion dv7-4263cl gives shoppers a desktop replacement that delivers solid performance and components for a budget-friendly price...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

Several months ago the HP dv7-4183cl ($999.99 list, 4 stars) took the role of Editors' Choice in the desktop replacement laptop category. Prior to that, it was the dv7-4083cl ($999.99 list, 4 stars). The HP Pavilion dv7-4283cl ($999.99 list, at Costco)...

Sexy metallic design. Big battery included. Close to 6 hours of battery life. Big, bright screen. Spacious, fast 640GB drive. Blu-ray drive included. Terrific speaker system. Fastest Core i5 available.
Touchpad needs a makeover. Graphics performance was disappointing.
The HP Pavilion dv7-4283cl desktop replacement laptop is fast as it is battery efficient...

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

Anytime a company updates a laptop with faster parts, without jacking up the price, it should be given its due recognition. It has been several months since the HP Pavilion dv7-4083cl ($999 list, 4 stars) was named the Editors' Choice in the desktop re...

Sexy metallic design. Even bigger battery now, which delivered 6 hours of battery life. Big, bright screen. Spacious, fast 500GB drive. Blu-ray drive included. Terrific speaker system.
Touchpad needs a makeover.
The HP Pavilion dv7-4183cl takes speeds and battery performance to new levels while leaving the price where it is...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

Anyone looking for a relatively inexpensive entertainment laptop is going to be thrilled with what the HP Pavilion dv7-4165dx ($779.99 list at Best Buy) has to offer. Not only does it have a big and bright 17.3-inch display and a great sounding speaker...

Over 7 hours of battery life. Big, bright display. Great sounding speakers. Blu-ray drive and 640GB hard drive included.
Extended-life battery sends the weight up to nearly 7 pounds. Poor overall application performance.
With over 7 hours of battery life, a large and bright display, great-sounding speakers, and a Blu-ray drive, the HP Pavilion dv7-4165dx is an excellent entertainment laptop. But poor overall application performance says this isn't the go-to laptop whe...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

The HP Pavilion dv7-4171us ($929 list) is a well-built laptop that offers a blend of features for both work and play at an affordable price. With enough horsepower for most working professionals, a roomy keyboard, widescreen display, and Blu-ray capabi...

Sleek design. Blu-ray paired with great audio and a beautiful display. Great battery life.
Limited gaming capability. Multi-touch is close to ready, but not quite.
The HP Pavilion dv7-4171us is a solid desktop replacement that should hit the sweet spot of functionality and price that mainstream consumers are seeking. Buy it now...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:60

If you're going to lug around a 7 pound, 17-inch desktop replacement laptop, it's not unreasonable to expect desktop-like features and performance from it. The HP Pavilion dv7-4153cl ($799.99 list) hits the mark in terms of features, but comes up short...

Stylish metal chassis. Great battery life. Blu-ray included. Two-year warranty.
Sluggish performance. Fussy touchpad. Bloatware. Slow hard drive.
With its sleek aluminum case and gorgeous 17-inch display, the HP Pavilion dv7-4153cl earns points for style, built-in Blu-ray drive, and battery life, but its overall performance is sluggish...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

There are several amenities that a laptop has to have before it can truly replace your aging desktop. A big screen, desktop-like performance, and cutting-edge features usually come to mind, and there's no better desktop replacement laptop that represen...

Blu-ray drive included. 500GB drive is spacious and fast. Sexy metallic design. Huge battery delivered almost 5 hours of battery life. Terrific speaker system. Big, bright screen.
Touchpad needs a makeover. Not as light as its 15-inch counterparts.
The HP Pavilion dv7-4083cl is a powerful, road-ready, Blu-ray-equipped desktop replacement laptop. Need I say more? Buy it nowManufacturer Check here for other Laptops by HP!HP Small Business Solutions:Call HP directly and ask about our 0% financing o...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

When you see a laptop with a 17.3-inch widescreen, that's usually a tell-tale sign that it will stay fixed in one location and tethered to an outlet at all times, but the HP Pavilion dv7-4053cl ($829.99 list) is a desktop replacement laptop that ref...

Attractive metallic design. Lightweight for its size. Huge battery delivers over 7 hours of battery life. Quad core processor from AMD. Big, bright screen. 500GB drive is spacious and fast. Blu-ray drive included. Terrific speaker system.
Flawed touchpad. Graphics chip is very weak for aspiring gamers.
The HP Pavilion dv7-4053cl is a road-ready desktop replacement laptop, equipped with a huge battery and a Blu-ray drive...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

The HP Pavilion dv7-4071nr ($1,029.98 list) media center laptop is great a combination of style and substance. Available at Staples, this system features a high-performing Intel Core i7 processor, 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 graphics card, and a...

Quad-core Core i7 CPU. 1 GB discrete graphics card. Gorgeous design.
Multi-touch touchpad issues. No backlit keyboard option. No Blu-ray.
With its Core i7 CPU and big screen, the HP Pavilion dv7-4071nr media center laptop is large and in charge...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

The HP Pavilion dv7-3180us ($1,449.98 list) is a high-end, quad-core desktop replacement. At $1,449 (list), it's likely the highest priced laptop you'll encounter at your local Staples. The big price nets you powerful components, including the Intel...

Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia graphics. 17.3-inch screen is good for entertainment and productivity. Blu-ray drive. Impressive audio from 2.1 integrated speakers. Decent battery life for hulking desktop replacement.
Core i5-based laptops are cheaper and offer competitive performance on many applications. Screen resolution falls short of 1080p. Glossy touchpad doesn't provide best feel. Only upgrade from last quarter's dv7 model is a meager bump to the hard dr...
The HP Pavilion dv7-3180us is a high-end desktop replacement that scores points for its quad-core processing, GeForce graphics, and Blu-ray drive. It's an excellent all-around performer, but dual-core Core i5-based laptops are nipping at its heels...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

The HP Pavilion series of laptops are known for cool design and big beautiful screens. Now, with one of its latest iterations, the HP Pavilion dv7-3163cl-b ($799.99 list), they might be known for something else: a good bargain. If you are looking to...

Low Price. Bright widescreen. Bundled printer...
Sub-Par gaming performance.
The HP Pavilion dv7-3163cl-b, a solid, low-priced multimedia laptop that bundles in a printer, will keep the whole family entertained. But if you're a gamer, you're better off looking elsewhere...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

The HP Pavilion dv7-2273cl, like the recent Pavilion dv7 models we have reviewed, is one of the best desktop replacements on the market with a well-designed chassis and stunning 17.3-inch display. But unlike its more affordable $800 HP Pavilion dv7-...

Attractive design. Beautiful and expansive 17.3-inch screen. Blu-ray drive included. Slick MediaSmart software and miniature remote control.
Lots of bloatware. Lacks full HD display.
A head turning desktop replacement, the HP Pavilion dv7-2273cl has a gorgeous display and packs a Blu-ray drive for under a grand...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:60

When you're looking for a multimedia laptop and only have $1,000 to spend you usually have to sacrifice something. If you want a large screen, you will have to sacrifice speed or processing power to stay under budget and vice-versa. The HP Pavilion...

Modest price. Big, bright widescreen. Good sound for a laptop. Plenty of inputs.
No Blu-ray. Fingerprint magnet. No good for 3D gaming.
The HP Pavilion dv7-3183cl maybe the low end of Hewlett Packard's Pavilion line of entertainment laptops, but it has most of the same features as it higher priced competitors...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

The sleek black HP Pavilion dv7-2270us ($1,130 direct) is as much fun to look at as it is to use. The striking 17.3-inch, 16:9, HD screen screams: I'm here to entertain. But that statement is tempered a bit by the fact that like its predecessor, the...

Elegant design. Large HD (720p) screen.
No Blu-ray player. Lots of HP bloatware.
This capable, large-screen laptop can double as an entertainment system for watching movies (not Blu-ray) or streaming media, but you need a blazing fast gaming system you might want to look elsewhere...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

With the vast majority of laptops on store shelves priced well below $1,000, it's almost startling to come across the HP Pavilion dv7-3080us. The huge, 17.3-inch laptop, available at Staples, carries a big price: $1,449 (list). It justifies its elev...

Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia graphics turn in screaming performance. Games, movies, and Windows 7 look stellar on the huge 17.3-inch display. Can read Blu-ray discs. Impressive audio for integrated speaker set. Decent battery life.
Screen resolution falls short of 1080p. Glossy touchpad doesn't provide best feel.
The HP Pavilion dv7-3080us is a quad-core, 17.3-inch multimedia dynamo that makes few if any compromises on its way to carrying a reasonable price...

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:60

Like all of the latest HP Pavilion notebooks, the HP Pavilion dv7-3063cl ($799.99 Costco) offers a visually stunning design, and this particular model, which also comes equipped with Windows 7 features an equally stunning 17.3-inch HD display. Howev...

Beautiful 17.3-inch display. Good selection of ports. Attractive HP ImPrint design. Two year warranty.
So-so performance. No Blu-ray drive. Bloatware.
The HP Pavilion dv7-3063cl is a striking desktop replacement laptop featuring a big, gorgeous display and a good sound system, but it stops well short of being a full blown multimedia powerhouse...

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pcmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:80

Nothing on a notebook collects more smudgy fingerprints than its touchpad, so whoever specified a chrome touchpad for the HP Pavilion dv7 (2173cl) ($999 list) is guilty of sacrificing practicality for style. Other choices that went into this Costco...

Blu-ray and 16:9 display. First-class, full-sized keyboard and keypad. Slick MediaSmart software and miniature remote control.
Suitable for games only at modest resolution and detail settings. Crapware.
A Blu-ray drive makes the HP Pavilion dv7 (2173cl) desktop replacement laptop a good pick for movie and multimedia buffs...

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:70

Need a calculator to figure out whether a notebooks screen fits the newly fashionable 16:9 aspect ratio for high-def video and TV viewing? The HP Pavilion dv7-2170us ($1,099.98 list) makes it easy for you: The widebodys 17.3-inch display resolutio...

A handsome laptop (OK, tabletop) entertainment center. Hollywood-worthy screen. Brisk general-purpose performance. Cute remote control hides in ExpressCard slot.
Blu-ray and a TV tuner would be welcome additions. Graphics not up for hardcore gaming. Small cursor-control keys (unless you use the numeric keypads). Ample crapware.
For over a grand, we would have liked to have seen Blu-ray and/or ultra-fast gaming graphics, but the HP Pavilion dv7-2170us is a stylish slab thats surprisingly attractive anyway...

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2014-05-28 02:26:25

Average rating:60

The HP Pavilion dv7-1451nr is the more affordable ($799.98) sibling of the dv7-2170us, which costs $300 more. Externally, you can tell the systems apart by the economy models more understated crosshatched, instead of artistically decorated, black l...

Comfortable, full-sized keyboard plus numeric keypad. Appealing MediaSmart multimedia software and mini remote control. Not-half-bad battery life.
Molasses-class integrated graphics. Older 16:10 widescreen format. No FireWire port. Crapware.
The older 17- as opposed to newer 17.3-inch incarnation of HPs desktop replacement offers fair value, but skimps on performance and luxuries...

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notebookcheck.net

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2014-05-28 02:26:26

Average rating:82

The HP Pavilion dv7-1050eg scores points by a modern looking and robust case. There is no reason to complain about the equipment, which includes a Blu-Ray drive and an HDMI out for connecting a TV or an external screen. However, considering this is a m...

Good speakers, Connectivity, Solid workmanship...
Gliding properties of the touchpad, Not very quiet, Only GDDR2 video memory...
HP Pavilion dv7 SerieMany thanks to the company MediaMarkt Wels, who kindly provided us with the test sample. You can also buy this notebook there...

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

Updated:
2014-05-28 02:26:26

Average rating:91

The Pavilion dv7t is one of HPs "entertainment powerhouse" notebooks, just one step down from the ludicrously oversize 20-inch HDX. Beyond the 17-inch screen, and under the cool "liquid metal" exterior, lies Intels new Centrino 2 processor. The resul...

Searing speed, Sleek, futuristic "liquid metal" finish...
Dull, dim screen, Lackluster inmovie audio...

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Laptopmag.com

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2014-05-28 02:26:26

Average rating:80

This stylish desktop replacement offers powerful graphics, great sound, and superb wireless performance.

Sleek new design, Comfortable keyboard, Powerful discrete graphics, Strong wireless performance, Powerful speakers...
Collects fingerprints easily, TV tuner delivered weak reception...
With its high-res 17-inch screen, built-in TV tuner, and Blu-ray drive, the HP Pavilion dv7 ($1,900 as tested) is particularly well suited for rigorous multimedia use. It offers a sleek design and strong performance, bringing a high-end computing exper...

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