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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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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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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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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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techreviewsource.com Updated: 2013-07-21 02:51:47
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The HP Pavilion dv7-6195us measures 16.4 x 10.8 x 1.4-inches and weighs 6.7-pounds, which is quite large in physical size, but not heavier than other laptops of the same or even smaller size. Surprisingly, this model has quite a lightweight feel relat...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Today we'll be looking at two portable computing devices from HP, the HP Pavilion dv7-3165dx and the HP Mini 210. The former is a laptop with a huge screen and a nice mix of features, while the latter is a netbook that offers some of the things the Pav...
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electronicsme.com Updated: 2013-07-21 02:51:49
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HP Pavilion dv7-3180us WA718UA#ABA is a new 17.3" widescreen LED notebook from HP. It features the new Intel Core i7-720QM processor running at 1.6GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.8GHz. Other features include 6GB of DDR3 ram, a 640GB hard drive...

If you want the latest in technology for gaming and multimedia apps, the Pavilion dv7-3180us makes a very good choice at a competitive price. It's has all the power you need for graphics-intensive applications, and can handle everyday apps with ease. I...
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Although the HP Pavilion dv7-3085dx is missing a few features for its high price, such as a Blu-ray drive and a full 1080p display, it is still a quality laptop. The large display is great for multimedia, and the Core i7 processor delivers...
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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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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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Sum and Substance:Thumbs Up:Excellent hardware, fast processor, plenty of RAM, big screen.Thumbs Down:Lacks Blu-ray drive, big screen doesn’t have 1080p resolution, the notebook cannot take games with all the settings maximized.Inside the Trunk:Include...
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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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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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about.com Updated: 2013-07-21 02:51:49
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Fast Performance From Core i7 Processor, 6GB Of DDR3 Memory, BluRay Compatible Drive, Display Can't Handle 1080p Video, Mediocre Graphics Processor...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Are you in the market for a new laptop that combines attractive design with great multimedia performance? Do you like to kick back and watch DVDs on your laptop while traveling or if you do not have a television or DVD player handy? If so, the HP Pavil...
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By Adli YashirIT IS easy to like HPs dv7 entertainment notebook.With its stylish aircraft-aluminium design, superior processing power and value-for-money price tag, the dv7 is something I would consider buying for my familys home entertainment needs...

The dv7 makes for a mean multimedia machine for watching movies and playing games at home...
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It's not difficult to see how HP has become the world's biggest notebook and PC name, since it generally manufactures high quality, good-looking products that perform well. Today we're looking at what might well turn out to be another, the Pavilion dv7-10...
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hardwarezone.com.sg Updated: 2013-07-21 02:51:51
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Just a few months back we had the opportunity to review HPs Pavilion dv3000 and we were left quite impressed with both its build and performance. With the recent launch of the Intel Centrino 2 platform and the subsequent plethora of Centrino 2 based n...
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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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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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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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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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