Reviews of the HP Pavilion dv7-1245dx
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CNET Review
The Good: Attractive design skips the usual gray and black; good battery life for a desktop replacement; touch-sensitive multimedia controls.
The Bad: Slow performance; low-res screen not ideal for HD content.
The Bottom Line: HP's attractive, multimedia-friendly Pavilion dv7-1245dx is an inexpensive choice for a desktop replacement, as long as you don't need too much horsepower under the hood.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 166610 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 = Excellent.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: 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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pcmag.com
Review Summary: 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 that's surprisingly attractive anyway.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The older 17- as opposed to newer 17.3-inch incarnation of HP's desktop replacement offers fair value, but skimps on performance and luxuries.
Manufacturer: HP
Part number: NB231UA#ABA
General
- Recommended Use Home use
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 15.6 in
- Depth 11.2 in
- Height 1.7 in
- Weight 7.7 lbs
- Color Bronze/chrome
- Localization English / United States
- Notebook type Budget
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Processor
- Processor AMD Turion X2 mobile processor RM-72 / 2.1 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Chipset type ATI RADEON RS780M
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 1 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
- Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features BrightView
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 3200
- Total Available Graphics Memory 1918 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
- Interfaces 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - HDMI, 1 x Storage - eSATA - 7 pin external Serial ATA, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 2 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Remote control - Infrared, 1 x Docking / port replicator
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features Power-on password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
Battery
- Technology 8-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Software Microsoft Works, CyberLink DVD Suite, HP Recovery Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Total Care Advisor, HP Help and Support Center, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5
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