Reviews of the HP Pavilion dv7-2185DX
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CNET Review
The Good: Plenty of RAM and a big hard drive; slick, attractive design; discrete graphics; quad-core CPU.
The Bad: Screen resolution is low for the price; no Blu-ray drive.
The Bottom Line: HP makes excellent, slick multimedia machines, such as the Pavilion dv7-2185DX, but we'd still trade its quad-core CPU for a full HD 1080p display and Blu-ray.
Manufacturer: HP
Part number: NV023UA#ABA
General
- Recommended Use Home use
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2
- Built-in Devices Subwoofer, Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 16.2 in
- Depth 10.9 in
- Height 1.7 in
- Weight 7.7 lbs
- Localization English / United States
- Notebook type Gaming laptop
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11 n (draft)
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 / 2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 6 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 6 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 500 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 8x
- 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 17.3 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1600 x 900
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features BrightView, LED-backlit
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650
- Video Memory 1024 MB
- Max Allocated RAM Size 2815 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
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
- Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5100
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
- Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 2 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - HDMI, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Remote control, 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Storage / Hi-Speed USB - Hi-Speed USB / eSATA
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Power provided 120 Watt
Battery
- Technology 8-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Software Muvee Reveal, Microsoft Works, CyberLink DVD Suite, HP Help and Support, HP MediaSmart Suite, HP Recovery Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Total Care Advisor, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5
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