76
HP Pavilion dv7t Quad Edition
$1,379.99
Released March, 2011
The Pros:Affordable starting price point. Customizable configuration directly from the manufacturer. Pre-built models available for expedited shipping.
The Cons:No backlighting on the keyboard. Annoying keyboard layout squishes the directional / arrow key pad. Horrible touchpad design - feels like crap, doesn't work.
The HP Pavilion dv7t Quad Edition is a premium-grade laptop released as an upgrade from the dv6t. It offers a larger 17.3” display with an improved 1600x900 resolution that games are likely to appreciate.
Loading latest prices from ProductWiki...
Otherwise a duplicate, it too relies on an Intel Core i7 CPU (3.4GHz max via overclocking), 6GB of DDR3 RAM, and a 720GB SATA drive, though an SSD drive is optional. The key component that remains the same is the DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.1 compatible HD 6570 graphics card, which comes with VGA and HDMI ports, and offers the processing and memory capabilities required to play demanding video games. Also included is a webcam, integrated WiFi, high quality speakers, and a 6-cell battery, though 9-cell is optional.
Features
- Windows 7
- Intel Core i7 (Up to 2.3GHz)
- 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6570 (1GB GDDR5)
- 6GB DDR3 DIMM (8GB Max)
- 750GB 5400rpm SATA (Up to 1GB)
- 160GB SSD (Optional)
- 17.3" HP BrightView LED
- 6/9-Cell Battery
- SuperMulti DVD
- Blu-Ray (Optional)
- Altec Lansing Speakers
- HP TrueVision Webcam
- 802.11b/g/n
- Gigabit LAN
- 5-in-1 Card Reader
- HDMI/VGA
- USB
User Reviews (1)
Pros & Cons
-
1
affordable starting price point
-
1
customizable configuration directly from the manufacturer
-
1
pre-built models available for expedited shipping
-
1
-
1
discrete graphics options
-
1
-
1
large 17.3" display - 1600 x 900px or 1920 x 1080px resolutions
-
1
improved build quality over the previous generation dv7t - solid aluminum cover, no flex on wrist rests or keyboard
-
1
stylish aesthetic - slick textured aluminum shell, glossy display border, beats audio branding
-
1
-
1
full size chiclet style keyboard with dedicated number pad
-
1
powerful hardware, usable as a desktop replacement for the vast majority of consumers - the latest quad core mobile processors, ample memory, optional dual drives, optional discrete graphics
-
1
-
1
no backlighting on the keyboard
-
1
annoying keyboard layout squishes the directional / arrow key pad
-
1
horrible touchpad design - feels like crap, doesn't work
-
1
gets quite hot - a problem that plagued previous generation designs
show all pros & cons
hide
Community Reviews
see more community reviews
From your Computer
From the Web
Comments (0)
helpful
Read the full review
You may also like...
