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The HP Pavilion dv8 is a Core i7powered, 18.4" laptop released by HP in October 2009 alongside the Windows 7 operating system. It features an Intel Core 7 processor (up to 1.73GHz), up to 8GB of RAM, and up to two 500GB SATA hard-disc drives (for a total of 1TB). It is especially geared for high-resolution video processing, as it incorporates an nVidia GeForce GT230 graphics card with 1GB of vRAM, a TV tuner, and even a Blu-ray disc player. On the audio side, it utilizes Altec Lansing speakers with an integrated subwoofer and Dolby home theater technology to lace video content with its original, non-altered audio track. Select models also host a Digital Fingerprint reader for enhanced security.
MSRP $1,999.99
Release date October, 2009
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Features
- Multimedia Laptop
- 18.4" LCD Display
- Windows 7 OS
- Intel Core 7 Processor
- DDR3 RAM
- Dual SATA HDDs
- nVidia GeForce
- Hybrid Television Tuner
- BD Player
- Altec Lansing Speakers
- Dolby Technology
- Digital Fingerprint Reader
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HP Pavilion dv8
• Pavilion dv8t Entertainment PC Quad Edition with Intel- R Core- TM i7-720QM Processor - 1.6 GHz Cache; 640GB Dual HD; 8GB Memory
MPN: VB597AV1458517
Competitors
MSRP $1,450.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- backlit keyboard
- powerful components - Core i7 processor, DDR3 memory, dedicated Nvidia graphics with 1GB of VRAM
- HDMI output
Cons
- display is not 1080p
- off-center touchpad
- glossy plastic enclosure - cheap looking, fingerprint magnet
HP Pavilion dv8
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Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q830
MSRP $1,699.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- full 1080p high definition display, above average quality
- fairly reserved aesthetic - not too flashy
- solid build quality - typical of Asus laptops
Cons
- high price point
- difficult to find exactly what you want - cannot be customized directly like offerings from other manufacturers
- not good for mobile use - very large size, heavy at almost 10 pounds!
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Asus N90Sv
MSRP $1,799.99
Released February, 2009
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MSRP $1,799.00
Released January, 2009
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MSRP $1,899.99
Released January, 2009
The Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q850 is a hardcore gaming/multimedia laptop released in October 2009 alongside the Windows 7 operating system. It features an Intel Core i7 (quad-core) processor, 6GB of DDR3 RAM, and three hard-drives: dual 320GB SATA and a 64GB sold-state drive. For playing games and watching high-definition video, the X505-Q850 employs a large...
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MSRP $2,000.00
Released May, 2009
The Asus M60Vp is a multimedia laptop offered by Asus designed for entertainment on the move. It features a 16" 16:9 HD LED display with features such as ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM and Altec Lansing and Dolby2 Home Theater for improved video and audio performance. It has a...
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MSRP $2,200.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- powerful dual video card options
- Altec Lancing 5.1 system (included subwoofer)
- powerful CPU and RAM
Cons
- heavy and large (11.5 pounds)
- poor battery life
- large power brick (2.2 pounds)
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Reviews
November 4, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- comes with Windows 7
- large 18.4" display with full 1080p capable resolution
- HDMI output
- powerful top-of-the-line components - Core i7 processor, room for dual disk drives, DDR3 memory, powerful dedicated graphics
- built-in TV tuner
- Altec Lansing speakers with integrated subwoofer
- includes a battery with new 'long life' technology - can hold a charge after 1,000 cycles, retain a like-new charge after 3 years
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October 24, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- comes with Windows 7
- large 18.4" display with full 1080p capable resolution
- HDMI output
- powerful top-of-the-line components - Core i7 processor, room for dual disk drives, DDR3 memory, powerful dedicated graphics
- built-in TV tuner
- Altec Lansing speakers with integrated subwoofer
- includes a battery with new 'long life' technology - can hold a charge after 1,000 cycles, retain a like-new charge after 3 years
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October 23, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- comes with Windows 7
- large 18.4" display with full 1080p capable resolution
- HDMI output
- powerful top-of-the-line components - Core i7 processor, room for dual disk drives, DDR3 memory, powerful dedicated graphics
- built-in TV tuner
- Altec Lansing speakers with integrated subwoofer
- includes a battery with new 'long life' technology - can hold a charge after 1,000 cycles, retain a like-new charge after 3 years
Cons
- poor build quality, plastic enclosure
- potential durability issues based on previous generations
- high price - starts at $2000
- heavy and large - almost 9 pounds
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November 3, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- comes with Windows 7
- large 18.4" display with full 1080p capable resolution
- HDMI output
Cons
- poor build quality, plastic enclosure
- potential durability issues based on previous generations
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