HP Pavilion DV7 - Intel Core i5

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

8
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros:

Core i5 processor offers solid performance.
Over nine hours of battery life.
Extensive wireless features like WiDi 2,0 and WiMAX 4G broadband.

Cons:

No backlit keyboard.
Screen falls short of full 1080p HD.

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Last revision on November 25, 2011

Reviewers Liked

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
Large 750GB hard drive
Dual-headphone jacks
Beats audio and integrated subwoofer
Blu-ray drive included

Reviewers Didn't Like

No backlit keyboard
Screen falls short of full 1080p HD
Lot of Bloatware
Integrated graphics
Touchpad needs a makeover
Fingerprint magnet
No good for 3D gaming

Expert reviews and ratings

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. ...

By PC Mag on November 23, 2011

If you're looking for a lot of screen real estate and enough power for work and play, the HP Pavilion dv7-6b55dx is a good place to...

By cnet on November 05, 2011

To 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 us the absolute...

By NotebookCheck on July 25, 2011

An excellent design, great speakers and plenty of performance, but MSI's GE620 is better value if performance is your top priority...

By Expert Reviews on July 22, 2011

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....

By PC Mag on July 14, 2011

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....

By PC Mag on July 07, 2011

The HP Pavilion dv7-4283cl desktop replacement laptop is fast as it is battery efficient....

By PC Mag on January 24, 2011

The HP Pavilion dv7-4183cl takes speeds and battery performance to new levels while leaving the price where it is....

By PC Mag on October 28, 2010

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...

By PC Mag on August 20, 2010

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...

By PC Mag on January 13, 2010

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