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HP Pavilion dv7-2180us
$1,575.00
Released June, 2009
The Pros:Excellent performance for the price. Wide selection of in/outputs. Large full size keyboard that is comfortable to use.
The Cons:Could have cut back on some components and added a Blu-Ray drive instead. No full HD display (1080p). Lack of media features for a media notebook.
The dv7-2180us is a mid-range entertainment laptop from HP's Pavilion dv7t Series. The laptop is designed with a 17.3" widescreen HD+ LED-backlit display that has HP's BrightView technology and a 1600 x 900 pixel resolution.
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It features an Intel Centrino 2 processor with 6GB of DDR3 memory and a 500GB hard drive. The dv7-2180us includes an integrated ATI Mobility Radeon HD graphics card as well as a built-in webcam, microphone, and DVD burner. It offers Bluetooth connectivity and has Altec Lansing stereo speakers with SRS premium sound and a subwoofer. It also has 4 USB ports, HDMI input, eSATA/USB combo port, 5-in-1 card reader, and an Expresscard slot. The dv7-2180us comes in an Espresso Black finish and has a suggested retail price of $1575.
Features/Specs
- 17.3" Diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display
- 1600 x 900 Pixel Resolution
- 2.00Ghz Intel Centrino 2 Processor
- 6144MB DDR3 Memory
- 500GB HDD, 5400 rpm
- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 (M96)
- LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
- Integrated Webcam & Microphone
- Altec Lansing Speakers with SRS Premium Sound and Subwoofer
- Connectivity: Ethernet, WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth
- Inputs/Outputs: 4 x USB, 1 x Headphone, 1 x Microphone, 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA, 1 x ExpressCard, 1 x eSATA + USB Combo, 1 x Firewire, 5-in-1 Card Reader
- Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
- Weight: 7.74 lbs.
- Espresso Black Finish
- 1 year limited warranty
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Pros & Cons
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Excellent performance for the price
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Wide selection of in/outputs
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Large full size keyboard that is comfortable to use
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Light and compact for a 17" notebook
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Could have cut back on some components and added a Blu-Ray drive instead
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No full HD display (1080p)
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Lack of media features for a media notebook
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Below average cooling system in terms of both performance and noise level
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