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HP Pavilion dv8
$2,000.00
Released October, 2009
The Pros: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.
The Cons:Heavy and large - almost 9 pounds. Poor build quality, plastic enclosure. HP laptops are known for over heating issue and this is not an exception.
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).
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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.
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
User Reviews (27)
Pros & Cons
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large 18.4" display with full 1080p capable resolution
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powerful top-of-the-line components - Core i7 processor, room for dual disk drives, DDR3 memory, powerful dedicated graphics
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Altec Lansing speakers with integrated subwoofer
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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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high speed in any game, doesn't matter the graphic
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heavy and large - almost 9 pounds
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poor build quality, plastic enclosure
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HP laptops are known for over heating issue and this is not an exception
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potential durability issues based on previous generations
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Hey!!! It comes blue ray INOPERABLE!! People need to know this because they shouldn't advertise it, you will have to pay for more software.
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Glossy keyboard and sometime it is difficult see the letter in the keyboard
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high price - starts at $2000
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Screen display resolution limited to 1080P. Cannot go higher.
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Comments (3)
mirceadim:
#hp_pavilion_dv8 guys, do not say bed things, i have one from october 2010 (the first day it appear, on october 20th 2009) and is wonderful!!! no any problem, I respected all the upgrades and i can play ALL the games and HD movies...
Jun 11, 11
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Anonymous:
#hp_pavilion_dv8 the touch sensors on the keyboard are defective causing bass and treble malfunctions and the wireless router to turn on and off. There is no fix for this. DO NOT BUY. Having to replace after 5 mo.
Apr 11, 11
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patrw44:
#hp_pavilion_dv8 How many other people are buying this and realizing that the blue ray player will not work unless you purchase an upgrade for the software? I was totally unaware. Why can't it just work when you buy the laptop?!!
Jun 27, 10
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