HP Pavilion dv7t

Powerful Desktop-replacing Notebook

The HP Pavilion dv7t is a refreshing notebook designed with your entertainment needs in mind. The laptop is has a high definition 17.3 inch screen and is well-equipped for all types of users. Powered by the newest operating system from Microsoft, Windows 7, the dv7t makes your computer experience hassle-free. The stylish design, combined with the spacious hardware and generous memory, make it the perfect notebook to upgrade to.

If you’re looking for ultimate media center, you could opt to purchase a model with top of the line components, including a BlueRay optical drive, a hard drive with extra storage capacity, and increased memory. Keep reading to learn about the differences between the models available for sale.

HP Pavilion dv7t Product Demo Video

HP Pavilion dv7t Pricing and Configuration

Prices for the HP Pavilion dv7t can start at as low as $799.99, if you purchase from the manufacturer via HPDirect.com. The base model sold is great for beginner and novice computer users- its hardware is perfect for Internet browsing, watching media files, and running most applications. The specification of the model include:

• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit for a simple to use operating system
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6600 (Speed of 2.2GHz)
• 2GB of RAM to help ensure fast performance
• 250GB hard drive with plenty of space for storing files and downloading applications
• 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530 card for enhanced graphics capabilities
• Webcam for easy online video chats
• CD/DVD Burner for creating home movies and audio discs

The basic configuration of the notebook is great for most families and comes at an affordable price. If you want to turn your dv7t into the ultimate media hub, you may want to consider HP’s recommended configuration of the machine, priced at $1,247.99. Though the price jump is significant, you’ll be getting a much better equipped computer with:

• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit for a simple to use operating system
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6600 (Speed of 2.2GHz)
• 4GB of RAM to help ensure speedy performance on even the most complicated tasks
• 500GB hard drive for double the storing capacity of the previous model
• 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530 card for enhanced graphics capabilities
• Webcam for easy online video chats
• BlueRay Reader and CD/DVD Burner for watching BluRay movies and getting the highest resolution available and making home movies/songs
• Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 for increased productivity with invaluable business and school oriented applications for creating PowerPoint presentations, word processing, etc.

Additional upgrades you can add on to either model which will improve performance overall are:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9900 (Speed of 3.06 GHz): A good rule of thumb is that the higher the speed of a notebook’s processor, the better the notebook is. If you’ll be running resource-heavy applications (such as Adobe Photoshop) or playing online games, you may want to upgrade to a faster processor. The T9900 is a little pricey, so feel free to choose a more affordable one that fits your needs.
• 8GB of RAM: More memory means speedier performance, so consider increasing the amount in your dv7t computer, especially if you’ll be using it for running many programs at the same time.

HP Pavilion dv7t Reviews

PCMag.com’s editors give it 4 out of 5 stars and write: “ The HP Pavilion dv7t… is a fantastic yet affordable big-screen media center”

PCWorld is critical of certain lacking multimedia components but appreciates the notebook’s speed

HP Pavilion dv7t Design

The dv7t has a gorgeous 17.3″ increase which makes it the perfect machine to watch movies on. The screen resolution allows for full HD picture, meaning you’ll be able to enjoy BluRay movies exactly how they were intended to be seen!

Though the notebook is rather heavy (7.74 lbs), it has a minimalistic design and is relatively portable for a computer with such a large screen. You can choose from two colors for your model.

HP Pavilion dv7t Connectivity

The dv7t is fully ready to connect you to the Internet when you get it out of the box. On top of an integrated ethernet port, a Wireless card is also built-in, allowing you to easily connect to your home network, no matter whether you have a Wifi Access spot or a broadband connection to plug in. If you’re still running on dial-up, you can add a modem port to the notebook for a small fee.

With its 4 USB drives, the dv7t won’t have any issues connecting to your camera, printer, and portable media player at the same time, and will still have a free slot for a flash drive. You’ll also be able to easily transfer files from your cell phone or other flash memory card device because of the 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader!