Overview:
Users who want solid performance and entertainment from a laptop will find it with the HP dv7t laptop series. Casual gamers will get decent performance, but heavy 3D gamers will want to look elsewhere.

The Pavilion dv7t is a laptop built for entertainment. High-quality picture and sound is the focus here, with the a multitude of upgrade options that include Blu-Ray drives, ATI Mobility Radeon graphics cards, and high-definition display options. Other features include an integrated subwoofer, for better bass response, integrated webcam, and an optional HDTV tuner for receiving over-the-air HD television broadcasts. Add to this the HDMI video output for connecting to an High-Definition display, and the laptop can double as your media center in the living room.

The dv7t notebook features a choice of dual-core processors from 2.0 to 2.66 GHZ for extra muscle. RAM options range from 2 to 8 GB, and hard drive options include SATA drives from 500GB to 1TB for all the high-definition content users will want to store. The ATI Mobility Radeon graphics options provide good video and gaming performance, but hardcore gamers might want to look at a true desktop replacement system such as the HDX series for more performance. Most casual gamers, however, will be quite satisfied.

At 7.74 pounds, it comes in about average on weight for this performance class. The 17.3” screen may make it somewhat large for some users, but for good reason. The high-definition 17.3” is bright and sharp, making it perfect for watching movies or HDTV, viewing photos, or gaming.

Overall, the HP dv7t is an impressive entertainment laptop with nice extras and a great variety of upgrade options to suit most users needs. Students, media buffs, and casual gamers will find a lot to like, and only the most hardcore gamers are likely to find it underpowered.

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