HP Pavilion dv7-1000 Series

Processor: AMD Turion X2 RM-72, Intel Core 2 Duo P7350, Intel Core 2 Duo P7450, Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, Intel Core 2 Duo T9400
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450, ATI Radeon HD 3200, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display: 17 inch, 17.1 inch
Weight: 3.5kg, 3.6kg
Price: 600, 750, 900, 1000, 1200, 1300, 1400 euro

Average Score: 77.65% - good
Average of 17 scores (from 18 reviews)

price: 80%, performance: 77%, features: 75%, display: 59%
mobility: 72%, workmanship: 85%, ergonomy: 70%, emissions: 79%

HP Pavilion dv7-1070eg

Specifications

Notebook: HP Pavilion dv7-1070eg
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9400
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display: 17.1 inch, 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: HP homepage
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Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

90% HP Pavilion dv7 - Bigger and Shinier
Source: Hardware Zone English

If bigger is better, then the HP Pavilion dv7 is certainly that, given what we've seen and experienced during our hands-on testing of the unit. In fact, the size helps to seal the deal for the dv7; it's an entertainment unit and it's capable of some level of gaming but it actually manages to look and feel pretty thin and slim in spite of that. Given its ample real estate, HP has made good use of the space with a decent keyboard layout, with generous connectivity options that doesn't feel cluttered. If you're a fan of glossy reflective surfaces, then you'll love the shiny look of the current HP Pavilion series.
4.5 von 5
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2008
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% HP Pavilion dv7
Source: Laptop Mag English

The HP Pavilion dv7 is the way to go for shoppers who want speed, lots of features, and a good-looking design. It trounces the Dell Studio 17 in both design and performance. The 16.4-inch Sony VAIO VGN-FW198U/H may be more portable, but it’s $200 more and lacks the dv7’s graphics muscle. If portability isn’t as big an issue, but multimedia is, you’ll be happy with this big-screen machine.
4 von 5, Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80%

HP Pavilion dv7-1050eg

Specifications

Notebook: HP Pavilion dv7-1050eg
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9400
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512 MB
Display: 17.1 inch, 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: HP homepage
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Pavilion dv7-1050eg (Model)

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Average Score: 82% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

82% Review HP Pavilion dv7-1050eg / 1045eg Notebook | Notebookcheck
Big Brother. The Pavilion dv7-1050eg and the dv7-1045eg by HP are equipped with a big 17" wide screen, a Blu-Ray ROM drive, a playable middle-class graphics card, and of course it has the new liquid metallic design. This article covers whether this notebook is a good bundle.

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82% Test HP Pavilion dv7-1050eg Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German

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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2008
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 88% display: 70% mobility: 72% workmanship: 87% ergonomy: 75% emissions: 82%

82% Test HP Pavilion dv7-1050eg Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German

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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2008
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 88% display: 70% mobility: 72% workmanship: 87% ergonomy: 75% emissions: 82%

HP Pavilion dv7-1025nr

Specifications

Notebook: HP Pavilion dv7-1025nr
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P7350
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS
Display: 17 inch, 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.6kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: HP homepage
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Average Score: 82.5% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

75% HP Pavilion dv7-1025nr
Source: CNet English

We recommend the eye-catching, media-friendly HP Pavilion dv7-1025nr desktop replacement for students who want a laptop that doubles as an entertainment center. Gateway, however, has a slightly cheaper 17-inch model that's better suited to gamers.
(von 10): 7.5, Ausstattung 7, Leistung 8, Preis mäßig
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/14/2008
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 70%

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90% HP Pavilion Dv7-1000
Source: Techno Zoom Italian

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Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 90%

HP Pavilion dv7-1000ea

Specifications

Notebook: HP Pavilion dv7-1000ea
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P7350
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display: 17 inch, 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: HP homepage
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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)

80% HP Pavilion dv7-1000ea 17in Entertainment Notebook
Source: Trusted Reviews English

Overall, the Pavilion dv7-1000ea offers good looks, brilliant ergonomics, loads of connectivity, decent specifications and speakers and even above average battery life for a relatively small outlay. This alone would normally garner it a recommendation, unfortunately HP hasn't conquered the main weakness of its Pavilion range since like its 15.4in bedfellow its display lacks brightness and suffers from prohibitively poor viewing angles. If you can live with this flaw it's still an excellent piece of kit, but it's worth seeking out a demo unit before taking the plunge.
(von 10): 8, Preis 8, Leistung 8, Ausstattung 8
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/23/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80%

HP - Pavillion dv7-1000ea review
Source: IT Reviews English

HP's ‘The Computer is Personal Again' campaign keeps producing some stunning notebooks, and on looks alone the Pavillion dv7-1000ea certainly stands out from the crowd. Add in Intel's latest mobile technology and a Blu-ray drive, plus a strong price tag, and it becomes even more attractive.
Preis gut
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/14/2008
Rating: price: 80%

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HP Pavilion dv7-1080el
Source: PC World Italia Italian

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Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/13/2008
Rating: performance: 80% display: 40% workmanship: 80%

HP Pavilion dv7-1140eg

Specifications

Notebook: HP Pavilion dv7-1140eg
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P7350
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display: 17 inch, 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: HP homepage
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Average Score: 75.33% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 3 reviews)

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69% PC raus, Notebook rein
Source: PC Go - 12/08 German

Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2008
Rating: Total score: 69% price: 90%

77% HP Pavillion dv7-1140eg
Source: Gamestar German

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Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/14/2008
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 70% performance: 75% display: 75%

80% Test: HP Pavilion dv7-1140eg – flottes Notebook für wenig Geld
Source: Notebookinfo German

DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/11/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 81% features: 84% mobility: 66% workmanship: 89% emissions: 90%

HP Pavilion dv7-1045eg

Specifications

Notebook: HP Pavilion dv7-1045eg
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display: 17 inch, 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: HP homepage
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Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

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90% HP Pavilion dv7 1045eg
Source: Notebookjournal German

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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/25/2008
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 70% display: 30% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 70% emissions: 60%

HP Pavilion dv7-1004ea

Specifications

Notebook: HP Pavilion dv7-1004ea
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P7350
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display: 17 inch, 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: HP homepage
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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

80% HP Pavilion dv7-1004ea review
Source: Techradar English

A flawless mix of style, usability and features from this great media centre. HP is one the world's largest laptop manufacturers, with a comprehensive range of machines available. Its Pavilion brand targets the consumer market, and the dv7-1004ea (£831 inc. VAT) is a high powered and affordable media and gaming laptop that excels on many levels. Due to its large 17-inch screen, the chassis weighs 3.6kg. It is one of the biggest and heaviest laptops around, and a true desktop replacement. Its 232-minute battery life is excellent, however, so you can easily work on the move if the weight doesn't put you off. The flawless mix of style, performance and features make the HP Pavilion dv7- 1004ea an excellent entry-level media centre. The reflective screen is not ideal in bright conditions, but there are few better laptops available at this price.
80, Leistung 80, Mobilität 60
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/11/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 60%

HP Pavilion dv7-1280EG

Specifications

Notebook: HP Pavilion dv7-1280EG
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P7450
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display: 17.1 inch, 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: HP homepage
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Average Score: 63% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

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63% HP Pavilion DV7-1280EG
Source: PC Welt German

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Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/22/2009
Rating: Total score: 63% performance: 68% features: 59% mobility: 65% ergonomy: 33%

HP Pavilion dv7-1245dx

Specifications

Notebook: HP Pavilion dv7-1245dx
Processor: AMD Turion X2 RM-72
Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 3200
Display: 17 inch, 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: HP homepage
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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

60% HP Pavilion dv7-1245dx
Source: CNet English

HP's Pavilion dv line of multimedia laptops, available in 14-, 15-, and 17-inch versions, are all attractive systems aimed at mainstream consumers with a heavy diet of videos, music, and other forms of media. To this end, they share features such as Altec Lansing speakers, HDMI outputs, and touch-sensitive media control buttons, along with mirror-finish accents. HP's attractive, multimedia-friendly Pavilion dv7-1245dx is an inexpensive choice for a desktop replacement, as long as you don't need too much horsepower under the hood.
60, Preis 90
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/13/2009
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 90%

HP Pavilion dv7-1285dx

Specifications

Notebook: HP Pavilion dv7-1285dx
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display: 17 inch, 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: HP homepage
Pavilion dv7-1000 (Series)
Pavilion dv7-1285dx (Model)

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

70% HP Pavilion dv7-1285dx
Source: CNet English

HP's Pavilion dv line of multimedia laptops, available in 14-, 15-, and 17-inch versions, consists of attractive systems aimed at mainstream consumers with a heavy diet of videos, music, and other forms of media. To this end, they share features, such as Altec Lansing speakers, HDMI outputs, and touch-sensitive media control buttons, along with mirror-finish accents. HP's Pavilion dv7-1245dx is a slick multimedia machine with great battery life, but for $1,200, we want a full 1080p display.
70, Mobilität 80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/25/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% mobility: 80%

HP Pavilion dv7-1107ea

Specifications

Notebook: HP Pavilion dv7-1107ea
Processor: AMD Turion X2 RM-72
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450
Display: 17 inch, 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Price: 750 euro
Links: HP homepage
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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

70% HP Pavilion dv7-1107ea review
Source: Techradar English

A stunning design and great usability, but flawed by poor performance. HP's Pavilion laptop range provides some of the best usability and most stylish designs on the market. The Pavilion dv7-1107ea is a stunning entry-level media centre, but performance falls massively short of expectations. Although the stunning design and great usability of the Pavilion dv7-1107ea make it well worth a look, its flawed performance makes it hard to fully recommend. If you're seeking a high-powered media centre, then the Samsung R710 is a much better choice.
70, Leistung 40, Ergonomie 90
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/13/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 40% ergonomy: 90%

Comment

HP: The Hewlett-Packard Company, founded 1935, commonly referred to as HP, is a technology corporation headquartered in California, United States. HP specializes in developing and manufacturing computing, storage, and networking hardware, software and services. Major product lines include personal computing devices, enterprise servers, related storage devices, as well as a diverse range of printers and other imaging products. Other product lines, including electronic test equipment and systems, medical electronic equipment, solid state components and instrumentation for chemical analysis. HP posted US $91.7 billion in annual revenue in 2006, making it the world's largest technology vendor in terms of sales. In 2007 the revenue was $104 billion, making HP the first IT company in history to report revenues exceeding $100 billion.

Up to 2015, the company was named Hewlett Packard Company. After a split, the computer range was renamed to HP Inc.

In the laptop segment, HP was the world's largest manufacturer from 2014 to 2016 with a market share of 20-21% from 2014 to 2016, but they only exceed Lenovo by a small margin as of recently. HP is not present in the smartphone sector (as of 2016).

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT: Successor of the 8600M GT and because of the smaller 65nm production process the card is higher clocked (and therefore faster) with the same current consumption.Furthermore, it features an improved video processor (VP3) and HybridPower to save current (in conjunction with the 9100M G).NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS: Slower clocked 9600M GT and therefore a bit slower and cooler. In conjunction with an 9100M the 9600M GS is able to use HybridPower to save current.Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

ATI Radeon HD 3200: Onboard (shared Memory) graphics chip (on RS780M chipset) based on the HD 2400 graphics core. It also features the UVD video engine to decode HD videos. Beware: Under Windows XP the HD 3200 may have no 2D accelleration because of a driver problem.ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450: Successor of the HD 2400 produced in 55nm (therefore with a faster clockspeed) and with DirectX 10.1 support. Avivo HD video support enables the gpu to decode HD videos. For modest casual gamers suited (demanding games run only in very low settings).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).
The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.

T9400:

The T9400 is a fast middle class dual core CPU for laptops and basically a Core 2 Duo P9500 with a higher TDP of 35 Watt.

P7350:

Entry level Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB Level 2 Cache and due to the 25 Watt TDP also suited for 13" laptops.

P8400:

Middle class dual core CPU with a TDP of 25 Watt. For high end gamer the performance could be not sufficient (for class 1 graphic cards).

P7450: Entry level Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB Level 2 Cache and due to the 25 Watt TDP also suited for 13" laptops.P8600:

Fast but still not overpriced dual core CPU. For most games and multimedia applications sufficient and due to the 25W TDP even for smaller notebooks useable.

AMD Turion X2: The Turion X2 (without 64) is based on the Turion X2 Ultra, but has only 1024 MB L2 Cache and is therefore slower (performance compareable to the old Turion 64 X2). Because of new parts from the K10 architecture, the CPU should be more energy efficient.

RM-72:

Griffin based entry-level dual core processor. The cores are still based on the old K8 architecture (memory controller is newer).

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

3.5 kg:

This weight is representative for typical laptops with a 14-16 inch display-diagonal.

3.6 kg:

77.65%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.