HP Pavilion dv8

Specifications

Pricecompare

Reviews for the HP Pavilion dv8

Power-Notebooks
Source: c't - 4/10
Comparison, , Very Long, Date: 02/01/2010
Rating: performance: 80% features: 90% display: 75% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 30%

90% HP Pavilion dv8-1050eg
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/10/2009
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 70% display: 50% mobility: 50% workmanship: 40% ergonomy: 70%

80% Recensione HP Pavilion Dv8-1000
Source: PC Self IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%

Le Pavilion dv8 se dote de la haute-définition
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/16/2009
Rating: performance: 80% display: 80%

HP Pavilion dv8 – "павильон" развлечений
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/23/2009
Rating: display: 80%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M: The GeForce GT 230M features 48 shader cores as the 9700M GTS but only a 64 bit memory bus. Because of the 40nm process the power consumption is in the region of the GT 130M.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

720QM: The Core i7-720QM is the slowes Core i7 Quad Core in 2009 and clocks between 1.6 and 2.8 GHz (due to the Turbo Mode). Therefore, it combines the advantages of a slow quad core CPU with a fast single core one. Compared to the faster Core i7 mobile CPUs, the 720QM only features 6MB L3 Cache.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

18.40": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

4.1 kg:

A laptop in this weight range is a heavyweight that you rarely carry around. This is meant for desktops and the devices tend to score with a large display and high performance and replace desktop devices.

HP: Founded in 1939, the US company is a major server and printer manufacturer and one of the leading IT companies in the world. Until 2015, the company was called Hewlett-Packard Company. After a split, the computer division was renamed HP Inc.

In 2023, HP had an approximate market share of 22% of global PC sales, making it number 2 after Lenovo.

85%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

Similar devices with the Same Specs

Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

Devices with the same GPU

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight