Posted to Notebooks 2010-04-21
The HP Pavilion dv7-3180us WA718UA#ABA is a new 17.3" widescreen LED notebook from HP. It features the new Intel Core i7-720QM processor running at 1.6GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.8GHz. Other features include 6GB of DDR3 ram, a 640GB hard drive and an integrated Blu-ray/DVD drive. The unit also includes an NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M graphics processor with 1GB of dedicated memory and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system. The dv7-3180us also features 1600 x 900 display resolution, an 8-cell Lithium-ion battery pack and a built-in webcam. Connectivity options include wireless WiFi 802.11b/g/n, wired Ethernet, 4 USB ports, an eSATA port, a Firewire port, a built-in 56Kbps modem and a 15-pin VGA connector. There's also a 5-in-1 multimedia card reader, a Mobile Remote, which allows you to control music and videos from across the room, and a built-in Bluetooth wireless interface.
FeaturesThe Pavilion dv7-3180us has most of the features you're likely to need in a multimedia or gaming laptop. The large 17.3' display, high-power processor, 6GB of ram and NVIDIA graphics all add up to a very powerful graphics machine. It also features a host of connectivity options, and the Blu-ray disc player make it compatible with the latest multimedia storage media. The Blu-ray player is also a full featured DVD burner with LightScribe technology for burning labels on DVDs, and in addition can read CDs. PerformanceThe Pavilion dv7-3180us is aimed squarely at the multimedia and gaming market, and has the power and specs to do well with graphics intensive applications. The 1600 x 900 LED backlit LCD display delivers impressive image quality, and the Blu-ray player delivers the latest HD technology to your laptop. The connectivity options and full-size keyboard make this laptop suitable for home or business use as well, so it could be considered as a desktop replacement. SummaryIf you want the latest in technology for gaming and multimedia apps, the Pavilion dv7-3180us makes a very good choice at a competitive price. It's has all the power you need for graphics-intensive applications, and can handle everyday apps with ease. If it's within you budget range, it also makes a good all-around machine. Overall a very good offering from HP. Pros
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