HP Pavilion DV7 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Keen on getting a new PC for your home but torn between a notebook and a desktop? Why not check out our review of the HP Pavilion dv7, the new desktop replacement that packs both beauty and brawn?

Review summary: Though it's not a gamer at heart or a dedicated entertainment system, but for its price the Pavilion dv7 offers excellent value for an all-rounder machine.

Pros: Refined Pavilion design ; frameless" display bezel enhances screen's appearance ; high-end Centrino 2 components result in great multimedia performance ; touch pad on/off button ; light-touch media controls ; dual headphone jacks ; HDMI and eSATA ports

Cons: Glossy finish easily picks up fingerprints ; metallic touch pad provides too much drag ; no full-HD panel option ; frame rates adequate for casual gaming only

Verdict:  We recommend the eye-catching, media-friendly HP Pavilion dv7 desktop replacement for students who want a laptop that doubles as an entertainment center.

Review summary: Big Brother. The Pavilion dv7-1050eg and the dv7-1045eg by HP are ...

Pros: Good speakers , Connectivity , Solid workmanship, Good speakers, Connectivity, Solid workmanship

Cons: Gliding properties of the touchpad , Not very quiet , Only GDDR2 video memory, Gliding properties of the touchpad, Not very quiet, Only GDDR2 video memory

Verdict: Considering the equipment, the price of 1200.- Euro is alright, especially if you want to use all the available feature (e.g., the Blu-Ray drive)

Pros: Refined Pavilion design ; frameless" display bezel enhances screen's appearance ; high-end Centrino 2 components result in great multimedia performance ; touch pad On/Off button ; light-touch media controls ; dual headphone jacks ; HDMI and eSATA ports

Cons: Glossy finish easily picks up fingerprints ; metallic touch pad provides too much drag ; fixed configuration lacks Bluetooth and Blu-ray ; frame rates adequate for casual gaming only

Verdict: 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.

Verdict: 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.