HP Pavilion DV7 - AMD Turion X2 Ultra

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Pros:

Nice display; Blu-ray disc playback; decent port, connection assortment.
Blu-ray player and dedicated graphics not normally included at this price; competitive application performance; nice-looking design; touch-sensitive media control keys.

Cons:

Subpar battery life, poor multitasking performance; no Bluetooth.
Disappointing audio output; below-average battery life, despite use of extended-cell battery; glossy touch pad doesn't provide the best feel.

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Last revision on April 7, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Nice display; Blu-ray disc playback; decent port, connection assortment
Blu-ray player and dedicated graphics not normally included at this price; competitive application performance; nice-looking design; touch-sensitive media control keys

Reviewers Didn't Like

Subpar battery life, poor multitasking performance; no Bluetooth
Disappointing audio output; below-average battery life, despite use of extended-cell battery; glossy touch pad doesn't provide the best feel

Expert reviews and ratings

HP has a strong range of consumer laptops in its Pavilion series, and the dv7-2045ea is a well-built, entertainment-focused entry. However, its fantastic range of features is sadly undermined by a lacklustre specification which can't match the best...

By TechRadar on August 25, 2010

People who would rather have a big screen instead of great battery life will be happy with the HP dv7-3165dx. Read full review See all...

By cnet on March 01, 2010

The HP Pavilion dv7-3065dx is a low-cost, big-screen laptop that will win you over with its Blu-ray player and pleasing design. It may lose you, however, when you hear its speakers. Read full review See all...

By cnet on November 25, 2009