Product Description
Expanding on the sophisticated elegance of the current line, the new
DV7-1270US is defined by fluid, modern lines and metalized finishes
with surprising innovations inside and out. The DV7-1270US Intersect
Imprint features an argyle-like pattern for subtle contrast to the
liquid appearance of the metallic finish. And touch media controls
light up and become visible only when the system is powered on further
enhancing the clean appearance. photos, music, karaoke, games, Internet
TV, and streamed or recorded TV, with an optional TV Tuner at the touch
of a button. Built-in demos show you how to add music to your slide
shows or videos with drag-and-drop functionality, and much more. An
HDMI port enables you to watch films on an HD TV. For those who want
rich digital entertainment capability coupled with desktop-caliber
performance in a stunning mobile design, the HP Pavilion DV7-1270US
Entertainment Notebook PC delivers. The DV7-1270US ships with Genuine
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1, Intel Core2 Duo
Processor P8600, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with up to 2302MB Total
Available Graphics Memory with 512MB dedicated, 4096MB DDR2 System
Memory (2 Dimm), 320GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), LightScribe Blu-Ray
ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer, Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN and
Bluetooth. Dimensions: 15.59 (L) x 11.22 (D) x 1.31 (min H) approx.,
weight: 7.64 lbs. approx.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #159 in Personal Computers
- Brand: Hewlett-Packard
- Model: DV7-1270US
- Dimensions: 1.31" h x
11.22" w x
15.59" l,
11.15 pounds
- CPU: Intel Core Duo 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4000MB DDR2 SDRAM
- Hard Disk: 320GB
- Processors: 2
- Display size: 17
Features
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 Processor
- 4 GB RAM (8 GB max)
- 320 GB hard Drive, Blu-ray Disc playback and DVD-RW/CD burning
- Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 (64-bit version)
- Widescreen 17-inch LCD display, Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT Graphics
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Offering an eye-catching modern look, the entertainment-focused HP
Pavilion dv7-1260us notebook PC makes it easy to enjoy your favorite
music and videos while on the go, as well as keep you productive with a
speedy dual-core processor and 64-bit Windows Home Vista Premium
operating system. The 17-inch high-definition BrightView display looks
good even in direct sunlight, and the Blu-ray Disc optical drive
(read-only) is compatible with the latest high-definition disc
standard, enabling you to enjoy movies in crystal-clear resolution.
You'll enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music
buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process).
Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP
remote, then store it conveniently in the Express card slot. Turn your
next instant message into a live video chat with the integrated webcam
and omni-directional microphone. Optimized for low-light environments,
it's great for capturing short videos to share on your favorite social
networking site.
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It's powered by the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor--with Centrino 2
technology--which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves
on battery life. The 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 includes a quick
1066 MHz front-side bus and 3 MB of L2 cache, providing an optimized,
multithreaded architecture for improved multimedia and multitasking
performance. HP's ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection locks your 400 GB
hard drive into place when it senses abrupt motion to help prevent data
loss. The built-in eSATA/USB combo port enables fast backup to an
external hard drive. Other features include 4 GB of installed RAM (8 GB
maximum), Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics with up to 1918 MB of
available memory, dual-layer Lightscribe DVD±RW drive (which also burns
CDs), ExpressCard 54 slot, quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), and 5-in-1
memory card reader.
High Style
Expanding on the
sophisticated elegance of HP's notebook design from the past few years,
the new DV series is defined by fluid, modern lines and metalized
finishes. The HP Intersect Imprint finish in bronze and chrome encases
all surfaces visible during normal use for greater durability. And the
Intersect Imprint features an argyle-like pattern for subtle contrast
to the liquid appearance of the metallic finish. The streamlined look
is enhanced with a color-matched keyboard and touchpad. And touch media
controls light up and become visible only when the system is powered on
further enhancing the clean appearance.
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Spec Check
- 17-inch LCD screen
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor
- 320 GB hard drive
- 4 GB RAM (8 GB maximum)
- Combo Blu-ray Disc Read-Only and LightScribe DVD±R drive
- Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) plus Bluetooth
- Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics (up to 2280 MB total)
- Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit, SP1)
- Weighs 7.64 pounds
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The Basics
- Processor:
Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity,
and amazing battery life with the 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor
featuring Intel Centrino 2 technology. This processor has a 2.4 GHz
processor speed, super-sized 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a
extra-large 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily
stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's
performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster
front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) Formerly
codenamed Montevina, Intel Centrino 2 processor technology improves
upon every facet of a laptop's main features, including performance and
battery life via new processors and chipsets, faster draft 802.11n
wireless, and new business-class manageability capabilities. The new
hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in
transistors--conserves even more energy, giving you more time away from
the wall outlet.
The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two
computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater
system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously
with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for
multitasking and it can run multiple demanding applications--such as
graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business
productivity applications--while downloading music or running
virus-scanning security programs in the background.
- Hard Drive:
The large 320 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) offers a
wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia
collection or for editing digital video. This SATA hard drive also
quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to
Firewire and USB 2.0. You'll enjoy enhanced hard drive protection
with HP's Protectsmart, which includes a 3D accelerometer that
safeguards your data by parking your hard drive if your notebook
detects any range of motion, such as being knocked off your desk,
falling or taking abuse.
- Memory: The 4 GB
of installed RAM helps boost the amount of available video RAM that's
shared with this notebook's video card. This notebook has an amazing 8
GB maximum RAM capacity (4 x 2 GB). To receive the faster data transfer
benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory
modules of same capacity and clockspeed.
- DVD/CD Drive:
This HP notebook offers the next generation of DVD entertainment with
the Blu-ray ROM optical drive, which provides the superior image and
sound quality of high-definition images and multichannel surround sound
as well as backward compatibility with standard DVD movie discs as well
as content burned onto DVD±RW. It also incorporates a DVD±RW writer
that can also burn CDs, which is compatible with dual-layer (DL) discs
that can hold up to 8.5 GB of data.
- Keyboard & Mouse:
This notebook has a 101-key keyboard (with integrated numeric keypad)
and a touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical/horizontal
Scroll Up/Down pad. It also includes two quick-launch buttons (HP
QuickPlay Music and DVD).
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Screen, Video & Audio
You'll enjoy razor-sharp graphics and widescreen movies with the
17-inch WXGA high-definition screen, which has a widescreen resolution
of 1440 x 900 pixels--perfect for watching DVD movies the way they were
meant to be seen. Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT
graphics/video card, which provides 512 MB of dedicated video RAM and
offers up to 2280 MB of total available graphics memory as allocated by
Windows Vista. Enabled by PureVideo HD, movies come to life with
outstanding picture clarity, ultra-smooth video and vivid color. The
lifelike images have up to six times the detail of standard DVD movies.
Delivering state-of-the-art graphics performance, The GeForce 9600M GT
graphics card is sure to give you the power and performance you crave
to play the hottest DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 titles. Its 16x
full-screen antialiasing technology delivers superior quality along
with astounding performance and since it's optimized for Windows Vista.
The Altec Lansing speakers provide exceptional sound, and it also
includes SRS Premium Sound. You'll be able to privately share enjoyment
of multimedia with a friend via the dual headphone jacks.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the
integrated quad-mode Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi
specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the
wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward
compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and
Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher
throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office
environments). With the integrated Bluetooth connectivity, you can
communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as
PDAs and cell phones.
It also includes a next-generation
ExpressCard 34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you
take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even
more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. It
comes with the following external connectors:
- 4 USB 2.0
ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras
to MP3 players (with 1 eSATA + USB 2.0 combo port)
- 1 HDMI
output (for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver
for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable)
- Analog video output: 1 VGA
- 1 ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
- 2 headphone jacks
- 1 microphone jack
- 1 Expansion Port 3 connector (for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock)
- 1 IR receiver
- 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)
- 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet networking
- 56K modem (V.90)
Operating System
The 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium (with SP1) is the
operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it
includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your
PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies
and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows
Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and
to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that
include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow
display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer
is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in
your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more
securely connect via Wi-Fi.
Every edition of Windows Vista
provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you
whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless
network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include
new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before
you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista
editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and
monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging,
and other activities.
Preloaded Software
- HP
MediaSmart Software Suite: Your one-stop multimedia and entertainment
center to create photo slideshows, share personal videos, listen to
your favorite music playlists and watch DVD movies.
- muvee autoProducer Basic: Automatically create professional looking home videos and burn to DVD.
- Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe: Automatically fix and edit videos and create CDs and DVDs. Edit, burn and archive data to discs.
- Microsoft Works 9: Includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database and calendar.
- Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 (60-day trial version).
- Adobe Reader 8: Read and print PDF files.
- Norton
Internet Security 2009 protects your PC and your identity when you
email, bank and shop online; 60 days of protection updates included.
Dimensions & Weight
This notebook PC measures 15.6 x 11.22 x 1.31 inches and weighs 7.64 pounds.
Power
It's powered by an 8-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of up to 2 hours (depending on usage).
What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion dv7-1270us notebook PC,
rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, IR remote control, and
operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts
and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical
telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 30 days
from date of purchase.
Reduce your impact on the environment
with this Energy Star-certified system and HP's innovative take-back
options, including trade-in, recycling and donation.
Customer Reviews
It looks great, but make sure you did a little deeper
I first saw this computer at Sam's Club (eventually where I bought
it too) and was completely infatuated. This laptop delivers amazing
value for the price. HP has definately brought their 'A' game on this
model. There are a couple things you *need* to know before you buy this
laptop.
First, the model I bought advertised a 500 GB hard drive. This is
true, however it is 2 x 250 GB hard drives. Not that big of a deal, but
I cannot believe it is not listed as such.
Second, the laptop comes preloaded with a ton of junk and is
heavily integrated with Windows Live stuff. Messenger, Live toolbar,
etc. It comes with a trial of Norton Internet Security and a trial of
Office 2007. My advice: Get Norton off the computer ASAP and install
another anti-virus product.
Third, no operating system CD's come with the package. There is a
"Recovery" partition that contains about 12 GB of stuff (not 100% sure
what exactly is on there). I do know that when setting up the computer
it tells you you should create recovery CD's. I went through the setup
to create the discs and here's the kicker - they want 21 CD's or 3
DVD's to create the recovery discs. Talk about stupid.
As of now, I have wiped the OS partition and loaded Windows 7 Beta.
The driver recognition is fantastic on Windows 7 - both my wired and
wireless ethernet drivers were install out-of-the-box.
The look and feel of this model is gorgeous. The 17" HD screen is
amazing and the whole laptop has this slick look and feel to it. The
bronze color scheme really stands out.
All in all, you cannot beat the price of this laptop. For what it
comes with, a comparable model from another vendor would cost $600-700
more than what I bought mine for ($898 + tax).
Last, this is just my opinion and should be taken as such. Please
do yourself a favor and do not install XP on this. This laptop is too
great to go back to XP. AERO does look nice and this laptop should be
able to run anything you throw at it. Even a clean install of Vista
should not give you any problems. While XP works great for most people,
do not fight change and try to give Vista/7 a fair chance. Hell, even
try the newest Ubuntu (I think 8.10) because that should look great on
this too.
Bronze Beauty but keyboard illegible!
I just received my very cool HP Pavilion DV7-1240US, but I can't
see the letters & numbers on the keyboard. The whole laptop is
bronze, including the keyboard, and the keyboard letters & numbers
appear to be gray. I tried moving my reading lamp as close as possible
to the laptop & I still can't make out the letters & numbers
properly. I have to keep moving my head around from different angles
just to see. I can't believe HP would release a product with this
obvious problem...
If only the letters & numbers were white against the bronze this notebook would have gotten 5 stars!
Anyone out there with this issue, and if so is there any solution besides returning it?
Everything else seems to be very good.
EDIT!!! February 28th, 2009
I returned this & purchased the DV7-1150US, very similar
features in silver-gray. The keyboard is legible, black letters &
numbers on silver-gray. Very nice.
This is an awesome machine
I got this at Best Buy for $700 and this is an excellent machine
for its price. You are getting an HD monitor, built in webcam and
microphone, silent keyboard which is perfectly sized for an adult, a
beautiful interface, a lovely touchpad to turn up your volume, mute,
play, fast forward and rewind... a 64 bit system with 4 GB of RAM
capable of holding 8 GB of RAM... amazing. the mouse touchpad has a
scroll function on its side. this computer has state of the art audio,
(the speakers of this brand are very costly), a dedicated video
graphics card, and a very powerful processor. coupled with its sleek
design you cannot go wrong. its versatile, and it is very easy to set
up networking. I have it set up in my home network. bought it 2 days
ago and its fully functional. all laptops are more delicate than
desktops and not a replacement. i got a service plan through BB in the
case of hardware damage such as the monitor. this is always wise.
anyway, take care of it and you have a great machine with great
graphics capability and i already have an HP desktop and i'd say its
comparable if not better.
