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Manufacturer: HP Part number: WA794UA#ABA
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- Bottom Line:
- People who would rather have a big screen instead of great battery life will be happy with the HP dv7-3165dx.
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CNET editors' review
HP Pavilion dv7-3165dx price range: $1,179.00
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Reviewed on: 03/01/2010
The good: Nice display; Blu-ray disc playback; decent port, connection assortment.
The bad: Subpar battery life, poor multitasking performance; no Bluetooth.
The bottom line: People who would rather have a big screen instead of great battery life will be happy with the HP dv7-3165dx.
User reviews
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Very happy! Big and fast. Be ready to plug it in though
by GoHokies03 on February 14, 2010
Pros: Screen size, speed, price, full size keyboard
Cons: battery life, a little too much "bloatware" (you can take it off no sweat)
Summary: Had the computer for a few days now. I am extremely happy with it. I needed a desktop replacement, and wanted to be able to have a computer to use ...
Summary: Had the computer for a few days now. I am extremely happy with it. I needed a desktop replacement, and wanted to be able to have a computer to use throughout the house. I dont need to travel much with my computer. Its big, and a little cumbersome, but if you're looking at this machine, portability probably isnt high on your list. The resolution is extremely good,and the speed (esp. at start up) is great. The only con (which I dont really care about) is the battery life is not very good, you can watch the battery meter just go down when running on battery. But, I plug in most of the time anyway, so for my needs, this computer is perfect! All of this capability for the price is awesome. If you need a portable computer and cant plug in all the time, be cautious with this HP.
BTW, blu-ray capability is an extra bonus!7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A whole lot of computer for a great price!
by morpheus928 on February 27, 2010
Pros: Very fast boot time, love the keyboard, the computer is just plain fast compared to other desktop replacements.
Cons: Battery life could be better .
Summary: This is a great computer for the money
Summary: This is a great computer for the money
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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GOOD Desktop Replacement
by KIPINTUCH on February 28, 2010
Pros: Fast processor & hard drive, big screen, Blu-ray, dedicated graphics memory, wireless N, 3+hr battery & nice design.
Cons: Slightly heavy to carry around.
Summary: I'm very satisfied with this laptop since bought it a month ago. For all the features that it has, the price is right! I just wish that it includes ...
Summary: I'm very satisfied with this laptop since bought it a month ago. For all the features that it has, the price is right! I just wish that it includes Bluetooth.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Terrible with huge design flaws
by nmascar on May 18, 2010
Pros: Looks good, soon it'll be a showpiece or paperweight
Cons: Terrible design. Graphics card will need to be reflowed. Will flash Error code 4 which is Graphics card failure.
Summary: Started getting ATI Driver failures and BSODs. I reinstalled drivers with no success. Called HP and they said that its an OS problem and I need to reimage. I did ...
Summary: Started getting ATI Driver failures and BSODs. I reinstalled drivers with no success. Called HP and they said that its an OS problem and I need to reimage. I did which didn't solve the problem. Called HP again and they said the same thing. Right after the 1 year warranty was up, the graphics card fried. The laptop is now completely useless. HP wants $400 to fix it. Ebay costs are $125. I reflowed it myself and it works for a good 15 minutes before needing to be reflowed again. Will never buy another HP Product
The design flaw is that the graphics card is behind the CPU and uses a 2MM thick thermal pad that insulates the card more than cool it. I replaced that with a piece of copper after reflowing which lets it last 15 minutes instead of 5 so I know that's the problem. It's just too late now to fix it permanently.
My $800 laptop is now a brick. NEVER BUY HP LAPTOPS!!!!! THEY ALL HAVE DESIGN FLAWS!!!4 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Terrible laptop, terrible company
by hobage on February 2, 2011
Pros: Nice screen quality
Cons: For the second time in 2 years, I just had to buy another $80+ power cord. Very clunky, unreliable, cheap exterior construction. Laptop seems to have a mind of it's own & quite simply cannot be trusted. Neither can HP as far as I'm concerned.
Summary: Doesn't tell you something when a company continually has to "upgrade" models. HP clearly has no idea what it's doing & I will absolutely never buy another one ...
Summary: Doesn't tell you something when a company continually has to "upgrade" models. HP clearly has no idea what it's doing & I will absolutely never buy another one of their lousy products again.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I couldn't be more disappointed that its gone.
by kellieenicolee on January 24, 2011
Pros: I LOVED THIS NOTEBOOK. So much that I have been searching the internet for the passed 2 days, just so I could find a new one to buy. Its got great quality. HUGE screen. And a great keyboard layout. The 500GBhd defiantly comes in handy. THUMBS UP.
Cons: The only thing I really have to complain about is the battery life and it over heats if you have too much going on at once. Not really a gaming laptop. More so for web browsing. Music. Photo editing. Etc.
Summary: KEEP IN MIND. The only reason I must order a new one is because my over weight cat jumped on top of the hp light on the front of the ...
Summary: KEEP IN MIND. The only reason I must order a new one is because my over weight cat jumped on top of the hp light on the front of the computer while it was closed and broke my screen. I had got this pc as a gift last year. It ran perfectly and like new since then. Love this computer. Cant wait for my new one(: -Kelliee
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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So far to date, worst computer ever purchased
by aaroninphilly on December 15, 2010
Pros: Price. Large HD. Nice looking. Large Screen. About it!
Cons: Overheats constantly. Fans blows constantly. Screen fades away to a snowy picture like a TV. Blue screen file dumps weekly. Blackout shutdowns daily.
Summary: So far, this computer has been returned 4 times, including right now. In July when I picked it up from those Geeks at Best Buy the battery was ajar, but ...
Summary: So far, this computer has been returned 4 times, including right now. In July when I picked it up from those Geeks at Best Buy the battery was ajar, but I didn't notice it until later, and now they won't fix it. They are also saying that blue screens are normal. I have NEVER seen a blue screen before until buying this computer. I have had problems with drivers and speakers constantly and have reformatted three times since the beginning of the summer. I am not computer retarded and I must say this is so turning out to be the worst computer I ever owned. I was very happy with it when it worked, but it was more of a head ache than anything else. HP won't replace it and Best Buy won't replace and they will not fix the battery latch, which is $471, even though I purchased an extended 2 year warranty. I will never buy an H again or give Best Buy my business.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Want a laptop that cracks up by itself?
by foxnetcpt on July 21, 2010
Pros: Love the speed, love the performance, love everything, except the screen!
Cons: I have read numerous post where people say the screen cracks up by itself. It happened to me, and I am so so so disappointed, I'll never buy an HP again.
Summary: This is just one of the many articles : http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Display-and-video/Hp-D7-notebook-led-screen-cracked/m-p/295795#M14439
I am so sad, cause I saved to long just to ...Summary: This is just one of the many articles : http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Display-and-video/Hp-D7-notebook-led-screen-cracked/m-p/295795#M14439
I am so sad, cause I saved to long just to buy a good laptop, and now I'm sitting with a cracked up piece of junk - i bought a good laptop for keeps, not to rack up by itself.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Over 50% Failure Rate
by dlcollison on July 16, 2010
Pros: When they work - they scream. Love the speed, love the screen. I'm a heavy user - developing software and using it to watch video.
Cons: Over the last several years I've purchase 5 - 3 have failed between 2 and 3 years after purchase. 1 - video driver failed, 1 - wouldn't even power on, last one would show the BIOS screen and die.
Summary: Sorry, failure rate is unacceptable - I should have known better, HP reliability ranking on laptops is abysmal, but I loved the look. No more - time to move on ...
Summary: Sorry, failure rate is unacceptable - I should have known better, HP reliability ranking on laptops is abysmal, but I loved the look. No more - time to move on to lesser known more reliable machine.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Big is not better
by bigisnotbetter on July 8, 2010
Pros: Nice large screen and easy keyboard.
Cons: The mother board fries w/o warning; under 3 yrs old. Used it as a backup, maybe 100 hrs on it. Never dropped. Went to start it up and no power. IT person found the mother board was gone, toasted, died and he had others in the same condition.
Summary: This laptop should be under recall. The mother board appears to be defective. Extremely disappointing. Had been encouraging friends to purchase the same model especially those looking for a full ...
Summary: This laptop should be under recall. The mother board appears to be defective. Extremely disappointing. Had been encouraging friends to purchase the same model especially those looking for a full sized keyboard and large scene for media. Had to retract that quickly and warned a friend who was about to make a purchase on my recommendation. Fortunately for her, the store was out when she went to buy.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part number: WA794UA#ABA
- Description: The power to entertain! The 17.3-inch HP Pavilion dv7-3100 Entertainment Notebook combines sophisticated design outside with next generation processor technology inside.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- System Type Notebook
- Recommended Use Home use
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Notebook type HD display,
Blu-ray drive ,
Desktop replacement Processor / Chipset
- CPU AMD Turion II Ultra mobile processor M620 / 2.5 GHz
- Number of Cores Dual-Core
- Cache L2 cache - 2 MB
- 64-bit Computing Yes
- Chipset AMD M880G
- Platform Technology AMD VISION Premium
Memory
- RAM 4 GB ( 2 x 2 GB )
- Max RAM Supported 8 GB
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Speed 800 MHz / PC2-6400
- Form Factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- Slots Qty 2
- Empty Slots 0
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 500 GB HDD / 7200 rpm
- Interface Serial ATA-150
- Storage Removable None
- Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM
- Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
- Optical Drive (2nd) None
- Hard drive type Portable
Display
- Type 17.3 in
- LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
- Max Resolution 1600 x 900 ( HD+ )
- Widescreen Yes
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Features BrightView
Audio & Video
- Graphics Processor ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 - 128 MB
- Sound Microphone
- Compliant Standards SRS Premium Sound
- Audio Features Altec Lansing speakers
Input
- Type Keyboard,
Touchpad Communications
- Wireless 802.11b/g/n
- Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet
Battery
- Technology 8-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
AC Adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Output 65 Watt , 18.5 V , 3.5 A
Connections & Expansion
- Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 ( 1 free )
- Interfaces 3 x USB 2.0,
HDMI,
USB 2.0/eSATA,
VGA,
LAN,
Dock,
2 x Headphone output,
Microphone input,
FireWire - Interfaces 3 x USB 2.0 - USB 2.0,
1 x Ethernet - RJ-45,
1 x e-SATA,
1 x HDMI - Memory Card Reader 5 in 1 card reader ( xD-Picture Card ),
( SD Memory Card ),
( Memory Stick PRO ),
( Memory Stick ),
( MultiMediaCard ) Software
- Software Included Adobe Flash Player,
CyberLink DVD Suite,
Ebay,
Norton Internet Security 2010 (60 days subscription),
Microsoft Works,
Skype,
HP Webcam Software,
Microsoft Silverlight,
Windows Live Messenger,
Windows Live Mail,
Windows Live Writer,
HP MediaSmart Suite,
Adobe Reader,
Windows Live Photo Gallery - Microsoft Office Preloaded Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.
Miscellaneous
- Color Expresso black
- Features 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN,
Camera - Included Accessories Remote control
- Localization English / United States
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 16.2 in
- Depth 10.9 in
- Height 1.7 in
- Weight 7.7 lbs
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 5.9
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 5.7
Accessories
- HP Drive Key USB flash drive - 2 GB (34557686)72.03 - 78.06
- HP DiskOnKey USB flash drive - 128 MB (30400868)25.99
- Action Sport Drives Birdhouse SkateDrive Ptero - USB flash drive - 16 GB (35141986)17.99 - 19.99
- HP USB Optical Mouse mouse (34828595)
- HP Wireless Comfort Mouse mouse (35110363)18.74 - 32.99
- Cooler Master CM Storm Spawn mouse (34580173)27.97 - 44.99
- Cisco Linksys E4200 v2 Maximum Performance Dual-Band N900 router (35098697)149.99 - 216.92
- Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless-N Router (34200558)115.24 - 143.89
- ASUS RT-N12 B1 - wireless router - none - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (35025047)39.99 - 70.00
- ASUS WL-330N - wireless router - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (35224227)
- Belkin N300 Wireless N Router - wireless router - none - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (34859949)38.35 - 39.99
- Belkin N750 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router - wireless router - 802.11 a/b/g/n - desktop (35190485)99.09 - 149.66
- Belkin N900 Dual-Band Wireless Router - wireless router - 802.11n - desktop (35262637)195.99 - 299.34
- Cisco 881 Fast Ethernet Security Router supporting EVDO/1xRTT - router - cellular modem - 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.0) - desktop (35026157)886.99 - 907.99
- CradlePoint CBR400 Compact Broadband Router - wireless router - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (34846899)190.45 - 216.40
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:HP
- Address:
3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1185
