Get the HP laptop that's made for the way you play and work. Access the songs and movies you love using the HP Pavilion dv7-4270us Entertainment Notebook PC, powered by an AMD Phenom II quad-core processor. Play music the way it's meant to be heard with Beats Audio, plus edit slideshows and watch Blu-ray DVDs on the large 17.3-inch diagonal High-Definition LED display. Count on fast data entry using the numeric keypad and manage your passwords easily using the integrated fingerprint reader. The sleek, sophisticated HP Pavilion dv7-4270us Entertainment Notebook PC delivers style and substance with a brushed aluminum finish with the stream design in argento. Video chat with family and friends across the globe using the integrated HP webcam designed for low-light environments. Burn custom labels onto CDs and DVDs using LightScribe Technology and transfer photos from a digital camera to your notebook using the digital media reader. Browse the Web from any room using built-in Wi-Fi, plus wirelessly sync your HP laptop to a printer or smartphone using integrated Bluetooth.
HP Pavilion dv7-4270us 17.3-Inch Entertainment Notebook PC - Silver Reviews
HP Pavilion dv7-4270us 17.3-Inch Entertainment Notebook PC - Silver Reviews
This review is from: HP Pavilion dv7-4270us 17.3-Inch Entertainment Notebook PC - Silver (Personal Computers)
I purchased this product in Jan 2011 at a local retailer. It was under $800. It matches the MacBook Pro almost feature for feature, but at 1/4 the price.
It is blazing fast! It played Crysis without the first hiccup. Adobe Lightroom is instant. Microsoft Office 2010 programs load before I can get my finger off the mouse button. Six generous Gigs of RAM take care of all the tasks for which I use this computer. It is almost a desktop replacement.
The ATI graphics is good, and the Beats audio is rich. The bass response can be a little too much when external speakers are hooked up. It seems to be optimized for headphone and built-in speaker listening. This is easily adjusted with the Beats control program in the system tray.
The camera built in at the top of the screen is the almost as good as the MacBook Pro's camera. It is light years ahead of the cheap webcams I've seen on the other laptops at the store. It accurately accounts for the available light in... Read more
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This review is from: HP Pavilion dv7-4270us 17.3-Inch Entertainment Notebook PC - Silver (Personal Computers)
I am a happy owner of this laptop. Here are my notes on it after using it for few days..
- Cool!! Only warm after hours of video. For non-video intensive application, it is just slightly warm on upper left part of the laptop. Amazing !! The fan is quiet but it is not silent. How can HP run AMD Quad Core with little heat?! I spent $1000+ to build a Home Theater PC 7 years ago... So I know how difficult to keep the heat down.
- The Microsoft movie maker, word+excel (limited function) are useful, all other Microsoft application are very basic! Lucky HP provides Corel VideoStudio and PaintShop Pro apps. The HP MediaSmart is not bad, it handles most of your multimedia needs.
- The Cyberlink DVD/CD burning apps is also very basic.
- To create a recovery DVD, it took 6 DVD discs and about 3 to 4 hours..... Each DVD is about 4GB, I wonder what is on these 24GB !! You can only create it once. Don't start it before you go to sleep, or you will need to... Read more
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I bought this laptop after years of using a Sony Vaio laptop, and I'm very pleased with the laptop so far. Is it the best laptop out there? No, but it has some excellent features and you get a great amount of bang for the buck.
The finger print reader as others have mentioned really works, and is extremely easy to use. It doesn't lag (there are no fake screens that pop up pretending to show a scan of finger prints or anything of that sort), you just swipe and it accepts or rejects immediately. And in a nanosecond, you are signed in, which I found to be of great use, because I hate turning automatic sign-ins on for a lot of programs on the computer. It may not sound like much at first, and when I bought this, I thought it was something that I'd probably never use, but once I've tested it out, I'd definitely use it for messengers, skype, and some internet passwords.
The screen is very large, bright, and gives you a wide viewing area. Now part of it might be... Read more
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Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 64-bit. Intel Core i5-2430M. 2.40GHz with Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.00GHz. 640GB (5400rpm). Blu-ray Disc Player. Internal Intel HD Graphics 3000. 17.3” (1600x900). Intel High Definition Audio Sound System. USB 2.0: 4. HDMI Output: 1.
Amazon.com Product Description
The E Series laptop is built with the features and performance you need every day to stay connected and be entertained. With the 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor you get visibly smart performance and the 17. 3” (1600 x900) widescreen display provides amazing picture quality all in a laptop with a tantalizing texture and up-market design.
Features
TANTALIZING TEXTURE.
Whether open or closed, the VAIO E Series laptop is irresistibly tempting to touch. Go right ahead; the honeycomb pattern embossed on the lid and matching palm rests is not only alluring, it's fingerprint-free. Offered in three sizes—14”, 15.5” and 17.3”— and four distinctive colors, the E Series draws you in with its sweet aesthetics, but holds your attention with a luxe feature set and the smarts to tackle any task.
Built-in camera and microphone
Keeping in touch has never been easier or more fun. The VAIO E Series features an integrated camera with face-tracking technology and microphone for video messaging with family, friends and co-workers.
ONE-TOUCH TREASURE.
With an E Series laptop, convenience is yours at the push of a button. Quickly access the internet without booting up the operating system by pressing the WEB button5, or use the VAIO button to launch built-in Media Gallery™ software to instantly enjoy your photos and music. Press ASSIST to launch VAIO Care™ troubleshooting and maintenance software to keep your laptop performing its best.
COOL KEYBOARD.
An isolated keyboard gives you the feel of a larger computer, but with a much smaller footprint. Featuring a textured touchpad built into the palmrest, your fingers are free to roam with ease and accuracy. An integrated numeric keypad finishes off the keyboard on 15.5" and 17.3" models, ensuring speed and precision while typing numbers.
INSTANTLY ORGANIZED.
It's about time you organized all of your favorite photos and videos; an E Series laptop will make it easy. Eliminate clutter and sort your memories by person, place or date with included software, PMB VAIO Edition. In just three easy steps, you can create professional-looking movies to share with family and friends. You can even explore your photos in map view using data from any GPS-enabled camera.
Detailed Features
The way to enjoy PC content on a big screen
HDMI® output Whether you’re watching a stunning Blu-ray Disc™ movie or enjoying video captured from your compatible camcorder, the VAIO® E Series laptop lets you play back HD content on your compatible big screen HDTV with a high level of resolution. An HDMI® output delivers both your video and audio via a single HDMI cable (sold separately), providing the optimal digital connection to your HDMI-enabled HDTV so you can enjoy HD entertainment on the big screen without a myriad of extra cables and wires.
Leave no fingerprint
Whether it is open or closed, you will find yourself wanting to feel this VAIO® E Series laptop. With a textured, diamond-shaped pattern embossed on the lid and palm rest, this PC is artfully crafted to be pleasing to the eyes and to the touch without leaving any fingerprint smudges.
Quite a cool keyboard
The isolated keyboard with an integrated number pad has with a pleasant-feeling textured touch pad that is integrated into the palmrest, your hands and fingers will be happy to compute.
VAIO, ASSIST and WEB
The VAIO® E series laptop also comes with three special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST and WEB that get you to where you want to go with a touch of a button. • One touch access to the web without full boot up into Windows® with WEB button. • Press the VAIO® button to launch Media Gallery™ software and create movies, and enjoy photos and music in a whole new way. • ASSIST button links directly to VAIO Care™ software that helps maintain and troubleshoot any PC issues for optimal performance.
Watch Blu-ray Disc™ movies
The versatile Blu-Ray Disc™ player drive on the E Series laptop combines the power of HD Blu-ray Disc™ video playback with the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities. The best picture. The best sound. With stunning clarity, Blu-ray Disc ™ technology is the ultimate way to enjoy your entertainment.
HDMI® output– take it to the big screen
Whether you’re watching a stunning Blu-ray Disc™ movie (select models) or enjoying video captured from your compatible camcorder, the VAIO® E Series laptop lets you play back HD content on your compatible big screen HDTV with a high level of resolution. An HDMI® output delivers both your video and audio via a single HDMI cable (sold separately), providing the optimal digital connection to your HDMI-enabled HDTV so you can enjoy HD entertainment on the big screen without a myriad of extra cables and wires.
Built-in camera and microphone
Keeping in touch has never been easier or more fun. The VAIO® E Series features an integrated camera with face-tracking technology and microphone for video messaging with family, friends and co-workers.
PMB VAIO® Edition
PMB VAIO® Edition makes managing your photos and home videos as easy as taking them. Powerful Image Enhancements Conditions aren’t always ideal for capturing the perfect video or snapshot but with one-click effects, PMB VAIO Edition makes it easy to transform so-so shots into memorable masterpieces. Instantly Sort and Search Using the magic of Sony’s intelligent analysis technologies, PMB eliminates the clutter and automatically organizes content by person, place and date. But as your library grows, you’ll need a fast and easy way to find your favorites. New and intuitive navigation features make it simple to do just that. Create Memorable Movies There's a fast, easy way to produce your own high-quality home movies and slideshows. Sony breaks complex movie production into three simple steps, freeing you from tedious hours spent mastering difficult and expensive video editing software. Create your movie masterpiece in three easy steps: 1. Import your video and photos 2. Choose a theme and soundtrack 3. Click Finish. PMB VAIO® Edition does the rest, generating a professional-looking movie complete with special effects, smooth cinematic transitions and a perfectly timed soundtrack. Adding titles, comments and other on-screen text to finished movies is easy, and additional editing functions let you rearrange scene sequence and replace photos. A convenient thumbnail display of all scenes makes editing a breeze and Smart Face Detection technology ensures perfectly framed shots of people and prevents faces from being cropped.
Specifications
Processor
Processor Type
Intel® Core™ i5-2430M
Processor Technology
Dual Core
Processor Speed
2.40GHz1 with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.00GHz2
Processor Cache
3MB
Display
Screen Size
17.3"
Resolution
1600 x 900
Backlight Technology
LED
Memory
Installed Memory
4GB (4GB x 1)
Memory Type/Speed
DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory
8GB
Graphics
Graphics Processor
Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Video RAM
Internal3
Storage
Storage Type
Serial ATA
Storage Capacity
640GB4
Storage Technology
5400rpm
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type
Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Optical Drive Support - Blu-ray Disc™
Read Only
Optical Drive Support - CD/DVD
Read / Write
Hardware
Camera
Built-in web camera and microphone
Keyboard
QWERTY, 103 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
10-Key Numeric Pad
Yes
Audio
Sound System
Intel® High Definition Audio
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In
1
USB 2.0
4
VGA Output(s)
1
Headphone Output
1
Microphone Input
1
Secure Digital (SD) Slot
1
HDMI® Output(s)
1
Memory Stick Duo™
1
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol
1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
WiFi Adapter
Atheros® 802.11b/g/n
Software
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 64-bit
Supplied Software
Microsoft® Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel®5, VAIO Care™, Media Gallery™, PMB - VAIO Edition
Anti-Virus Software
Norton Internet Security™ 2012 30-Day Trial Offer6
Service and Warranty Information
Toll-Free Phone Support
888-476-69727
Onsite/In-Home Service
Yes8
International Service
Yes9
Limited Warranty Term
1 Year
Priority Phone Support
239-768-76057
Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR®
5.0
EPEAT™
Gold
ROHS®
Compliant
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.)
16.11" (W) x 1.30" - 1.50" (H) x 10.79" (D)
Weight (Approx.)
6.85 lbs. (with Standard Battery)
General
Action Buttons
VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Wireless On/Off
Pointing Device
Touchpad (Gesture supported)
Power
Battery Type
Standard Lithium Ion Battery (4000mAh)
DVD Playback
Up to 3 hours 20 minutes10
Default Brightness
Up to 5 hours 20 minutes10
Maximum Brightness
Up to 4 hours 45 minutes1011
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium Ion Battery (4000mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord
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The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.
Windows 7: Your PC Simplified
Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want.*
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Helps protect against identity theft and malicious software with SmartScreen Filter.
Movies, TV, and videos look better and run more smoothly.
Create, Connect, and Share with Windows Live
Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.
Get free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
Share photos during video chats with Windows Live Messenger.**
Easily edit photos. Combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.
You can download Windows Live for FREE at download.live.com.
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This review is from: Sony VAIO EJ2 Series VPCEJ28FX/B 17.3-Inch Laptop (Charcoal Black) (Personal Computers)
For those looking for a budget 17" laptop for play or work, look no further. This is perhaps the best laptop that balance performance, cost, battery life and reliability. Purchased this laptop 2 days ago from Frys, couldn't be happier. This is a list of my observations:
Pro:
1. Wonderful 17.3" Sony screen - one of the best in the industry. Very bright. Lots of space to work. My work machine has a 24" full HD screen and I don't miss it. 2. Super fast second generation Core i5 2.4GHz 2430M 2.4GHz with turbo boost to 3GHz, not the much slower Core i3 and one step above the Core i5 2.3GHz 2410M you see on most lower cost sandy bridge i5 laptops 3. Very rigit chasis - no flex at all for a 17" laptop, built quality is valut like - should provide many years of reliable protection. It is the BMW/Benz of laptops. 4. Extremely low power consumption - the 4000MAH battery will easily last 4-5 hours on light use - web surfing or working on office apps. I am... Read more
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Very very nice laptop, no complaints.
- True desktop replacement. - The design and looks are great, very solid build and light to move around. - The quality of the screen is amazing, blu-rays played flawlessly. - Chiclet keyboard is very comfortable to type on. - Performance is excellent for multimedia family use purposes. - Integrated graphics card is no good for heavy graphics software like gaming but more than enough for everything else. - It came with 4GB (4GB x 1) of ram and I replaced with 8GB (Kingston ValueRAM 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 KIT 4GB x 2) for faster multitasking and increased integrated graphics card sharing. - Windows Experience Scores: Processor: 7.0, Memory (8GB RAM): 7.4, Graphics: 6.3, Game graphics: 6.3, Primary hard disk: 5.8 - Battery ran for 3 hours @ 2.40GHz full power no turbo boost and highest screen brightness. - 4 usbs is great to have, we had 3 before and was always 1 short. - 640 GB @ 5400 hard drive... Read more
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This review is from: Sony VAIO EJ2 Series VPCEJ28FX/B 17.3-Inch Laptop (Charcoal Black) (Personal Computers)
I purchased this about a week ago so I am really just getting fully into the ins and outs. I will add to this review in the next few months when I have really gotten into the nuts and bolts of the machine. I am using this as a desktop replacement, in my bedroom, so portability was never a consideration. It's actually lighter than my Dell Inspiron at about 6.5 pounds and is a snap to set up especially if you use the Windows transfer feature. It will let you use either a flash drive, USB transfer cord or even let you do it over your home network(takes a little more time). I transferred all of my old files and settings to the new machine in about an hour using a portable hard drive.
What really drew me to this particular model was the Sony name and the added bonus of an extra Blu-ray player. The Blu-ray drive uses Corel WinDVD BD software to play your discs. I put in The Twilight Zone and it loaded faster than my OPPO player, lol. I will update the review when I start playing... Read more
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Great Laptop at a Great Price, 
I am a happy owner !!, 
