An impressive range of features, but let down slightly by limited performance… HP has a strong range of consumer laptops in its Pavilion series, and the dv7-2o45ea 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 in this group. At 3.4kg [...]
Although it bears a striking resemblance to the Editors’ Choice HP Pavilion dv7-4183cl ($999.99 checklist, four stars), the HP Pavilion dv7-4272us ($869.98 list, at Staples) desktop substitute includes a mix of traits that combine entertainment and every day functionality but leave it a half-step behind the reigning champ in processor dependent tasks. Design In terms [...]
Solid mid-range laptop with a patterned screen bound to divide opinion HP’s DV Pavilion range isn’t a bad choice for budget models from a top name brand. We reviewed the Pavilion DV6-3085ea, which is a higher-specc’d addition to that range that can handle most multi-media apps. However, it does come loaded with HP bloatware and [...]
The dv6-6013cl is the first budget laptop we’ve reviewed that arrives equipped with the Intel second-generation Core processor (a.k.a., Sandy Bridge), in this case a dual-core 2.10GHz Intel Core i3-2310M. Other laptops that feature the new chipset consist of the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 and also the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Thunderbolt). While not at the [...]
The HP Pavilion p6719c is a solid, fundamental house desktop Computer that’s easy to buy, easy to setup, but it has a couple of drawbacks that keep it from scoring higher. With its speedy quad-core CPU and 4GB of memory, it’ll serve admirably as a main system for any novice user, or perhaps a second [...]
The p6787c-b does a great job on our multimedia benchmark exams, creating for a good match for the multimedia maven. Like other quad-core powered methods, the Handbrake video check takes a scant 2 minutes 38 seconds to total, and Photoshop CS5 requires 5:14. Both scores are around the fast side and quick enough to keep [...]
The HP Pavilion dm4-1101ea falls into the same ultra portable category as the Asus in this group test, and will certainly suit regular travelers after a highly portable companion. But unfortunately it falls a little short in some key areas. The 14-inch screen is great and makes digesting data, be it for work or your [...]
HP has created Pavilion p6000 series desktops for that previous few of years. The HP Pavilion p6727c-b ($749.99 checklist) is 1 of your better ones: it is sold as a total kit consisting of a tower Computer plus a large 23-inch keep track of. If you are a Costco member in the market for a [...]
A well-constructed and powerful ultraportable, but with flawed usability… As laptop components continue to shrink in size, we’re seeing more laptops that fit in the ‘ultraportable’ bracket – machines under 2kg in weight. The HP Pavilion dm4-105oea just scrapes into this category, despite a solid chassis and powerful processor, and only a dodgy touchpad detracts [...]
A great high-powered, big-screen media center ideal for the whole family… HP’s Pavilion range offers a huge choice of consumer laptops from entry-level machines to high-powered, big-screen media centers. The Pavilion dv8-1250ea falls into the latter category and is a stunning example of high-end mobile computing. With its huge 18.4-inch screen, this is a laptop [...]
