However, this was not the case in our test model. It would be possible to install another hard disk in this slot if a cable were provided. There is even a second slot for a secondary hard disk.

This makes upgrading or swapping out the RAM and hard disk a possibility.

The user can easily access the majority of the hardware in the laptop after removing this flap. Even those users, who wish to reduce the number of cables on their desktop, by using a wireless mouse will be pleased with this model as it has Bluetooth on-board.Īlthough it's not a business notebook, the HP Pavilion dv7 still has a few security mechanisms like the fingerprint reader which can also be used in certain websites instead of passwords (but restricted to certain browsers) which is a nifty feature.Ī maintenance flap is installed and secured by a single screw. For those users who wish to be more flexible, the WLAN module offers the freedom to surf on the web without any cables. For those, who wish to use the laptop as a desktop replacement, a RJ45 LAN interface is provided that supports 10/1 Mbit/s datatransfer speeds. The HP Pavilion dv7 offers everything that is expected of a multimedia notebook. After a certain angle (around 40 degrees), it pulls the base of the laptop upwards with it. The large screen can only be partially opened with one hand. The keyboard does give way a little under modest pressure. For example, the hand-rest regions are quite strong and do not budge under force. Matte black aluminum surfaces cover the base and this helps make the laptop sturdy. So the buyer will have to occasionally take a cleaning cloth to their laptop. Sadly, the surface is not resistant to fingerprints. The matte black finish looks very nice and high-quality, without being too thick. The aluminum surfaces look as if they were lightly brushed, which gives them the typical 'grooved' structure. This makes the model look and feel nice, and aluminum is much sturdier than synthetic material. As expected of a Pavilion dv7 model, HP uses a lot of aluminum. Our test model has a slightly different look from the previous models of the dv7-6xxxx series.

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