The HP Pavilion dv7-3165ef is a versatile laptop size 17.3 inches performance in everyday use that benefits the Calpella platform and an Intel Core i7-720QM for price is less than 1000 euros. The Integrated Works office and the reader / DVD burning, photo editing and video / DVD Suite Cyberlink without forgetting following HP MediaSmart HP and various applications are installed.
HP Pavilion dv7-3165ef design is moonlight Imprint finish in subtle pattern of wavy gray lines on white background found on the palm rest and the hull gives an original look and sober. The connection is largely present on the left side with VGA, ExpressCard, Ethernet, HDMI, USB (x2), Firewire and ExpressCard. The rest of the ports as connectors are located on the right side with the exception of audio connectors found on the front right.
HP Pavilion dv7-3165ef
The touchpad silver is seen eccentric to the left and with two buttons and a scroll zone. The keyboard it has a numeric keypad. The HP Pavilion dv7-3165ef is a laptop that will suit those looking for a versatile performance 17.3-inch format. Its Core i7-720QM is certainly its main asset, it is effective in all situations and virtually particularly in applications taking advantage of multi-heart. It is supported by 4 GB of RAM fully supported by the 64-bit system.
The hard drive provides storage space very comfortable 640GB but no doubt some would have liked it operates at 7200 rpm instead of 5400 rpm. The connector is supplied with the presence of 4 USB ports as well as e-SATA and Firewire. The screen it displays a vertical resolution correct for the office and surfing the Internet, and 16:9 format is particularly suited to playing videos.
| Screen | 17.3″ inch WXGA + LED Backlight BrightView (1600 × 900) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6 GHz) |
| RAM Installed (Max) | 4GB DDR3 1066MHz (8GB), 2 slots |
| storage space | A hard disk SATA 640GB 5400 rpm |
| Graphics Card | Nvidia Geforce GT 230M 1GB DDR3 dedicated TurboCache up to 2.8 GB |
| Optical Drive | LightScribe DVD Burner |
| Audio System | 2 Speakers Altec Lansing SRS Premium and a subwoofer |
| Webcam | VGA micro |
| Network | Wi-Fi b / g / n + Gigabit Ethernet |
| Bluetooth | Non |
| Card Reader | 5 in 1 |
| Output (s) video | HDMI, VGA |
| Fingerprint Reader | Non |
| Input (s) / Output (s) | Headset (x2), Microphone, Infrared |
| ExpressCard | Yes, ExpressCard54 |
| Firewire | Yes |
| USB | 4 USB 2.0 including 1 e-SATA combo |
| Operating System | 7 Windows Home Premium 64 bit |
| Battery | Li-Ion 8-cell |
| Autonomy announced | - |
| Dimensions (mm) | 412.6 x 277 x 35-43.2 |
| Weight | 3.52 Kg |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Other | Keypad, remote control supplied |
Finally, the dedicated graphics card is the point that disappoints. It is certainly capable of running many games but adjustments are required under the securities most resource-intensive 3D. A new graphics card generation, more powerful, would have been preferable at this price level.
