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![]() Pavilion dv7 | |
Developer | Hewlett-Packard (HP Inc.) |
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Type | Laptop/notebook |
Release date | 2008 |
Lifespan | 2008-2012 |
Discontinued | 2012 |
Display | 17.3" |
Predecessor | HP Pavilion dv9000 series |
Successor | HP Envy dv7, HP Pavilion m7 |
Related | HP Pavilion: dv2 (12"), dv4 (14"), dv5 (15"), dv8 (18") series |
The HP Pavilion dv7 was a model series of laptops manufactured by Hewlett-Packard from 2008 that featured a 16:9 17.3" diagonal display. The HP Pavilion dv4 featured a 14.1" and the HP Pavilion dv5 a 15.4" display.
The dv7 had bays for two hard drives, but was supplied with one; if a second hard drive was fitted then a hard drive hardware kit of bracket, connector cable, Mylar shield, and screws was required. [1]
As of August 2012, the Pavilion dv7 is out of production, due to most Pavilion laptops (namely the Pavilion m4, m6, dv6 and dv7 series) rebranded into the premium HP Envy lineup in 2013.
Model produced alongside dv5 series, released in 2008. Replaces the HP Pavilion dv9000 series. Display 17.0" CCFL WXGA+ (1440 × 900) or WSXGA+ (1680 × 1050). [1] Ships with Windows Vista preinstalled. Utilizes a "liquid metallic" design with the new HP Imprint 2 finish in three patterns: Meshy, Intersect, Espresso.
Intel | AMD | |
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Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo (Socket P) | AMD Athlon X2/Turion X2 (Socket S1G2) |
Graphics | Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS, Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 (UMA), ATI Mobility Radeon HD (M82) 3450 256 MB |
Model produced alongside dv6 series, released in 2009. Display 17.3" LED HD+ (1600 × 900), BrightView or flush glass AntiGlare. New look. MediaPlay button has been removed from the capacitive board. Uses HP Imprint 2 finish in four patterns: Meshy, Intersect, Moonlight, Espresso.
Intel [2] | AMD | |
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Processor | Intel Pentium Dual Core, or Core 2 Duo, or Core 2 Quad (Socket P) | AMD Athlon X2/Turion X2 (Socket S1G2) |
Graphics | Intel GMA 4700MHD (UMA), ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530 (M92) 512 MB, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 (M96) 1024 MB | ATI Radeon 4250 (UMA), ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530 (M92) 512 MB, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 (M96) 1024 MB |
Very similar to the dv7-1000/2000, released in 2009. Last model to be sold with Windows Vista as the OS. Later models were sold with Windows 7. In addition, was introduced with models with an Intel i5 and i7 processors and Nvidia discrete graphics — GeForce G 105M (512 MB) or GeForce GT 230M (1024 MB). [3] Uses HP Imprint 2 finish in four patterns: Meshy, Intersect, Moonlight, Espresso.
Intel | AMD | |
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Processor | Intel Pentium Dual Core, or Core 2 Duo, or Core 2 Quad (Socket P), or Core i5 or i7 (Socket G1) | AMD Athlon II/Turion II (Socket S1G3) |
Graphics | Intel GMA 4700MHD (UMA), ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530 (M92) 512 MB, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 (M96) 1024 MB, Nvidia GeForce G 105M 512 MB, Nvidia GeForce 230M 1024 MB, Nvidia GeForce 320M 1024 MB | ATI Radeon 4250 (UMA), ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530 (M92) 512 MB, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 (M96) 1024 MB |
Model produced alongside dv6-3000 series, released in 2010. Completely changed the design and construction, reducing the amount of gadget link in used in previous models. This model removed the ExpressCard slot, remote control, capacitive board, built-in TV tuner, and PCI expansion port 3. Introduced island keyboard and "ClickPad" touchpad without buttons. New motherboard and cooling system reduced the amount of available ports on the left side of the computer. Introduced switchable graphics. It no longer uses the HP Imprint design language used in previous laptops. This new design and construction was shared with the 14.1" dm4 laptops. First model to be sold with Windows 7 preinstalled on all models.
Intel | AMD [4] | |
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Processor | 1st-generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or Intel Pentium (2-4 cores, Socket G1) | AMD Phenom II/Athlon II/Turion II (2-4 cores, Socket S1G4) |
Graphics (UMA) | Intel HD Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 |
Graphics (switchable) | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 1024 MB, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 512 MB | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 512 MB, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 1024 MB, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6370 512 MB, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6550 1024 MB |
Source: [5]
Released in 2011. Display 17.3" LED HD+ (1600 x 900) BrightView or FullHD (1920 × 1080) AntiGlare. New look. Backlit touchpad with mechanical switch. Quad speakers and subwoofer. eSATA combo port was removed. [6]
Intel | AMD | |
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Processor | 2nd-generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7 or Intel Pentium (2-4 cores, Socket G2) | AMD E2, A4, A6, A8 (2-4 cores, Socket FS1), AMD Athlon/Turion/Phenom II (2-4 cores, Socket S1G4) |
Graphics (UMA) | Intel HD Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 128 MB (UMA) for AMD Athlon/Turion/Phenom processors, AMD Radeon HD 6480G (internal) with AMD A4 processors, AMD Radeon HD 6520G (internal) with AMD A6 processors, AMD Radeon HD 6620G (internal) with AMD A8 processors |
Graphics (switchable) | ATI Radeon HD 6490M 1 GB, ATI Radeon HD 6770M, ATI Radeon HD 6770M 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 6755G2, AMD RadeonT HD 6645G2, AMD RadeonT HD 6545G2, AMD RadeonT HD 6515G2, AMD Radeon HD 6650M |
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Released in 2012. Last Pavilion model in the dv7 series. Also last model to be sold with Windows 7 as the OS. Later models sold with Windows 8. Some design changes. Quad speakers (two in the lid) and subwoofer. Supports III-generation Intel Core processors and mSATA SSD drive. Now supports two USB 3.0 ports. Second headphone jack was removed. [9]
Intel | AMD | |
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Processor | 3rd-generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (2-4 cores, Socket G2) | AMD A6, A8, A10 (2-4 cores, Socket FS1) |
Graphics (UMA) | Intel HD Graphics 3000 or HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon HD 7670M 1 GB, AMD Radeon HD 7670M 2 GB, AMD Radeon HD 7730M 2 GB |
Graphics (switchable) | Nvidia Geforce 630M 1 GB, Nvidia Geforce 630M 2 GB, Nvidia Geforce 650M 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7670M and HD7520G (AMD A6), AMD Radeon HD 7670M and HD7640G (AMD A8), AMD Radeon HD 7670M and HD7660G (AMD A10) |
All Pavilion laptops were rebranded as ENVY in 2013, and are sold with Windows 8 as the OS. For this reason, the motherboard was changed and new CPUs were added. Other specifications remain the same as the previous DV7-7000/7100 series notebooks. [10]
In 2015, HP released a new series of HP Envy Laptops including the dv3, dv5 and dv7 models. The models feature a new case design, fingerprint sensor, a lifted hinge, Bang and Olufsen speakers and new Intel Core i processors based on the Skylake architecture. These new models came sold with Windows 10 as the OS. HP claims that these are very thin laptops due to the fact that the laptops were meant for entertainment.
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