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  HP ENVY DV7-7212nr Windows 8 Notebook PC

  Personal Computer (hp)
  

  Rating (20 reviews):

  (3.5/5)

  

  Great laptop

  Very fast laptop.Boots up in seconds.Stunning display.Runs cool.Looks nice.ssd + hdd ImpressiveNo compatibility issues. 5/5 Sebastian - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: HP ENVY DV7-7212nr Windows 8 Notebook PC (Personal Computers) Very fast laptop.Boots up in seconds.Stunning display.Runs cool.Looks nice.ssd + hdd ImpressiveNo compatibility issues. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 19, 2012

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  Great RoadWarrior SQL Server Demo Laptop; Does NOT support Win 7

  This laptop has amazing capabilities for the price. My only complaint is that I have not been able to install Windows 7x64 Ultimate, and HP's response is that it does not support Win 7x64.I am a technical co-founder for a health tech startup. I needed a laptop for road warrior demos of clinical data warehouse analyses, and this fit the bill.I bought it in the following configuration: 1080p screen resolution with internal 32GB SSD, 125W power supply, 2GB video card, oversized battery, 8GB RAM, 750GB 7200rpm disk. I then upgraded to 16GB RAM and added an additional 1TB 5200RPM Hitachi internal drive. The second internal drive required purchasing an OEM drive caddy and cable for $45.The backlit keyboard is ever so cool... I have wanted something like this for years.I replaced the existing 2 800MHz 4GB DIMMs with 2 666MHz 8GB DIMMs. The BIOS recognized the lower-speed DIMMs, and adjusted the interface appropriately.I'm now... 4/5 docBrian - See all my reviews This review is from: HP ENVY DV7-7212nr Windows 8 Notebook PC (Personal Computers) This laptop has amazing capabilities for the price. My only complaint is that I have not been able to install Windows 7x64 Ultimate, and HP's response is that it does not support Win 7x64.I am a technical co-founder for a health tech startup. I needed a laptop for road warrior demos of clinical data warehouse analyses, and this fit the bill.I bought it in the following configuration: 1080p screen resolution with internal 32GB SSD, 125W power supply, 2GB video card, oversized battery, 8GB RAM, 750GB 7200rpm disk. I then upgraded to 16GB RAM and added an additional 1TB 5200RPM Hitachi internal drive. The second internal drive required purchasing an OEM drive caddy and cable for $45.The backlit keyboard is ever so cool... I have wanted something like this for years.I replaced the existing 2 800MHz 4GB DIMMs with 2 666MHz 8GB DIMMs. The BIOS recognized the lower-speed DIMMs, and adjusted the interface appropriately.I'm now... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 4, 2013

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  Solid PC

  Does everything the description says. Runs very smoothly. Most of the Windows 8 kinks have been worked out already. I personally enjoy windows 8 more than any previous operating system. The learning curve is small for anyone tech savvy, though it may not be the best OS for business purposes. Love the fingerprint reader combined with the HP Simple Pass. Truly a desktop replacement. Should last me many years with the current hardware, though I'm sure Ill drop and break it before it is outdated, as is when I usually upgrade. 5/5 Devan P - See all my reviews This review is from: HP ENVY DV7-7212nr Windows 8 Notebook PC (Personal Computers) Does everything the description says. Runs very smoothly. Most of the Windows 8 kinks have been worked out already. I personally enjoy windows 8 more than any previous operating system. The learning curve is small for anyone tech savvy, though it may not be the best OS for business purposes. Love the fingerprint reader combined with the HP Simple Pass. Truly a desktop replacement. Should last me many years with the current hardware, though I'm sure Ill drop and break it before it is outdated, as is when I usually upgrade. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 29, 2012

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  List Price: $1,299.99
  

  Backlit Keyboard; Beats Audio & HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer; Fingerprint Reader; 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports; 2 Year HP Warranty

  17.3-inch diagonal Full HD Anti-glare LED-backlit display (1920 x 1080), Blu-ray player and SuperMulti DVD burner; 9 Cell Extended Life Battery

  2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA(R) GeForce GT 650M Graphics; Wireless-N and Bluetooth®; 120W AC power adapter

  Genuine Windows® 8 64; 3rd generation Intel Core i7-3630QM Processor 2.4GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.40GHz

  32GB mSSD Hard Drive Acceleration & 750GB 7200RPM Hard Drive; 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM (2 Dimm)

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  Windows 7 Professional SP1 32bit (Full) System Builder OEM DVD 1 Pack

  Software (Microsoft Software)
  

  Rating (42 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  How do-it-yourselfers do Windows.

  If you've reinstalled Windows just once in your life, you've learned enough to tackle a full virgin installation of Windows 7 from an OEM copy. Microsoft has finally created an operating system with so much built-in support and maintenance technology it practically does all the work for you, so if your current Windows XP machine is labeled "Windows Vista Capable" or "Windows 7 Capable," this is the way to go. Just to be sure, install and run Microsoft's Upgrade Advisor.You can't upgrade from XP to 7; you have to wipe the drive or partition and perform a clean install, but even an upgrade from Vista to 7 is fraught with peril, so you might as well do the same if you're running Vista. Just back up your data and find all your application installation software before you begin. Once you activate this OEM version, it's married to the PC's system board. You can't reuse the product key on another machine unless you can convince Microsoft that the previous PC is out of... 5/5 Joseph Ekaitis "author of Collinsfort Village" (Southern California) - See all my reviews, June 15, 2011

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  OEM Microsoft product

  I love the system builder version of Windows 7--- it installs the operating system only--- no junk, no ads, no nonsense. Instead if me having to spend hours deleting everything I do not need, I spend that time reinstalling my applications and being productive. What still surprises me is how fast it installs compared to all previous versions of Windows. I had the system to the point it was starting to update itself in less than 30-minutes which is awesome.I have installed both the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions without a hitch. The only [minor] gripe is that I wish I could set it on autopilot to install ALL of the updates without any intervention back-to-back-to-back. It seems as though it goes through the motions of updating this group which then triggers that grouping. I know I can just leave auto update on and let it do it over time, but I want it all done now. So while doing some other things I would go back every 20-min to see if I need to do anything. After a few... 5/5 The Goat (Maryland) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Windows 7 Professional SP1 32bit (Full) System Builder OEM DVD 1 Pack (Software) I love the system builder version of Windows 7--- it installs the operating system only--- no junk, no ads, no nonsense. Instead if me having to spend hours deleting everything I do not need, I spend that time reinstalling my applications and being productive. What still surprises me is how fast it installs compared to all previous versions of Windows. I had the system to the point it was starting to update itself in less than 30-minutes which is awesome.I have installed both the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions without a hitch. The only [minor] gripe is that I wish I could set it on autopilot to install ALL of the updates without any intervention back-to-back-to-back. It seems as though it goes through the motions of updating this group which then triggers that grouping. I know I can just leave auto update on and let it do it over time, but I want it all done now. So while doing some other things I would go back every 20-min to see if I need to do anything. After a few... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 20, 2012

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  Much Better than XP, Not Quite as Good as Mac OS X

  I bought this purely for the ability to play PC games, both old ones and new ones, and installed it on my Mac with Bootcamp. Overall Win 7 is a good operating system. It configured easily, connected to the Net easily, and found my wireless network printer without a hitch (All I had to do was install the printer driver). The desktop appearance is clean and uncluttered but its a little harder to find things on Win 7 as opposed to the Mac OS. Still, its an overall big step for Microsoft and doesn't require a super computer to run it. And I am impressed with its ability to run legacy games. The first one I installed was a 1997 product and its running fine.All in all the whole process was smooth and I had no problems with the installation and Amazon's price and delivery were both excellent. 4/5 amazonbuyer - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Windows 7 Professional SP1 32bit (Full) System Builder OEM DVD 1 Pack (Software) I bought this purely for the ability to play PC games, both old ones and new ones, and installed it on my Mac with Bootcamp. Overall Win 7 is a good operating system. It configured easily, connected to the Net easily, and found my wireless network printer without a hitch (All I had to do was install the printer driver). The desktop appearance is clean and uncluttered but its a little harder to find things on Win 7 as opposed to the Mac OS. Still, its an overall big step for Microsoft and doesn't require a super computer to run it. And I am impressed with its ability to run legacy games. The first one I installed was a 1997 product and its running fine.All in all the whole process was smooth and I had no problems with the installation and Amazon's price and delivery were both excellent. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 7, 2011

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  List Price: $179.99
  Price: $123.26
  You Save: $56.73 (32%)

  Make the things you do every day easier with improved desktop navigation.

  Easily create a home network and connect your PCs to a printer with HomeGroup.

  Make your web experience faster, easier and safer than ever with Internet Explorer 8.

  Run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode.

  Connect to company networks easily and more securely with Domain Join.

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  HP ProBook 4540s 15.6" Business Notebook PC - C6Z37UT

  Personal Computer (hp)
  

  Rating (7 reviews):

  (4.6/5)

  

  Inexpensive and Powerful. Great Value!

  I bought this laptop to use as my Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). I wasn't looking to spend too much, but I wanted a minimum spec, which this laptop filled. Most important was a dual core processer. The i5 in this machine is plenty powerful enough for my use. I also wanted a 7200rpm hard drive - this one has it. I did upgrade the RAM to the full 16GB (an extra $88 in Crucial memory) - the machine comes with 4GB and is upgradable to 16GB. That upgrade took all of 1 minute. All in, I spent under $700 for a laptop that could have easily cost $900 or more.I love the look of this thing. It's big, with a large screen. Might not be a great traveling laptop, but for my needs it is exactly what I want.Everything arrived in new condition. Fired it up out of the box and installed the updates. NO bloat ware to deal with at all, really. Just some HP tools that you don't need enable. This laptop is clean and PERFECT for my use. No processing issues when recording music - I... 5/5 Josh from Boston "joshman25" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: HP ProBook 4540s 15.6" Business Notebook PC - C6Z37UT (Personal Computers) I bought this laptop to use as my Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). I wasn't looking to spend too much, but I wanted a minimum spec, which this laptop filled. Most important was a dual core processer. The i5 in this machine is plenty powerful enough for my use. I also wanted a 7200rpm hard drive - this one has it. I did upgrade the RAM to the full 16GB (an extra $88 in Crucial memory) - the machine comes with 4GB and is upgradable to 16GB. That upgrade took all of 1 minute. All in, I spent under $700 for a laptop that could have easily cost $900 or more.I love the look of this thing. It's big, with a large screen. Might not be a great traveling laptop, but for my needs it is exactly what I want.Everything arrived in new condition. Fired it up out of the box and installed the updates. NO bloat ware to deal with at all, really. Just some HP tools that you don't need enable. This laptop is clean and PERFECT for my use. No processing issues when recording music - I... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 1, 2013

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  Great price for a great PC !!!

  Fast shipping from Tiger Direct... Great price for a great PC !!! Fast 3rd generation processor. Bought it for my son for his DJ applications. His words - "Awesome". I looked at many Notebooks and chose this one for value at a low price point... Already Recommended it to several friends !!! 5/5 C. Johns (New Jersey) - See all my reviews, March 1, 2013

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  Its Fine so Far

  It's a computer laptop. It works as expected. I got this one because I didn't want windows 8, but wanted a decent amount of memory. This gave me the option of sticking with 7 and also gave me a disk I could use to upgrade to windows 8 if I ever feel adventuresome. I like the key board. The keys are raised. There are some features I haven't tried yet. It is light weight. That is a plus. Much faster than my other laptops. The CD/DVD slot is not well designed, is flimsy and is hard to open. Update: It has a strange deal with the mouse. There is a small pin light (not a button) in the left portion of the mouse closest to the monitor. If you touch it by accident the light will come on and your mouse will freeze. The only thing that will make the mouse unfreeze is to tap that light several times. Apparently my other HP laptop is like this as well and I never have been unfortunate enough to accidently press it. Other than several hours of panic, it didn't harm anything. But... 4/5 D. Laster - See all my reviews, March 12, 2013

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  List Price: $729.00
  

  Processor - Intel Core i5-3210M (2.50 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache)

  Internal drives - 500GB 7200RPM SATA HDD

  Standard memory - 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM

  Operating system installed - Genuine Windows 7 Professional with Windows 8 Pro License

  Optical drive - DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL

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  HP ENVY DV7-7212nr Quad Edition mSSD Windows 8 Notebook PC; 16GB RAM Upgrade

  Personal Computer (hp)
  

  Rating (17 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Great Machine

  I consider this is a nice buy. It has all you want from a high performance laptop for a reasonable price compared for a Macbook Pro or something else.At the first time i was wondering if this machine has softbuttons to have quick access to volume, wifi, bluetooth and others, I searched over the internet with no luck. So I had to wait to receive the laptop and finding this out by myself. For my surprise I found the F keys has this option as primary option and if you want to use the keys as F's you have to press Alt+F* as a very nice found.The laptop is very quiet, materials are good considering I hate black laptops with easy finger printing. For 16mb you have to challenge yourself and the computer to use that much of memory. I bought this one to edit photos in Lightroom and Photoshop, while I listen music and stream movies. I can consider I have all these services run with no issues. So happy for that.Windows 8? no issues found at this moment. 5/5 Carlos Rios Ramirez "Carlos" (Costa Rica) - See all my reviews, December 26, 2012

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  It's nice, but..

  I agonized for weeks before finally purchasing this laptop. In the end I decided what I really needed was a desktop replacement. A powerful, capable machine that could replace my aging tower and still be a laptop. In that I was not disappointed.The goodThis machine is quick! Video plays flawlessly, I am able to convert movies from one format to another averaging 10 minutes per 1.5 hour movie. My old tower would take 2 hours.The screen is bright and clear. The keyboard lights up nicely and the sound is pretty darned good. Build quality is good, no flex to it even if you're Mr. Universe and manage to heft it by a single corner.I like the fast wireless built in to the laptop and its easy to switch between wireless connections.The so soThis notebook does heat up and grows uncomfortably warm on the legs if you are lounging around with it. The fan is on most of the time and you can hear it humming away although... 4/5 Cosmo (Bermuda) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: HP ENVY DV7-7212nr Quad Edition mSSD Windows 8 Notebook PC; 16GB RAM Upgrade (Personal Computers) I agonized for weeks before finally purchasing this laptop. In the end I decided what I really needed was a desktop replacement. A powerful, capable machine that could replace my aging tower and still be a laptop. In that I was not disappointed.The goodThis machine is quick! Video plays flawlessly, I am able to convert movies from one format to another averaging 10 minutes per 1.5 hour movie. My old tower would take 2 hours.The screen is bright and clear. The keyboard lights up nicely and the sound is pretty darned good. Build quality is good, no flex to it even if you're Mr. Universe and manage to heft it by a single corner.I like the fast wireless built in to the laptop and its easy to switch between wireless connections.The so soThis notebook does heat up and grows uncomfortably warm on the legs if you are lounging around with it. The fan is on most of the time and you can hear it humming away although... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 23, 2013

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  Awesome Laptop

  If you are seeking for a laptop to play computer games or enjoying movies and music. This DV7-7212nr will match your need very well.The only reason may let you hesitate to buy this laptop is not easy to find a 17.3 laptop bag & backpack (I returned three backpack because this machine is a monster!!! Most of laptop backpack can't hold it.Fortunately swissgear IBEX 17 and targus citygear 17 will fit this monster.)I will add more details later and I'm glad to talk with you if you want to know more about this amazing laptop. 5/5 Zhengyang Xiong - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: HP ENVY DV7-7212nr Quad Edition mSSD Windows 8 Notebook PC; 16GB RAM Upgrade (Personal Computers) If you are seeking for a laptop to play computer games or enjoying movies and music. This DV7-7212nr will match your need very well.The only reason may let you hesitate to buy this laptop is not easy to find a 17.3 laptop bag & backpack (I returned three backpack because this machine is a monster!!! Most of laptop backpack can't hold it.Fortunately swissgear IBEX 17 and targus citygear 17 will fit this monster.)I will add more details later and I'm glad to talk with you if you want to know more about this amazing laptop. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 4, 2013

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  List Price: $1,829.99
  

  Backlit Keyboard; Beats Audio & HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer; Fingerprint Reader; 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports; 1 HDMI 4.0 Port; 2 Year HP Warranty

  2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA(R) GeForce GT 650M Graphics; Wireless-N and Bluetooth®; 120W AC power adapter

  Genuine Windows® 8 64; 3rd generation Intel Core i7-3630QM Processor (2.4GHz, 6MB L3 Cache)

  32GB mSSD Hard Drive Acceleration & 750GB 7200RPM Hard Drive; 16GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM (2 Dimm)

  17.3-inch diagonal Full HD Anti-glare LED-backlit display (1920 x 1080), Blu-ray player and SuperMulti DVD burner; 9 Cell Extended Life Battery

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  Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (OEM) System Builder DVD 1 Pack

  Software (Microsoft Software)
  

  Rating (510 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  Just make sure you understand...

  This is OEM which means the difference is that this version locks itself to a single motherboard. As long as you run the same system your golden, but when you upgrade you will have to purchase another copy. 5/5 clem - See all my reviews This review is from: Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (OEM) System Builder DVD 1 Pack (DVD-ROM) This is OEM which means the difference is that this version locks itself to a single motherboard. As long as you run the same system your golden, but when you upgrade you will have to purchase another copy. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 7, 2011

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  CAUTION!

  This is the exact same version of Operating Systems that come pre-installed by all system manufacturers and I am writing this review to both caution and make everyone aware about an apparent change to the Microsoft EULA (End-User License Agreement) concerning the Activation process of these "System Builder" or "OEM pre-installed" versions of the Windows 7 Operating Systems (the capped portion was never a condition for previous versions of Windows Operating Systems, which USED TO be tied ONLY to the system's motherboard through the BIOS) and which states:"Activation associates the use of the software with a specific computer. During activation, the software will send information about the software and the computer to Microsoft. This information includes the version, language and product key of the software, the Internet protocol address of the computer, and INFORMATION DERIVED FROM THE HARDWARE CONFIGURATION OF THE COMPUTER." - Section 4, Mandatory Validation... 1/5 EvilOzzness (California) - See all my reviews This review is from: Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (OEM) System Builder DVD 1 Pack (DVD-ROM) This is the exact same version of Operating Systems that come pre-installed by all system manufacturers and I am writing this review to both caution and make everyone aware about an apparent change to the Microsoft EULA (End-User License Agreement) concerning the Activation process of these "System Builder" or "OEM pre-installed" versions of the Windows 7 Operating Systems (the capped portion was never a condition for previous versions of Windows Operating Systems, which USED TO be tied ONLY to the system's motherboard through the BIOS) and which states:"Activation associates the use of the software with a specific computer. During activation, the software will send information about the software and the computer to Microsoft. This information includes the version, language and product key of the software, the Internet protocol address of the computer, and INFORMATION DERIVED FROM THE HARDWARE CONFIGURATION OF THE COMPUTER." - Section 4, Mandatory Validation... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 9, 2011

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  Works with Macbook Pro & Parallels

  This was the most affordable Windows 7 that I found that I can use to install on my Macbook Pro through Parallels 6. At first I was debating on going with the 64bit or the 32bit, because some software do not work on 64bit. I ended up going with 64bit -- those non-compatible software should update, not me.Using Windows 7 on a Mac is awesome. Best of both worlds. 5/5 Jeff Aski (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (OEM) System Builder DVD 1 Pack (DVD-ROM) This was the most affordable Windows 7 that I found that I can use to install on my Macbook Pro through Parallels 6. At first I was debating on going with the 64bit or the 32bit, because some software do not work on 64bit. I ended up going with 64bit -- those non-compatible software should update, not me.Using Windows 7 on a Mac is awesome. Best of both worlds. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 21, 2011

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  List Price: $128.70
  Price: $89.94
  You Save: $38.76 (30%)

  Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV.

  Make the things you do every day easier with improved desktop navigation.

  Easily create a home network and connect your PCs to a printer with HomeGroup.

  Start programs faster and more easily, and quickly find the documents you use most often.

  Make your web experience faster, easier and safer than ever with Internet Explorer 8.

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  Dell Inspiron 15 15.6" Laptop, AMD Dual-Core E-450 1.65GHz, 4GB, 320GB, AMD Radeon HD 6320 Graphics, Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive,Webcam, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

  Personal Computer (Dell Computers)
  

  Rating (13 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  Dell M501R Laptop bargain 449 bucks great!

  I had been looking for some time for a good deal on a below $450 laptop running Windows 7 (not because I like running Windows, it is just outside my budget to purchase a Linux machine also). I always prefer Dell because of the quality and the excellent technical support (just try to get an HP computer repaired under warranty) but was having trouble breaking that $400 line. When I saw this M501R laptop offered for $369, I ordered it very quickly, just doing a quick scan of its capabilities and reputation on the net. 4 GB RAM, dual core processor (don't mind this moderately powerful AMD chip since I am not doing video processing or the like on this machine), 500 GB HD (5400 RPM is slow, but for Internet and document, photo processing it is fine), CD/DVD read and write (don't usually see this included on a below $400 machine), big (15.6 inch) screen with fairly nice resolution (hey, what do you want for this price)---not quite as precise display as the higher priced dispalys but my wife... 5/5 Susan Fiden - See all my reviews This review is from: Dell Inspiron 15 15.6" Laptop, AMD Dual-Core E-450 1.65GHz, 4GB, 320GB, AMD Radeon HD 6320 Graphics, Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive,Webcam, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (Personal Computers) I had been looking for some time for a good deal on a below $450 laptop running Windows 7 (not because I like running Windows, it is just outside my budget to purchase a Linux machine also). I always prefer Dell because of the quality and the excellent technical support (just try to get an HP computer repaired under warranty) but was having trouble breaking that $400 line. When I saw this M501R laptop offered for $369, I ordered it very quickly, just doing a quick scan of its capabilities and reputation on the net. 4 GB RAM, dual core processor (don't mind this moderately powerful AMD chip since I am not doing video processing or the like on this machine), 500 GB HD (5400 RPM is slow, but for Internet and document, photo processing it is fine), CD/DVD read and write (don't usually see this included on a below $400 machine), big (15.6 inch) screen with fairly nice resolution (hey, what do you want for this price)---not quite as precise display as the higher priced dispalys but my wife... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 19, 2012

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  Great laptop for college student

  I'm a college student and this laptop does everything I could possibly need, very happy with my purchase. It's been 6 months since I bought it and everything still works as good as the day I bought it. 5/5 Jessica - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Dell Inspiron 15 15.6" Laptop, AMD Dual-Core E-450 1.65GHz, 4GB, 320GB, AMD Radeon HD 6320 Graphics, Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive,Webcam, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (Personal Computers) I'm a college student and this laptop does everything I could possibly need, very happy with my purchase. It's been 6 months since I bought it and everything still works as good as the day I bought it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 18, 2012

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  Go to grab a rare seen Windows 7 computer!

  Windows 8 is challenging at times, go for Windows 7 to save your life! It is very rare for brand new computers with Windows 7 system installed, but this is the one. Trust me, grab one before it is gone and you will laugh all the time. plus, it is thin, light weight, matte finish is nice, don't have to worry about finger prints or scratches. 5/5 Alex - See all my reviews This review is from: Dell Inspiron 15 15.6" Laptop, AMD Dual-Core E-450 1.65GHz, 4GB, 320GB, AMD Radeon HD 6320 Graphics, Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive,Webcam, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (Personal Computers) Windows 8 is challenging at times, go for Windows 7 to save your life! It is very rare for brand new computers with Windows 7 system installed, but this is the one. Trust me, grab one before it is gone and you will laugh all the time. plus, it is thin, light weight, matte finish is nice, don't have to worry about finger prints or scratches. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 2, 2013

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  List Price: $599.99
  

  15.6" High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife

  AMD Radeon HD 6320 Discrete-Class Graphics

  4GB DDR3 SDRAM (1 DIMM), 320GB 5400RPM

  AMD Dual-Core E-450 Mobile Processor (2X1.65GHz, 1MB L2 Cache)

  SuperMulti DVD burner , 3-in-1 Media Card Reader

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  HP Envy dv7-7230us 17.3-Inch Laptop

  Personal Computer (hp)
  

  Rating (30 reviews):

  (3.7/5)

  

  Preloaded with lots of bloat, but once removed it is a great laptop

  Once you remove all of the bloatware and unnecessary HP apps, and adjust Windows 8 settings to your liking, this laptop is quite fast and enjoyable to use. But it takes a while to get there.===== First, the hardware: =====- Fast boot and resume times, especially after making the software tweaks mentioned below. Windows 8 boots quickly, and after you close the lid and reopen it to resume, it is ready in about 2-3 seconds.- The laptop is a bit on the heavy side, but feels and looks well-built.- The Beats Audio sound is great, as most Beats Audio sound devices are.- The screen is bright and beautiful.- The keys are comfortable, and the configurable multi-touch touchpad works well.- The touchpad recognizes the following multi-touch swipe patterns: two finger scrolling, pinch zoom, rotating, three finger press, three finger flick, and four finger flick.- The function keys also operate things like the brightness, volume, media... 4/5 Juniorverse1 - See all my reviews, November 21, 2012

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  A lot of laptop for the money!

  Over the years laptops have become lighter faster and thinner. This HP Envy DV7 is no exception. At first glance, you will be impressed by it's sheer size. It seems that laptops that were 17 inches in the past weighed 13 pounds or more. This device is half that weight.This Hewlett-Packard has a full-sized keyboard for laptop. It also sports a separate numeric keypad so that you can input numbers more easily. The separate numeric keypad is something often found in larger keyboards and comes in handy if you are a person who crunches numbers or enjoys a calculator type of feel.With its brushed aluminum exterior it has a beautiful aesthetic look. The cover of the laptop seems to be impervious to fingerprints which is a good thing. The laptop is completely black with a lighted HP logo and silver accents. Instead of a slot loading optical drive it has a tray DVD drive which is more typical of PC's. This HP Envy came pre-loaded with Windows 8 and this is a... 5/5 Diana De Avila "MS Gkygrl" (Malta, NY USA) - See all my reviews, November 10, 2012

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  A breakthrough in desktop mobility

  HP has made desktop mobility a reality with its Envy dv7 laptop. Forget about choosing between a PC and a tablet - the Envy lets you to do it all!Like a tablet, the Envy is lightweight and unlike laptops of old, the machine runs cool and whisper-quiet. The Envy comes loaded with Windows 8 whose bold new startup screen emulates the look-and-feel of tablet-style computing. (Amazon readers note: among the many preloaded music, social networking, photo and other apps is a nifty Kindle app that allows you to read content you may have purchased through Amazon on the laptop.) Although the Envy does not have a touchscreen, HP has ingeniously engineered the touchpad to replicate the controls you might be accustomed to using on a tablet including scrolling, pinching/zooming, swipe, and so on. I found the help videos useful and got the hang of using the touchpad in short order. No doubt people comfortable with using smart phones and tablets will enjoy using the laptop with this... 5/5 Malvin (Frederick, MD USA) - See all my reviews, November 1, 2012

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  Price: $581.69
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  Windows 8

  750 GB Hard Drive

  AMD A-Series Quad-Core A8-4500M 1.9 GHz

  17.3-Inch Screen

  6 GB DIMM

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  Windows 7 Professional SP1 64bit (OEM) System Builder DVD 1 Pack

  Software (Microsoft Software)
  

  Rating (227 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  How do-it-yourselfers do Windows

  If you've reinstalled Windows just once in your life, you've learned enough to tackle a full virgin installation of Windows 7 from a system builder DVD. Microsoft has finally created an operating system with so much built-in support and maintenance technology it practically does all the work for you, so if your current Windows XP machine is labeled "Windows Vista Capable" or "Windows 7 Capable," this is the way to go. Just to be sure, install and run Microsoft's Upgrade Advisor. If it passes the 64-bit system requirements, order up!You can't upgrade from XP to 7; you have to wipe the drive or partition and perform a clean install, but even an upgrade from Vista to 7 is fraught with peril, so you might as well do the same if you're running Vista. Just back up your data and find all your application installation software before you begin. Once you activate Windows 7, it's married to the PC's system board. You can't reuse the product key on another machine unless you can... 5/5 Joseph Ekaitis "author of Collinsfort Village" (Southern California) - See all my reviews, July 10, 2011

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  Works well with parallels for Mac

  After much research I decided to go with this OEM version of Windows 7 Professional SP1 to run virtually on my new MacBook Pro running Parallels. The install was flawless and it actually runs very fast on my MacBook. I turned off all accelerators and auto-everything. The main reason I wanted the system set up this way was to be able to run the Windows version of Quicken and Turbo Tax which I've been using for more years than I care to recall. I am able to do this concurrent with running OS X, which is very convenient. No conflicts with anything. Great solution to enable a Windows user to switch to Apple and bring essential programs and documents from the Windows environment over to Mac without missing a beat! 5/5 Carl Beatty - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Windows 7 Professional SP1 64bit (OEM) System Builder DVD 1 Pack (Software) After much research I decided to go with this OEM version of Windows 7 Professional SP1 to run virtually on my new MacBook Pro running Parallels. The install was flawless and it actually runs very fast on my MacBook. I turned off all accelerators and auto-everything. The main reason I wanted the system set up this way was to be able to run the Windows version of Quicken and Turbo Tax which I've been using for more years than I care to recall. I am able to do this concurrent with running OS X, which is very convenient. No conflicts with anything. Great solution to enable a Windows user to switch to Apple and bring essential programs and documents from the Windows environment over to Mac without missing a beat! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 15, 2011

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  Easy Install, no problem encountered.

  I was running Windows XP SP3 prior to this "upgrade". They call it an upgrade, but it was a full system init and a re-install of all my software. While this is my preferred method for a new operating system, it would have been nice to have the option to upgrade rather than do a new install.That being said, the process went smoothly and quickly. From start to finish to get up and running on Windows 7 with SP1 it took about 90 minutes. Now that did not include re-installing my applications, just the basic Windows 7 OS being up and running on my machine.I have never used MS support in the past, so I had no reservations about buying an OEM product with no MS support.I would recommend this product to anyone that has installed an OS in the past and does not feel they will ever need to us MS for support. 4/5 Philip Wojcikiewicz (Darien, IL USA) - See all my reviews, April 22, 2011

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  Run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode.

  Make your web experience faster, easier and safer than ever with Internet Explorer 8.

  Easily create a home network and connect your PCs to a printer with HomeGroup.

  Make the things you do every day easier with improved desktop navigation.

  Connect to company networks easily and more securely with Domain Join.

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  HP Envy dv7-7250us 17.3-Inch Laptop

  Personal Computer (hp)
  

  Rating (38 reviews):

  (3.9/5)

  

  Sweet. My 2nd 17" laptop but SO much better than the 1st

  PROs: Absolutely INCREDIBLE light weight for such a large laptop. Setup was reasonably easy (except for my frustration with Windows 8 - more on that below). A real DVD tray instead of a slot. Beats Audio = pretty amazing, customizable sound from a laptop. An amazing battery life (so far).CONs: Windows 8 (more on that below) - but this is overcome-able.This replaced a Dell 17" Studio 1735 (Upgraded) running Windows Vista, purchased new in 2008 for $1100 - a magical machine for its first 18 months, at which point it began overheating & shutting down suddenly whenever it was given a processor-intensive task like watching a DVD movie or running a full-disk security scan or even converting a single camcorder video or watching a YouTube video longer than 1 minute. (Bought a ... 5/5 imvho - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: HP Envy dv7-7250us 17.3-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers) PROs: Absolutely INCREDIBLE light weight for such a large laptop. Setup was reasonably easy (except for my frustration with Windows 8 - more on that below). A real DVD tray instead of a slot. Beats Audio = pretty amazing, customizable sound from a laptop. An amazing battery life (so far).CONs: Windows 8 (more on that below) - but this is overcome-able.This replaced a Dell 17" Studio 1735 (Upgraded) running Windows Vista, purchased new in 2008 for $1100 - a magical machine for its first 18 months, at which point it began overheating & shutting down suddenly whenever it was given a processor-intensive task like watching a DVD movie or running a full-disk security scan or even converting a single camcorder video or watching a YouTube video longer than 1 minute. (Bought a Logitech Cooling Pad N120, USB-Powered,... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 15, 2012

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  Simply Awesome! Amazing PC for my Office and Home!

  I've always bought DELL laptops in the past, for at least the last 10 years or so. So I was uneasy about getting a different brand. Sure enough I purchased the HP 7250 and its been awesome! The only modification I made was swap the 1TB HDD for a 240 GB Solid State Drive. It's super fast. I also added Office 2013 for Excel, Word and Outlook for my emails, and I am so glad that I picked up this PC. I'm not IT person, I simply bought the Solid State Drive and handed it to my IT department, and they swapped out the hard drives. Nonetheless, this PC is lighting fast. I also upgraded to Windows 8 PRO, and although it doesn't have a touch screen, I can do all I need with the Logitech Zone Touch T400 Mouse, which makes it like I am touching the screen. All in all I use this computer for work, as I am in sales management, so I am always working on spread sheets and a CRM system. And this computer has been great. For anyone switching to Windows 8 from Windows 7, don't be afraid, as Windows 8... 5/5 DavidLaRent - See all my reviews This review is from: HP Envy dv7-7250us 17.3-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers) I've always bought DELL laptops in the past, for at least the last 10 years or so. So I was uneasy about getting a different brand. Sure enough I purchased the HP 7250 and its been awesome! The only modification I made was swap the 1TB HDD for a 240 GB Solid State Drive. It's super fast. I also added Office 2013 for Excel, Word and Outlook for my emails, and I am so glad that I picked up this PC. I'm not IT person, I simply bought the Solid State Drive and handed it to my IT department, and they swapped out the hard drives. Nonetheless, this PC is lighting fast. I also upgraded to Windows 8 PRO, and although it doesn't have a touch screen, I can do all I need with the Logitech Zone Touch T400 Mouse, which makes it like I am touching the screen. All in all I use this computer for work, as I am in sales management, so I am always working on spread sheets and a CRM system. And this computer has been great. For anyone switching to Windows 8 from Windows 7, don't be afraid, as Windows 8... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 22, 2013

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  Fast, well-designed laptop

  Although I've only been using this for 3 days, I'm impressed with the machine: it's fast, full-featured, and has the potential to store a lot of data, which was a big plus on my wish list. The speakers and sound system are awesome, and I've streamed movies on the big screen several times already: very impressive! Keyboard works well (a little clicky, but easy to type on), and the touchpad is very nice. Getting used to Windows 8 will take some time, but I've downloaded an app that restores the Win7 shell and that makes it easier.HP continues to make awesome machines, thankfully. 5/5 Blaine Morrow "Confer guy" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews, December 28, 2012

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  List Price: $989.99
  

  17.3-Inch Screen

  Windows 8

  8GB DDR3 SDRAM

  Intel i7 2.4 GHz

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  Samsung Chromebook (Wi-Fi, 11.6-Inch)

  Personal Computer (????)
  

  Rating (0 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  A very good computer with a few drawbacks at a very good price

  ***Updates To My Review At The End***My background: I'm a gadget geek but I'm not super devoted to any platform. I do love Google's web products but never used their hardware. My laptop is a 13" MacBook Pro and my desktop is a Mac Mini that runs both OS X and Windows 7 (I spend more time on Win 7 these days). I have an iPad (3rd gen) and Motorola Droid Razr Maxx along with a docking station. My wife has a Win 7 ultrabook, Kindle Fire HD and Razr Maxx, all of which I purchased for her.I'm an editor for a web-based publication so my usage is primarily writing and some light (very light) image editing. I've done most of my writing on Google Docs for a long time because it automatically saves and I hate writing directly into the CMS. We also use Google Apps Business for e-mail, calendaring and doc sharing so that rocks.The last thing I need is another computer but Chromebook called to me. A couple of reasons:- The docking solution wasn't... 4/5 Lance Haun (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews, October 24, 2012

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  Surprises Inside and Out *STUDENT REVIEW*

  I'm a student. I need something to carry around that I won't worry about losing, breaking, or someone stealing. I won't bring my Apple laptop to school due to theft increases lately. On that note, I wanted something for web browsing, typing papers in the library egg chairs and had a keyboard/trackpad combo. I found it.This is not for a poweruser. Don't fool yourselves, people. It's a tablet on steroids. Get that through your head when you purchase and use it. If you have any other expectations like some of the reviewers, well, you're honestly not the target audience. It's meant to be light and cost affordable. Sure, the screen isn't high resolution and it lacks expandable RAM and HD space. That's NOT what this computer is.I've had the computer for a few days now and I love it. It's not super fast by any means; however, it gets the job done in regards to web browsing, finding papers for literature reviews and listening to rdio or Pandora. That's what I need this... 4/5 Ryan (North Carolina) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Samsung Chromebook (Wi-Fi, 11.6-Inch) (Personal Computers) I'm a student. I need something to carry around that I won't worry about losing, breaking, or someone stealing. I won't bring my Apple laptop to school due to theft increases lately. On that note, I wanted something for web browsing, typing papers in the library egg chairs and had a keyboard/trackpad combo. I found it.This is not for a poweruser. Don't fool yourselves, people. It's a tablet on steroids. Get that through your head when you purchase and use it. If you have any other expectations like some of the reviewers, well, you're honestly not the target audience. It's meant to be light and cost affordable. Sure, the screen isn't high resolution and it lacks expandable RAM and HD space. That's NOT what this computer is.I've had the computer for a few days now and I love it. It's not super fast by any means; however, it gets the job done in regards to web browsing, finding papers for literature reviews and listening to rdio or Pandora. That's what I need this... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 2, 2012

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  Fantastic Value

  I'm based in the UK and bought my unit there. However, physically this model is nearly identical to ours (to my knowledge only the keyboard layout and socket you need for charging it differs) and I've been using Chrome OS and previous Chrome hardware for a while, so I thought I'd give my take on this device.I've owned the Cr-48 for a while, which was a kind of test unit Google sent out to people to beta test the operating system. That came out a long time ago and none of the commercial units have felt good enough to me to justify buying, up until now. They were always a little too expensive, despite the obvious advantages.This will be a long review. For those wanting a short summary, I'll include one at the end.The softwareFor those unclear, Chrome OS (which the Chromebook runs) is fundamentally different to a Windows, Mac or Linux-based laptop, desktop or netbook. This is because it runs the web. No native applications exist... 5/5 Captain Awesome (England) - See all my reviews This review is from: Samsung Chromebook (Wi-Fi, 11.6-Inch) (Personal Computers) I'm based in the UK and bought my unit there. However, physically this model is nearly identical to ours (to my knowledge only the keyboard layout and socket you need for charging it differs) and I've been using Chrome OS and previous Chrome hardware for a while, so I thought I'd give my take on this device.I've owned the Cr-48 for a while, which was a kind of test unit Google sent out to people to beta test the operating system. That came out a long time ago and none of the commercial units have felt good enough to me to justify buying, up until now. They were always a little too expensive, despite the obvious advantages.This will be a long review. For those wanting a short summary, I'll include one at the end.The softwareFor those unclear, Chrome OS (which the Chromebook runs) is fundamentally different to a Windows, Mac or Linux-based laptop, desktop or netbook. This is because it runs the web. No native applications exist... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 27, 2012

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  List Price: $249.00
  

  2 USB Ports: 1 USB 3.0 + 1 USB 2.0, HDMI Port

  Samsung Exynos 5250 Dual Core Processor

  2 GB DDR3L RAM

  11.6 inches Display

  Built-in dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n

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