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    DEAL:$799 HP Pavilion DV71023cl Refurbished Notebook PC - Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB HDD, Blu-Ray, 17 WXGA

    Discussion in 'HP' started by d.rivera08, Apr 10, 2009.

  1. d.rivera08

    d.rivera08 Notebook Evangelist

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    HP Pavilion DV71023cl Refurbished Notebook PC - Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB HDD, Blu-Ray, 17” WXGA, Vista Home Premium

    Check out this deal :p. I'm definitely considering buying this... any idea if I can upgrade the CPU to a P8400 and the GPU to a 9800 GS? Any comments on the Notebook/Brand itself?

    Specifications

    Display Type: WXGA+ High-Definition

    Screen Size: 17.0"

    Maximum Resolution: 1440 x 900

    Memory Type: DDR2

    Memory Size: 4GB

    Maximum Memory Supported: 8GB

    Capacity: 320GB

    Hard Drives Included: 1x 320GB

    Drive Types: Hard Drive

    Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM

    Lifestyle: Entertainment

    Condition: Refurbished

    Operating Systems: Windows Vista Home Premium

    Startup Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium

    Expansion Ports: 1 - Expansion Port 3

    Processor Brand: Intel

    Processor Class: Core 2 Duo Processor P7350

    Processor Type: Dual-Core

    Processor Speed: 2.0GHz

    Processor Number: P7350

    Processor FSB: 1066MHz

    Processor Cache: 3 MB L2 Cache

    Additional Technologies: Intel SpeedStep Technology

    GPU/VPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT

    Video Memory: Up to 2302MB Total Available Graphics (512MB dedicated)

    Video Interface: S-Video, HDMI, VGA

    Optical Drive Type: Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer

    Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader

    Capacity: 5-in-1

    Media Types: Memory Stick
    xD-Picture Card
    Memory Stick Duo
    Multi Media Card
    Secure Digital card

    Audio Description: Integrated Audio

    Audio Chipset: Altec Lansing

    Audio Channels: Built-in Stereo Speakers

    Audio Input: 1- Microphone input port

    Audio Output: 2 - Headphone output ports

    Integrated Microphone: Yes

    USB Ports: 4

    FireWire Ports: 1

    LAN Ports: 1


    Modem Ports: 1


    Microphone Jacks: 1


    VGA Ports: 1


    S-Video Connectors: 1


    HDMI Ports: 1


    Port Replicator/Connector: 1 Notebook Expansion Port 3


    Communications Description: Integrated LAN
    Integrated Modem
    Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN


    Interface Type: RJ-45
    RJ-11 Phone Connector


    Data Transfer Rate: 56Kbps Modem
    300 Mbps, 10/100 Ethernet LAN


    Protocols: 802.11b
    802.11a
    802.11g


    Width: 11.22"


    Height: 1.31"


    Weight: 7.64 lbs


    Mouse Type: TouchPad™ Pointing Device


    Buttons: 2


    Scrolling Capability: Vertical and Horizontal Scroll Up/Down


    Keyboard Type: 101 Key US Keyboard


    Battery Type: 8-Cell Lithium-ion


    Battery Life: N/A


    Color: Black and Silver
     
    d.rivera08, Apr 10, 2009
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  2. rjbg84

    rjbg84 Notebook Evangelist

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    Processor is a pain, in the HP site there is a guide to do it, be careful because this means to take apart almost the entire laptop. Also the GPU is non upgradeable, I have the DV7-1025nr and I have done my research and the card is soldered, so it is a no go.
     
    rjbg84, Apr 10, 2009
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