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HP notebooks with 17” display have some of the best components inside and can perform the most intensive tasks and run 3D games. If you look at the latest HP notebooks with 17” displays, you will see they have inside powerful graphics, as they are ready to perform any task.

Of course at this size the notebook is a bit far from being portable, but an entertainment system is meant to sit comfortably at home on your desk and be able to play movies at the best quality ever. HP Pavilion is a well known series of entertainment notebooks that bring up to date features, and the HP Envy is one of their last collections, meant to perform everything, being an all-in-purpose notebook computers.

So let’s see some of the best HP notebooks with 17” displays and see what they can do. If you feel like watching 3D movies, but you are no in the mood of going out, why not get a pair o special glasses and sit comfortably in bed with the HP Envy 17 3D on your desk. It brings a slim and sleek design, full HD display with 1080p and the 3D active-shutter glasses are included. With the powerful components inside, you will be able to enjoy your favorite 3D movies and play the most popular games on the market these days.



At an affordable $1599, you get the 1.6GHz Intel Core i7 720QM processor, 6GB of RAM DDR3, a 640GB hard drive, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 graphics and Windows 7 Home Premium as the operating system. You have to admit that in this price range you get some of the best components. And as any respectful entertainment notebook, the VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort can’t be missing along with the optional Blu-ray optical drive.

But in case you don’t need the 3D feature, you can get the simple HP Envy 17 series with a starting price of $1299, with advanced graphics, latest Intel processors, aluminum body and support for up to three external displays. The lowest processor type is Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost and the maximum upgrade is the Intel Core i7 with Quad Core. For crystal clear images, the 17.3” displays can reveal HD content also helped by the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 graphics, for the best gaming performance. As for some of the other features there are 4GB of RAM DDR3, dual hard drive that can support up to 1TB, DVD Burner or Blu-ray drive and the two choices regarding battery, the 6 cell one or the 9 cell one in case you need more than 3 hours of use.



Another HP notebook with 17” display is the HP Pavilion dv7-3165dx model. In this case again the main feature is set upon the display, and also on the variety of ports and the Blu-ray playback disc. If you are looking for a desktop replacement and you don’t acre about the battery life, then you can definitely consider this notebook computer. The starting price in this case is very reasonable, just $779.99, and for it you get the 2.5GHz AMD Turion II Ultra Dual-Core M620, 4GB of RAM, a 500Gb hard drive and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 graphics. In case of multi-tasking you will not meet blasting performance.

If you are looking for a notebook computer to fill up your travelling  needs, then you have some options to choose from. You can either go for  the brand new system, the refurbished notebooks or the used  ones. The first two are recommended, because in the case of the used  notebook computers some issues occur and a greater interest must be  focused on some of the features.

For example, you have to check if the  original parts are still inside, if the product is still in warranty,  for how long it has been used and so on.  In case of the refurbished notebooks,  you are more confident once you buy the systems directly from the  manufacturer. The products come with warranty and service, just like you  buy a brand new system. And the best part is that most of the  manufacturers provide refurbished notebooks, including Apple. You can find the MacBook notebooks at great prices refurbished with great specifications as well.

So let’s see the deals available for Mac and other refurbished notebooks on the market. You know that the starting price for a new Mac notebook  is $999, but it all depends on the configuration you choose and in  mostly all cases, you can hardly keep the original price. Well when it  comes to refurbished Mac notebooks, you can find the final models  for just $999. For instance, you get the MacBook Pro with 2.4GHz Intel  Core 2 Duo processor with 4GB of RAM, 250GB hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce  320M graphics, double layer SuperDrive DVD+/-R and the 13.3” LED backlit  glossy widescreen display at the price mentioned above. The notebook is  indeed powerful, it runs multiple applications at once, enables  streaming your media files and with the compact size, you can manage to  carry the system everywhere with you. It’s light, compact and powerful,  so what can you ask more from a notebook computer?



Of course, depending on the size of the display and on the components  inside, the price can either lower down or go up. If you choose the  system with the 11.6” display, the price will not reach $900, but in  case you want something bigger and with the latest Intel Core I  processors, then you will have to pay around $1500 and more sometimes.  As for the other refurbished notebook computers, you can choose  from other manufacturers such as Dell, Sony, HP, Acer, and Toshiba and  so on. Again, on Dell’s official website you have the section with  refurbished notebooks from some of the most-known series and including  the gaming systems, Alienware. You can choose the bright and colorful  notebook, the Inspiron series, Studio, Studio XPS and from these choose  the type of configuration available and select the notebook you always  wanted. It doesn’t care if you want an entertainment notebook, small  business, mainstream, daily one, you can find them all online. It’s like  picking up a brand new notebook computer, because in the end you make  some choices here and you get to select exactly what you want. You are  not limited to anything in fact.



These said, you should take a look at the websites and see the available Mac and other refurbished notebooks and you will surely find something you like, even for a tight budget.

HP Pavilion DV5-1002NR notebook pc comes in a sleek and modern  look and it if search for it on some retail stores or online, you have  plenty of chances to find it on a discount. What is, being a real  entertainment notebook; it brings the HDMI and eSATA ports and the dual  headphone jacks.

This way you can connect the system to your big  screen TV and watch movies, videos, concerts or any media content and if  you like, you can privately enjoy your media experience with a friend,  so you don’t get bothered by anyone or see someone complaining about the  loud music or the game-play experience. But as every notebook has to  have its drawbacks, in this case you can find them related to the  battery life and the lack of Draft N. what is more the glossy keyboard  and touch pad have some of the issues. They might improve the design, as  they look sleek and shinny, but when you start using them you might not  feel the same enthusiasm.

HP Pavilion DV5 is in fact another series of notebook and  laptop computers designed by HP. In terms of design, HP has chosen to  keep things like before, with the polished look. Taking into account  that HP systems are configurable, you can add your own choices regarding  prices and some of the features. And especially as you can find this  15” notebook computer at such an affordable price on some online retail  stores, it becomes even more attractive for users on the go. Let’s see  some of the HP Pavilion DV5-1002NR notebook specifications. To  start with, the system comes powered by the 2.0GHz AMD Turion X2 Mobile  RM-70 processor, 3GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, integrated ATI Mobility  Radeon HD 3200 and Windows Vista Premium. You have to admit that we are  looking at a solid system, because not only it has a solid  construction, weighting also 6.4 pounds. You might find it a bit  difficult to carry the system around, taking into account that you can  find similar models on a lighter level, but as for the performance  level, the system is worth it.



Being a real entertainment notebook, you get the touch-sensitive  media controls above the keyboard along with the volume slider, the mute  control, the QuickPlay button and the Wi-Fi on/off control as well. The  buttons have a pleasant white look and two of them start going orange  when you turn off the volume.  The keyboard has spacious keys and it  does look comfortable and ready for typing, but the glossy part stands  out and it is a matter of taste actually. If you really consider buying  this notebook computer, you should try at first the keyboard and the  touchpad and see how it feels.  The 15.4” display has a native  resolution of 1280x800, which is pretty common and the standard one for a  15” system. You will like the rich colors and the contrast as well. It  is great for watching movies, surfing the web and any other task you  plan on managing.



Above the display you will find the 1.3 megapixels camera, great for  vide-chatting. As for the sound quality, Altec Lansing speakers do a  good job and they satisfy the average user looking for just hearing  dialogues in the movie and listening to music.

Women have started to present an increased interest towards  technology as they have started to occupy managerial posts and they also  need to always have the latest trends and stay in touch with today’s  happenings. And because ladies care more about how they look and they  want their gadgets to be as fashionable as they are, manufacturers have  started to developed fashion notebook computers in order to  satisfy this category of consumers.

Luckily, on the market there are  lots of good looking devices, those which step out of the line with  colored systems or even those designed by well-known designers. If the  guys are more into classic black or silver notebook, women present more  interest in something they make them look and feel good.

So it’s time to see some of the best fashion notebook computers and see what the ladies would pick. We can take into account those  manufacturers that offer the change of customizing the notebooks as we  desire. For example, Dell Studio designs is one of them. You can choose  over 200 designs and create your own cover. It is worth paying that $85  extra, if it means getting swirls, multi-colored plaids and even sports  versions for those fans out there. But Dell also offers the basic  customization in case you don’t want to pay the extra money. You can  choose from various colors and even the genuine leather accents  available in three colors: Arctic White, Obsidian Black and Merlot Red.  With these high-gloss notebooks it will be a pleasures working no matter  how hard and boring the tasks are. Let’s not also forget about Asus  ingenious creation, the bamboo notebook. You can choose from various  models with various screen sizes, but the same bamboo cover and yes it  is not only the color, but the wood itself used here. On the front cover  you will see the natural bamboo style, combined with aluminum in order  to create a perfect style, a combination between technology and natural  look.  In this case Asus decided to go environmental and so can you now.



And if we mentioned about the famous designer creating a special  notebook, we were talking about Vivienne Tam edition notebook. In this  case it is not about a fully notebook, but a mini one instead. The  partnership between HP and Vivienne Tam resulted into a high-fashionable  notebook. The notebook ahs been launched on the catwalk and also in  “Sex and the city 2” movie. The exterior design is all about Vivienne  Tam and on the inside it is all HP. This mini notebook has the basic  specifications of a mini notebook, but if you combine it with the  matching bag and scarf, it will result into a fashionable combination,  which will definitely be noticed everywhere you go. You can admire the  metallic gold and the butterfly print or the red accents with the  pinkish flowers.  Being so compact and having the mirror finish you can  always check your make-up in the “mirror”.



And last, but definitely not least, we have Sony signature summer  2010 collection. With the embossed covers of such bright and beautiful  colors and graphics, arabesque black, bright pink, metal shield styles,  gold lettering, glossy carbon and more, you will definitely make your  entrance with style.

HP Pavilion DV7 andDV7T laptop and notebook series bring  affordable systems with great performance and amazing audio quality. The  starting price for the systems is $649.99 and all depends on the  configuration you choose and what exactly do you want the system to do.  You have to admit that it is an affordable price for a 17.3” portable  system. And mentioning about the display, it is one of the best, HP  Pavilion sure knows how to develop entertainment systems and how to turn  them into a home-entertainment center.

The gaming performance and the  media center are strong and you can manage playing your favorite games  and watch HD content as well. Design is also out of this world as it  brings a sophisticated, elegant look into discussion. So, with some  interest in the configuration and by choosing some of the good parts,  you can have your own gaming device and entertaining system in your own  home.

HP Pavilion DV7T brings also the 16:9 aspect ratio, and even though you have some options when it comes to big screen on laptops, not  many come for just around $1000 with your own configuration options.  When it comes to design, HP chooses to remain classic by bringing black  into discussion. But this shouldn’t be a reason to complain because the  glossy finish come sin a great combination with the wavy lines and  circular patterns, nothing near boredom.  A truly desktop replacement  should be of big size, because you don’t want to watch movies sitting in  bed and torturing your eyes trying to see what is on the screen or hear  what’s going on. The native resolution, which is 1600x900, is perfect  for multitasking, but if you are willing to go beyond $1000, you can  choose an improved version, the 1920x1080.



At this size, of course the keyboard is full-size and the full-size  numeric keypad is as well provided. The external ports include one  FireWire, four USB ports, HDMI port, dual-layer DVD burner, but you can  also go for the Blu-ray drive, TV Tuner and the choice for a bigger  battery. The processor used is 2-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor,  you might expect the latest Intel Core I processors, but taking in  account the price, you can’t have them all. The graphics card installed  is ATI Mobility Radeon 4650, which pulled out some great scores in  benchmark tests during some game playing. 4GB of RAM are installed and a  500GB hard drive is provided, this bringing you a lot of storage in  order to save your media files and run multiple tasks at once.  And even  though the eight-cell will not be able to provide a long battery life,  due to the size and weight of the HP Pavilion DV7T, you will not  manage to get the system out of the house anyway.  It is a known fact  that big systems don’t have a long battery life.



HP Pavilion was always a great choice when it comes to  entertainment systems, so if you are looking for a desktop replacement  that will be able to manage your intense game playing, media streaming  and more and as a bonus an affordable starting price, then the HP Pavilion DV7T could be the solution to all of these.