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HP Pavilion g7-2141sf laptop review

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xacilia Posted messages 1 Status Member -
Hello,

I would like to get your opinion on this laptop: HP Pavilion g7-2141sf. I have a little knowledge about computers, but not enough to make a choice on a laptop.

Here are the specifications of this laptop:

Operating System
Windows® 7 Home Premium 64
Processors Intel Pentium Dual Core B950 (2.3 GHz)
Memory
4 GB DDR3 memory
Supports up to 8 GB DDR3
2 user-accessible
Storage 500 GB at 5400 RPM
Super Multi DVD±R/RW 8x double-layer support DVD drive
Screen
BrightView HD+ LED-backlit display with a diagonal of 43.9 cm (17.3 inches) (1600 x 900)
Graphics Intel HD 2000 integrated into the processor
Communication Built-in 10/100 Base-T Ethernet LAN
WiFi 802.11b/g/n
Ports Multi-format digital media card reader
1 VGA port
1 HDMI port
1 headphone output
1 microphone input
1 USB 2.0 port
2 USB 3.0 ports
1 RJ45
Webcam HP webcam with built-in digital microphone (VGA)
Audio Altec Lansing - advanced Dolby audio
Device Touchpad with on/off button for multi-touch support
Full-size keyboard with integrated numeric keypad
Power 90 W AC power adapter
Battery 6-cell Li-Ion
Audio High-definition audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone output, stereo microphone input, built-in microphone
Software and services HP Setup Manager
HP Recovery Manager (partition recovery, CD/DVD recovery tool)
Symantec Norton Internet Security (60 days of automatic updates)
HP CoolSense
HP ProtectSmart
Windows Live Essentials
Microsoft® Office Starter: Word and Excel® with reduced functionality only, ads included. PowerPoint® and Outlook® not included. Purchase an Office 2010 activation card to use the full suite.

Dimensions / Weight 41.2 x 26.8 x 3.67 cm
Weighing starting at 3 kg

What do you think? I am mainly looking for a computer for multimedia purposes. Please tell me the advantages and disadvantages?

Thank you very sincerely.

Have an excellent Sunday to all of you.

Best regards.

Configuration: Windows XP / Internet Explorer 8.0

7 answers

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    FeLynX Posted messages 7236 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   1 538
     
    Hello. This is a laptop designed for office work, internet browsing, and watching videos or images. The hardware is quite low-end, so it will be sufficient as long as you don’t display 3D (whether it's games or software) and you don’t engage in heavy graphics work (video editing, image processing, or handling large files).
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    1. cedric87
       
      Hello FeLynX,

      No, no, no games or 3D. Just for regular office work and the internet. Watching YouTube or Dailymotion videos in HD. That's all I ask from a laptop. So, for that, is my selection of laptops sufficient? One thing I noticed is that it comes with Windows 7. It must be older generation computers. That's why it is offered at an attractive price. Whereas normally, they all come with Windows 8. Is it really problematic that the laptop from my selection is equipped with Windows 7?

      Thank you.
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    2. FeLynX Posted messages 7236 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   1 538
       
      No 7 or 8, it's not a big deal. For office work or the internet, any recent PC should handle it just fine. It's only users with less common usage of their PC who need specific recommendations. YouTube and Dailymotion depend more on your connection and your operator.
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    3. cedric87
       
      Thank you very much for your help FeLynX.

      What I look for in the components of a PC is the power of the processor. Then, the processor itself, I don't know much about. The same goes for the graphics card. After that, I also pay attention to the RAM and the hard drive capacity, and then the connectors. After that, it's all a blur. Currently, I am using an Acer Aspire 3003 LM purchased in 2006. Except that when I ask too much from it, it overheats and shuts down. It's very annoying when I have to turn it back on three times in a row.

      Have a good day.
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  2. cedric87
     
    Also, this one:

    http://www.rueducommerce.fr/Ordinateurs/Ordinateur-Portable/Ordinateur-Portable-Grand-Public/HP/4887503-Pavilion-G7-2346SF-Ordinateur-Portable-17-3-AMD-A6-4400M-2-7-GHz-HDD-1-To-RAM-8-Go-AMD-Radeon-HD-7520G-Windows-8.htm
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  3. paslau35 Posted messages 8783 Status Member 699
     
    Hello

    still avoid HP
    problematic pc
    Asus is more reliable and has better customer service
    or Toshiba or Dell
    what's your budget ,,,,
    that's not bad
    https://www.amazon.fr/Asus-K53SD-SX324V-Ordinateur-Portable-i3-2350M/dp/B0078AO07Y/ref=sr_1_18?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1359960942&sr=1-18

    --
    a pc is like a car ? if you don't maintain it
    one beautiful morning it won't start anymore
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    1. cedric87
       
      Good evening paslau35,

      Thank you very much for your advice.

      The Asus from Amazon at €571 seems expensive to me. Besides, it's a 15". For that price, you can get a 17". If possible, I would like a laptop with a 17" screen.

      I am considering PCs from Toshiba or Dell.

      My budget? About €450.
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    3. golder Posted messages 666 Status Member 39
       
      to avoid due to anemic processor.
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    4. xacilia Posted messages 1 Status Member
       
      You can also find more reviews on this PC at www.avosavis.fr.
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  4. golder Posted messages 666 Status Member 39
     
    You can get this model with i3
    http://www.cdiscount.com/informatique/ordinateurs-pc-portables/toshiba-satellite-c870-1hh/f-107092212-pscbae09900efr.html
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  6. cedric87
     
    Hello,

    To tell you the truth, this computer was offered on the site "vente du diable," a private sale. But I read comments on forums. They are used computers. Awful customer service. Finally, definitely do not order from them.

    Have a nice Sunday.
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  7. FeLynX Posted messages 7236 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   1 538
     
    Thank you for the info. As a member of a consumer community site, I know that private sales are not at all recommended for making purchases; there are many complaints about most of these sites.
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