HP Pavilion dv7 17.3" Intel Core i7-720QM 1.6GHz / 8GB / 1TB review: specs and price

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The keyboard is backlit, making it easier to type in the dark or dim lighting.

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Through the use of power-efficient components that do not produce large amounts of heat, a device can be made that doesn’t use cooling fans. This results in a much quieter, or even silent, device.

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You can detach the keyboard of your device and use the screen as a tablet. Detaching the keyboard makes the device lighter and gives you the possibility to switch easily between laptop-mode and tablet-mode. The keyboard is included when buying the device.

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The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.

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You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.

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Uses LED backlighting, resulting in better image quality, more vibrant colors and richer blacks.

IPS (In-Plane Switching) is a technology used for LCDs. It was designed to overcome the main limitations of normal TFTs TN-matrices: relatively slow response times, small viewing angles and low quality color reproduction.

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It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.

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Flash-based storage devices such as SSDs have no mechanical components. Due to this they are typically faster, run silently, and are more shock resistant than traditional HDDs.

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More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.

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More USB 3.0 ports allow you to connect more devices to your computer that support USB 3.0. USB 3.0 is an improved version of USB 2.0 which offers faster transfer rates.

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More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.

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The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.

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The device can connect to WiFi.

RJ-45 ports are used for LAN (Local Area Network) connections. With more ports you can achieve increased bandwidth across a LAN, or connect to multiple networks. It also has the added benefit of not losing connection to the network if one fails.

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802.11n is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors - a, b and g.

The MagSafe power adapter uses a power connector that is attached magnetically. When pulled or tugged, the connector will come out of the socket safely.

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Sleep-and-charge USB ports can charge electronic devices when the laptop is in sleep mode, hibernate mode, or even switched off.

With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.

A stylus is a pen-like accessory that allows you to interact with the touchscreen with greater precision, and is particularly useful for drawing and writing.

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A front camera, also called secondary camera, can be used for video chats/selfies.

Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.

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An optical disc drive (ODD) allows you to use CDs and DVDs for reading and/or writing data.