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HP G71-340US 17.3-Inch Black/Silver Laptop - Up to 4 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) | 
| Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $779.99
Buy New: $599.99
as of 7/30/2010 16:13 CDT details
You Save: $180.00 (23%)
New (26) Used (2) Refurbished (1) from $577.55
Seller: $weetdeals
Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 274
Color: black,silver
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.2
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processors: 2
System Memory: 4
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 320
Display Size: 17.30
Battery: 1 Lithium-Ion
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.7
Dimensions (in): 1.7 x 5.4 x 8.1
Legal Disclaimer: We do not in any way represent that any part we sell is legal to possess in your jurisdiction. Check with you local authorities to ensure it is legal for you to possess before buying!
MPN: 2531944
Model: VM114UA#ABA
UPC: 884962548950
EAN: 0102646093818
ASIN: B002ONCC98
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2.2GHz Intel Core2 Duo T6600 Processor (2MB LS Cache, 800 MHz FSB) | | • | 4 GB DDR2 RAM (2 Dimm), Max supported 8 GB | | • | 320GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive, LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support | | • | 17.3 Diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display | | • | Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, *Up to 4 Hours of Battery Life | | • | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (shared) with up to 1.7 GB total available graphics memory |
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Product Description
HP PAVILION G71-340US NOTEBOOK PC
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 45
 THE BEST value for a desktop replacement out there!!! October 31, 2009
Cordog (santa clara, ca)
48 out of 55 found this review helpful
UPDATE as of 7/4/2010 - I have just recently switched over to Mac so anything PC is truly inferior in so many ways. But as Windows laptop, this is a darn good machine for the money.
How can I express how incredible this machine is? Well let me try. Two weeks earlier I bought the Vista cousin of this machine that had a Pentium and only 1400/900 display (blech!) and it was a bit sluggish. After I saw an Office Depot flyer advertising this beauty for [...] with [...] rebate, I returned the Pentium to Best Buy, who didn't have this machine. This machine is a tremendous value. Huge hard drive, 4 gigs of ram, WONDERFUL keyboard (all the HPs have the best-engineered keyboards I have seen on any laptops, large and small). And 1600x900 instead of 1400x900 like some of the other models. I agree that the power cable should be on the left side, in fact on the one I returned it was. And yes, the speakers are underwhelming. But this is no "gaming rig", this is a business desktop replacement, period. Battery life? It says up to 4 hours by I get between 2.5 and 3 hours, and with the powersave mode, just a bit over 3 hours. The lesser cousin didn't even get 1.5 hours.
Do not pass go, do not collect [...] (although you will collect [...] in rebates), just buy this machine!
In a world of netbooks 17.3 is the way to go, you will love it December 5, 2009
Larry Diamond (Austin, TX USA)
30 out of 33 found this review helpful
I bought this to replace an older 15.6 inch laptop to be my main home computer. I just could not see investing half or more of the cost of this in a netbook. Boy am I glad I did. The 17.3 inch screen is simply incredible.
These are the ways the 17.3 inch screen helps. First the screen itself is really nice. My photos look fantastic and DVDs look superb. Netflix streaming and Hulu are so-so but that is more the limitations of software than of the screen itself. Many websites take advantage of the larger screen as well and it just feels right. It feels like my work desktop screen. Second and possibly of more value is the keyboard. BY FAR the best laptop keyboard I have ever used. It is even better than my stand alone keyboard at work. Finally a true full size, large key, awesome to type with laptop keyboard. And what I thought was a bad design aesthetically, the large blank space beneath the keyboard with just the mouse controls. Guess what? It is perfect for laying your hands down as you type. I know keyboard is not the first thing that comes to mind when buying a computer and it probably shouldn't be the first thing. BUT it should not be under-rated either.
As for the computer itself. I am really digging Windows 7. I bought this on Black Friday and so far no problems whatsoever. 4 GB is nice. The 6600 processors are nice solid performers. There are better in laptops but for me doing multimedia activities and home office activities this computer more than meets my needs. Everything worked great right out of the box. Webcam works great and not too much installed software. The student and home Office trial means if you end up buying it (Amazon usually has the best price around) it is already installed you just need the key. That was kind of nice. The 60 days of Norton gives you some time to try it, be protected, and make a decision on the security software you like so that is also helpful.
But ultimately what should make you choose this over the numerous other configurations HP offers is the screen size. Any slight added bulkiness and weight (around 6.5 odd pounds) is more than made up for me with how much fun it is to have a large laptop screen and a real full-sized comfortable, fantastic keyboard. Let others have their 10 inch products...17.3 for me from now on.
I Love This HP G71 340US January 13, 2010
S. Whatley
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
I bought this laptop from a famous auction web site as a Christmas gift to myself. For seven years, I owned a 1450 Solo Gateway Laptop. From day one I never really liked the PC. The fan was loud and the only hardware you could upgrade were the hard drive and memory. So, I was really nervous about buying a new PC.
This HP is soooooooo much better than the Gateway I previously owned. The screen is much nicer, sleeker, prettier, brighter and the wide screen affect is AWESOME. With the new Windows 7 it doesn't take long for the PC to load up and shut down. I love the number keypad to the right. It's a benefit that keeps me from mistakenly hitting the "Function keys". There's a button to cut off/on the touch pad. This feature is wonderful because when typing, your wrist may get tired and you may mistakenly hit the touchpad and mess up what you typed.
Lately, I've heard [or read] that the speakers were not really that strong. Well, this IS a laptop, so if you're expecting "theatre sound" then, buy a home theatre system. Secondly, I had the volume turned up as high as it could be and I heard my CD from my PC all the way in the kitchen from my bedroom. The fan and the entire PC is quiet. You barely notice that the fan is even on. There's NO noise when turning on the PC. I mainly use this PC at home, so I can't comment on the life of the battery, because it's really not of a major importance.
The 17.3'' wide screen, mic AND webcam, Lightscribe technology for DVD/CD burning........etc for less than $700.00 is a REALLY great deal!!!!! I'm VERY happy with it so far. To be truthful, I've had it for only a week, but based on the looks of things I'm hoping to be really happy with this PC a very long time.
There are two gripes that I DO have with this PC: 1. The USB ports are on both sides of the PC rather than the back. This causes cords to be tangled up and take up space on my desk. The second gripe I have is this PC didn't come with any CD software that was pre-loaded on the PC. It also didn't come with any restore discs. You will be given an option to make your own, or purchase them.
The second gripe is bothersome to me, because down the line one WILL need to reload their PC for many different reasons and should ALWAYS have a back up. But so far so GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic unit December 24, 2009
Roger J. Buffington (Huntington Beach, CA United States)
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
I believe that HP makes the best notebook computers in the world today. This is a beautifully designed and equipped notebook computer that will not disappoint. I like the keyboard layout a lot, and the matte black keys feel solid and secure when you type--better than the glossy black keys that some cheaper computers use. I am a fast touch-typist, and I am very particular about computer keyboards. This HP keyboard is one of the best if not the best notebook keyboards that I have used.
The screen on this notebook computer is gorgeous. A bright, lively landscape screen that is very pleasant to look at. I plugged in my second monitor, and Windows 7 made it very easy to configure it as an extension of my desktop.
The 2.2Ghz Core 2 Duo CPU on this machine combined with Windows 7 Home 64 bit and 4GB DRAM really performs nicely. All of my programs, including some pretty CPU-intensive legal software that I run, work very snappily with this setup. My digital photography programs also work very well, with rapid manipulation of large digital images quite feasible on this notebook.
The pre-installed Windows 7/64 bit is a very good operating system. My printers and peripherals all installed themselves effortlessly upon connection--we are now truly in the age of plug-and-play. Microsoft really learned its lesson from the Vista issues-even my old legacy printer automatically prompted me to download the proper driver, and it installed effortlessly. The computer itself started configuring itself immediately upon start-up--it prompted for the network code, and immediately installed itself on the network. The user will be up and running withing minutes.
I have only found a few dings for this computer. Firstly, the sound through the built-in speakers is not very loud. Plan on external powered speakers for all but the most incidental use of the sound system. The built-in mouse pad is positioned such that it is pretty easy to bump the mouse when you are typing. All notebooks seem to have this problem. Fortunately there is a hardware on-off switch above the pad (rather than requiring a Windows setting; this goes far to mitigate the issue). This is really a minor issue because I usually use an outboard notebook mouse anyway. Since this computer comes equipped with WiFi, it is easy to pick up a nice wireless mouse, which I plan to do.
This computer has an HDMI port which is a hugely nice thing to have; this makes it possible to play movies directly from the computer to one's HDMI-equipped TV set.
A hardware volume control would have been nice, but it is really not necessary since Windows places a software volume control in the lower-right corner of the screen. Bluetooth support would have been nice; I equipped mine with a small mini-bluetooth adaptor which installed instantly and it works fine.
Overall, this computer was my choice after a great deal of comparison shopping, and it has not disappointed. Highly recommended.
HP g71 340 US November 21, 2009
T. Tidwell
13 out of 17 found this review helpful
Very lightweight for such a large screen, lighter than the `15-inch Gateway it is replacing. Very fast, good screen. Haven't tested full extent of battery life but its definitely more than 3 hours. Only two things I don't like. The keyboard is full size, with numbers on right, which means its a little off center. The raised ridges on the "F" and "J" key are very slight, barely noticeable, so it is hard to find them without looking. Not sure why HP made them so small on this model, because I looked at other HP laptops and th4ey were much easier to feel. Its a problem now but I assume I will get used to it over time. However, I definitely like having the number pad on the right side. The only real negative is the volume on the internal speakers. They are VERY low (I've seen similar complaints in other reviews, so I am confident it is not just my machine). I haven't tried headphones. Otherwise, it is a great laptop.
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