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Laptop HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg

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The HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg is a versatile laptop designed to meet a variety of digital needs. With a 17-inch screen and a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels, it offers a pleasant visual experience, ideal for work and entertainment. This model is powered by an Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 processor running at a frequency of 2.4 GHz, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks.

In terms of storage, the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg features 640 GB across two 320 GB hard drives, allowing for a large amount of data storage. Its Blu-Ray DVD Combo optical drive provides versatility in reading and writing optical media.

The internal memory of 4 GB in DDR2-SDRAM can be expanded up to 8 GB, facilitating multitasking. Regarding connectivity, this laptop is equipped with USB ports, an HDMI port, and a Wi-Fi connection, offering great flexibility to connect various devices.

The stereo audio system, coupled with Altec Lansing speakers, ensures immersive sound quality, while the built-in camera allows for quality video calls. With optimized battery life thanks to its nickel-metal hybrid technology, the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg is well-suited for daily use, whether at home or on the go.

In summary, the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg is a robust laptop that combines performance, storage capacity, and connectivity, thus meeting the expectations of a wide range of users.

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Editorial note

The HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg stands out with its generous storage capacity of 640 GB, providing a suitable solution for users with significant data and multimedia file needs. Its Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 processor, with a frequency of 2.4 GHz, ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks, while its 17-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels delivers a pleasant visual experience, whether for work or entertainment. Additionally, the quality stereo audio system, accompanied by Altec Lansing speakers, contributes to a satisfying sound immersion. However, several drawbacks deserve mention. The internal memory of only 4 GB can quickly become insufficient for more demanding applications or multitasking, thus limiting overall performance. The 5400 RPM hard drive may lead to longer loading times compared to faster hard drives or SSDs. Furthermore, the lack of USB 3.0 ports limits the speed of data transfers with modern devices. Its weight of 3460 g can also make it less convenient to carry, especially for mobile use, and the absence of a touchscreen may disappoint some users who prioritize this feature. Considering these elements, the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg offers good value for money thanks to its strengths in storage and connectivity, but it may not fully meet the expectations of users seeking higher performance and greater portability.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is satisfactory thanks to a 17-inch screen offering a pleasant resolution and quality audio system, but the lack of a touchscreen may disappoint some users.

Performance

The Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 processor provides smooth performance for everyday tasks, but the internal memory of only 4 GB may restrict multitasking and the use of more demanding applications.

Battery life

The battery life is acceptable for daily use, but the weight of 3460 g can make transport less convenient.

Design

The silver design of the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg is modern and stylish, although it is a bit bulky compared to other laptops.

Value for money

With a generous storage capacity of 640 GB and versatile connectivity, the product offers good value for money, but the 5400 RPM hard drive may limit performance.

Features

Features such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi provide convenient connectivity, but the lack of USB 3.0 ports may make this model less competitive.

Advantages

640 GB storage for your data

Fast Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 processor

17-inch screen, resolution 1440 x 900

Stereo sound with Altec Lansing speakers

Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity

Disadvantages

Internal memory of only 4 GB

Slow 5400 RPM hard drive

No USB 3.0 ports

High weight of 3460 g

No touchscreen

Technical Specifications Pavilion dv7-1185eg

General Information

Storage support

  • Hard disk rotation speed
    5400 RPM
  • Total storage capacity
    640 GB
  • Storage media
    HDD
  • Number of installed hard drives
    2
  • Hard drive capacity
    320 GB
  • Hard drive interface
    SATA
  • Built-in memory card reader
    Yes
  • Compatible memory cards
    Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
  • Optical reader
    Blu-Ray DVD Combo

Memory

  • Internal memory
    4 GB
  • Type of internal memory
    DDR2-SDRAM
  • Memory configuration (slot x size)
    2 x 2 GB
  • Memory locations
    2x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    8 GB
  • Memory support
    SO-DIMM

Screen

  • LED backlighting
    -
  • Screen size
    17 "
  • Screen resolution
  • Touch screen
    1440 x 900 pixels
  • Contrast ratio
  • Image format
    No
  • 200:1
  • 16:10

Processor

  • Processor frequency
    2.4 GHz
  • Processor family
    Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    P8600
  • Number of processor threads
    2
  • System bus processor
    1066 MHz
  • Processor cache type
    L2
  • Processor cache memory
    3 MB
  • Processor socket (processor receptacle)
    Socket 479
  • Computer bus
    - GT/s
  • Number of processor threads
    2
  • Processor lithography
    45 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    64-bit
  • Stepping
    R1
  • Bus type
    FSB
  • Processor code name
    Penryn
  • Parity FSB
    No
  • Thermal envelope (TDP, Thermal Design Power)
    25 W
  • Processor series
    Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
  • Parity FSB
    No
  • Tjunction
    105 °C
  • Number of Treatment Transistors Die
    410 M
  • CPU Multiplier
    9
  • Size of the processing chip
    107 mm²
  • Processor manufacturer
    Intel

Representation / realization

  • Motherboard chipset
    -

Other features

  • Maximum internal memory (64-bit)
    8 GB
  • Power adapter included
    Yes
  • Power adapter included
    Yes

Graphique

  • Graphics adapter model included
    Unavailable
  • Distinct graphics adapter model
    NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT
  • Dedicated graphics card memory
    0.512 GB
  • Integrated graphics card
    No
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes

Audio

  • Audio system
    3D Sound Blaster Pro
  • Number of built-in speakers
    2
  • Speaker manufacturer
    Altec Lansing
  • Built-in microphone
    Yes

Camera

  • Front camera
    Yes

Network

  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Wifi standards
    802.11b, 802.11g
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate
    10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Network data
    Not supported
  • 4G WiMAX
    No

Connectivity

  • Quantity of USB 2.0 Ports
    4
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • Ports (RJ11) of the modem
    1
  • Ports (RJ11) of the modem
    1
  • Ports (RJ11) of the modem
    1
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • Ports (RJ11) of the modem
    1
  • Ports (RJ11) of the modem
    1
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • Headset output
    2
  • ExpressCard Port
    Yes
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • ExpressCard Port
    Yes
  • Ports (RJ11) of the modem
    1
  • ExpressCard Port
    Yes
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • Connection of a microphone
    3.5 mm
  • Connection of a microphone
    3.5 mm
  • Charging port type
    DC-in jack

Keyboard

  • Keyboard layout
    -
  • Pointing device
    Touchpad
  • Windows keys
    Yes
  • Windows keys
    Yes
  • Windows keys
    Yes

Software

  • Installed operating system
    Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Operating System Architecture
    64-bit
  • Drivers included
    Yes

Design

  • Product type
    Laptop
  • Product color
    Money
  • Format
    Flap
  • Country of origin
    China

Special features of the processor

  • Intel® Smart Connect Technology
    -
  • Intel® Rapid Start Technology
    -
  • Intel® Smart Response Technology
    -
  • Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)
    -
  • Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)
    -
  • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)
    -
  • Intel HD Technology
    -
  • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)
    -
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Processor packaging size
    35 x 35 mm
  • Processor code
    SLGDZ
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Processor ID ARK
    35568

Battery

  • Battery technology
    Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Number of battery cells
    8
  • Maximum battery life
    - h

Power

  • AC power adapter
    90 W
  • Power adapter frequency
    50 - 60 Hz
  • Input voltage of the power adapter
    100 - 240 V
  • Self-detection power
    Yes

Security

  • Cable anti-theft lock
    Yes

Weight and dimensions

  • Weight
    3460 g
  • Width
    396 mm
  • Depth
    285 mm
  • Height
    45 mm

Packaging contents

  • Power cord included
    Yes
  • Power cord included
    Yes
  • Power cord included
    Yes
  • Power cord included
    Yes

Packaging information

  • Package width
    480 mm
  • Package depth
    170 mm
  • Package height
    350 mm

Environmental conditions

  • Operating temperature
    0 - 35 °C
  • Temperature out of operation
    -20 - 60 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    10 - 90 %
  • Relative humidity rate (storage)
    5 - 65 %
  • Operating altitude
    -15 - 3048 m
  • Non-operating altitude
    -15 - 12192 m

Sustainability

  • Sustainability certificates
    ENERGY STAR

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors influence download speed on the Internet?
The speed of downloading on the Internet is determined by the type of connection you have. For example, a 25 Mb/s connection means that you should theoretically be able to download 25 MB per second.
What are the dimensions of my laptop screen?
The size of your laptop is generally measured in inches, where 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters. This measurement corresponds to the diagonal of the screen, which you should measure from the bottom left corner to the top right corner.
What does the acronym HDMI stand for?
HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. An HDMI cable is used to transfer audio and video signals between different devices.
What is the best method to clean my laptop?
To remove fingerprints, a soft, slightly damp cloth is recommended. For dusting hard-to-reach areas, using compressed air is ideal.
How can I clean my keyboard?
Turn the keyboard upside down and use a can of compressed air to remove dirt. The keys can also be cleaned with a damp cloth.
What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth allows for the wireless transmission of data between electronic devices via radio waves. Generally, the range between devices is about ten meters.
What is the weight of the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg?
The weight of the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg is 3460 g.
What is the screen size of the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg?
The screen of the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg measures 17 inches.
What is the height of the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg?
The HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg has a height of 45 mm.
What is the resolution of the screen of the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg?
The resolution of the screen of the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg is 1440 x 900 pixels.
What is the width of the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg?
The width of the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg is 396 mm.
What is the depth of the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg?
The HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg has a depth of 285 mm.
Is the manual for the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg available in French?
Unfortunately, the manual for the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg is not available in French. It is only accessible in English.

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General Information

The HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg is a laptop from the HP brand, known for its commitment to quality and innovation in the technology sector. This model, identified by the code FV092EA, promises an enhanced user experience thanks to its optimal performance. Its EAN code 0884420409120 allows for unique identification in the distribution network.

Storage Support

This model is equipped with a HDD that operates at a speed of 5400 RPM and offers a capacity of 640 GB. This allows for the storage of a large amount of files and applications. The device has two hard drives of 320 GB each, connected via a SATA interface, facilitating data transfer. Additionally, an integrated memory card reader supports multiple formats, such as Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, and xD. The Blu-Ray DVD Combo optical drive also allows for reading and writing on optical media.

Memory

The HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg is equipped with 4 GB of internal memory, configured as 2 x 2 GB of DDR2-SDRAM. This ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks. The device can be expanded up to 8 GB via its SO-DIMM slots, allowing for better management of applications and multimedia files.

Screen

Its 17-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels offers appreciable display quality for viewing multimedia content and working. Although the screen is not touch-sensitive, its contrast ratio of 200:1 enhances image clarity, while the aspect ratio of 16:10 promotes an immersive visual experience.

Processor

This model is equipped with an Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 processor running at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. With two cores and a system bus at 1066 MHz, it is capable of efficiently handling multitasking. The 3 MB cache and 45 nm lithography optimize the device's performance and energy efficiency.

Audio

The stereo audio system, featuring two Altec Lansing speakers, provides an immersive sound experience. An integrated microphone allows for clear communications during calls and recordings.

Network

The HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg supports Bluetooth for convenient wireless connections. It is also compatible with Wi-Fi standards 802.11b and 802.11g, ensuring a fast and reliable connection. The Ethernet/LAN port provides a stable network connection.

Connectivity

This model has four USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI port, one VGA (D-Sub) port, and one eSATA port. However, it does not include any USB 3.0 ports. Audio connection is facilitated by a 3.5 mm headphone output.

Keyboard

The full keyboard of the HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg includes Windows keys, while the touchpad allows for intuitive navigation. However, the device does not have a numeric keypad.

Software

The installed operating system is Windows Vista Home Premium, with a 64-bit architecture for efficient resource management and performance.

Design and Dimensions

The HP Pavilion dv7-1185eg features a modern design in silver color, with dimensions of 396 mm in width, 285 mm in depth, and 45 mm in height, weighing approximately 3460 g, which may make it less convenient to carry.

Battery

Equipped with an 8-cell nickel-metal hybrid (NiMH) battery, this laptop ensures extended battery life, ideal for daily use.

Durability

The product is certified ENERGY STAR, ensuring that it meets high standards for energy efficiency and sustainability.