HP Pavilion dv7 - Pocket-lint

Excellent, stylish design, good sound, generous specs in almost every regard

Glossy screen surround, AMD/Radeon combination isn't always as powerful as the Intel/Nvidia Optimus version

The new dv7 is a definite improvement on the previous model. It's still a 3.4kg knee-cruncher but now it has an understated design that minimises the bulk of the system and the audio quality is far better.

Well designed, high quality construction, with more than enough processing power for most people, especially at this price. Switchable graphics gives you a balance between power and efficiency

Switchable graphics requires shutting down applications. Battery life is on the lower side of average. Device runs hot

The HP Pavilion series delivers good performance at a good price, and the dv7 is no exception. Its 17-inch display is crisp and clear, and you get good sound quality. Two USB 3.0 ports are a welcome addition, and should make backing up and working with...