HP g7-1070us is the new laptop from HP with its 17.3” inches HD TFT LED screen it provides ample display area. However, it is not a gaming laptop at the first instance but it offers sets of features, like Intel core i3-380M dual core processor, 4GB memory , 500GB hard drive space, that make it suitable for desktop replacement as well. And, of course, g7-1070us will appeal to users who love to watch video and those who need laptop to edit photos. To enhance the multimedia environment, the laptop offers SRS Premium Sound with Altec Lansing speakers. The laptop is available at around $580-680$. Following are details of its specification.
HP g7-1070us specs
Processor- Intel core i3-380M dual core processor belongs to first generation Intel core i3 processor family. The frequency of each core of the processor is 2.53GHz. There is 3MB L3 cache. Advantage of Intel core i3-380M processor is that each core can process 2 threads at a moment due to Hyperthreading technology. Thus, HP-g7-1070us provides optimum support for multitasking. You can run Creative suite or other photo and video editing software. You can run latest AutoCAD software on HP g7-1070us but some lag might be observed. The laptop is available at around $670-$680 at the time of writing the review.
Graphics-HP g7-1070us is integrated with Intel HD graphics. This enables you to enjoy HD-video playback and some amount of 3D gaming as well. Intel HD has support for Microsoft DirectX 10. So you cam play a number of games in low details and low settings as graphics is not on par with high end gaming laptops. Left 4 dead, Call of duty- modern warfare 2 can be played in low details and low settings. However older games can be played in reasonable settings.
The graphics is onboard and runs on system memory. On requirement it can use up to 1696MB system memory. Intel HD supports lot of video formats. The graphics has support for full HD, However the laptop display resolution doesn’t support streaming Full HD content (1080p) You can get smooth video and vibrant images. To enjoy full HD content, you can connect the laptop to Full HDTV through HDMI cable as it has a HDMI port.
Memory- When comes to memory, the g7-1070us HP offers 4GB of DDR3 RAM, You can upgrade it up to 8GB. For daily task and light gaming, the amount of memory is more than enough. If you want to run application like AutoCAD, Revit, CS4 and other similar applications, it’s worth upgrading memory to 8GB.
Hard drive and operating system- The g7-1070us offers 500GB disk space. The HDD speed is 5,400 rpm and Windows 7 Home Premium is preloaded on it.
Display- The 17.3” LED backlit TFT display of HP g7-1070us supports high definition content but not full HD. The maximum video resolution it supports is 1600*900
Other significant feature HP g7-1070us boasts are as follows-
3 USB 2.0 ports
inbuilt webcam with integrated microphone
Double layer CD/DVD burner
Bluetooth support
802.11 b/g/n wi-fi
numeric keypad
Altec lansing speakers
10/100 Mbps fast Ethernet for wired networking
Touch Pad with Multi-Gesture Support and On/Off Button
HP G7-1070us is available in Charcoal grey with imprint finish and weighs around 6.05lbs. The 6-Cell 47WHr Lithium-Ion Battery can provide battery life up to 5 hours.
Pros of HP g7-1070us ( considering its size of display and price)
Intel Core i3-380M processor.
500 GB disk space
Bluetooth support
Cons of HP g7-1070us
No expansion slot
Lack of gigabit Ethernet
Lack of USB 3.0 port
No Backlit keyboard
Finally, HP g7-1070us makes your regular tasks a lot easier. Along with daily job it provides support for multimedia and light gaming as well. Though the price of the laptop is $650 but it is good buy around $600-$625
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HP g7-1070us specs
Processor- Intel core i3-380M dual core processor belongs to first generation Intel core i3 processor family. The frequency of each core of the processor is 2.53GHz. There is 3MB L3 cache. Advantage of Intel core i3-380M processor is that each core can process 2 threads at a moment due to Hyperthreading technology. Thus, HP-g7-1070us provides optimum support for multitasking. You can run Creative suite or other photo and video editing software. You can run latest AutoCAD software on HP g7-1070us but some lag might be observed. The laptop is available at around $670-$680 at the time of writing the review.
Graphics-HP g7-1070us is integrated with Intel HD graphics. This enables you to enjoy HD-video playback and some amount of 3D gaming as well. Intel HD has support for Microsoft DirectX 10. So you cam play a number of games in low details and low settings as graphics is not on par with high end gaming laptops. Left 4 dead, Call of duty- modern warfare 2 can be played in low details and low settings. However older games can be played in reasonable settings.
The graphics is onboard and runs on system memory. On requirement it can use up to 1696MB system memory. Intel HD supports lot of video formats. The graphics has support for full HD, However the laptop display resolution doesn’t support streaming Full HD content (1080p) You can get smooth video and vibrant images. To enjoy full HD content, you can connect the laptop to Full HDTV through HDMI cable as it has a HDMI port.
Memory- When comes to memory, the g7-1070us HP offers 4GB of DDR3 RAM, You can upgrade it up to 8GB. For daily task and light gaming, the amount of memory is more than enough. If you want to run application like AutoCAD, Revit, CS4 and other similar applications, it’s worth upgrading memory to 8GB.
Hard drive and operating system- The g7-1070us offers 500GB disk space. The HDD speed is 5,400 rpm and Windows 7 Home Premium is preloaded on it.
Display- The 17.3” LED backlit TFT display of HP g7-1070us supports high definition content but not full HD. The maximum video resolution it supports is 1600*900
Other significant feature HP g7-1070us boasts are as follows-
3 USB 2.0 ports
inbuilt webcam with integrated microphone
Double layer CD/DVD burner
Bluetooth support
802.11 b/g/n wi-fi
numeric keypad
Altec lansing speakers
10/100 Mbps fast Ethernet for wired networking
Touch Pad with Multi-Gesture Support and On/Off Button
HP G7-1070us is available in Charcoal grey with imprint finish and weighs around 6.05lbs. The 6-Cell 47WHr Lithium-Ion Battery can provide battery life up to 5 hours.
Pros of HP g7-1070us ( considering its size of display and price)
Intel Core i3-380M processor.
500 GB disk space
Bluetooth support
Cons of HP g7-1070us
No expansion slot
Lack of gigabit Ethernet
Lack of USB 3.0 port
No Backlit keyboard
Finally, HP g7-1070us makes your regular tasks a lot easier. Along with daily job it provides support for multimedia and light gaming as well. Though the price of the laptop is $650 but it is good buy around $600-$625
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