Product Description

Enjoy the view on a large screen without paying a high cost. With a 17.3-inch diagonal high-definition display, the affordable HP G72-250US Notebook PC is great for watching DVDs at home and on the go. Plus, enter data fast using the integrated numeric keypad and work comfortably using a full-size keyboard. One-touch keys give you fast access to email, the Web and other common applications. This HP laptop also looks and feels great with the fingerprint-resistant, textured HP Imprint finish with the prism design in silver. Get the notebook that stands out. The HP G72-250US Notebook PC lets you burn custom labels onto CDs and DVDs using LightScribe Technology. Browse the Web from any room and on the go using built-in Wi-Fi. The large display makes it simple to view and edit content without constantly scrolling up and down or left and right. You can also video chat with family and friends using the built-in HP webcam. Store thousands of photos on the hard drive: transfer them directly from a memory card to your HP laptop, plus manage and share your photos easily using HP Photo Creations software.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #110 in Personal Computers
• Color: silver
• Brand: Hewlett-Packard
• Model: WQ666UA#ABA
• Dimensions: 1.47" h x 16.22" w x 10.59" l, 6.60 pounds
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 Hz
• Memory: 4GB SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 320GB
• Processors: 2
• Battery type: Lithium Ion
• Display size: 17.3

Features

• Intel Core i3-350M processor; 4GB DDR3 System Memory - Max supported = 8GB; 320GB Hard Drive; Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 17.3 inch diagonal High Definition+ HP BrightView LED Display; Intel HD Graphics with up to 1696MB total graphics memory; Altec Lansing speakers
• Textured HP Imprint finish with the prism design in silver; HP Webcam with integrated microphone; 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
• Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector); Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN
• 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0; 1 HDMI; 1 VGA (15-pin); 1 RJ -45 (LAN); 1 Headphone-out; 1 Microphone-in

Amazon.com Product Description

IDEAL FOR

Replacing a desktop PC and everyday value. Buy the HP G72-250US Notebook PC to edit and enjoy photos and videos easily on a large, high-definition widescreen display. Plus, improve productivity with a fast processor and enter data quickly using the numeric keypad. This stylish laptop PC also looks great with a fingerprint-resistant finish.

SPECIFICATIONS

Processor Intel® Core™ i3-350M processor, 2.26GHz Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Display 17.3" diagonal High-Definition+ HP BrightView LED Display (1600 x 900) Memory (RAM) 4GB DDR3 Hard Drive 320GB (5400RPM) SATA Weight & Dimensions (w x d x h) 6.60 lbs; 16.22" x 10.59" x 1.27"/1.47" Battery Life Up to 4.25 hours Wireless Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN Optical Drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support Video Graphics Intel® HD Graphics with up to 1696MB total graphics memory Finish Textured HP Imprint finish with the prism design in silver

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FEATURES

LightScribe Technology Burn labels directly onto CDs and DVDs Built-in HP Webcam Video chat live using your HP G72-250US Notebook PC 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader Transfer photos from a digital camera to your laptop PC without using cables INCLUDED

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EXCLUSIVE HP SOFTWARE

HP QuickWeb Access your favorite websites fast

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Customer Reviews

Max real estate for the buck
I wanted to replace my 2005 laptop with a 4GB, Core i3 machine and went looking for the best bang for the buck in this category. I did not want thin and light - this machine would rarely leave the house and I would just get a desktop except that, these days, it's nice to be able to move the PC from desk to couch to bed to kitchen for use as a TV, as a phone, as a photo album, as toddler entertainment...

The HP was on sale and provided the absolute max amount of screen for the dollar, and that was the deciding factor for me. Unlike a few years ago, most current laptops now have tremendous similarity in design and subcontractor components, so they all have decent keyboard, memory, hard drive, webcam, etc. But the screen on the HP was enormous compared to others at this price point and the casing had a nice texture.

I am very, very happy with this machine. If you are looking for desktop replacement, go big and you will not be disappointed. The only minor flaw so far is the miniature up/down arrows mentioned by another reviewer, though you canalways use the numeric keypad as backup arrows. I actually like the reprogramming of the useless F1-F12 keys for volume and other functions (a la Mac Book Pro) and consider this a plus.

Again, great value, great feel, freaking giant screen. Love it.

Great laptop for the price
I purchased this laptop about a month ago. For the price, it's great: huge screen, 320GB, 4GB of RAM, full keyboard including numpad, Win7, etc. I've had no serious problems with it.

A few minor issues:

Like many other laptops, this one comes with a bunch of HP software that you probably don't need.

The Up+Down directional keys are half-sized to save space on the keyboard.

The F1-F12 keys perform alternate controls like screen brightness, volume, play/pause, etc. But the alternate controls are set as the default functions of the F keys: you need to press the 'fn' key to use F1, F2, etc. This was a problem when I went to play a game that used the F keys. To change this, press F10 when booting to access the BIOS. In the "System Configuration" menu, you will see an option for "Action Keys Mode." Disable it to restore your F1-F12 keys to the normal settings.

Bought It - Like It!!!
I've had this HP G72-250US laptop for a few weeks and am very happy with it. I have had an HP zd8000 for about 5 yrs. and it's still working OK but this new one is faster, better screen, larger storage, etc. - Actually, it kicks butt over the zd8000.
I waited 'til they got rid of Vista to buy and like the Windows 7 so far.
I bought it at Staples and it was $599. Plus an instant $50 discount and an HP $50 rebate so I end up spending $499 (not bad if you consider my zd8000 was about $1,800+).