HP Pavilion dv8t Quad Edition series - FULL HD (1080) - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Intel Quad Core i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB), 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M, 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm), 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, 18.4" High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p), Fingerprint Reader, HP Mobile Remote Control, LightScribe 8X DVD+/-RW Double Layer Support, Wireless N, Gigabit Network Card, HDMI, Webcam, 8 Cell Li-Ion Battery, Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds
• ASIN: B003ENFW7G
• Item model number: VF836AV
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,885 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 30, 2010

Product Description

HP Pavilion dv8t Quad Edition series - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Intel Quad Core i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB), 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M, 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm), 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, FULL HD (.4" High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p), Fingerprint Reader, HP Mobile Remote Control, LightScribe 8X DVD+/-RW Double Layer Support, Wireless-N, Gigabit Network Card, HDMI, Webcam, 8 Cell Li-Ion Battery, Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

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1.0 out of 5 stars Major hardware problems - no fix, February 16, 2011

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Ian Brown - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP Pavilion dv8t Quad Edition series - FULL HD (1080) - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Intel Quad Core i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB), 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M, 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm), 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, 18.4" High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p), Fingerprint Reader, HP Mobile Remote Control, LightScribe 8X DVD+/-RW Double Layer Support, Wireless N, Gigabit Network Card, HDMI, Webcam, 8 Cell Li-Ion Battery, Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

I purchased the HP Pavilion DV8 about 6 months ago for over 2 grand. I was very excited when I received it and it worked great for about 3 months. Then the touch pad sensor on the keyboard for bass/treble, wireless on/off and other controls just went haywire. There is an entire thread on the HP support forum with dozens of people with the same issue. HP has NO FIX. I've called in and the fix the offer lasts about 7 days, then the problems come back. It is a major design flaw. The wireless turns on and off, so in the middle of browsing or doing anything online, your connection is interupted constantly. Even during writing this review, my connection has turned off for no reason!!! They want me to send in the computer but I use this for business and cannot be without it for 2-3 weeks so sending it in is not an option. HOwever, if you read the thread on their support forum you will find that others who have sent it in, got it back and the issue was NOT fixed.

DO NOT BUY this computer. I will never ever again buy an HP. This item should have been recalled.

5.0 out of 5 stars HP Pavilion dv8 Laptop, September 13, 2010

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Lynda - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HP Pavilion dv8t Quad Edition series - FULL HD (1080) - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Intel Quad Core i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB), 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M, 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm), 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, 18.4" High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p), Fingerprint Reader, HP Mobile Remote Control, LightScribe 8X DVD+/-RW Double Layer Support, Wireless N, Gigabit Network Card, HDMI, Webcam, 8 Cell Li-Ion Battery, Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

Great laptop. I am not a computer geek, just a home user, and I love this laptop. It is fast, the built in webcam is awesome, and the keyboard is slick. Blu-ray and dvd capable, with wireless and bluetooth as well. I did have to call HP to update the bios, and they were very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this laptop to anyone.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Problem with HP Pavilion dv8t Quad Edition series - FULL HD (1080), November 29, 2010

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886 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HP Pavilion dv8t Quad Edition series - FULL HD (1080) - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Intel Quad Core i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB), 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M, 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm), 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, 18.4" High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p), Fingerprint Reader, HP Mobile Remote Control, LightScribe 8X DVD+/-RW Double Layer Support, Wireless N, Gigabit Network Card, HDMI, Webcam, 8 Cell Li-Ion Battery, Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

HP Pavilion dv8t Quad Edition series - FULL HD (1080) - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Intel Quad Core i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB), 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M, 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm), 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, 18.4" High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p), Fingerprint Reader, HP Mobile Remote Control, LightScribe 8X DVD+/-RW Double Layer Support, Wireless N, Gigabit Network Card, HDMI, Webcam, 8 Cell Li-Ion Battery, Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

The system memory (2 Dimm) isn't 6GB DDR3, it is 4GB
The system memory (2 Dimm) isn't 6GB DDR3, it is 4GB
The system memory (2 Dimm) isn't 6GB DDR3, it is 4GB
The system memory (2 Dimm) isn't 6GB DDR3, it is 4GB
The system memory (2 Dimm) isn't 6GB DDR3, it is 4GB
The system memory (2 Dimm) isn't 6GB DDR3, it is 4GB

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