HP G72-250US 17.3-Inch Laptop

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 16.2 x 1.5 inches ; 6.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003KN3J2A
• Item model number: WQ666UA#ABA
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,192 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 20, 2009

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Max real estate for the buck, August 4, 2010

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iSkyscraper (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP G72-250US 17.3-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

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.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great laptop for the price, August 4, 2010

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Mike - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HP G72-250US 17.3-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

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.

Update May 4, 2011:

I've had this laptop for many months now, and it's still running great. However, I recently noticed that the buttons on the touchpad are a bit hard to press. I never noticed before because I use a wireless mouse, so it has never been a problem. But those who only plan to use the touchpad exclusively might not like this design. Not worth knocking off a star, since it's not a big issue, and I'd expect most people to use a mouse with a laptop this size.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great machine at a good price, July 30, 2010

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Joseph Rochetto (Milwaukee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP G72-250US 17.3-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

I wanted a 17" screen with 16:9 resolution and 4GB memory at the lowest price I could find. I considered a similar Toshiba offered as a special at the same price by Costco but decided against it because I don't like the feel of Toshiba keyboards and their machines in general seem to have a lower quality feel and look about them. Dell also was offering a similar, discontinued model for a hundred dollars more. I've owned several Dells and have nothing against them but I wanted to try a different brand and this was $100 less. I immediatley liked the feel of the keyboard as opposed to the Toshiba. I also like the look of the silver case, much classier than either the Dell or the Toshiba. I've only owned the machine a short while and so cannot speak to it's long term reliability but so far it is fast and easy to use with no problems. It comes with a 320GB hard drive. I wish it had 500GB as the Toshiba did. But, truth is, 320 is perfectly adequate for most peoples needs. I also wish it had a backlit keyboard as the Toshiba did and so did my previous Dell laptop. I miss that. But for a 17" screen with 16:9 resolution (great for videos, etc. an amazing difference from the 13:7 resolution found in most 17" and nearly all 15" computers) and 4GB memory, this can't be beat.