HP dv7-6c90us (17.3-Inch Screen) Laptop

by HP

• 2nd generation Intel Core i7-2670QM Processor 2.20GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10GHz
• 8GB SDRAM RAM
• 1TB 5400RPM Hard Drive
• 17.3-Inch Screen, Radeon HD 7470M
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 10.5 hours Battery Life

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Store more files on the large hard drive of the HP Pavilion dv7-6c90us Entertainment Notebook PC. Watch Blu-ray DVDs, plus stream them and other content wirelessly from your laptop to an HD TV using Intel^® Wireless Display. Hear what you’ve been missing with Beats Audio^™ and stay comfortable with HP CoolSense technology, which keeps your PC cooler on the go. Plus, access your online accounts securely using the integrated fingerprint reader on this dv7 laptop. With one-time password, logging in is safe and fast.

IDEAL FOR

Replacing a desktop PC and entertainment with a cooler design. Edit and enjoy photos and high-definition videos using the large widescreen display, plus listen to music in premium audio and play games. Use the HP Pavilion dv7-6c90us Entertainment Notebook PC to work in multiple applications at the same time and count on fast data entry with the numeric keypad. This laptop PC helps you do it all.

THIS PRODUCT HAS

HP COOLSENSE TECHNOLOGY

Automatically keep your PC cool and comfortable on the go

BEATS AUDIO^™

Play music the way it was meant to be heard

SPECIFICATIONS

Processor 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM Processor 2.20GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10GHz Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Display 17.3-inch diagonal HD+ BrightView LED-backlit display (1600 x 900) Memory (RAM) 8GB DDR3 Hard Drive 1TB 5400RPM hard drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Weight & Dimensions (w x d x h) 6.72 lbs; 16.38" x 10.83" x 1.24"–1.42" Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Wireless 802.11b/g/n WLAN & Bluetooth® with WiDi Optical Drive Blu-ray player and SuperMulti DVD burner Video Graphics Radeon™ HD 7470M switchable graphics with up to 1024MB GDDR5 and up to 5093MB total graphics memory Finish Brushed aluminum in dark umber

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FEATURES

Fingerprint Reader Manage passwords easily using your fingerprint Blu-ray Disc Drive Watch high-definition Blu-ray DVDs using your laptop PC Built-in Webcam Video chat in low-light environments using your HP Pavilion dv7-6c90us Entertainment Notebook PC Digital Media Reader Transfer photos from a digital camera to your laptop PC without using cables Bluetooth® Save time with wireless synching and printing Beats Audio™ Hear music in crisp, clear sound and deep bass INCLUDED

Fingerprint Reader

EXCLUSIVE HP SOFTWARE

HP SimplePass Keep passwords and important data safe HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Help prevent data loss due to bumps or short drops

ACCESSORIES

HP Notebook 90W Slim Adapter Keep this compact adapter in your laptop bag so you’re always ready to power up. Plus, use the integrated USB port to charge your smartphone or MP3 player at the same time.

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HP Wireless Mobile Mouse Click and scroll with a small wireless mouse designed for mobility and travel. With HP Link-5 Technology, the USB receiver works with multiple HP wireless accessories so you can free up ports.

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HP Webcam HD-4110 - 1080P Autofocus Widescreen Webcam Launch a video blog about your favorite hobby using a webcam with full HD 1080P resolution. Plus, capture consistently clear video even in low-light environments with HP TrueVision technology.

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HP Universal Messenger Protect your laptop from bumps and bruises using this durable blue messenger bag. You can also use the removable sleeve to carry books, notepads and pens easily.

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HP 2.0 Compact Speakers Enjoy crisp, clear sound on the go with speakers that fit in the palm of your hand. Simply connect these to an available USB port and audio port on your laptop.

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Which HP is Right for You?

	HP dv7-6c20us	HP dv7-6c60us	HP dv7-6c80us	HP dv7-6c90us
Display	17.3-inch	17.3-inch	17.3-inch	17.3-inch
Processor	AMD A Series Processor 1.6GHz (4MB Cache)	Intel A110 Processor 2.5GHz	Intel A110 Processor 2.2GHz	2nd generation Intel Core i7-2670QM Processor 2.20GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10GHz
Hard Drive	750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive	750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive	750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive	1TB 5400RPM Hard Drive
RAM	6GB SDRAM RAM	6GB SDRAM RAM	8GB SDRAM RAM	8GB SDRAM RAM
Video Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 6620G	Radeon HD 7470M	Intel HD Graphics 3000	Radeon HD 7470M
Battery Info	10.5 hours Battery Life	10 hours Battery Life	10 hours Battery Life	10.5 hours Battery Life

MORE INFORMATION

Datasheet (PDF)

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Product Description

Store more files with a large 1TB hard drive on the HP Pavilion dv7-6c90us Entertainment Notebook PC. Plus, watch Blu-ray DVDs and hear music the way the artist intended with Beats Audio.™ HP CoolSense technology helps you stay comfortable by directing heat away from your lap. This HP laptop also has an integrated fingerprint reader so you can access your online accounts securely with the swipe of a finger. Edit and view slideshows on the large 17.3-inch diagonal high-definition LED-backlit display, stream content to your HD TV with Intel® Wireless Display and video chat in low-light environments using the integrated webcam. Sync this notebook to digital devices like your smartphone using integrated Bluetooth® and browse the web wirelessly using built-in Wi-Fi. HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection helps prevent data loss. The HP Pavilion dv7-6c90us Entertainment Notebook PC looks good, too, with the brushed aluminum finish in dark umber. Transfer photos from a memory card directly to your HP laptop using the digital media reader and back up your files on discs using the DVD burner. With a battery life of up to 10 hours and 30 minutes, you can work and play on the go without plugging in your notebook. And at 6.72 lbs, the dv7 delivers rockin’ technology and ridiculous power in a portable solution.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing performance for video editing February 16, 2012

By Corey H. Brown

I have been a video production enthusiast for several years. I now work with my 3rd upgrade of Pinnacle Studio 14 HD editing software. I work with HUGE HD files, & have up until now only used beefed up desktops, & had to endure still, painfully slow processing & crashes. This new HP laptop is quite amazing - stable, FAST, & a pleasure to work with. The only improvement to my particular needs would have been a Bluray burner, not just reader, but with the 2 USB 3.0 jacks, I'll probably just buy an external one. I also purchased a fan cooled platform to set this new laptop on, although in observing the processor meter, I have not seen it any higher than 80%, even when renduring a 20 minute AVCHD movie. I also have to praise HP for shipping out a laptop WITHOUT all the excess included software nearly everyone dumps. 'Love screen resolution & Beats sound system. Awesome machine.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars It grows on you March 6, 2012

By Carnac767

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this laptop to replace a five-year old Gateway. I was looking for a larger display and the blu-ray drive was appealing, as was the 8GB of RAM and I7 processor. However, this machine has a serious flaw that HP has been unable to correct. The cursor jumps around randomly when you are typing. For instance, it's happened two dozen times already as I type this review. It will jump several lines up or down or just go back several words. It will also just randomly highlight lines of text, which causes them to vanish as soon as you type another letter. Despite hours with HP tech support, they have been unable to correct the problem. An online search reveals that this is a problem endemic to HP laptops. The only way I can correct it is to disable the track pad and use a mouse. Yet I could never use a mouse when traveing, for instance, because this laptop takes up all the space on an airline tray table. There's no room to use a mouse. I'm returning this and getting a Mac Book. I'd give it zero stars, if I could (it took me five tries just to type this last sentence). One more thing, despite the advertised 10 1/2 hour battery life, the best I've gotten is five hours and that's just word processing (or trying to use Word, I should say). A major fail for HP.

Status update:
After more time with HP Tech support, the problem has still not been resolved. We've removed and reinstalled the track pad drivers and reduced the sensitivity of the pointer and palm detector. However, as long as I make absolutely ZERO contact with the case, I can type successfully. If my palms rest anywhere within ten inches of the track pad, the pointer starts jumping around.... I'll give HP tech support good marks, because they're always available and they've been trying their best to solve the problem. It's also nice to speak with someone who speaks English as a native language. The display is terrific and blu-rays look great, so in effect I've paid a thousand dollars for a blu-ray player. I'm adding a star because of the responsive tech support and all the other features that work well, everything but the hypersensitive track pad. I'm still leaning toward returning it for a refund but I'm going to give HP a bit longer to try to solve the problem. Stay tuned.

March 28 Update:

On the verge of returning this machine, I decided to give it one last lengthy test. I took it on a two-week road trip, which covered over 6000 miles,and included plane travel and two days on the Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle. I truly wrung out this machine. I've pretty much solved the jumping cursor problem by never resting my hands on the case. It's tiresome and annoying, which is why the max I can rate this is four stars. Actually, I can rest my left palm on the computer with no problem. It's only the right side of the case that seems to cause the problem. I've tried netbooks and an IPad to get my work done when I travel. The keyboards on netbooks are just too small and the IPad . . . well, it's a fun gadget for some things and a great picture viewer, but for the heavy duty word processing, spread sheets, data bases, and the like that I need, it falls far short. And I like my Kindle far better for a book reader. But I digress. During my trip I was working on research projects, designs, contracts and proposals. I was also watching blu ray movies, editing photos and videos, and making data discs backups. This machine did everything with flying colors (mostly). I've managed to get the battery life up to eight and a half hours, which included watching two movies, and four hours of heavy duty power point work. I love the power of this processor and the ample RAM. Graphics are terrific. I'm carrying it around in a TSA-friendly (an oxymoron, if there ever was one) Mobile Edge 17.3 back pack. Yep, this laptop is big and heavy, but the Mobile Edge fits nicely on my roll-aboard,so that's pretty much a non-issue. It took me a long time to like this product but I'm satisfied now. The only thing that keeps me from giving it five stars is the wonky track pad. At least I've raised my rating from the original one-star I gave it. Read more ›

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Unreliable; In-Home Service Deceptive April 30, 2012

By Miller

The computer would be pretty good if it worked. The fan stopped working on mine w/in the first 4 months - no dust or abuse - it just stopped. After 3 hours of running all of HP's diagnostics, I asked for in-home service per the in-home warranty for which I paid and additional $200. HP told me that the in-home service generally was given for screens and hard drives, not for fans. There was nothing verbally or in any of the written materials when I bought the warranty that says anything like that. The written materials promise in-home service for the laptop, excluding only batteries and software. HP told me that I would have to send in the laptop for service in 7-10 days. My experience w/ this laptop: poor workmanship and deceptive warranty.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Laptop!!!!! February 27, 2012

By Patiphol Surachaitanawat

Amazon Verified Purchase

I just got this laptop today. It was pretty amazing. I love it. I love the sound, the screen and everything. Perfect for me. I think HP Simple pass is really good. It work very well and very convenient. I think it a little bit warm even I put hp cool sense on but it not too bad. Touchpad is pretty good. Design is pretty nice.

Update: 05/05/2012

Since I got this laptop, I have no problem with this laptop at all. Everything work great! I would absolutely recommend this product and recommend HP brand for laptop because the price is reasonable. If anyone want to ask me a question about this product, you can comment in here and I will answer as soon as possible. I hope my review can help make your decision.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Fan never stops - worse laptop ever had May 12, 2012

By JVK

Do yourself a favor and just google 'HP dv7 fan noise' before buying this laptop (if you can call it a laptop - since it gets so hot you can't put it on your lap). I don't know what I was thinking when I bought it. I wanted a desktop replacement but I got an extremely loud, very hot, very obsolete, very heavy and very expensive piece of bla bla....

Oh... and if you need to return it to HP for a repair make sure you know how HP SimplePass works (this is the fingerprint authentication) - because your passwords are stored in a clear text format and someone with admin rights can print them out !!! Unbelievable but true. Some tech guy in some repair shop can print your user name and password from your back accounts, trading accounts, etc, etc..... (an admin change or set your password and then it can login as you and print your passwords out). HP will also not allow you to remove the hard drive before you send it back for repairs - so good luck cleaning up all the information you have on your laptop, if/when you need to send it back to HP.

As you can see, I have some strong feelings about this, after spending more than 1,000 on it less than a year ago... I bought it from HP directly.