HP G4-1207NR 14-Inch Laptop

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.9 x 3.1 x 13.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B005VONUK2
• Item model number: g4-1207nr Notebook PC
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #546 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 14, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Manage everyday tasks easily using the compact, lightweight HP Pavilion g4-1207nr Notebook PC. With a dual-core processor, power up to watch videos, share photos and edit documents. This laptop has 4GB of memory to help you work in multiple applications at once. Browse the web, play music and more. Plus, get connected using integrated Wi-Fi and a webcam. The Pavilion g4 is an ENERGY STAR^® qualified product, so you’ll save power, too.

IDEAL FOR

Everyday value and portability. Count on simple productivity and entertainment with the HP Pavilion g4-1207nr Notebook PC. Get it all done with lots of memory and a fast processor. Watch your favorite DVDs in vivid color on the high-definition LED-backlit display. Plus, connect your laptop to an HD TV easily. The HP Imprint finish in charcoal gray also shows off your sense of style.

THIS PRODUCT HAS

SPECIFICATIONS

Processor VISION E2 Technology from AMD with AMD Dual-Core E-450 Accelerated Processor Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Display 14.0-inch diagonal HD BrightView LED-backlit Display (1366 x 768) Memory (RAM) 4GB DDR3 Hard Drive 500GB 5400RPM Weight & Dimensions (w x d x h) 4.68 lbs; 13.43" x 9.09" x 1.18"–1.40" Battery Life Up to 6 hours Wireless 802.11b/g/n WLAN Optical Drive SuperMulti DVD burner Video Graphics AMD Radeon™ HD 6320 Discrete-Class Graphics with up to 1973MB total graphics memory Finish HP Imprint finish in charcoal gray

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FEATURES

Built-in Webcam Video chat live using your HP Pavilion g4-1207nr Notebook PC Digital Media Reader Transfer photos from a digital camera to your laptop PC without using cables INCLUDED

EXCLUSIVE HP SOFTWARE

HP QuickWeb Access your favorite websites fast

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 2.4GHz Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse - Gray Click and scroll from farther away using this mouse with one AA battery. You can also program two of the buttons to open applications, control volume, zoom and more.

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HP Webcam HD-3110 - 720P Autofocus Widescreen Webcam with TrueVision Look sharp in video chats, even in low-light conditions, using this webcam with HD resolution. With built-in face tracking, quick launch buttons and special effects, keeping in touch with your friends and family is simple and fun.

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HP Notebook Sleeve (14" Stream pattern) Hold onto your laptop using this stylish sleeve, which has a convenient retractable handle. With durable neoprene on the outside and faux fur inside, carry your laptop safely on the go.

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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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MORE INFORMATION

Datasheet (PDF)

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Product Description

Take the compact, lightweight HP Pavilion g4-1207nr Notebook PC on the go. At 4.68 lbs, this HP laptop weighs less than a ream of paper. You can also show off your photos and videos by connecting this notebook PC to an HD TV. Just plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI ports on your laptop and TV. This affordable HP laptop has all the essentials you need for everyday tasks. Print, e-mail and browse the web without cables using built in Wi-Fi. Video chat with family and friends, capture short videos and take still photos using the integrated webcam and microphone. Plus, save power with this ENERGY STAR qualified product. Watch your favorite DVDs on the 14.0 inch diagonal high definition LED backlit display and get sleek style with the HP Imprint finish in charcoal gray. Share and back up photos and videos easily, too. Simply burn files onto DVDs using the HP Pavilion g4-1207nr Notebook PC. Transfer photos from a memory card effortlessly using the digital media reader and store thousands of photos right on the hard drive. Get crisp, clear audio with SRS Premium Sound and Altec Lansing speakers. Plus, stay unplugged longer with up to 6 hours of battery life.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

143 of 143 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Light in weight, for people on the go, November 27, 2011

By 

Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP G4-1207NR 14-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

The key to the HP G4 Pavilion series is that it uses the affordable 1.65 GHz AMD E-Series CPU, a less-expensive choice for CPU but one that is designed for laptop use. Another advantage, according to Athlon, is that the CPU will use less power, saving your battery up-time compared to something equivalent from Intel. However, at an average of six hours of battery time, I'd say that this is only average.

The unit itself is lightweight, under 5 lbs. It comes with wireless LAN, a 14 inch screen, 500GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM. A built-in webcam and a cable-free method of transferring photos from your camera (digital reader) make this a great choice for travel involving web communication and uploading photos. (This is how I used to use my laptop when I went overseas, so I can appreciate these two features in particular.) There is also an HP application "Quick Web" which allows you to access the web before the laptop is fully booted.

There is a DVD reader/burner, and output to HD TV.

I'd rate this an excellent, lower-cost choice, especially for travel because of the reasonable weight and built-in features such as wireless, webcam and DVD player. I'd rate it less powerful for graphics-intensive applications such as games, so if you are considering a replacement for a desktop, and you require powerful graphics, this would not be my first choice. This laptop is clearly designed for people on the go-- light weight, wireless web access and webcam ability. The battery life means you need a place to recharge, especially if you use WiFi, and some features are missing such as Bluetooth and USB 3.0 (this has USB 2.0)

Bottom line: a good budget choice for laptop, not a full replacement for a desktop if you are looking for graphics speed. Battery life is average.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HP quality at an affordable price, December 13, 2011

By 

meljo (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP G4-1207NR 14-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

I am very pleased with this laptop. Bought it to replace old desktop. It is fast and light-weight. Screen is bright and crisp. Keyboard action is soft and quiet. Camera works well for Skyping. Sound quality is good. Plenty of hard drive and memory. Not sure what other reviewer is referencing when he says this laptop is "noisy." Fan runs once in a while to cool it down but you will have that with any laptop. Mine is very quiet. Highly recommend!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Update: Still new and testing it out, January 6, 2012

By 

Nora J. Stone-Gatine "AuntyAlias" (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HP G4-1207NR 14-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

I've had this laptop for 2 days. I did everything by the book in setting it up. I was surprised with how large the screen is. It feels solid and had a nice weight to it. When opening a number of browser windows and clicking on the control panel, doing a number of things at the same time did not make it heave a sigh nor roll its eyes, it just did what was asked of it.

The touch pad is a bit sensitive when I'm typing so I'll have to get used to not resting my hand on the touch pad while typing. The touch pad while sensitive to my resting my hand on it while typing can seem temperamental when I just want to click on something. Maybe it's me and my getting used to this touch pad. Perhaps I need to adjust the setting on the touch pad software from "unobtrusive service" to "Make It Go, Number One" when I tap it twice. I'll keep you posted if I find a way for it to respond more consistently.

I like the feel of the keys when I type. I now see why some people want the keys to be back lit or they use a laptop goose neck lamp. Typing by way of random light from the monitor in the dark is not easy. I do not miss the number key pad on the right. I never used it anyway.

I tested all features except burning content on to the DVD. Everything is working. It does not make a lot of noise nor run hot as some have found. The webcam works, software has some nice features and the mic is so sensitive it picked up ambient noise that I was not aware of while filming a test video. The speakers are strong enough to hear clearly without distortion from across the room. The earphone jack works. The DVD tray played a NetFlix DVD without a problem. The DVD tray button might be difficult for men's fingers as it is small and required a bit of fiddling to get it to pop open.

The only problem I've run into so far is when I tested streaming video from NetFlix I got video and audio unsynced little by little until it was 2 minutes out of sync (no exaggeration), but only on some items. Shows that were originally television releases I've had the audio/visual unsynced. But I watched a NetFlix streaming movie from 1979 and there was no problem.

I thought maybe it's the WiFi causing the problem with streaming content. So I put the lap top on DLS via my router and I still had the problem. I tested the same content with my desk top that also has 4G of RAM, just like this laptop, and I did not have that audio/visual unsynced problem. Therefore, I decided it's not a NetFlix streaming problem, not a problem of not enough RAM, but rather something about this particular laptop that is the problem. I will update this review when I've discovered what is causing the problem. That's why I've given this review 4 out of 5 stars.

I uploaded software, downloaded Kindle for PC, everything is working as it should.

I still have to test how long a fully charged battery will run. I'll have to get back to you on that later.

When the blank DVD discs come in I'll be burning "recovery" discs, even though there is a separate partition with the backup there. Seems silly that if/when the HDD goes wonky one is expected to access the HDD to get to the recovery data. Not logical. I'll test the DVD record function after I do the recovery discs (Which require DVD+R and nothing else. I have DVD+R/W blanks and they are not acceptable for making recovery discs... picky picky)

I have not tested this laptop accessing WiFi away from home yet. As I said I've only had this for 2 days and personalizing via Windows 7, etc., has kept me distracted from taking it out to test at Starbucks. I had to apply my "skin", set up my Google Theme, change desktop screen, and customized sounds set up before we hit the public. This laptop is going to be dedicated to doing astrology readings on the go. It has to look the part since it is a prop for my shtick. So as "Ah'nold" says, "I'll be beck." when I've done the other tests and/or figured out the weird syncing problem with the instant streaming.

Update: The battery lasted 5 hours and I was doing heck-a Hulu watching clips all while using WiFi. I don't know if WiFi uses more battery juice or not, but not having the RJ-47 plugged in simulated my being out and about. I did some homework on my new software that required watching a dozen videos. Then I went back to NetFlix to figure out what that audio/visual problem might be.

My bad. I'm a goof. The NetFlix content that got out of sync were the ones that had "Enable HD" clicked on, in Netflix. I never paid attention to that option at the corner of the screen. No wonder the 1979 movie didn't have that problem. That old movie was not HD. As soon as I figured that out the problem disappeared. DOH, slapping myself on the forehead. So I changed my rating from 4 stars to 5.

Now the only test to be done is to burn content on to the DVD. I will update this review when I get that done.