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HP 17 Intel i7 17.3
HP 17 Intel i7 17.3
HP 17 Intel i7 17.3
HP 17 Intel i7 17.3
HP 17 Intel i7 17.3
HP 17 Intel i7 17.3
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HP 17 Intel i7 17.3" HD+ Notebook - Silver

★★★★★3.6 (18 reviews)

Large-screen 17.3" notebook with Intel i7 power and 2TB storage for everyday productivity and entertainment.

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Overview

The HP 17 Intel i7 17.3" HD+ Notebook is built around comfort and capacity. Its generous 17.3-inch WLED-backlit display gives you room to spread out spreadsheets, enjoy movies, or work across multiple browser tabs without squinting. Under the hood, the Intel Quad-Core i7-8550U processor delivers solid multitasking performance with burst speeds up to 4.0GHz, supported by 8GB of DDR4 memory and 16GB of Intel Optane memory that intelligently caches your most-used files for snappier access.

Storage is a strong suit here — the 2TB hard drive provides generous space for documents, photos, videos, and applications. The inclusion of a DVDRW optical drive adds versatility that many modern laptops have dropped. Connectivity covers the essentials with Bluetooth, HDMI output for external displays, and a built-in HD webcam for video calls. Running Windows 10, the HP 17 is a straightforward, large-screen notebook suited to home offices, students, and anyone who values screen size and storage over ultraportability.

Specifications

Brand
HP
Model
HP 17
Display
17.3" HD+ WLED-Backlit
Processor
Intel Quad-Core i7-8550U (up to 4.0GHz)
Memory
24GB (16GB Intel Optane + 8GB DDR4)
Storage
2TB HDD
Optical Drive
DVDRW
Audio
HD Audio
Webcam
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth, HDMI
Operating System
Windows 10
Color
Silver

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Expansive 17.3-inch HD+ display provides comfortable viewing for multitasking and media
  • Intel i7-8550U quad-core processor handles demanding everyday workloads with ease
  • Massive 2TB hard drive offers ample storage for large file libraries
  • Intel Optane memory accelerates frequently accessed files and applications
  • Built-in DVDRW drive is increasingly rare and useful for legacy media

👎 Cons

  • HD+ resolution (1600x900) is modest for a 17.3-inch screen compared to Full HD alternatives
  • Traditional 2TB HDD is slower than SSD storage for boot and load times
  • At 17.3 inches the notebook is bulky and less portable than smaller laptops
  • 8th-generation i7 processor is an older architecture with limited upgrade path

Frequently Asked Questions

It uses an Intel Quad-Core i7-8550U processor with speeds up to 4.0GHz.
It has 8GB of DDR4 RAM plus 16GB of Intel Optane memory for accelerated storage performance, totaling 24GB combined.
Yes, it includes a built-in DVDRW drive for reading and writing CDs and DVDs.
It features a 17.3-inch HD+ (1600x900) WLED-backlit display.
The notebook includes HDMI output, Bluetooth, and a built-in webcam. It runs Windows 10.

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