![]() The relevant menu can be reached quite easily by right-clicking on the desktop (‘Configure graphics switching’).ĪMD’s graphics switching system does not even come close to Nvidia’s Optimus technology at the moment, lacking as it is in convenient special functions, visual displays, and options for manual intervention. ![]() Unfortunately the dv7-6101eg did not reliably recognise every game we played, so at times we had to manually intervene and select the appropriate graphics card in the Catalyst Control Center. This makes it possible to have powerful notebooks with longer battery life.įor graphics switching to work at its best, the driver should be kept up-to-date. The way this works is incredibly simple: either the graphics unit integrated into the processor handles the work, or the dedicated graphics unit steps in, as needed. HP has not ignored the options available to it, and has fitted the dv7-6101eg with automatic graphics switching. The thermal design power of 35 Watts is not exactly low, but on the other hand the Core i5-2410M does also contain a HD Graphics 3000 graphics chip. While the speed in the single-core rendering varied between 2.80 and 2.90 GHz, in the multi-core rendering the processor settled at 2.7 GHz. We briefly tested Turbo Mode using the Cinebench R10 tool. Depending on the temperature and system load, the speed of each core is made to vary between the standard 2.30 GHz and a maximum of 2.90 GHz. Thanks to Hyperthreading technology the processor can handle up to four threads simultaneously this is achieved by simulating two virtual cores.īut for gamers, the processor’s Turbo Mode is more important. Like all the Sandy Bridge CPUs, it is made using the latest 32 nm process. The Core i5-2410M is an incredibly popular mid-range model which has more than 624 transistors as well as a 3 MB 元 cache. It is not especially easy for the finger to slide smoothly across it there is unnecessary friction.Īt work inside the dv7-6101eg is a dual-core processor, one of Intel’s powerful Sandy Bridge generation. However, we found the rubberized surface of the pad to be less than optimal. In terms of accuracy the touchpad ranks somewhere in the middle, with most inputs being correctly interpreted.Īs HP has positioned the touchpad slightly to the left, you do not necessarily have to deactivate it when gaming. In the touchpad driver, a range of gestures are waiting to be individually configured. Its support for multi-touch is also a positive feature. We particularly like its generous dimensions the 95 x 55 mm surface should allow you to handle large portions of the screen without difficulty. The touchpad has white backlighting and earns itself a somewhat better report from us. HP has decided against keyboard backlighting - a shame for users who like to work or play games at night. On the other hand, the presence of a separate number block should not surprise anyone. This is different to what we are used to seeing on most of the competition. Useful special functions (such as brightness and volume controls, etc) are activated without having to press the Fn key. Meanwhile there is not much to complain about in terms of the layout most users will easily find their way around. The free-standing, 15 x 15 mm keys respond well (though their tactile feedback and point of impact could be a little clearer), but the noise they make is pretty loud and rattly. The size and weight are acceptable for a notebook at 3.1 kg it can be readily transported.ĭespite some good efforts, the keyboard did not succeed in winning us over entirely. Overall HP have got almost everything right, with the case feeling like a cross between the Dell XPS 17 and the HP Envy 17. The hinges come in for a lot of criticism the display can wobble heavily when the base unit is shaken, and you need two hands to open the lid. However, the lid can be flexed noticeably - a typical notebook shortcoming. Only under strong pressure do the keyboard (particularly the number block) and the area around the HP logo start to flex a little. The very robust base unit is another point in the notebook’s favour. The laptop’s shape and overall design are fresh and yet classy at the same time the notebook looks smart from every angle. The build quality of our review model was convincing, apart from the hard bottom edge of the keyboard, and the screen edging which sticks out slightly. The steel-grey metal surfaces are scratch resistant and give the laptop a high-quality appearance. We think the dv7-6101eg has a great look.
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