As a portable, it has a decent graphics chip, and not the Intel GM45, which is great for videos on Youtube and that's it. The ATI 7690 chipset is not a bad mobile graphics chipset. According to Notebook Check, this is rated as a Class-1 video card. http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-HD-7690M.67737.0.html
I posted this because I know many people look for laptops for Trainz, and at this price this might be worth looking at since it gives comparable system builders a run for their money.
From LogicBuy.
HP Pavilion dv7 Quad Edition 17.3" Laptop w/ Free 8GB RAM & Blu-ray
List Price: $1,249.99
You Save: 36% ($450)
Sale Price: $799.99 + FREE shipping
Expiration Date: March 10 or sooner
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[TD]What makesthis a great deal?
The HP Pavilion line has great specs for enjoying media on your PC, and doubly so for this dv7t laptop. This 17.3" laptop boasts quad-core Core i7 processor, 8GB RAM, and spacious 750GB hard drive. This superb configuration includes a built-in Blu-ray drive and HP's proprietary Beats audio technology. Build your dream system with optional 16GB RAM, a 1080p resolution screen, and dedicated 2GB Radeon 7690M graphics, all for up to 36% off list price.
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How to Redeem Your Coupon
1. Start here at HP Home direct store
2. Click "Customize & buy" next to "Base Configuration"
3. Click "Review & buy" and then "Add to Cart"
4. Apply coupon code NBR3576 for total $450 savings, proceed to final checkout
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I posted this because I know many people look for laptops for Trainz, and at this price this might be worth looking at since it gives comparable system builders a run for their money.
From LogicBuy.
HP Pavilion dv7 Quad Edition 17.3" Laptop w/ Free 8GB RAM & Blu-ray
List Price: $1,249.99
You Save: 36% ($450)
Sale Price: $799.99 + FREE shipping
Expiration Date: March 10 or sooner
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[TD]What makesthis a great deal?
The HP Pavilion line has great specs for enjoying media on your PC, and doubly so for this dv7t laptop. This 17.3" laptop boasts quad-core Core i7 processor, 8GB RAM, and spacious 750GB hard drive. This superb configuration includes a built-in Blu-ray drive and HP's proprietary Beats audio technology. Build your dream system with optional 16GB RAM, a 1080p resolution screen, and dedicated 2GB Radeon 7690M graphics, all for up to 36% off list price.
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[TD]
How to Redeem Your Coupon
1. Start here at HP Home direct store
2. Click "Customize & buy" next to "Base Configuration"
3. Click "Review & buy" and then "Add to Cart"
4. Apply coupon code NBR3576 for total $450 savings, proceed to final checkout
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