Does it seem too good to be true that a 17.3-inch dual-core AMD laptop with more than 8GB of memory is available for a VERY low price? It really isn’t; the HP 17z comes with all of these features. First released in 2015, it has received many accolades and rewards for its quality and performance. Consumers can also select the touch screen option (Pavilion).

While a 17-inch laptop isn’t the lightest, it can still be carried around if you’re going on vacation or on business. The standard non-Pavilion version weighs 5.62 pounds and measures 15.34 inches wide, 0.97 inches high, and 10.94 inches deep.

Wireless communication between it and the router is handled by 802.11 bgn (1 × 1); add AC and Bluetooth 4.2 compatibility too if you need. Based on HP 17z testing, signal quality is good up to ten meters away from the router and through 3-4 walls.

The particular model is available in different colors: smoke gray, silk gold, jet black and natural silver. An integrated numeric keypad is integrated with the full-size island-style keyboard. Since the keys are spaced an ideal amount, typing is easy and accurate. The stroke is decently absorbed to allow for smooth writing. Overall, this is a beautifully designed laptop inside and out. Features a chrome hinge and unique textures.

The initial setup of the HP 17z laptop includes the following:

• AMD dual-core processor (APU A9 9420) 3GHz – 3.6GHz with burst frequency

• AMD Radeon R5 or 530 graphics

• 17.3-inch diagonal HD + SVA WLED display with BrightView backlight with 1600 × 900 resolution

• 1 8GB DDR4 1866 SDRAM memory

• Hard disk: 1TB SATA 5400-RPM

• DVD writer optical drive

HP 17z upgrade options

Memory is expandable – add a second module (either 4GB or 8GB) and go up to 12GB or 16GB. If you want something faster than a 5400 RPM SATA, there is an M.2 SSD slot, allowing you to install a solid state drive (up to 256GB).

While viewing gaming graphics, images, and video on a large BrightView screen, you can also enjoy quality audio with the HP 17z via DTS technology and a two-speaker setup.

With the HD + panel model, get up to 7 hours of battery life during general tasks and up to 6 hours of runtime during video playback. There are a good number of external ports for data transfer, charging, etc .: 1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.1 (gen. 1), 1 HDMI (for connecting to a second display), 1 headphone / microphone jack and 1 RJ -Four. Five.

While it may not be as powerful as a high-end gaming laptop, the HP 17z still offers much more power and speed than other laptops in its price range.

Whether you want this model or its Pavilion counterpart, be sure to check out the HP 17z coupon deals to see if a good deal is available. HP discounts are almost always generous, so be sure to use one when ordering.