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We have collected 2 reviews of the HP G72-a10SA. Experts rate HP G72-a10SA 7/10. Reviewsor.com helps you find reviews, best prices, user reviews of the HP G72-a10SA and HP Laptops.
Business is booming at the low end of the laptop market. The PC platform has basically levelled out in terms of the functionality most of us expect. You don't need to shell out on a Macbook Pro or a high end Dell laptop such as the Latitude XT2 XFR to get a slick desktop performance – around £350 will do the trick.So here's one of HP's best efforts in the low end 17-inch laptop sector – and yes, appropriately enough, the HP G72-a10SA is a 17-inch monster with relatively modest insides.Not that you'd know of its inadequacies from looking at it, though. In terms of presentation, HP has done an incredible job – the G72 sports the seemingly ubiquitous textured casing of the current generation of laptops, a huge trackpad which blends seamlessly with the rest of the wrist-rest, and a solid construction reminiscent of much more affluent machines. There's a touch of the Sony Vaio F about it, and a definite whiff of Macbook Pro in the flattened edges and well spread ports. Don't look too hard at the bulbous underside, though – that classy appearance is something of an illusion.Even before we go into detailed testing, it's clear that the HP G72 is an exquisitely designed unit.
As well as being highly prolific, HP rarely disappoints with its laptops and deserves its reputation as one of the top computer manufacturers. The G72-a10SA is an affordable laptop, yet still has some surprising features and a great screen. The G72 has quite a large chassis so is best considered as strictly a home laptop. The 3kg weight is also fairly heavy, making it more of a desktop replacement than a travelling companion. The 230-minute battery life is satisfactory if not spectacular. If you have children, you can rest assured that the build quality is strong. The plastic chassis can withstand some punishment, with no sign of flex. The silver design is inoffensive, although we preferred the brightly coloured Samsung. The large chassis allows for a well-sized keyboard, including a separate numeric keypad. We enjoyed the firm typing action and decent travel, although there isn't much differentiation between the keys. The touchpad is a generous size, but there's no boundary and it's easily swiped by accident when typing. The vibrant 17.3-inch screen is exellent for watching films and viewing photos. It's as sharp as smaller screens thanks to the 1600 x 900-pixel resolution, with strong contrast and dark blacks on display.