Slighty cheaper by £40 last checked on Offer until 15/1/17
WORTH IT OR NOT??
Product information
Rigorously tested to ensure it meets the highest standards, the HP 15 is a simple, reliable laptop, perfect for taking on heavy, complicated tasks. This version comes with a 7th-generation AMD A12 processor and 8GB RAM to offer a quick start-up and seamless manoeuvring in and out of different programs and applications.
AMD A12 processor AMD knows how to create processors to guarantee a superior gaming experience as the brand is responsible for creating the processors you find in PS4 and Xbox One consoles. The A12 works to deliver a higher game performance on popular game titles and ensures Windows 10 runs fast and without a hitch.
Miracast compatibility This built-in functionality is the wireless equivalent of having a HDMI cable connection as it'll allow you to you connect your HP 15 to another (preferably larger) screen for an enhanced viewing experience. For example, you'll be able to display a music video or movie running on your laptop straight onto your digital TV without needing a HDMI cable.
Make a copy A built-in SuperMulti drive will enable you to load CDs and DVDs, and burn your favourite TV shows and films onto disc.
Plenty of storage A large 2TB hard drive gives you storage for hundreds of photos, music, documents, videos and programs. With this amount of storage, you’ll be able to keep everything in one place.
Type easy A comfortable, island-style keyboard with numeric keypad provides an accurate typing experience and will see you breezing through any financial work you need to perform.
Ready to entertain A bright, vibrant Full HD screen will make viewing photos and videos a pleasure. The dual speakers provide stereo audio that sounds great whether you’re watching a movie or listening to your favourite music.
Plug in The HP 15 comes with a huge amount of physical connections. From HDMI to output to an HD monitor, projector or television to an Ethernet port for a wired internet connection. It also includes an ultra fast USB 3.0 port and an two USB 2.0 ports for connecting peripherals, such as a mouse or external hard drive, the HP 15 has you covered.
Software Included: Netflix CyberLink PowerBackup
Looking for a case? Take care of your new laptop with one of our cases. Click here to view the range. 3D Ready No Accessories Included N/A Battery life Information Up to 9 hours Bluetooth Enabled Information Yes Brand HP Camera (front-facing) Information HP TrueVision HD Camera with integrated digital microphone Camera (rear-facing) Information No CD/DVD/Blu-ray Drive Information SuperMulti DVD burner Dimensions H25.46 x W38.43 x D2.43cm Ethernet Port Information Yes Graphics card Information AMD Radeon R7 Graphics card type Information Shared Hard drive Information 2TB Keyboard Full-size island-style keyboard with integrated numeric keypad Memory (RAM) Information 8GB Memory Card Slots Information 1x multi-format SD media card reader Model name / number 15-ba047na NFC enabled Information No Operating system Information Windows 10 (64 bit) Ports Information 1x HDMI, 1x headphone/microphone combo, 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 and 1x RJ-45 Processor Information Quad-Core AMD A12-9700P APU Processor speed Information 2.5GHz to 3.4GHz with Turbo Boost Range 15-ba047na Screen Resolution Information 1920 x 1080 pixels Screen size Information 15.6" Screen Type Full HD WLED-backlit SVA anti-glare Sound DTS Studio Sound dual speakers Touch Screen No Trackpad Yes TV tuner card Information No USB ports Information 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 Voice Recognition Information No Weight 2.04kg Wireless Display Information Miracast compatible Wireless networking Wi-Fi- 802.11ac/a/b/g/n
Top comments
K1LLER_HORNET to tonysat
10 Jan 173#6
The CPU is around 20% faster but the screen is garbage. When you consider that the screen is something you will always be using that's something you really don't want to compromise on if possible.
A FHD screen is so much better for productivity. 1366x768 should be banned.
The AMD chip also has a better iGP for gaming.
It's not difficult.
Download Windows 10 x64 ISO. Create boot able media. Open bottom panel. Remove HDD. Insert SSD. Boot from media. Install Windows. Sorted.
Otherwise pay the extra for a factory fitted SSD.
All comments (69)
rheumatoid
10 Jan 17#1
you seem to have posted this twice
REAL_DEAL
10 Jan 171#2
I know , was in the process of editing initial post and it disappeared , must have gone for mods to consider, or what ever and I duplicated by mistake. reported the other one as spam so hopefully be removed
this actually worth it guys , replace HDD for SSD and away you go , got it for the Daughter (@uni) hope its not too heavy carrying it around
Looks like a very good buy to me.
The display is SVA so in between TN and IPS. More USB 3.0 ports would be nice.
Swap out the HDD for an SSD.
Buy a 2.5" USB 3.0 enclosure and you've got a 2TB backup drive worth around £60. Or remove the optical drive for the best of both worlds.
The CPU is around 20% faster but the screen is garbage. When you consider that the screen is something you will always be using that's something you really don't want to compromise on if possible.
A FHD screen is so much better for productivity. 1366x768 should be banned.
The AMD chip also has a better iGP for gaming.
It's not difficult.
Download Windows 10 x64 ISO. Create boot able media. Open bottom panel. Remove HDD. Insert SSD. Boot from media. Install Windows. Sorted.
Otherwise pay the extra for a factory fitted SSD.
OnlyJoeKing
10 Jan 171#5
Buying a laptop without an SSD is a huge mistake. Unless you plan to swap one in yourself, but feck that.
shonkygeeza
10 Jan 17#7
can anyone please confirm its not a big disassembly to replace optical drive with a SSD
LankyChris to shonkygeeza
10 Jan 17#12
Ditto. Are we talking an accessible opening of some sort, just undo a free screw's, swap over and it's done. Or are you taking the case apart to get in?
Also would doing this void the warranty? Presumably one of the advantages of buying from JL is for the 2 year standard, but not if you immediately void it by changing it to ssd.
WalkableBuffalo to shonkygeeza
10 Jan 172#16
Do you mean the hard drive or the optical drive?
Because removing an optical drive is literally undoing one screw and pulling out the bay. You buy a replacement caddy from eBay, put your new hard drive or SSD in and slide it back in
Removing the hard drive just involves taking off the bottom plate with one screw and swapping the hard drive, there are no warranty stickers
Here's the picture from before I returned mine
davidw59
10 Jan 17#8
This was £449 yesterday!!! Great spec for the price and 2 years warranty!!
Just reserved mine for collection tomorrow :sunglasses:
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Opening post
WORTH IT OR NOT??
Product information
Rigorously tested to ensure it meets the highest standards, the HP 15 is a simple, reliable laptop, perfect for taking on heavy, complicated tasks. This version comes with a 7th-generation AMD A12 processor and 8GB RAM to offer a quick start-up and seamless manoeuvring in and out of different programs and applications.
AMD A12 processor
AMD knows how to create processors to guarantee a superior gaming experience as the brand is responsible for creating the processors you find in PS4 and Xbox One consoles. The A12 works to deliver a higher game performance on popular game titles and ensures Windows 10 runs fast and without a hitch.
Miracast compatibility
This built-in functionality is the wireless equivalent of having a HDMI cable connection as it'll allow you to you connect your HP 15 to another (preferably larger) screen for an enhanced viewing experience. For example, you'll be able to display a music video or movie running on your laptop straight onto your digital TV without needing a HDMI cable.
Make a copy
A built-in SuperMulti drive will enable you to load CDs and DVDs, and burn your favourite TV shows and films onto disc.
Plenty of storage
A large 2TB hard drive gives you storage for hundreds of photos, music, documents, videos and programs. With this amount of storage, you’ll be able to keep everything in one place.
Type easy
A comfortable, island-style keyboard with numeric keypad provides an accurate typing experience and will see you breezing through any financial work you need to perform.
Ready to entertain
A bright, vibrant Full HD screen will make viewing photos and videos a pleasure. The dual speakers provide stereo audio that sounds great whether you’re watching a movie or listening to your favourite music.
Plug in
The HP 15 comes with a huge amount of physical connections. From HDMI to output to an HD monitor, projector or television to an Ethernet port for a wired internet connection. It also includes an ultra fast USB 3.0 port and an two USB 2.0 ports for connecting peripherals, such as a mouse or external hard drive, the HP 15 has you covered.
Software Included:
Netflix
CyberLink PowerBackup
Looking for a case?
Take care of your new laptop with one of our cases. Click here to view the range.
3D Ready No Accessories Included N/A Battery life Information Up to 9 hours Bluetooth Enabled Information Yes Brand
HP
Camera (front-facing) Information HP TrueVision HD Camera with integrated digital microphone Camera (rear-facing) Information No CD/DVD/Blu-ray Drive Information SuperMulti DVD burner Dimensions H25.46 x W38.43 x D2.43cm Ethernet Port Information Yes Graphics card Information AMD Radeon R7 Graphics card type Information Shared Hard drive Information 2TB Keyboard Full-size island-style keyboard with integrated numeric keypad Memory (RAM) Information 8GB Memory Card Slots Information 1x multi-format SD media card reader Model name / number 15-ba047na NFC enabled Information No Operating system Information Windows 10 (64 bit) Ports Information 1x HDMI, 1x headphone/microphone combo, 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 and 1x RJ-45 Processor Information Quad-Core AMD A12-9700P APU Processor speed Information 2.5GHz to 3.4GHz with Turbo Boost Range 15-ba047na Screen Resolution Information 1920 x 1080 pixels Screen size Information 15.6" Screen Type Full HD WLED-backlit SVA anti-glare Sound DTS Studio Sound dual speakers Touch Screen No Trackpad Yes TV tuner card Information No USB ports Information 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 Voice Recognition Information No Weight 2.04kg Wireless Display Information Miracast compatible Wireless networking Wi-Fi- 802.11ac/a/b/g/n
Top comments
A FHD screen is so much better for productivity. 1366x768 should be banned.
The AMD chip also has a better iGP for gaming.
It's not difficult.
Download Windows 10 x64 ISO. Create boot able media. Open bottom panel. Remove HDD. Insert SSD. Boot from media. Install Windows. Sorted.
Otherwise pay the extra for a factory fitted SSD.
All comments (69)
this actually worth it guys , replace HDD for SSD and away you go , got it for the Daughter (@uni) hope its not too heavy carrying it around
Looks like a very good buy to me.
The display is SVA so in between TN and IPS. More USB 3.0 ports would be nice.
Swap out the HDD for an SSD.
Buy a 2.5" USB 3.0 enclosure and you've got a 2TB backup drive worth around £60. Or remove the optical drive for the best of both worlds.
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/hp-pavilion-15-6-laptop-with-the-latest-7th-gen-intel-core-i5-processor-gold-10151792-pdt.html
A FHD screen is so much better for productivity. 1366x768 should be banned.
The AMD chip also has a better iGP for gaming.
It's not difficult.
Download Windows 10 x64 ISO. Create boot able media. Open bottom panel. Remove HDD. Insert SSD. Boot from media. Install Windows. Sorted.
Otherwise pay the extra for a factory fitted SSD.
Also would doing this void the warranty? Presumably one of the advantages of buying from JL is for the 2 year standard, but not if you immediately void it by changing it to ssd.
Because removing an optical drive is literally undoing one screw and pulling out the bay. You buy a replacement caddy from eBay, put your new hard drive or SSD in and slide it back in
Removing the hard drive just involves taking off the bottom plate with one screw and swapping the hard drive, there are no warranty stickers
Here's the picture from before I returned mine
Just reserved mine for collection tomorrow :sunglasses:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-R7-Bristol-Ridge.178593.0.html