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HP 17-cn0273st Laptop: 17.3" FHD IPS, i3-1125G4, 8GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe SSD, WI-Fi 6, Win11H @ $429.99 + F/S

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Spec:
  • Windows 11 Home 64 Bit
  • 17.3" 1080p IPS 250-nits Display, 45% NTSC
  • Core i3-1125G4 4C/8T 2GHz CPU (3.7 GHz Turbo, 8MB Cache)
  • Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU)
  • 8GBx1 DDR4 3200 MHz Ram (2 Slots, 64GB Max)
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • 720p Webcam
  • Intel AX201 Wi-Fi 6 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Data Only)
    • 1x HDMI 1.4b
    • 1x AC Smart Pin Port
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
  • 3 Cell 41 WHr Battery
  • 4.5 lbs
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HP 17-cn0273st Laptop: 17.3" FHD IPS, i3-1125G4, 8GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe SSD, WI-Fi 6, Win11H @ $429.99 + F/S
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Created 03-23-2022 at 11:46 PM by Suryasis
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Model: HP 17-cn0273st 17.3" Laptop, Intel i3, 8GB Memory, 512GB SSD (4Z4Z8UA#ABA)

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joelr5232
03-24-2022 at 05:00 AM.
03-24-2022 at 05:00 AM.
429$ is a bit much for basic specs and i3 don't you think?
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Suryasis
03-24-2022 at 05:41 AM.
03-24-2022 at 05:41 AM.
Quote from joelr5232 :
429$ is a bit much for basic specs and i3 don't you think?
That is a quad core i3, exactly same as an i5 but with slightly reduced integrated GPU. Normally 17.3" FHD laptops are a bit rare and they cost slightly higher than 15.6" models with similar hardware spec.
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c2nah777
03-24-2022 at 06:37 AM.
03-24-2022 at 06:37 AM.
Quote from joelr5232 :
429$ is a bit much for basic specs and i3 don't you think?
For a budget 17-inch model, this has pretty good specs in my opinion. No need for my purposes to pay more for upgrades. 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD are above "basic" for any budget model. I still see many with 4GB and/or 128GB to 256GB SSDs.

Did you look up the benchmarks for this CPU?
Scores 9,945 on Passmark. Not a slouch by any means, being quad-core.

As for any missing wishes I have (and what does one expect for a budget like $429? laugh out loud):
  • The silver color makes for low contrast when typing with my older eyes. I can't quite type by touch. At least I use both hands and am fairly good with my fuzzy logic method.
  • No backlighting but to be frank, that would not make much difference as is often pointed out with this color scheme from HP. They keep pumping them out though.
  • FP reader would save a couple of seconds but I am used to using a PIN on my laptops.
  • Close to 5 lb means less portability, but it is rare for this size to be under 5 lb anyway so that isn't what you buy the larger screen models for. I see 17-inch ones clocking in at around 6 lbs. often. Having owned the LG gram in a 17-inch model, it's heaven for its weight to screen ratio. But the price is over $1,000. I am always seeing great deals on acceptable laptops that this OP lists, so thank you! Every laptop deal I see has had some compromises. I'm just unwilling to special order one at retail to get the elusive "ideal specs". Plus, I do enjoy window shopping.
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buzzy
03-24-2022 at 06:46 AM.
03-24-2022 at 06:46 AM.
Good deal if it fits your needs. There are a couple previous threads on this with a high rating.

It's easy to add a second SSD with a cable and some good quality double sided tape. The drive carriage was a bit hard to find when I looked.

No complaints so far from the two people using these.
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scsiguru
03-24-2022 at 08:50 AM.
03-24-2022 at 08:50 AM.
Wife just texted me saying that the screen on her old Lenovo cracked (i think it's the housing but oh well). This might make for a nice replacement.
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siege1959
03-24-2022 at 12:48 PM.
03-24-2022 at 12:48 PM.
One of the two 2-star reviews says this laptop can't be started without wi-if access. Usually not a problem for me, but it could be when traveling.
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03-24-2022 at 12:58 PM.
03-24-2022 at 12:58 PM.
Quote from siege1959 :
One of the two 2-star reviews says this laptop can't be started without wi-if access. Usually not a problem for me, but it could be when traveling.
For 11 Home edition, you do required to connect to wifi or internet during OOBE at wifi-connection page.
However, immediately after you connected, you can shut down the wifi (phone or your router connection) and system will prompt you to creat Local profile instead of MSA.
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heggood
03-24-2022 at 12:59 PM.
03-24-2022 at 12:59 PM.
Does this computer have 6 whores or just 4?
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randy129
03-24-2022 at 05:22 PM.
03-24-2022 at 05:22 PM.
Quote from heggood :
Does this computer have 6 whores or just 4?
Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4 (up to 3.7 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 8 MB L3 cache, 4 cores, 8 threads)

How reliable is the HP spec information for memory? It states 1x8GB and two slots, so I could buy a single 8GB stick to double the RAM unless they've slotted 2x4GB...
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mfron2184
03-24-2022 at 08:39 PM.
03-24-2022 at 08:39 PM.
nice laptop, except for the keyboard, which is silver with light gray letters, so HP needs to use black ink on the keys
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03-25-2022 at 07:43 AM.
03-25-2022 at 07:43 AM.
Quote from mfron2184 :
nice laptop, except for the keyboard, which is silver with light gray letters, so HP needs to use black ink on the keys
Have a laptop with the same key color combo. Had to buy keyboard stickers to see the keys better. Don't know why in the hell manufactures use the same or similar colors.
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BlancheE
03-25-2022 at 01:57 PM.
03-25-2022 at 01:57 PM.
Quote from joelr5232 :
429$ is a bit much for basic specs and i3 don't you think?
Highly doubt you can find a 17.3 i3 for $430
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03-30-2022 at 08:46 AM.
03-30-2022 at 08:46 AM.
Quote from Suryasis :
That is a quad core i3, exactly same as an i5 but with slightly reduced integrated GPU. Normally 17.3" FHD laptops are a bit rare and they cost slightly higher than 15.6" models with similar hardware spec.
Although the display is FHD and IPS, brightness is only 250nits and color gamut (43% NTSC) is low as well: ~70% is average. I do appreciate that they disclose it though.
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PowerfulClub4936
03-30-2022 at 08:35 PM.
03-30-2022 at 08:35 PM.
Quote from NotAbot987 :
Although the display is FHD and IPS, brightness is only 250nits and color gamut (43% NTSC) is low as well: ~70% is average. I do appreciate that they disclose it though.
70% ntsc is around 100% srgb which isn't average.

I'm guessing "no" but can you downgrade Windows 11 to Windows 10?
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