The only thing this laptop is "for gaming" is games on Facebook or games that came out 4 years ago.
The Amd a6 and a8 APUs are not bad processors. They combined the processor and graphics card into one silicone chip. The major problem with the A8, A6, A4 serious, is the lack of processing power vs intel. But they make up for in the graphics chip. The Intel processors can not touch AMD in graphics power. Not even in the next generation Ivy Bridges CPUs can Intel touch AMD now on graphics power only.
The issues you might be having the screen thing is simple. I am sure this model of laptop has a TN screen. TN screens are known to have horrible viewing angles and bad contrast ratios, or how the blacks look to the naked eye. I don't know the percent of laptop that come with TN screen but I have heard it's over 80% of all laptop models.
About the price, I think you kinda over payed for this model.
http://www.amazon.com/HP-dv7-6c20us-17-3-Inch-Screen-Laptop/dp/B006OIMCE4 Newegg.com - HP Pavilion dv7-6c20us Notebook AMD A-Series A8-3520M(1.6GHz) 17.3" 6GB Memory DDR3 750GB HDD 5400rpm DVD Super Multi AMD Radeon HD 6620G
I won't comment on the HP consumer line of laptops cuz I am tired of commenting on them. Only thing I like about HP is their business line of laptops. I am writing this thread on one right now. But other than that, I have "no comment".
In my opinion, this laptop should have been price around $650 or so. But I have read that it has pretty good speakers. And I am not talking about the over-hyped BEATS AUDIO crap that most people think its good sound, lol.
Overall, it's a good basic laptop that will fit your need for the future.
Here is some more info on the difference between A6 and A8 APU processors AnandTech - The AMD Llano Notebook Review: Competing in the Mobile Market
Last edited by yotano211; 04-05-2012 at 08:39 AM.
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