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The verdict
HP 17 Laptop
Size32GB RAM | 1TB SSD
OVERPRICED.
This is a 17.3-inch HP laptop built for people who want a larger screen and solid performance for everyday computing. It has a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, which means it can handle multiple applications and browser tabs without slowing down, plus it boots up quickly and moves files around fast.
$889.99Above its usual price
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 2d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The 17.3-inch touchscreen is bigger than most laptops, which is nice if you spend a lot of time looking at your screen or want more room to work, but it also makes the laptop heavier at 5.25 pounds and less portable.
- You get a backlit keyboard and webcam included, which are handy features that some laptops make you buy separately.
- The display resolution is 1600 x 900, which is lower than what you'd find on many modern laptops, so text and images won't be as sharp as on higher-resolution screens.
As of Aug 30, the HP 17 Laptop is overpriced at $889.99 — versus a $846.15 typical price and a $715 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
This price is off the chart.
Sale check Amazon shows “25% off,” measured against a $1189 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $846 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $1189 “list price” untouched for 14 months — while the item actually sold for about $846. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 15.8 × 10.2 × 0.8 in
- Weight
- 5.25 lb
- Colour
- Silver
- Size
- 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD
- Special features
- Backlit Keyboard
- In the box
- Backlit Keyboard, Webcam