HP 17-ca0008ng 4AW79EA Overview
The HP 17-ca0008ng 4AW79EA laptop is a budget-friendly notebook that offers decent performance for everyday tasks. Powered by an AMD Ryzen 3 2200U processor with 2 cores and 4 threads, this laptop is capable of handling multiple applications simultaneously. With a base frequency of 2.5 GHz and a boost frequency of 3.4 GHz, it provides smooth performance for browsing the web, streaming videos, and light productivity tasks.
The 17.3-inch SVA display has a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels, which delivers crisp images and text. While it may not be full HD, it still offers a decent viewing experience for watching movies and working on documents. The AMD Radeon Vega 3 integrated graphics provide adequate performance for casual gaming and multimedia tasks.
With 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 256 GB SSD, this laptop offers snappy performance and quick boot times. The DVD Super Multi optical drive allows you to watch movies or install software from physical discs, while the built-in card reader enables easy transfer of files from SD cards.
The HP 17-ca0008ng comes equipped with Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi connectivity, Ethernet LAN, HDMI port, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, as well as a combo headphone/mic port. The island-style keyboard with numeric keypad and touchpad make typing and navigating the system a breeze. The HP Webcam and dual speakers provide decent video conferencing and audio capabilities.
Measuring 414.8 x 272.2 x 24.5 mm and weighing 2.45 kg, this laptop is portable enough to take on-the-go while still offering a spacious 17.3-inch display. The black clamshell design gives it a sleek and professional look.
Pros:
- Affordable price point
- Decent performance for everyday tasks
- Large 17.3-inch display
- Good selection of ports and connectivity options
- Slim and portable design
Cons:
- Display resolution is only HD
- Integrated graphics may struggle with demanding tasks
- Limited storage capacity
- No discrete graphics adapter option for better gaming performance
