HP Black 17.3″ 17-p121wm Laptop (AMD A6-6310 CPU, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Windows 10)
The $299 “HP 17″ Laptop” from Walmart’s Black Friday 2015 ad is the one sold under title HP Black 17.3″ 17-p121wm Laptop PC with AMD A6-6310 Processor, 4GB Memory, 500GB Hard Drive and Windows 10 Home at Walmart.com.
Besides the lower-mid-range AMD A6-6410 quad-core processor and usual budget RAM / HDD setup of 4GB / 500GB, the black plastic HP 17-p121wm laptop features the standard 1600×900 display resolution for 17.3-inchers, a built-in DVD drive, keyboard with a dedicated numeric pad, single-piece trackpad and stereo speakers. The affordable and “no-frills” desktop replacement notebook also includes a webcam with low-quality VGA resolution, Wi-Fi 802.11n and Ethernet LAN network connections, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 port, HDMI video jack, a media card reader, and a combo audio jack.
The battery has a medium-class capacity of 41 WHr, probably meaning up to four hours of battery life during light computing load.
Overall, the Walmart’s exclusive HP Black 17.3″ 17-p121wm Laptop is a good solution for those who prefer comfortable computing with a big screen and spacious keyboard over portability. With a weight of 6.2 pounds, this model isn’t suitable for carrying around much. Performance-wise, the A6-6410 and its integrated Radeon R4 graphics won’t win any speed awards, but they are suitable for the daily chores of the average user, be it web surfing, media consumption, productivity, or some light casual gaming.
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Specifications of the HP Black 17.3″ 17-p121wm Laptop
Here are the specs of the HP Black 17.3″ 17-p121wm Laptop with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
Brand | HP |
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Screen Size | 17.3-inch The 17.3-inch screen diagonal means the laptop's display is a large one in comparison to screens of the most laptops. |
Screen Resolution | 1600x900 pixels HD+ This screen resolution is commonly found on the budget-class 17.3" laptops. It doesn't enable image sharpness and space on the screen of Full HD or higher resolutions. |
Touchscreen | No This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input. |
Other Display Specs | TN type Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles. |
Processor (CPU) | AMD A6-6310 (able to complete everyday tasks, but can be sluggish) |
Graphics (GPU) | AMD Radeon R4 integrated graphics (for the lightest games only) |
System Memory (RAM) Size | 4GB RAM 4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended. |
Data Storage | 500GB HDD This is a very good capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage. |
DVD Optical Drive | DVD writer |
Keyboard & Input | Non-backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard, but it has no keyboard backlight. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. |
Speakers & Audio | Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. |
Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. |
Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11N 802.11N is an old Wi-Fi standard, precursor of the 802.11AC and the latest 802.11AX with improved data transfer speeds and connectivity. 802.11N is rarely used in modern laptops. |
Ethernet Network Port | Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
Bluetooth | No This laptop has no built-in Bluetooth module. |
Mobile broadband (4G LTE) | No |
USB Ports | 2 x USB 2.0 + 1 x USB 3.0 A total of three full-size Type A USB ports. |
Video Output Ports | 1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. |
Media Card Reader | SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter. |
Battery | 4-cell 41WHr 2.8Ah lithium-ion |
Weight | 6.2 pounds |
Height | 1.1" |
Width | 16.5" |
Depth | 11" |
Windows Version | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home. |
Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
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3 out of 5
James Stokes –
Not a bad system but as usual at about 3 years the crappy Samsung hard drive crashed and burnt. I would not buy any laptop with a Samsung hard drive…. PERIOD!
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