- Is the HP 17 good for everyday use?
- Yes. The Core i5-1335U and SSD handle browsing, Office, video calls and streaming smoothly. It is not built for gaming or heavy video editing.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- Storage is usually accessible through the bottom panel, but RAM is often soldered on this model. Check the exact configuration before buying if 8 GB worries you.
- How does it compare with a 15.6-inch laptop?
- You get a noticeably larger screen and a number pad, at the cost of weight and bulk. Internals are similar to 15-inch rivals at the same tier.
- Is the display good for photo or video work?
- No. It is Full HD but dim with limited color coverage, so it suits documents and web use rather than color-critical editing.
- Does it come with Windows 11 Pro?
- Yes, this configuration ships with Windows 11 Pro, which adds BitLocker and remote desktop over the Home edition.
- Is it good for gaming?
- Only light or older games. Iris Xe graphics handle casual titles, but there is no dedicated GPU for modern games.
- Where is the HP 17 Intel Core I5-1335U Laptop 17.3" 8 GB 512 GB cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $699.00, as of our latest check.