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Manufacturer codeLY592ET
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About the HP 8770w
HP LY592ET is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 43.9 cm (17.3"); processor family: Intel® Core™ i7; internal memory: 4 GB; total storage capacity: 500 GB. This entry covers manufacturer code LY592ET. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 43.9 cm (17.3") display is specified at 1600 x 900 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
This configuration lists 4 GB of memory and 500 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Screen size
- 43.9 cm (17.3")
- Screen resolution
- 1600 x 900 pixels
- Processor family
- Intel® Core™ i7
- Processor model
- i7-3630QM
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 500 GB
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HP 8770w specifications
Manufacturer code: LY592ET · Icecat product 17792268 · Checked 26 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Screen size | 43.9 cm (17.3") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1600 x 900 pixels |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor model | i7-3630QM |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 500 GB |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Professional |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® Quadro® K3000M |
| Weight | 3.47 kg |
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Audio & listening5 details
| Audio system | SRS Premium Sound PRO |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
Display2 details
| Touchscreen | No |
|---|---|
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage40 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | PGA988 |
| Processor lithography | 22 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series |
| Processor codename | Ivy Bridge |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Internal memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 4 GB |
| Memory slots | 4x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| HDD capacity | 500 GB |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MMC, SD |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 2 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 650 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x166 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® QM77 Express |
| Intel® Smart Cache | Yes |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B) |
| Processor code | SR0UX |
| Graphics & IMC lithography | 22 nm |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| Processor ARK ID | 71459 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
Camera, image & video4 details
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel Clear Video Technology | No |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | No |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
|---|
Connections & wireless21 details
| HDD interface | SATA |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort connections | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | No |
| Docking connector | Yes |
| Modem (RJ-11) ports | 1 |
| Serial ports quantity | 1 |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Power & battery3 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 8 |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features1 detail
| SmartCard slot | No |
|---|
Design & dimensions9 details
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black, Silver |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Width | 416.5 mm |
| Depth | 272.7 mm |
| Height | 37.7 mm |
Software & compatibility3 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Recovery operating system | Windows 8 Pro |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX |
Further product details54 details
| HD type | HD+ |
|---|---|
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
| Bus type | DMI |
| FSB Parity | No |
| Stepping | E1 |
| Tjunction | 105 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) | 24 |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| Optical drive type | DVD Super Multi DL |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Integrated 4G WiMAX | Yes |
| ExpressCard slot | Yes |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Spill-resistant keyboard | Yes |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
| Windows keys | Yes |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) | No |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | No |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | No |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel FDI Technology | Yes |
| Intel Fast Memory Access | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Intel segment tagging | Enterprise |
Packaging & supplied accessories3 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Cables included | AC |
| Manual | Yes |
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