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For full specifications see the HP Pavilion dv7-2100 series specifications page.
| Name | HP Pavilion dv7-2100 series |
| Processor | Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor |
| Screen | 17.3” 1600×900 Widescreen 17” 1440×900 Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | up to 500GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650 |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not Tested | |
| Screen | Not Tested | |
| HDD | Not Tested | |
| Optical Drive | Not Tested | |
| Graphics | Not Tested | |
| Sound | Not Tested | |
| Ethernet | Not Tested | |
| Wireless | Not Tested | |
| USB | Not Tested | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Not Tested | |
| Tv Tuner | Not Tested |
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Discussion
I have HP Pavilion dv7 2173cl with Linux Mint + KDE 4.4. Ethernet, Wireless, Firewire and TV Tuner were not testing. Other devices work. Also bluetooth, multimedia keys, IR (needs lirc) are working. Video: I use proprietary driver.