HP Pavilion 15-bc008TX: A Gamer in disguise

By Hardik Singh | Updated Oct 26 2016
HP Pavilion 15-bc008TX: A Gamer in disguise

The HP Pavilion 15-bc008TX was launched on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale, today. With its high-end specifications, the device is aimed at gamers. However, you may get confused by the appearance of the laptop. Gaming laptops always look flashy and mean, whereas the Pavilion looks pretty much like a regular office-going laptop. There is more to this, though.

HP Pavilion 15-bc008TX: A Gamer in disguise

Let’s start with the specifications 

Display: 15.6-inch, 1080p
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700HQ
RAM: upto 16GB DDR4-2133MHz
Storage: 128GB M.2 SSD + 1TB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX960M 4GB
OS: Windows 10
MSRP: Rs. 90,900

Like most high end HP laptops, this one is also equipped with B&O Play software for audio.

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HP Pavilion 15-bc008TX: A Gamer in disguise

As mentioned earlier, the laptop looks much like any other 15.6-inch Pavilion laptop from HP. It has the same rounded edges and has the new digital threading design across the keyboard deck.

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HP Pavilion 15-bc008TX: A Gamer in disguise

It’s a beast on the inside, though. It has an Intel Core i7 HQ processor and a powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX960M GPU. It’ll run most games with ease, and you may have to tone down the graphics a bit to run the most resource intensive ones.

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HP Pavilion 15-bc008TX: A Gamer in disguise

The laptop features a beautiful 15.6-inch IPS display, with 1920 x 1080p resolution. It has nice viewing angles and the matte finish avoids reflection.

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HP Pavilion 15-bc008TX: A Gamer in disguise

HP has used its typical island style keyboard. It’s good for typing, but gamers may find the key depression a little too light. It is backlit, though. 

On the other hand, the touchpad is big and quite smooth to operate. It also supports all Windows 10 gestures.

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HP Pavilion 15-bc008TX: A Gamer in disguise

Above the keyboard is the speakers grille. The laptop is quite loud and music output is decent, but you’ll still need headphones for crisp audio.

 

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HP Pavilion 15-bc008TX: A Gamer in disguise

On the I/O front, the laptop offers two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, headphone/mic-jack combo, SD card reader, LAN port and a kensington lock port.

 

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HP Pavilion 15-bc008TX: A Gamer in disguise

HP has also changed the design of its hinge and the new Pavilion laptops have a protruding hinge, with the battery now being non-removable.

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HP Pavilion 15-bc008TX: A Gamer in disguise

Around the back, the laptop has two rubber strips, giving it stability and a lot of air vents to provide ample breathing room for the powerful CPU and GPU.

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