HP Pavilion DV6-1240US 16-Inch Laptop
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| HP Pavilion DV6-1240US 16-Inch Notebook |
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| KEY SPECS Intel Core2 Duo Processor T6500(2c)(3)(4b) Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1(1)(20a) 16.0 inch Diagonal High Definition(8) HP BrightView Display (1366x768) Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (shared) with up to 1759MB totalavailable graphics memory(6) 4096MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) 320GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA)(7) LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD R/RW with Double Layer Support (6d)(16a)(16d) HP Webcam Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN(10a)(13) 12 Cell Lithium-Ion battery 1 Year Free Hardware Technical Support UNSURPASSED STYLE Expanding on the sophisticated elegance of the current line, the new dv series isdefined by fluid, modern lines and metalized finishes with surprising innovationsinside and out. High-gloss HP Imprint finish now encases all surfaces visible duringnormal use for greater durability. The dv6 series Imprint pattern provides contrast to the liquid appearance of the metallic finish. The streamlined look is enhanced with a color-matched keyboard and touchpad. And touch media controls light up and become visible only when the system is powered on further enhancing the clean appearance and helping illuminate the 16:9 widescreen. HP's mobile products have won coveted International Red Dot, iF and CES Innovation design awards and been recognized by other leading design institutions. MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT Providing more choices than ever, HP MediaSmart enables access to DVDs, videos,photos, music, Internet TV(15), and streamed or recorded TV (with an optional TVTuner(24) at the touch of a button. Get access to watch the best video clips fromComedy Central, Nickelodeon, and MTV. Built-in demos show you how to add musicto your slide shows or videos with drag-and-drop functionality ? and much more. An HDMI port enables you to watch films on an HD TV. Muvee Reveal makes creating films complete with effects and transitions a snap! Enjoy full screen viewing with the 16:9 aspect ratio. Ex... |
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Product Details |
- Computer Features: SuperMulti DVD Optical Drive, Integrated Microphone, Direct Disc Labeling
- Processor Type: Intel Core 2 Duo
- Processor Speed: Up to 2.1 Ghz
- Hard Drive Capacity: 320GB Hard Drive Capacity
- Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM
- >HDMI Inputs: 1
- AM Configuration: 2x2GB
- Built-In Card Reader Type: 5-in-1 Card Reader
- Built-In Webcam Features: Built-In Webcam
- Cache Memory Installed Capacity: 2MB L2 Cache
- DVI-D Inputs: 0
- DVI-D with HDCP Inputs: 0
- Electronic Display Features: LCD Display, High-Definition, BrightView
- Graphics Memory (Shared): 1759 MB
- Hard Drive Interface: SATA
- IEEE 1394 (Firewire) Ports: 0
- Input Type: Microphone
- Internal Modem Features: 56 Kbps
- Maximum Resolution: 1366 x 768
- Memory RAM Type: DDR2
- Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
- Optical Drive Type: DVD+177;RW/CD-RW Drive
- Output Type: Headphone Jack
- RAM Maximum Expandable To: 8192 MB
- System Bus Speed: 800 Mhz
- System RAM: 4096 MB
- USB 2.0 Ports: 4
- VGA Inputs: 1
- Wired Standard: 10/100 Ethernet LAN
- Wireless Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n
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 Older model DV6 - still a great notebook |
| Review Date: December 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Dave, Portland |
My wife and I purchased a slightly different version of this laptop for her mother and I have been very impressed with the features and build quality (there are several DV6 models but they are all built on the same chassis). It is well constructed with a metallic toned black exterior (HP also offers versions in white). Take a good look at the shell art since it is something that may not appeal to everyone. My mother-in-law definitely appreciated having something a little more individual than the usual dull grey exterior. Despite the glossy exterior we haven't noticed much in the way of finger prints or any scratches despite the helping hands of our kids who love to "help" grandma with her computer. (There are some older DV6 models without art work such as the HP Pavilion DV6-1050US 16.0-Inch Laptop).)
The specs for this model are set well above what the average home owner needs today which (in my mind) future proofs it nicely. If you are on a tight budget you can get what you need for less (look at the HP Pavilion G60 line). If you have a little bit more to spend and you want some headroom to handle your computing needs for the next few years this is a great choice.
CPU - The 2.10 GHz Intel Core2 Duo Processor T6500 is a decent notebook processor. It can handle two software "threads" which means you can have the virus scanner running while you surf the web with no noticeable slowdown. There is a quad core version of the DV6 out now that uses the new Intel "i7" processor, but I think for most home users the increased power requirements isn't worth the two extra cores. If you expect to do a lot of video and audio editing then stepping up to the i7 would make sense. If you are mostly looking to use Office type-applications and browse the web I'd suggest sticking with the Core2 Duo.
RAM - 4GB of DDR3 RAM running at 1066MHz is combined with a 64bit OS to which should provide more than enough memory for pretty much any application you can think of outside of extremely high end gaming.
HDD - The 320GB drive is far more space than most users need (few people will use more than 100GB) but if you know you need more there are DV6 models with 500GB drives.
Graphics - This model is using the standard Intel 4500 graphics chipset. It's not something you'll want to try and run the latest 3D gamer on but light or non gamers will be happy with it.
Display - HP has a reputation for high-end displays and this one delivers. Tuned slightly for indoor use the 16" HP Brightview display is good enough for outdoor use though not as much as a more matte display. Indoors it is brilliant with surprisingly strong blacks (too many notebook displays are all brightness with no depth). I like that the screen provides a decent amount of vertical space without overdoing it. The difference between this and a 14" is surprising. I should point out that newer DV6 models only come with a 15.6" screen. Not a big difference but something to consider if you are trying to decide between this model and an older one.
Sound - Surprisingly good sound for a notebook. The speakers are well positioned and deliver a good range. I've heard better but it was on a $3K notebook.
Battery - HP bundles their standard 6 cell Lithium-Ion battery. The HP Pavilion DV6-1350US has a 12 cell battery (which you can also order separately from HP). If you are on the road a lot the 12 cell is nice. Home users who plan to plug in a lot may not care.
Operating System - The newer models come with Windows 7 but this is an older model that comes loaded with Windows Vista Premium. This is what our computer came with and we have no complaints. I know there were bugs in Vista when it first came out but we found it to be much more stable than Windows XP.
I don't have any serious "cons" for this computer. The "Touch Media Controls" for things like the volume (as opposed to buttons you push) are a little odd at first but we got used to them quickly and hey, they look cool when they light up. I also don't find the included remote to be that useful but anyone planning to hook this up to their TV might like it. I suspect most people will just put in a drawer and forget about it.
To wrap it all up: you can always buy more features for more money but if you are looking for a laptop with some higher-end features and upscale build quality this is an excellent choice. HP spent money in the right places and has created a high-end laptop at a mid-tier price. If you are looking for a Windows 7 version I think the HP Pavilion DV6-1350US which is one of the better values out there today. If you are a student you may want to check out HPs "Academy" program which offers student discounts (it can be hard to find on HP's web site so you may be better off searching for "HP Academy").
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Great Purchase
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| Review Date: February 17, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Frank, |
| This laptop is great. the delivery time was normal. the results where rewarding,great laptop hp. the windows vista on the other had wasent that good in estability. I backed it up with the software provided by the HP team and downgraded to XP. Overall great. |
Extremely weak product support! Not recommended
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| Review Date: May 27, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Emre Kekec, United States |
I am a software engineer who has used a variety of brands. I got a 3 month old DV6t-2000 i7 quad core with 8GB RAM for development purposes. I trusted in HP brand and bought this computer to see that there is absolutely no support. The computers GET issues from time to time, a well performing computer does not necessarily mean that it is a good product.
The support department is going to offer you to replace the whole panel and reformat the PC if one of your key-caps(in my case up arrow) gets loose or broken. You will have to leave your PC to service department for at least a month if you have warranty, and if your warranty is over may God help you since your will have to pay several hundred dollars. There is absolutely 0 initiative, and prepare to talk to human robots. I went up to their CEO! and could not get a resolution. Managers are arrogant and chooses to fight with the customer instead of offering solutions.
I am an IT expert and strongly suggest advanced and novice users to stay away from HP as far as possible...
05/27/2010
After sending several emails and hours spent on the phone calls, I could get the support department to resolve the issue. However, they sent a whole keyboard panel. So, it seems, once the warranty period is over, I would have to pay for the panel. It is a powerful computer , yet the support is still weak. |
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