Well, I received this laptop as a christmas present last year, and It's barely working today. Don't get me wrong, when I first started using it, it was fantastic. Up until the four-five month mark though, it started heading downhill. The first thing I noticed, was how unbearably hot the computer ... Read review
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(+) positive aspects include the speed, apperance/design of the laptop, and the enhanced performance. (-) i have a matt black laptop and it shows dirty finger prints.
Well, I received this laptop as a christmas present last year, and It's barely working today. Don't get me wrong, when I first started using it, it was fantastic. Up until the four-five month mark though, it started heading downhill. The first thing I noticed, was how unbearably hot the computer would get, even when on for just a few minutes. It would literally heat my entire room, if there was no circluation. The next major problem was the battery. ... ...minutes, or it would die. I knew this wasn't normal, and looked at the website to see if anything was wrong, and sure enough, they were having a major recall on the battery for my brand notebook. Needless to say, I wasn't happy. Oh, and did I mention, that the heat from my laptop fried my wireless on my motherboard? So I had to go out and purchase an 80$ wireless USB adapter. This laptop has been nothing but a giant pain. I would not recomment this ... more
Well, I received this laptop as a christmas present last year, and It's barely working today. Don't get me wrong, when I first started using it, it was fantastic. Up until the four-five month mark though, it started heading downhill. The first thing I noticed, was how unbearably hot the computer would get, even when on for just a few minutes. It would literally heat my entire room, if there was no circluation. The next major problem was the battery. I couldn't leave the computer unplugged for literally a few minutes, or it would die. I knew this wasn't normal, and looked at the website to see if anything was wrong, and sure enough, they were having a major recall on the battery for my brand notebook. Needless to say, I wasn't happy. Oh, and did I mention, that the heat from my laptop fried my wireless on my motherboard? So I had to go out and purchase an 80$ wireless USB adapter. This laptop has been nothing but a giant pain. I would not recomment this laptop to anyone I knew, for all the problems that it's had!
Advantages: Slick, lightweight design; good performance; built-in webcam; Disadvantages: Low battery life, glossy display can be reflective
...memory 15.4″ WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800) 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7200 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support 1.3 Megapixel Webcam with mic built into screen Altec Lansing speakers built in 3 USB ports, ExpressCard/54 Slot, Video Out, Windows Vista Home Premium these are the specs that the laptop my friend has.
One of the things that sold me on this ... ...of heat heat.
The HP Pavilion DV6 is a really nice, solid laptop and you really can’t go wrong with it. The price makes it very affordable.
The unit has a nice, sleek design and good all-around performance. It also offers a solid balance of features which really makes this laptop usable as a desktop replacement aslong as it is now left unplugged for a long time
So, despite a few setbacks, you really can’t go wrong with the DV6 if you are looking ...
TechKing123 09.09.2009
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Advantages: Processor Speed, Good GPU, Enough RAM for everyday computing and a little oomph. Disadvantages: Overheating Processor, Vista Issues(obvious)
The Hp dv6 is a good laptop. It's AMD Turion X2 is a dual-core processor gives it good speed for everyday use but also gives the computer it's main disadvantage. This processor has a tendency to overheat with use and it gets worse over time. This doesnt just cause disconfort with a burning sensation on your lap, but it can damage the motherboard and let's face it a new motherboard is a new computer. In my experience I had to change my motherboard ... ...by the heat. On a happier note you can expand the overall durability of your computer and battery life if you refrain from using it on a surface where the fan will be obstructed, i.e. lap, bed, covers. Use a cooling base for the computer, they work great on these laptops and you dont have to lose affordability or speed by choosing Intel. ...
pipeg10 30.08.2009
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Quick review of HP Pavilion dv6
excellent all rounder. has excellent sound quality and video quality. Graphics card is exellent for games. Talking about games, it comes with a host of trial based games which are excellent. Overall, it is a very very good laptop and i would recommend it to anyone and everyone. ...
balKB 09.10.2009
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Advantages: big screen, camera, number pad Disadvantages: battery
I got the HP pavilion dv6 at the end of the school year and so far I love it. It is the best computer I have ever used. I used to be a Dell purchaser but lately their computers haven't had what I wanted. But this HP is the nicest one so far, with a reasonable price tag. Their is a number pad right next to the qwerty keyboard and is very useful for computing numbers into the computer. This computer has a big screen with an HP webcam that takes pictures ...
soccergirl3 21.06.2009
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Advantages: Durability,Speed compared to higher priced computers Disadvantages: Sometimes computer me start to lag up and slow down
...even cracked once.The price may be high but there are always sales on HP and if enough research is done a good deal can be found.In conclusion , this computer defiantly is not the best computer out there but it will give you what you need for a decent price. ...
DilMasterflex 25.07.2009
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Software
Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Works, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), HP MediaSmart Suite, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Windows Mail, Microsoft Windows Media Center, CyberLink DVD Suite, Windows Live Messenger, HP Total Care Advisor, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Battery
Technology
6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty
1
Power
Power Device
External
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Remote control
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
2 ( 0 ) x memory - SO DIMM 204-pin
1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 ( 0 ) x memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces
4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x display / video - HDMI
1 x storage - eSATA - 7 pin external Serial ATA
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
2 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Intel GMA 4500MHD, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650, NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS, ATI Radeon HD 3200, ATI Radeon HD 4530, NVIDIA GeForce GT 230
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Environmental standards
EPA Energy Star Compliant
Yes
Telecom
Max Transfer Rate
56 Kbps
Modem
Fax / Modem
Manufacturer's product description
The HP Pavilion dv6 is a mid-size laptop, with above-average processing power and everything most people need for basic computing, entertainment and online communication. It features a powerful dual-core processor as well as premium features such as a DVD SuperMulti drive with LightScribe technology, an HDMI output and a 16" widescreen display.
