For those who want an all-in-one performance notebook with rich multimedia features, the HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment series delivers excellent mobile performance that looks as great as it runs.
Powered by the latest processor and graphics technologies, it delivers the features you need to support your digital lifestyle.
Check Product Price Comparisons Below
Product Details
Intel Core i7-720QM processor with 1.60GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.80GHz
4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 DIMM) (expandable to 8 GB)
500GB (7200RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, * Up to 3.25 Hours of Battery Life
15.6" Diagonal High-Definition LED HP BrightView Display (1366x768), Nvidia GeForce GT 230M with up to 2815MB
Video Reviews
No video reviews found for this product.
Customer Reviews
Big performance bump over older DV6 line
Review Date: January 23, 2010
Reviewer: Dave, Portland
Note: since I wrote a few reviews for some very simliar DV6 models Amazon has cross posted all those reviews.
I posted a long review of the current crop of DV6-21xx series of notebooks here: HP Pavilion DV6-2170US. The models are mostly the same with different CPUs (one has a discrete graphics chip). All include the newest mobile processors from Intel which eclipse the older Core2 line in terms of performance. Those with integrated graphics include Intel's new HD graphics which are also a big improvement over Intel's old 4500HD graphics (which are still inferior to discrete graphics chips from AMD/ATI and Nvidia when it comes to 3D gaming).
One specific thing I want to highlight about this model is that the CPU is the Intel i7-720QM, one of the top performing notebook CPUs on the market. With four cores running two threads each you computer can (if needed) act like a 8 core processor. When not needed the extra cores shut down and the frequency goes up (part of what Intel calls "Turbo mode". The downside is that the combination of this quad core CPU and the discrete graphics chip from nVidia will drain your battery much faster than a dual core CPU with Intel's integrated graphics (expect the battery to last 1-2 hours during typical use). Unless you are a 3D gamer this is probably not the notebook for you. If you are a 3D gamer the included nVidia 230M graphics chip will make 3D games at lot more playable. For example Fear2 goes from 12FPS on Intel HD to 45FPS on the nVidia 230M at medium settings.
The other thing to note about this model is that it has Gigabit ethernet (10/100/1000) whereas the dual core HPs have standard 10/100 ethernet. Not something that matters to most people but I thought I'd mention it since it's easy to miss when you are comparing models.
If you are really sold on this model but need better battery life you can buy a HP KS526AA 12-Cell Multi Battery for it and get another 1-2 hours of battery life. It adds another $100 to your purchase price. You can order direct from HP with this battery but I'm not sure if that gets you a better price (taxes, shipping, etc...) over Amazon or not. It's worth pricing out.
Great Performing Laptop So Far
Review Date: March 23, 2010
Reviewer: J. Ball, Oak Ridge, TN USA
Have used now for over a month and have found this to be a great little machine. Only problems I've had are related to Win 7 compatability and not the Laptop.
Pros: Great speed
Full keyboard with number pad
Easy volumn adjustment with visible slider
Cons: No separation between touch pad and buttons - too easy to get both fingers on touch pad
It can be a desktop replacement
Review Date: May 7, 2010
Reviewer: A. Sworan, Cleveland, OH USA
I've been using this at work for the past month. With a full size keyboard and mouse, it feels like I'm working on a high-end desktop workstation. Runs Win7 at blazing fast speeds. Graphics card is robust enough to drive two monitors (notebook and 22" acer). Have one partition running Server 2008 R2 x64, VMware 2.0, three Server 2008 R2 x64 guests on 4gb of memory.
Excellent All Around Performer
Review Date: March 8, 2010
Reviewer: P. Manzon, BURBANK, CA, US
Good:
Core i7 Intel chip
Doesnt have a lot of "Bloatware" to bother you
Snappy and speedy
Good amount of space on the harddrive
Relatively quiet even when the fans are spinning
Lightweight for the kind of power it punches
Has a num-pad
Screen is very bright thanks to the LED lighting
Bad:
Fingerprint Magnet on the keyboard, outer shell and even on the handrests
Depending what you do, it can get pretty hot
Also Depending what you use the laptop for, the battery life can get cut short, but thats with any laptop really.
This laptop is a pretty versitile laptop that can appease the gamer, power user, or even a web surfer. It is a really sleek looking laptop and it doesnt scream out like the alienware laptops or dell XPS. The only thing that brings attention to the laptop is the light it has on the outerside lid. It lights up the HP logo, which some people will like or some wont. The laptop keyboard is kind of squished because they added a numpad, but coming from a 17" laptop with no keypad, this was a welcomed addition. The LED lit screen is amazing. Everything comes out crisp and bright especially since the graphics are being run on a dedicated nvidia m230 card. This card helps out with more of the demanding resources when playing a PC game, and will drop the battery life.
It's a GREAT LAPTOP!
Review Date: May 5, 2010
Reviewer: Lorna J. Loomis, Ottawa, Ontario Canada
I just got my HP Pavilion DV6-2190US last week and I love it already! My preference is actually for a desktop but I needed a laptop, also. This one does not power up as fast as I'd like but so far, that's the only 'negative'. I haven't noticed a problem with noise from the fans or excessive heat, yet.
It's fast, fast, fast, and that's what I was looking for in a laptop. It's also lightweight and highly portable. So far, I'd highly recommend this unit which is the reason I gave it a 5-Star rating!
We have searched the web to find the best prices available so you don't have to. These prices are updated daily.
After reading the reviews and getting all the product details, be sure to check out our product price comparisons below each review.
We have searched the web to find the best prices available so you don't have to. These prices are updated daily.
Hello, My name is Peter OBrien and I would be lost without my laptop computer. I am sure that you feel that same way.
Of course if you buy the wrong laptop for your specific needs then it can be a nightmare for you. If you buy a latop with no enough memory or an old processor than things will move very slowly for you and that is a bad thing.
You need your info fast and waiting around for the computer when you have other things to do is not a good idea.
When I was purchasing my laptop, I was all over the internet looking for the right laptop. I wish there was one site that had reviews and specifications of the laptops. Well, I could not find one, so I made a site for you.
Here you can find all kinds of laptops with specifications and customer reviews so you can find and purchase the laptop that is right for you.
All orders and payments are processed through Amazon.com and their secure server, which encrypts all submitted information.
No video reviews found for this product.
Big performance bump over older DV6 line
Leave a Reply