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HP Pavilion DV6105US 15.4" Widescreen Laptop (AMD Turion MK-36, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Super Multi Drive)x$649.99
  (6 reviews)
Best Price: $979.00 $649.99
Great for your everyday needs, HP dv6000 notebook PC series is packed with everything you'd get in a desktop, plus the convenience of wireless mobility. Configure your notebook with a dedicated graphics card and load multiple web pages and streaming video without slowing your hard drive. Add the HP Imprint Finish for style and durability. Designed for fast access to your entire entertainment library, the HP Pavilion dv6105us notebook PC is a great choice for both families and business travelers on the go. The 15.4-inch high-definition BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, and you'll get smooth video processing with the NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 video/graphics card (up to 128 MB of shared video RAM). Enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the Express card slot. Easily manage your digital photo library and share with friends and family using the included HP Photosmart Premier software. It's powered by the 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 MK-36 processor, which offers 64-bit computing capability and excellent battery management. This notebook also features an 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), built-in 54g Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g), multi-format/dual-layer LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), and ExpressCard slot. This is a Windows Vista capable PC. The Basics
- Hard Drive: The 80 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) is becoming average in size for notebook PCs, and it's roomy enough to store business productivity applications, all your important documents and presentations, and a good-sized digital audio and video library. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
- Processor: Combining strong performance with efficient usage of power, the 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 MK-36 is uniquely optimized to power today's thinnest notebooks. It's also built for tomorrow's 64-bit applications, which will require a processor with significant power. It includes such AMD technology features as HyperTransport (which increases the communication between integrated circuits), PowerNow! (which enables longer battery life and reduced heat generation), and Enhanced Virus Protection (which works with Windows XP Service Pack 2 to better withstand attacks from certain classes of viruses). It also features a 512 KB L2 cache and up to 1600 MHz front-side bus (FSB). (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
- Memory: The 512 MB of installed RAM is enough to get you started, but you'll want to add more RAM to handle today's demanding multimedia and productivity suites. It has a 2 GB maximum RAM capacity.
- CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds.
This LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.
- Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 101-key keyboard and a touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad. It also includes two quick-launch buttons (HP QuickPlay Music and DVD).
Screen, Graphics and Sound You'll enjoy razor-sharp graphics and widescreen movies with the 15.4-inch WXGA high-definition screen, which displays an 18 percent larger picture than standard 15-inch screens and offers up to an 18 percent improvement in contrast ratio. It has a widescreen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels--perfect for watching DVD movies the way they were meant to be seen. Video is powered by an integrated Nvidia GeForce 6150 graphics/video card with up to 128 MB of shared video memory. It features NVidia's PureVideo technology--which provides great picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for video content--and full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 for stunningly realistic cinematic effects for all DirectX-compatible applications. It also offers an integrated audio card and built-in Altec Lansing speakers. Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. Be ready for the next generation of faster, lighter security, storage, wireless, and networking PC Card expansion products with the ExpressCard/54 slot. You get a basic offering of connectivity options, which does not include FireWire: - 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 VGA monitor port
- 1 S-Video port for connecting to a TV
- 1 ExpressCard 54/34
- 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
- 1 notebook expansion port
- 1 consumer IR (infrared)
It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems). Preloaded System and Software
The pre-installed Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is essentially Windows XP Professional Edition with a variety of tools to help you to create, organize, and enjoy digital media ranging from music to home movies to photo slide shows. It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents), Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006 (with 60 days of LiveUpdate), Encarta Encyclopedia Plus, Quicken New User Edition 2006, PC Recovery, Microsoft Money 2006, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, Muvee AutoProducer DVD Edition, Vongo, and HP Photosmart Premier for digital image editing and organizing. Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 14.05 x 10.12 x 1.56 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 6.8 pounds. Power
This notebook is powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which offers up to 2 hours of battery life (dependent upon computing conditions). What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion dv6105us notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, IR remote control, earphones, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 30 days from date of purchase.
MPN: RG253UA#ABA - UPC: 882780874312
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By A3PAWCVQDT4OMQ on 2007-01-19
I recently orderd this laptop and i was very impressed with what i got....most of it anyway. After reading the product discrption i was under the impression that this came with the little remote and most importantly the LightScribe feature, which was one of my main reason for purchasing this computer. After receiving the laptop and not being able to make the light scribe work i contacted HP Tech Support and they took my imformation and assured me that this product does not have lightscribe technology in it. However, besides that everything else about this thing is spectacular. The reasolution is near perfect, it works great, comes with many programs already installed, has a good battery life and it is the best looking laptop in its price class by far. I would definity recommend this product just make sure you know exactly what your paying for.
A decent starter notebook, but with huge discrepancies!
By A1KSO56UWS2R7I on 2007-01-22
This is a good starter Notebook for those getting into the next generation computer game a little late. With a Vista compatible setup at a relatively low price, the computer sounds like a great deal, but you will be more disappointed in this computer than happy with it in a couple of months.
PROS:
Screen - Not too shabby. Most companies are releasing pretty good and pretty bright screens, so that's shouldn't be a big concern. I was afriad it would look washed out, but HP usually does a pretty good job on the screen.
Multi-Drive - The DVD burner is a nice touch, but don't get too excited, keep reading.
Good Ports - Including S-Video
CONS: - almost everything
Processor - Not a dual core. This is a huge disappointment, considering almost every competitor on the market has a dual core processor. It is a 64-bit processor (which is required for the Ultimate Vista), but low benchmarks makes the price not so suprising.
RAM - 512MB, for a Vista laptop, you need a 1GB minimum, no questions. 2GB if you want a smooth run these days, but anything under 1GB is going to give you headaches.
80GB HD - Vista-related programs are probably going to take a huge chunk out of that, DirectX 10 programs will be heavy, and with hard drives becoming cheaper by the months, you'd expect 120GB from a budget notebook.
nVidia 6150GT - Normally this is a good thing, but it's a battery killer. THE BATTERY IN THIS LAPTOP IS AROUND 110 MINUTES... THAT'S TERRIBLE!!!!!! A 6150 is nothing to brag about anyways, it's not much better than a Integrated Media Accelerator... and it is still using up your RAM. Imaging how slow your computer is going to run on a Vista computer with 384MB of function RAM. This is a huge letdown. You can't even enjoy games on this laptop, let alone actually taking advantage of the DirectX 10 games coming out later this year.
WHERE'S THE LIGHTSCRIBE I WAS PROMISED? - I don't know if it was just an Amazon.com mistake for a few of the shipments, or if it's for all of them, but I'm not the only one that was gipped on the LightScribe. All the other formats read and burned alright, but the LightScribe didn't do so hot.
BOTTOM LINE: This laptop does nothing right. HP went in the wrong direction with this laptop and gave a false hope laptop for the people that just want to have Vista, but don't meet the specs for one. Not only will this computer not run Vista well, it won't even run Windows XP that well, and that's the biggest shame.
Excellent Laptop But....
By ALJ6HDTI8M543 on 2007-01-19
It Is a Awesome Laptop But Don't Let The Description fool You Like It Did Me And Others. LightScribe Does Not Come With IT!!! Main Reason I Choose This one Over Others (It Comes With LightScribe Software Which Is Real Confusing When You Told It Doesn't Have LightScribe)But Other Than That A Solid Laptop And A Awesome Price That Can't be Beat By Many. I Am Extremly Satisfied With This Laptop.
Great budget laptop
By A1LYWI3Y4MJPGU on 2007-05-15
First of all: shop around - I bought this same laptop new in summer '06 for $600. Second, clean up most of the worthless, bloated software that comes pre-installed on it.
Processor: The processor is fast enough for what the vast majority of laptop users want. Come on people, we don't need dual-core 3ghz processors to read emails, browse the web and use Word! We were doing that YEARS ago! If it is too slow, then clean up the garbage on your computer - I can't stress that enough.
Memory: 512mb is limiting for future use - it will be a MINIMUM for Vista, which is a ridiculous resource hog. It IS more than enough for Windows XP Media Center, which is what it shipped with when I bought mine. I only upgraded mine because 512mb -128mb(video) doesn't leave enough for modern games. Add 1gb, it is cheap and simple.
Display: the display is great - no problems, no complaints. Big, bright and beautiful.
Video: I play modern games on this thing after a memory upgrade - it doesn't play them as well as my desktop computer, but I did not even expect to be able to play these games on a $600 laptop! Very pleasant surprise.
Hard drive: 80gb is a little small, but made worse by HP's 12gb recovery partition. After subtracting space needed for creating the file system, HP's recovery partition, and Windows, you are left with just around 60gb to really use.
Optical drive: the dvd burner works great, I've had no problems with it. I didn't buy it for Lightscribe, but when I first tried out my laptop, I thought I got an added bonus! But alas, Booo to HP for blatantly implying it has LightScribe.
Ports: Ports are a bit limited, but it has everything most people could want, TV-output, monitor output, ethernet, modem, wifi. But no firewire, no parallel(who really wants those, anyway?). Only 2 usb ports and no flash memory slots for camera cards.
I have had many people comment on my cool-looking laptop - it looks very attractive and it works very well.
I would give this laptop 5 stars because it is a VERY good machine for the money I paid for it. I withhold a star because HP ships without any system restore discs - they make you burn them yourself and you don't even get a CLEAN Windows install disc. They reserve a large part of the hard drive for the system restore, making usable disk space even less. The laptop comes pre-loaded with so much garbage software, it is no wonder people think they need something faster!! If I was not so happy with the machine, I would subtract more stars just for the pathetic, garbage software configuration HP ships it with.
If I had a dollar for every time I've seen somebody think they need a newer/faster computer simply because of the bloated, garbage software on it, I would buy another one of these for my girlfriend!
That's all I have to say about that.
HP Tech Support
By A31O2ACOQHIN88 on 2007-04-16
I bought this system for my 13 yr old homeschooled daughter for her schoolwork.
From day 1 it would not complete downloads through the download manager. To load Firefox I had to download it on my Dell and thumb drive it over to her HP. She can not download music or videos. Tech support suggested I get more ram which I did. That was no help and support suggested I buy a support contract since my 30 day support had expired. I read from the warranty where software support was 90 days with registration. It made no difference, they can't understand me and I can't understand them most of the time except when they want to sell something. I actually like the system but tech support needs lots of help.
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| Product Features |
- Entertainment-centric notebook PC with 15.4-inch screen and 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 MK-36 processor
- 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), Lightscribe multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
- Two USB 2.0, one VGA, one S-Video, one ExpressCard/54
- 54G Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g); Nvidia GeForce 6150 video card (128 MB shared), 10/100 Ethernet, 56K (V.90) modem
- Windows XP Media Center--Windows Vista capable
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