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HP Pavilion DV6810US 15.4-inch Laptop (AMD Turion 64 X 2 Dual Core TL-60 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium)x$799.99
  (25 reviews)
Best Price: $799.99
For those who want advanced digital entertainment capability coupled with leading-edge mobile performance and communication features, the HP Pavilion DV6810US Entertainment Notebook PC delivers! The DV2890NR has AMD mobile dual-core technology with 3GB of RAM enables you to use multiple demanding applications, such as photo editing, DVD burning and playing a game, at the same time. And control content from up to 10 feet away with the HP Mobile Remote Control that can be stored in the ExpressCard slot for convenience. Create custom laser-etched disc labels right in the drive for a personal or professional finish with LightScribe Technology. This notebook exists at the intersection of computing and entertainment with its 15.4" High-Definition BrightView widescreen display, innovative entertainment and communication features. 15.4 diagonal WXGA (1280 x 800) BrightView Widescreen Display NVidia GeForce Go 7150M (UMA) with up to 1071MB Shared Graphics Memory LightScribe SuperMulti 8x DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer 802.11B/G Wireless 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN Bluetooth 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter - MMC, SD, MS, MS Pro, xD ExpressCard 54/34 Slot 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, TV-Out (S-Video), IEEE-1394, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 14.05 (W) x 10.12 (D) x 1.56 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 6.06 pounds Designed for fast access to your entire entertainment library, the HP Pavilion dv6810us 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 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 Essential software. This stylish laptop also features a high-gloss, durable HP Imprint finish with the Radiance pattern of concentric waves. Optimized for mobile performance, it's powered by the 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 dual-core processor, which offers 64-bit computing capability and higher throughput for simultaneous computing tasks. This notebook also features a 160 GB hard drive, 3 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), 54g Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g), 8x dual-layer DVD±RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard slot, Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M video/graphics card with up to 1071 MB of total allocated video memory, 5-in-1 memory card reader, and Bluetooth connectivity. It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1), which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures. The Basics
- Processor: The 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 processor offers a dual-core architecture, which delivers additional computing resources to help expand your PC’s capabilities by providing higher throughput and simultaneous computing--increasing your performance by up to 80 percent. You'll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly thanks to the innovative Direct Connect Architecture. And it's designed to handle simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. You'll enjoy long battery life thanks to the AMD PowerNow! power management technology, which delivers performance on demand and can extend system battery life up to 65 percent. And the AMD Digital Media XPress technology delivers stellar multimedia performance and playback on digital entertainment such as games, streaming video and audio, DVDs, and music.
Each processing core has a 512 KB L2 cache (for a 1 MB total), and this processor can deliver up to a 1600 MHz system bus for lightning quick computing reflexes. (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.) - Hard Drive: The 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.
- Memory: The 3 GB of installed RAM (PC5300, 1 x 2 GB, 2 x 1 GB) helps boost the amount of available video RAM that's shared with this notebook's video card. It also offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed. This notebook has a 4 GB maximum RAM capacity (2 x 2 GB). To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.
- DVD/CD Drive: This 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, Video & Audio 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 an improved 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 the integrated Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M graphics/video card, which provides up to 1071 MB of total graphics memory as allocated by Windows Vista. 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. The Altec Lansing speakers provide exceptional sound, and a pair of stereo earbud headphones with volume controls is included. You'll be able to privately share enjoyment of multimedia with a friend via the dual headphone jacks. Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. You'll enjoy wireless connectivity to a wide range of peripherals with the built-in Bluetooth. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. It comes with the following external connectors: - 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- Video out: 1 VGA monitor port and 1 S-Video port for connecting to a TV or projector
- 1 ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
- 2 headphone jacks
- 1 microphone jack
- 1 Expansion Port 3 connector (for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock)
- 1 IR receiver
- 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)
- 10/100 Ethernet
- 56K modem (V.90)
Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi. Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities. Preloaded Software
Includes Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), Muvee Autoproducer, Cyberlink DVD Suite, PC Recovery, HP PhotoSmart Essentials, and Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (with 60 days of Live Update). Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.05 x 10.12 x 1.56 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 6.06 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 dv6810us 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. Reduce your impact on the environment with this Energy Star-certified system and HP's innovative take-back options, including trade-in, recycling and donation.
MPN: KN828UA - UPC: 883585926985
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Customer Reviews
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fantastic little machine
By A1R7VBPRLHZ6SI on 2008-05-25
This computer rocks! I've had absolutely no trouble ripping CDs or DVDs, converting the files and uploading to iPods or burn them on CDs or DVDs. The LightScribe feature is great too - it uses laser technology to label CD/DVD discs with anything you want: text, images, etc. The graphics are fantastic and the screen has perfect clarity and color. It also runs super quiet, and although warm it is much cooler than my AlienWare laptop. Load times would be improved with a faster hard drive, as the 320GB that comes with this model is a 5400 RPM drive. A 320GB at 7200 RPM would have been really nice.
I also love Vista SP1, and have had no trouble installing and running my XP applications. Only had to upgrade my old PGP application to a Vista compatible version.
This model is loaded with USB ports. The HDMI jack is a bonus too! The built-in wireless modem is great, and when used in conjunction with the network scanning (radar) gadget makes finding wireless networks a breeze.
HP also doesn't load up the computer with crap apps like other PC manufacturers.
It's sleek, lightweight and reliable. Everything that I could want and more.
Thanks HP!
CAUTION: Amazon is combining reviews for different model #s here
By A3HT7RYRILT54Z on 2008-06-14
Pleez don't slam me for this not being a product review. I just got confused by noticing differing specs in the reviews on this page. After reading some replies to a few original comments, I see that I'm not the only one who is confused.
My conclusion is that Amazon is *combining* reviews from most (if not all) of the "DV68xx" series that appear in the pull-down menu at the top of this product listing page.
So, if you're writing a new review, and you want it to be truly helpful, then pleez be sure to include the specific HP model that you're reviewing. (It would also be helpful if existing reviews were edited by their authors to show this, also.)
Thanks.
P.S. I'm planning on buying a dv6880se. If so, I'll be sure to mention that model # in any upcoming review of mine.
Think again about this brand!
By A3RGXMOOP1EG1P on 2008-05-25
A year and a half ago I bought a HP Pavilion dv6140 running Windows XP Media Center Edition with an eye toward putting my records onto CD. It took months to find a way to import analog music into this computer as the drivers supplied with most boxes that fed in through the USB ports weren't compatible with Media Center Edition. I finally bought one that actually worked feeding in through the Firewire port.
I experienced a period of annoying random screen lockups which required installation of an upgraded BIOS downloaded from Hewlett-Packard.
The computer came with built in wireless capability. I didn't know this feature never worked from new until I got a wireless router and found out I couldn't go online via wireless. HP knows this is a problem and has extended the warranty a year to get this fixed. I haven't sent mine back yet.
Microsoft's crackerjack operating system has refused for the past few months to recognize the built in Lightscribe DVD writer as a writable unit, which meant no saving anything to CD or DVD. Popular online fixes for this problem did not work. I recently downloaded Service Pack 3 which restored the DVD drive write recognition.
At this moment my dv6140 sits idle next to me. This morning it refused to boot up. The hard drive access light never comes on.
This has been my experience with a Hewlett-Packard laptop computer. Take from my experience what you will.
Dont ignore this one!
By A1E0FLP6PIODSU on 2008-07-09
Strengths:
Screen = Large Widescreen 15.4 in; Battery life = Long; Remote control for watching movies; Smart touch-sensitive multimedia controls; Good speakers; Dual audio outputs; Bluetooth and infrared connectivity; Multi-card reader; PRICE = REALLY LOW $600 after $185 rebate at Office Depot!
Weaknesses:
HDD = Small 160 GB; OS = Occupies too much memory Win Vista; USB Ports = 3; Win Vista does not come on a reloadable CD/DVD; No webcam.
After surveying more than 10 medium-sized compact laptops, I have come to the conclusion that this is the best available at this time (June 2008) in its class.
Sony's were a definite No-No because of their cost factor. Gateway, Acer and ASUS were on the other side of the cost spectrum which worried me! I have used 3 DELL laptops till now (and they have all been pretty good), so I wanted to try something else. Toshiba and HP were left to fight it out!
My minimum requirements were:
1. At least 250 GB HDD.
2. At least 2 GB of RAM.
3. At least 15.4 inch screen.
4. At least 1.6 GHz dual processor, preferably AMD.
5. Infrared/bluetooth connectivity.
6. DVD burner
The DV6810US met all the requirements except the HDD one.
At 160 GB, the HDD is SMALL! Especially with Windows Vista hogging so much disk space, you can feel the need for additional space. I still decided to go for this one because I have a spare 500 GB external HDD. I use the external HDD to store my multimedia files. The laptop HDD will be primarily used for loading software and temporary storage. Do keep in mind that the external HDD will take up one of your USB ports!
Although, I was looking for anything that had 2 GB or more RAM, I m glad that I bought 3 GB. I strongly recommend at least 3 GB with Vista. Again, although Vista looks smart and has some cool features, it eats any amount of memory you give it! So more the better.
The 15.4 in widescreen with the cool remote and touch-sensitive multimedia controls is one of the best things a multimedia buff will enjoy on this laptop. Watching movies, viewing pictures and playing music is as easy as 1-2-3. Now although, there are 17 in laptop screens out there (and all that real-estate can be pretty useful to artists who edit photos and movies), the factors to consider are cost, weight and portability. DV9810US gives all the same features of a DV6810US on a 17 in screen, and the cost-difference in Apr 08 was only $150. I would have gone for it in a heartbeat had it not been for the weight and portability aspect. A 17 inch laptop will barely fit on the tray-table of an economy seat in an airplane!!! It also consumes that much more battery! And if you don't need 17 inch worth of real-estate on your screen 100% of the time, I would rather buy a 20 inch flat-screen for around $200 and sit it on a table at home!
The DV6810US is powered by 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core processor. Though this is on of the faster processors in the market, Vista seems to slow it down (Only if Microsoft could have gotten out a better OS!)
I often connect my cell-phone to my laptop using infrared. This was a decisive factor when choosing between this one and Toshiba A205, A215 and P305 models. All of these are slightly superior to DV6810US on some other factors but lack infrared connectivity.
The Toshibas also lost because of the LabelFlash technology they used in their DVD burners. My study showed that HP's LightScribe was a better technology because of the availability of media and performance.
Most other laptops in its class feature a webcam, while this one does not. Again, I already had a good Logitech webcam, so I dint care a lot for the in-built one. Although, it will take-up another of your USB ports, it gives your more portability without having to move the entire laptop.
The weaknesses like only 3 USB ports (against 4 in some other models) and lack of webcam are pretty small, and are heavily outweighed by its strengths. The other OS related problems are inherent to Vista, and I believe would come with all laptops.
The other laptops I considered in my study were...
HP DV9810US
HP DV9820US
HP DV9830US
HP DV9720US
HP DV9730US
HP DV9740US
Toshiba Sat A215-S5848
Toshiba Sat A205-S5863
Toshiba Sat A215-S6804
HP dv6748us
Toshiba Sat A205-S5859
Toshiba Sat A215-S5849
HP DV9812US
Toshiba Sat P305-DS8818
HP DV6810US
HP DV6833US
HP DV6751US
HP DV6830US
Great but not as I expected
By A1HLP78WJL7SQT on 2008-05-28
The laptop has great ram (3 GB), great processor (rated at 6 GHz but runs at 4GHZ when needed), great ergonomics and design but what I hated is the card.
I have never seen a played in a computer that has a so cheap IGP (integrated graphic card) as the 7150m. It is a little better than my eMachines desktop of almost 4 years but not as much as I expected, but I least I can play games in the lowest resolutions with all desactivated (it does not good good at all).
And to run Vista Aereo you need at least a 3.0 rated card ant it is rated at 2.9 for Aereo and 2.5 for games.
And other bad thing, Vista, because without it, the laptop could perform way better in processing and graphically (that is why many games require better graphic card for vista to play a game with the same graphics with a lower card on XP).
To finish, this is a good laptop for a person that will do anything except playing demanding games as COD4 (playing but looks kinda bad).
- DV6810us RUNS WAY TOO HOT + DVD DRIVE NOISY!
By A2DQX4TKD621WG on 2008-06-04
Beware! This laptop generates a lot of heat underneath, and on the palm rest. I don't like heat too much and I bought this laptop to use to watch movies and surf the web in my bedroom. Also, the DVD drive is very noisy. Additionally, the AC adapter gets SO HOT that it would burn my children if they were to accidentally touch it. Otherwise, the display was ok and it only took me about 2 hours to downgrade to XP and get everything working. I returned it and suffered a $102 restocking fee, but I bought the Toshiba A215-S5837 and it was ~ $100 cheaper so in the end I broke even and got a much quieter and cooler running laptop.
- Great machine!
By A1PZW5JKLA85F1 on 2008-07-23
I just got this computer but I wanted to point out a few features that don't seem to be listed. There is a built in webcam and microphone with the computer, which I haven't explored yet but look forward to. For security purposes there is a fingerprint reader so only you can log in to your computer, if you choose to set it up that way. If you go to the HP website you can get a detailed, printable list of everything you might want to know about this computer. Also, to make a label on a CD or DVD using LightScribe you need to buy special discs made to use with LightScribe. That is only if you want to label using LightScribe, not to burn a disc. Lastly, even though I chose free shipping, I got it very quickly.
- Good product BAD SERVICE from Amazon
By A1N63GRM6O8WXX on 2008-08-11
I INITIALLY ORDERED THIS PRODUCT IN MAY 08 BEACAUSE OF THE FETURES ADVERTISED BY AMAZON WHICH INCLUDED A BUILT IN CAMERA. WHEN MY ORDER ARRIVED IN TRINIDAD & TOBAGO IT DID NOT HAVE A CAMERA. I CONATACTED AMAZON WHO PROMISED TO SHIP THE CORRECT LAPTOP TO ME. GUESS WAHAT THE SECOND LAPTOP DID NOT HAVE A CAMERA AS ADVERTISED. I HAVE BEEN CHARGED FOR TWO LAPTOPS I DID NOT ORDER. I'M VERY DIS-SATISFIED!!!
DO NOT EVER PURCHASE LAPTOPS FROM AMAZON.
- HP DV6880 SE- Good value
By A25TMA5XPGRS74 on 2008-09-24
I purchased this unit for my son who is entering his freshman year of high school. I have an HP unit for work that has been very reliable so thought I would give this a shot for him. He is very happy with it, works great for surfing and watching videos. We have not tried the Blue Ray player yet, but assume it will be nice. Having the 3 GB of Ram appears pretty crucial as I recently was upgraded (?) to Vista at work and my machine, which does not have that much Ram, runs pretty slow on it, but his works much quicker. Only drawback might be the wieght of this unit. It has an amazing battery life, but it comes at a heavy price, pun intended, the thing weighs a lot comparatively, but all in all, well worth the money and was very easy to fire up and start working on it right away.
- The best choiceeee
By A2HV7XNW7UJA6W on 2008-05-28
I bought this laptop.. and it's coming home right now.. i see it's a great laptop.. feature with an excellent video card.. a powerful processor.. but i don't know if it's built in webcam.. that's why i don't rate to 5 stars.. im with that confusion.. in HP homepage includes.. other sellers says no.. Amazon, says yes.. i'll know soon..
- terrific laptop for everything
By A23WWVFO4T9GIK on 2008-05-30
I love this laptop -- great speakers, lots of RAM and more. Highly recommended
- great price quality
By A1PYOE23ZOGU38 on 2008-06-04
great laptop guys, i bough this for 680$ here on amazon, it is very charged pc, you can easily manage your business and play hard games on it. very nice design, vista is also good enough
so 4/5...
- VERY VERY decent laptop
By A3TJY1797CW0EX on 2008-06-28
I purchased this product as a desktop replacement. I've had it for a few weeks now and it is great. It actually came with more than I expected. Great wide screen, mic, webcam, quick-key buttons for quick play, mouse pad disable option, all of the jacks and ports you need, quick on/off switch for wireless network card, decent speakers, dedicated cards, and more.
The only things that have been poor thus far is that my disk player would open itself randomly (it has been a little while since it last did that), and when installed Windows Live Messenger it began to restart itself as windows kept saying it was in a critical state every time it booted up. Thank heavens for safe mode and restart points! A bit of bloatware but there is no problem with uninstalling.
Overall, I highly recommend this well-rounded laptop to everyone in search of something perfect for the price.
- Excelente Producto, diseno, velocidad, servicios integrados
By A3AD5LOGGYSIT7 on 2008-07-20
Cumple con todos los requisitos para un amante de las laptops, lo suficientemente liviana, tiene todos los perifericos necesarios, aunque siempre falta un puerto USB, los tres funcionan muy bien.
La interface grafica es perfecta y la calidad y claridad de la plantalla la hacen mucho mejos que las predecesoras.
La camara funciona perfectamente aunque este nuevo software de supresion de ruidos me tiene algo loco, ya que a veces no se escucha lo que uno habla o lo que le hablan a uno.
el teclado responde muy bien al tacto, aunque debo decir que las teclas del quick play no pueden ser reconfiguradas para otros aplicativos, aun no descubro como.
Solida, rapida, y de bajo consumo de energia, de gran capacidad de disco duro, no he tenido problemas con las HP y es la segunda que tengo.
Windows Vista va mejorar en el tiempo asi como lo hizo Xp, so, tengo fe de que las funcionalidades y errores de sistema (que nos son constantes) desaparezcan por competo!
La recomiendo 100%
- HP Jokes with me.
By A14PNRJX6UJZLF on 2008-08-06
This unit is pathetic. Vista is a joke. Explorer locks up and crashes. HP wants me to spend hours with some kind of support phone call, and I make $100 per hour at work. I should just throw this unit away rather than throw good money after it. I am outside my 14 day return capability, so I am out of luck.
HP says they are not responsible for software problems, but they offer NO alternative software. This unit was manufactured specifically for the Vista operating system, and any change, like to XP, will render many hardware items to malfunction, like the sound system.
I would recommend anyone avoid buying this unit. I would call this laptop as an anchor for my boat. I take that back, this is junk and an anchor would be useful.
- Great usability, but has some issues
By AOU2DZ4LUCZEO on 2008-08-08
The machine has an excellent display, great built in capabilities, an easy to use and high quality keypad, the right amount/placement of ports and a very sleek visual design. It can run most programs but it has a few issues that has given me some trouble:
* Poor cooling system. If you run grpahic intensive programs, the built-in graphics card can't handle it. It overheats and randomly freezes up.
* Wireless card burns out if the system overheats. I've had to replace it once and the new one has since burned out. Now that it is no longer under warranty, I essentially have no wireless capabilities with this laptop.
- Sweet Deal.
By A37LM3CMMYHEGV on 2008-08-15
This is a pretty sweet laptop. The screen is big, bright and great. The 3GB of RAM keep this puppy running smoothly and the 320 GB HDD gives you more than enough space to store what ever you need on this computer. The nVidia graphics card with 512 MB of separate memory makes the picture quality astounding. The touch buttons up top are perfect, not too sensitive, and not to the point where you have to stab them with your finger to work. An interesting feature I wasn't even aware because it wasn't mentioned in the review was the fingerprint scan log-on system. Although at first I wasn't to fond of it (for the love of God it wouldn't record my index finger print signature)eventually you get used to it and I haven't logged on through the password option since like the fourth day I got the laptop. The webcam is pretty good and although it may not seem like it would, those two little holes next to the webcam are a really powerful microphone. The speakers are pretty powerful for a laptop speaker, but then again Altec Lansing is a good speaker brand.
Now I only have pretty much one con about this computer. The battery life. Its not horrible, but its not the greatest either. It won't hinder your experience with the laptop that much, but its there in the back of your head. Why not just include a more cell-containing battery from the start is a pretty crappy move from HP, but seeing as how the upgrade battery will set you back $100 and most people will flock like stupid cattle to get it, HP isn't gonna give an easy hundred up just like that.
Either way, I pretty much give this laptop a 5/5. Truly amazing.
- Great Price for a a Good Machine
By A3OZ297NIOZ6B5 on 2008-06-19
this is an amazing laptop you can do almost anything with that you can play a lot of games, do your home and some stuffs like that but the only bad is the O.S vista sucks i change to linux and XP and is so fast but in all the other things everything is perfect........
- returned, not happy.
By A1XWFA3D6DXKMF on 2008-06-23
speakers no good.
touch pad erratic .
supposed to have web cam built in.
- Great Home Laptop
By AXXOP972K8M7A on 2008-06-26
This laptop has great finish, screen, performance, and specs. You really enjoy it. Works great. I'm computer science engineer and has no problems to run my development environment, that is more "heavy" than usual home software or tasks.
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HP Pavilion DV6810US 15.4-inch Laptop (AMD Turion 64 X 2 Dual Core TL-60 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) Accessories
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| Product Features |
- Entertainment-centric notebook PC with widescreen 15.4-inch LCD and stylish high-gloss finish with wave imprint
- 64-bit 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 dual-core processor, 160 GB hard drive, 3 GB RAM (4 GB max), LightScribe dual-layer DVD drive
- 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g); Bluetooth; 10/100 Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce Go 7150 graphics (up to 1071 MB of available memory)
- Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, ExpressCard 54/34, 5-in-1 memory card reader
- Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1); includes remote control
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