HP Pavilion dv6-1030us Entertainment - Core 2 Duo T6400 2 GHz - 16" TFT

Description: The HP Pavilion dv6-1030us is a 6.8-pound, mainstream notebook computer.Compared to other consumer level notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $790.The 16 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1366 x 768, which is better than most notebooks.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo CPU.This notebook includes a 320GB hard disk drive and 4 GB of memory.

Pros: Has a 320GB hard drive.This is larger than the average notebook on the market today, but is to be expected for a notebook of this price.The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.Includes an HDMI port so you can easily output the notebook's audio and video to a compatible TV or monitor.The External Serial ATA port (ESATA) will transfer data to an external hard drive much faster than USB 2.0.The EPA has classified this laptop as Energy Star compliant because it has built-in power management features.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

Cons: Has a modest 2 GHz CPU speed.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is slower than the average notebook on the market today.Also, this notebook has a 6.8-pound weight, which is somewhat heavier than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the HP Compaq Business 2510p, at around $770, has only a 2.9-pound weight.The poor battery performance of this notebook means it has to be recharged more frequently than other laptops in its class.Graphics-intensive applications (such as texture-rich games, DVD playback, and video editing) will hinder performance on a system that relies on shared video memory.

Suitability: A mainstream notebook, suited for general mobile computing.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.Comes with a DVD burner, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital video camcorder onto DVDs.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, given the trade-offs between performance and low price, this item will likely only appeal to serious bargain hunters.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this notebook's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: NB145UA#ABA

• General

• Recommended Use Home use
• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
• Width 14.9 in
• Depth 10.2 in
• Height 1.7 in
• Weight 6.8 lbs
• Color Onyx
• Localization English / United States
• Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.), Budget
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth

• Processor

• Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 / 2 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Data bus speed 800 MHz

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 2 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 4 GB / 8 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
• RAM configuration features 2 x 2 GB

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards EPA Energy Star

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
• Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Card Reader

• Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
• Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro

• Display

• Display Type 16 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features BrightView

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
• Total Available Graphics Memory 1759 MB

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers
• Audio Input Microphone

• Notebook Camera

• Camera Type Integrated

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem
• Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Data link protocol Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
• Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 2 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - HDMI, 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Storage / Hi-Speed USB - Hi-Speed USB / eSATA, 1 x Remote control - Infrared

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Remote control
• Features Power-on password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

• Power

• Power device form factor External

• Battery

• Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
• Software Muvee Reveal, Microsoft Works, CyberLink DVD Suite, HP Recovery Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Total Care Advisor, HP Help and Support Center, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Pick-up and return

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5

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Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.hp.com