HP Pavilion dv6815nr - Turion 64 X2 TL-60 2 GHz - 15.4" TFT

HP Pavilion dv6815nr - Turion 64 X2 TL-60 2 GHz - 15.4
Product Summary

The HP Pavilion dv6815nr is a 6-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other general-purpose notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $640.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

HP Pavilion dv6815nr - Turion 64 X2 TL-60 2 GHz - 15.4" TFT
Manufacturer: HP
Part Number: KN831UA#ABA

Specs: Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology (2 GHz); RAM installed: 3 GB DDR II SDRAM; Weight: 6 lbs  See full specs >>

Price range: $629.99

CNET product brief

Description: The HP Pavilion dv6815nr is a 6-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other general-purpose notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $640.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Pros: Has 3 GB RAM, which is considerably more than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this ample a RAM is $1,275.Also, this notebook has a 160GB hard drive, which is larger than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this large a hard drive is $1,310.

Cons: Only has a turion 64 X2 mobile technology processor.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less efficient than the average notebook on the market today.

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Preserve favorite home movies for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this computer's DVD writer.Comes with office-grade word processing software; it comes with plenty of features for most document authors.Even the best photographers benefit from some editing; bring out the best in your digital photographs by using this laptop?s included photo editing software.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, while it won't impress at LAN-parties, this item may be just the ticket for a buyer on a tight budget.

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 Web more conveniently from any room.(2) For help in deciding if this is the right laptop for you, see CNET's buying guide for notebooks.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

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