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HP Pavilion dv6-3050us 15.6-Inch Laptop | 
| Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $924.99
Buy New: $829.99
as of 9/10/2010 17:42 CDT details
You Save: $95.00 (10%)
New (23) Refurbished (1) from $819.99
Seller: Tomorrow's Store
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 153
Color: Argento
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU Manufacturer: AMD
CPU Speed: 2
CPU Type: Phenom Quad-Core
Processors: 4
System Memory: 4
Memory Type: SODIMM
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Hard Drive Size: 640
Graphics RAM: 1024
Modem: Modem
Free Memory Slots: 2
USB Ports: 4
Display Size: 14.1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.5
Dimensions (in): 14.9 x 9.7 x 1.4
MPN: WQ687UA#ABA
Model: WQ687UA#ABA
UPC: 885631452929
EAN: 0885631452929
ASIN: B003KN3IHG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile Processor N930 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 Cache); 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 DIMM) | | • | 15.6 inch diagonal HP BrightView HD LED Display (1366 x 768); ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 graphics | | • | Brushed aluminum finish with the stream design in argento; HP TrueVision Webcam with integrated digital microphone | | • | Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector); Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN & Bluetooth | | • | 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 4th port shared with eSATA; 1 HDMI; 1 eSATA + USB 2.0; 1 VGA (15-pin) ; 1 RJ -45 (LAN) |
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Product Description
Now there's a notebook PC made for the way you play. In fact, the HP Pavilion dv6 comes with software that lets you start playing right out of the box. With amazing graphics, audio, and video, plus a wide array of options, the HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment series notebook delivers power and performance to match your fast-paced lifestyle. Exclusive HP MediaSmart software gives you instant access to the music and movies you love. Immerse yourself in videos, games and 3D graphics on the high-definition 15.6" diagonal HP BrightView LED display. Look your best in any light with the HP TrueVision Webcam and sound great with integrated dual-array digital microphones for improved noise reduction. With the large hard drive, you can store volumes of data, movies, and music. 15.6 Diagonal High-Definition BrightView LED Display (1366x768) HP TrueVision Webcam and Digital Microphone ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Graphics with 1024MB DDR3 LightScribe SuperMulti 8x DVD+-R/RW Double Layer Drive Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN Bluetooth 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader MMC, SD, MS, MS Pro, xD HP SimplePass with integrated fingerprint reader Dolby Advanced Audio with Altec Lansing speakers Brushed aluminum finish with the stream design in argento Connections - 4 x USB 2.0 (4th port shared with eSATA), Headphone out, Microphone-in, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 14.88 (W) x 9.56 (D) x 1.21-1.37 (H) inches Approximate Unit Weight - 5.46 pounds
Amazon.com Product Description
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Entertainment. Enjoy music in premium audio, edit photos and high-definition videos, plus play games using the mid-size HP Pavilion dv6-3050us Entertainment Notebook PC. Work in multiple applications at the same time and easily navigate this laptop PC using the large HP ClickPad and full-size, island-style keyboard. |
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| Processor VISION Technology from AMD - Ultimate with AMD Phenom ™ II Quad-Core Mobile Processor N930, 2.00GHz
Operating System Genuine Windows ® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Display 15.6" diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
Memory (RAM)
Hard Drive 640GB (5400RPM) SATA with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Weight & Dimensions (w x d x h) 5.46 lbs; 14.88" x 9.65" x 1.21"/1.37"
Battery Life
Wireless Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN & Bluetooth ®
Optical Drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Video Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon ™ HD 5650 graphics with 1024MB DDR3 with up to 2714MB total graphics memory
Finish Brushed aluminum finish with the stream design in argento
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 Fingerprint Reader Manage passwords easily using your fingerprint
LightScribe Technology Burn labels directly onto CDs and DVDs
Built-in HP Webcam Video chat live using your HP Pavilion dv6-3050us Entertainment Notebook PC
5-in-1 Digital Media Reader Transfer photos from a digital camera to your laptop PC without using cables
Bluetooth® Save time with wireless synching and printing
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| HP SimplePass Identity Protection Keep passwords and important data safe
HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Help prevent data loss due to bumps or short drops
HP QuickWeb Access your favorite websites fast
HP MediaSmart Create, share and enjoy multimedia entertainment in one stop
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 The Phenom II N930 and Radeon 5650 Make this a Great Laptop July 4, 2010
The Crying Man (Hawaii)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
As an AMD fan, this laptop is perfect with its combination of a quad core CPU and Radeon 56xx series GPU. It has the best combination of aesthetic design, build quality, and components. It will be hard to find another laptop at a low price with these components and a 15.6" screen - others are 17" which can be bulky to carry around. The 1366x768 screen is good for tasks such as videos and gaming, but it might not be enough for those used to and require higher resolutions. The only negatives about this laptop are the lack of a firewire port (for the video folks) and an ExpressCard slot, and weak sound. Also, a couple things that aren't listed in the product description is that the HP logo on the lid lights up when turned on and an integrated Radeon 4250.
The Graphics
I recommend staying away from laptops by Toshiba, Sony, and Panasonic to prospective buyers that plan on playing games and considering similarly spec'd laptops. AMD offered to release Catalyst drivers for Mobility Radeons several months ago and these companies chose to opt out. This means that if there's a problem with the laptop's graphics driver e.g. game glitches, you will have to wait/hope that these companies release updated drivers instead of downloading ones released regularly by AMD.
As far as the Radeon 5650, it's been great thus far. I've been running Battlefield: Bad Company 2 smoothly at 1080p on an external monitor with settings on high, and AA and AF off. It will easily play most games out for the PC today and many games coming out. For the programmers out there interested in OpenCL, the 5650 is compatible and only requires downloading the Stream SDK from AMD.
The addition of the integrated Radeon 4250 is also welcomed. It allows for PowerXpress for power savings when running on battery or just to cut down on the electric bill. For those wondering, PowerXpress is AMD's version of switchable graphics. The general difference being PowerXpress is the combination of integrated and dedicated Radeon graphics, while switchable graphics is the combination of Intel HD integrated and either Nvidia or AMD graphics. This is another driver update consideration because Intel doesn't give driver updates to AMD for their graphics - users will have to rely on the company from which they buy their laptops.
The Processor
AMD mobile CPUs have gotten a bad reputation for running hot. It's my opinion that it's just laptop manufacturers choosing to pair cheap parts and poor cooling solutions with AMD CPUs because they're "cheap" processors. In fact, the areas that get hottest on the dv6 are the left palm rest where the hard drive resides underneath and the vent on the left side where the laptop fan shunts the heat produced by the CPU and GPU under full load. Rest assured that the dv6 will run as cool as laptops with the Core i processors.
Now, the N930 shouldn't be compared to the Core i7. This CPU is designed and priced to compete with the Core i5 and i3 CPUs. The caveat to comparing it to the i5 and i3 is that the i5 and i3 are dual core with the i5 able to trick Windows into thinking it has 4 cores through Intel's Hyperthreading technology. With Turbo Boost technology on both Core i3 and i5, the Intel processors will perform better on single threaded applications due to their ability to intelligently overclock while the N930 maxes out on its 2.0 GHz limit. The N930 shines with multithreaded programs where it matches or beats i5 processors. For most users, none of this matters since performance differences in everyday programs like web browsers and Microsoft Office are unnoticeable.
The Power Consumption
Because the N930 is a true quad core, actual battery life for the dv6 is 2.5-3 hours with wireless on, Radeon 4250 activated, and 60% screen brightness while doing light tasks like listening to music, web browsing, and typing documents. Laptops sporting CPUs with fewer cores will have longer battery life due to less cores needing power.
In any case, I highly recommend the dv6 to anyone looking for a laptop at a low price with its specifications. A solid processor with the combination of the Radeon 5650 and 4250 make this laptop an excellent purchase.
Error Corrections and Additions (2010-08-19):
- The hard drive is not under the left palm rest, but under the touchpad.
- The GPU is under the left palm rest, which is what is generating the heat there.
- The dv6-3050us is a United States quickship model for the dv6z Select Edition that's customizable on HP's website.
- This does not come with the backlit keyboard or touchscreen. It was mentioned in the comments, but I thought to add it here.
- The battery is a standard capacity 6 cell 55Wh battery.
- This does not come with recovery DVDs. HP has a utility pre-installed that allows users to make them, which requires 5 DVDs or a USB Flash drive of equal capacity. Dual layer and re-writables will not work. I recommend everyone make these recovery discs the first thing after Windows loads and store them somewhere safe. Make 2 sets if you want to be safe.
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Amazing Laptop June 24, 2010
Bryan J. Hunt (Asheboro, NC)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This laptop is Amazing, it's fast' light weight and seems to be very well built.I got right at 4hrs on the battery while playing music, surfing the net and transferring files from my old laptop. The battery recharged in just about an hour.
The keyboard is solid all though it took a little getting use to, coming from my 17in Dell with a full size keyboard. The track pad is great with pinch to zoom and gestures.
The AMD quad core is powerful and hasn't missed a beat yet. The laptop stays cool and quiet the only time i hear a fan is when it's booting up.
This is a great laptop and i would buy this again in a heart beat
Great first laptop August 1, 2010
Daniel T. Hughes
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Came very quickly. Kudos to Amazon for shipping and packaging. Love this computer. It has in my opinion, the best array of features for a sub $1000 computer. I thought initially that a 15.6 inch screen might be a tad bit to big but it is perfect. Not too big and not too small either.I still feel like I have to be careful in handling this computer. Maybe because its my first, but it seems to be well built. I like the brushed aluminum finish versus the glossy finishes many laptops have had up till now. great thinking from HP. The combo Ati 4250 and 5650 video cards are awesome too. Now granted, it won't run the absolutely newest spankin brand new titles coming out, but if you are a light to moderate gamer who has mostly older titles (2-4 years old) or just needs a system with good graphics this system fits the bill. Flight Simulator X has issues when flying in new york. Not sure if that's a processor, video card or actaul game issue but then again, that game is hard to run on any system. Did run Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 on this dv6 and it handles it like a dream. The 1 GB of DDR3 ram on the Ati Mobility Radeon HD5650 is good, but the best in line for gamers is GDDR5. But then again, I didn't buy this computer for gaming alone. I look forward to doing more with it as I've only had it for a couple of days, but so far it is excellent. It runs videos, even HD Videos (720P) very smoothly. A must buy...especially for those going to school.
Best PC out there!!! July 2, 2010
Devon
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is by far the best computer for under $1000 it has satisfied every single one of my needs and more. It is blazing fast has good battery life and the powerful processor coupled with the high end graphics card is perfect for gaming even on the most intense of pc games.All in all this an amazing computer it has no problems and i would recommend it to anyone even a total stranger walking down the street.
Best value - Laptop August 22, 2010
Alberto
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First of all, I've used Dell, Lenovo and Sony Laptops. None of them compare to HP Laptops.
The HP Pavilion dv6-3050us 15.6-Inch Laptop is a great laptop, at a great price. Here's why:
- The AMD Phenom II N930 makes it one of the fastest under $1000 in the market. This is a great processor, even for gamers.
- It's has a clear bright screen with optimal resolution
- This laptop is slim and lightweight and has a great design
- Stays quiet and has a nice keyboard layout, with discrete light indicators (more business-style wise).
- It has a finger-print reader for a quicker access and the webcam and microphone are incorporated, for a better multimedia experience.
Some minor cons:
- It takes a while to get used and to configure the mouse. It has multiple touch options for browsing, zooming, scrolling, etc.
- The Keyboard has quick access keys on the left and it takes a while to accustom itself to those keys. I tend to press them by mistake, instead of the Ctrl, Shift and Caps Lock keys).
- It sometimes gets a little to hot (on the upper left side of the keyboard).
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