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)

I purchased this unit 4 my son who is entering his freshman year of high school. I have an HP unit 4 work that has been very reliable so thought I would give this a shot 4 him. He is very happy with it, works great 4 surfing & 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 (?) 2 Vista at work & 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 & was very easy 2 fire up & start working on it right away.

Another fine product by HP with Amazon doing an excellent job of purchase & delivery.

Good laptop, excellent TL-60 microprocessor, great memory 3Gb. Bad VGA card...just 64 Mb dedicated video memory. Fast 160 Gb HD.

This is a pretty sweet laptop. The screen is big, bright & great. The 3GB of RAM keep this puppy running smoothly & the 320 GB HDD gives you more than enough space 2 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, & not 2 the point where you have 2 stab them with your finger 2 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 2 fond of it (for the love of God it wouldn't record my index finger print signature)eventually you get used 2 it & I haven't logged on through the password option since like the fourth day I got the laptop. The webcam is pretty good & although it may not seem like it would, those two little holes next 2 the webcam are a really powerful microphone. The speakers are pretty powerful 4 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 & most people will flock like stupid cattle 2 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.

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.

For those who want advanced digital entertainment capability coupled with leading-edge mobile performance & communication features, the HP Pavilion DV6810US Entertainment Notebook PC delivers! The DV2890NR has AMD mobile dual-core technology with 3GB of RAM enables you 2 use multiple demanding applications, such as photo editing, DVD burning & playing a game, at the same time. And control content from up 2 10 feet away with the HP Mobile Remote Control that can be stored in the ExpressCard slot 4 convenience. Create custom laser-etched disc labels right in the drive 4 a personal or professional finish with LightScribe Technology. This notebook exists at the intersection of computing & entertainment with its 15.4" High-Definition BrightView widescreen display, innovative entertainment & communication features. 15.4 diagonal WXGA (1280 x 800) BrightView Widescreen Display NVidia GeForce Go 7150M (UMA) with up 2 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 4 fast access 2 your entire entertainment library, the HP Pavilion dv6810us notebook PC is a great choice 4 both families & business travelers on the go. The 15.4-inch high-definition BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, & you'll enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons 2 launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up 2 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the Express card slot. Easily manage your digital photo library & share with friends & 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 4 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 & higher throughput 4 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 2 1071 MB of total allocated video memory, 5-in-1 memory card reader, & Bluetooth connectivity.

It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1), which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities 4 turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition 2 easily playing your DVD movies & managing your digital audio library, you'll be able 2 record & watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, & 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 2 help expand your PC’s capabilities by providing higher throughput & simultaneous computing--increasing your performance by up 2 80 percent. You'll be able 2 perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering & gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly thanks 2 the innovative Direct Connect Architecture. And it's designed 2 handle simultaneous 32- & 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. You'll enjoy long battery life thanks 2 the AMD PowerNow! power management technology, which delivers performance on demand & can extend system battery life up 2 65 percent. And the AMD Digital Media XPress technology delivers stellar multimedia performance & playback on digital entertainment such as games, streaming video & audio, DVDs, & music.

  Each processing core has a 512 KB L2 cache (for a 1 MB total), & this processor can deliver up 2 a 1600 MHz system bus 4 lightning quick computing reflexes. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; & a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU & RAM, & a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

• Hard Drive: The 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers enough 2 room 2 hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs & still have room left over 4 movies, games, & a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin 2 Firewire & 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 & clockspeed.

• DVD/CD Drive: This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ & DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up 2 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, & 40x CD-ROM speeds.

  This LightScribe DVD±RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text & images on 2 CDs & DVDs . Your software, PC & discs work together 4 a no-hassle way 2 burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert & burn your label--anything from a simple title 2 a full-disc work of art.

• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 101-key keyboard & a touchpad with on/off button & dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad. It also includes two quick-launch buttons (HP QuickPlay Music & DVD).

Screen, Video & Audio
You'll enjoy razor-sharp graphics & widescreen movies with the 15.4-inch WXGA high-definition screen, which displays an 18 percent larger picture than standard 15-inch screens & an improved contrast ratio. It has a widescreen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels--perfect 4 watching DVD movies the way they were meant 2 be seen. Video is powered by the integrated Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M graphics/video card, which provides up 2 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, & precise image scaling 4 video content--and full support 4 Microsoft DirectX 9.0 4 stunningly realistic cinematic effects 4 all DirectX-compatible applications.

The Altec Lansing speakers provide exceptional sound, & a pair of stereo earbud headphones with volume controls is included. You'll be able 2 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 2 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, & lighter expansion cards 4 even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, & security features. It comes with the following external connectors:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports 4 connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras 2 MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port 4 connecting digital video camcorders & other peripherals
• Video out: 1 VGA monitor port & 1 S-Video port 4 connecting 2 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 4 users with advanced computer needs, & it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities 4 turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center 4 watching DVD movies & accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center 2 record & watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) & 2 access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium & an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you 2 access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever 2 share files between other PCs in your household & 2 manage your laptop computer settings 2 more securely connect via Wi-Fi.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools & technologies 2 help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting 2 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 2 manage & monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, & other activities.

Preloaded Software
Includes Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student & Teacher Edition (60-day trial), Muvee Autoproducer, Cyberlink DVD Suite, PC Recovery, HP PhotoSmart Essentials, & 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) & weighs 6.06 pounds.

Power
This notebook is powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which offers up 2 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, & operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty 4 parts & labor 4 one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance 4 one year. Software is also covered 4 30 days from date of purchase.

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