HP Pavilion dv6t

The Mobile Graphics Powerhouse

The HP Pavilion dv6t is a contender for being your new favorite laptop as it strikes the balance between mobility, size and visual performance. The notebook packs an impressive high definition screen and has a stylish and modern design.

This 15.6 inch notebook is perfect for beginners who want a portable computer with a large screen, but is also customizable with a variety of options for advanced users seeking to optimize their machine’s performance.

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HP Pavilion dv6t Pricing and Configuration

HPDirect.com is currently offering the entry-level base HP Pavilion dv6t for a very affordable $679.99. This configuration is outfitted with a 64-bit operating system to help maximize computing power as well as:

• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6600 (Speed of 2.2GHz)
• RAM: 2GB System Memory
• 250GB Hard Drive: Plenty of digital storage space for both beginner and advanced users
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD: Enhances machine’s graphic capabilities
• Integrated Webcam

HP’s recommended configuration of HP Pavilion dv6t costs $952.99. This configuration  benefits from extra memory and additional storage, equipping it for better performance:

• Windows 7 Home Premium
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P7450 (Speed 2.13GHz)
• RAM: 4GB System Memory
• Upgrade to 500GB Hard Drive (2x the space)
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD

Upgrades to Consider: These additional upgrades will give your laptop even more features and are recommended for advanced multimedia users:

• Lightscribe Blu-Ray ROM: Enjoy watching your favorite high definition Blu-Ray movies and DVDs, as wells as making your own home movies, with this upgraded CD drive.
• HP Integrated HDTV Hybrid Tuner: Watch and record all of your favorite TV shows directly on your computer with an integrated TV tuner.

HP Pavilion dv6t Reviews

PCMag raves about the dv6t’s design: ” The HP Pavilion dv6t is tailor-made for frugal fashionistas. It’s gorgeously designed and packed with features made for digital hobbyists…”

TechReviewSource calls it “a pretty good computer for the money and definitely worth looking at if you are in the market for a new laptop…”

Design

The dv6t has an attractive black lid and can be decorated with a sleek imprint. The notebook is available in Moonlight White or Espresso Black (shown below).

The dv6t is very portable for a 16 inch notebook and has smooth durable surfaces with a “liquid metallic” appearance.

Connectivity

The Pavilion dv6t comes standard with a wireless-G card to connect to Wi-Fi networks. A wireless N card is optional and allows for faster download speeds and greater range. An ethernet port is included to allow you to get online using a wired connection as well.

The dv6t comes with 4 USB ports for connecting all your additional electronic gadgets like MP3 players and cameras. A 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader is also installed for easy transfer of data from memory cards. You’ll also be able to connect your computer to an HDTV or another output because of the built-in HDMI port.