HP Pavilion dv6-2150ev review. Entertainment Notebook PC

March 15th, 2010 by admin | Posted under HP.

HP Pavilion dv6-2150ev Has all features that I could ever possibly want and need in the future. Will make the need for a desktop PC. Windows 7 Home Premium with HP software tools keep everything running with ease of use. Powered by the latest processor and graphics technologies, HP dv6 2150ev is good for those looking for a laptop that will mostly sit on the desk- be that your office or your bedroom. With HP MediaSmart software, you can puts all forms of entertainment in one place that is just a click away – from video and digital photos to music. With its 15.6″ backlit LED screen, this notebook makes an ideal alternative to a desktop PC.

HP uses the Intel Core 2 P8800 CPU which is a dual core 2.66Ghz CPU, 4GB RAM and a 500GB Hard Drive making the DV6 a pretty good performer. Rounding off the specs, you have a light-scribe enabled DVD Writer, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth and 802.11n Wireless Networking and a webcam. An ExpressCard slot is also present for any expansion needs. Other than that, you have 3 USB ports on the device along with 1 eSATA port to connect storage devices. A DSUB is also present for VGA output to projectors along with audio outputs and memory card reader. With HP MediaSmart software, you can puts all forms of entertainment in one place that is just a click away – from video and digital photos to music. With its 15.6″ backlit LED screen, this notebook makes an ideal alternative to a desktop PC.

Measuring 25.8cms x 37.85cms and weighing 2.88kg, the Pavilion dv6-2150ev is not necessarily the easiest laptop to carry around with you. HP Pavilion dv6-2150ev has a 15.6 inchi widescreen with a resolution of 1366×768 which is easy on the eyes, however, I feel that a higher resolution would have helped as everything looks pretty big. On the plus side, you will certainly enjoy 720p hi-def movies on the HP dv6, especially with the Altec Lansing speakers. With Battery 6 Cell battery, The HP dv6 Notebook PC features an energy-efficient, mercury-free backlit LED display. That’s good news for the planet both during and after your display’s lifecycle. The graphics controller is powered by the Radeon 4650 graphics card with 1GB RAM which has plenty of muscle of show 720p on the native screen or 1080p through the HDMI port. HP ProtectSmart automatically detects if a notebook has been dropped and, before the notebook hits the floor, automatically stops the hard drive from spinning, helping to prevent the loss of files and data. Priced at AED 4,599 (US$1,250), the dv6 is a decently priced laptop as long as you don’t intend of moving around with it.