| | |  | | Home » HP Pavilion DV6775US 15.4-inch Entertainment Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Black | | | | | | | Description: | | HP Pavilion DV6775US Entertainment Notebook PC. For those who want advanced digital entertainment capability coupled with leading edge mobile performance and communication features, the HP Pavilion dv6700 series Entertainment Notebook PC delivers. Dual headphone headphone jacks with Altec Lansing audio help you to share and enjoy your entertainment. And Intel mobile dual core technology enables use of multiple demanding applications, such as photo editing, DVD burning and playing a game, at the same time. This 6.14 lbs, starting weight, light notebook exists at the intersection of computing and entertainment with its 15.4 in High Definition BrightView widescreen display, innovative entertainment and communication features. HP innovation and technology leadership helps you work faster, connect in new ways and play more. | | | Features: | |
• Entertainment-centric notebook PC with widescreen 15.4-inch LCD and stylish high-gloss finish with wave imprint
• 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 dual-core processor, 250 GB hard drive, 3 GB RAM (4 GB max), LightScribe dual-layer DVD drive
• Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); 10/100 Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS graphics (up to 1535 MB of available memory)
• Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, ExpressCard 54/34, 5-in-1 memory card reader
• Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities); includes remote control
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 10.12 inches | | Product Width:
| 1.69 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.53 inches | | Product Weight:
| 10.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 20.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 15.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 15.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 53 reviews |
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37 of 37 found the following review helpful:
HP DV67XX - A Nice Update to the DV6000 Notebook LineupApr 17, 2008
By Mark
"Technology, Music and Movies"
HP Pavilion DV6725US 15.4" Entertainment Laptop (AMD Turion 64 X 2 Dual Core TL-60 Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium)
The HP DV6700 line of notebooks is an update to the DV6000 line. There are currently 7 base models and perhaps a few more on the way. Chip wise these are based on either the Intel Core 2 Duo or the AMD Turion 64 X2. I have owned both the DV6725 and the DV6415 from one of the previous generations HP Pavilion DV6415US 15.4" Notebook PC (Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2130, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium). This is a very nice design that was priced right for the market. The included features are great on both Intel and AMD versions. If you want the larger 17 inch screen you will have to step up to the 9700 HP Pavilion DV9720US 17.0" Entertainment Laptop (AMD Athlon 64 X 2 Dual Core TL-60 Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium). There are few concerns, but overall this is a winner.
There is some confusion created because the reviews for all the various models have been collected here. Just keep that in mind. Most of what I have to say is not processor specific and applies to virtually all the models in this 6700 grouping.
Pros
+ Nice price for a great notebook with many features
+ Included Altec Lansing speaker produces nice sound for a notebook
+ Nice included expansion ports including S-Video, VGA, USB2.0, Firewire, LAN and modem
+ Nice memory card reader and IR port, which users have come to expect
+ Works well with included Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate
+ Cool electrostatic buttons for quick play features above the keyboard
+ Serviceable mouse touch pad
+ Wireless a/b/g, with front button to disable or enable
+ Awesome included windows mobile remote slides away into laptop body!
+ New sleek, shiny, thinner body made of black composite material
+ Nice DVD/CD dual-layer burner
+ Nice wide screen is adequate for mobile use or home use
+ Nice sized included 160 GB SATA hard drive; 200 and 250 GB configs available
+ Microphone and webcam integrated into monitor screen
+ Decent RAM sizes ranging from 2 to 4 GB.
+ Included HP software will help novice users with dashboards and alerts; can be disabled
+ Nice multimedia controls above the keypad allow for easy adjustment
Cons
- Only Vista Premium, when Vista Ultimate would have been ideal
- Common Issue: only 32 bit versions of windows included, under-using dual core chips
- Memory expansion limited to 4GB
- No easy way to add an internal hard drive
- Display still draws a lot of power, with more efficient models on the horizon
- Battery life leaves much to be desired, topping out at 1-3 hours for most unplugged users
- Some power issues may require you to frequently reseat your cord or battery
- New shiny body attracts fingerprints and dust, may not appeal to everyone
- Like most HP laptops, video card shares memory with RAM, limiting the RAM for your OS
- Power cord connection a little to close to right USB port, making most USB mice cramped
- Ethernet only 10/100 when the market is going to 1000 Gig-E
- No included wireless-N or EVDO
- HP's customer service reputation has been suffering with higher than normal failure rates
Installation is very smooth, a well designed process with the usual kind of included instructions. If you're like me you'll want to take the time to remove a lot of the unnecessary software trials included here. Just one word of caution, it's very difficult to change your main hard drive in Vista, so even if you multi-boot like me avoid the temptation to partition the main system drive too much.
There are some quirky aspects of Vista, so you can configure how you want your power saving modes like Sleep and Hibernate to work. Keep it simple: avoid the Sleep mode and only use hibernate. You'll save yourself some headaches that way.
At least Windows Media Center is included with Vista Premium. The should have included a lot more, including wireless N and Vista Ultimate. This came out at the end of 2007 after all. Perhaps in the next version.
Perhaps most disturbing are the growing number of people who have had support issues with HP. Unfortunately, I can tell you from experience as somebody who buys a lot of notebook computers that this is an industry wide problem. There really isn't an all around better alternative than HP so you have to pick your models carefully. Hopefully they've worked out the kinks from the previous generation of this product.
As for me, despite some minor issues I've been satisfied with both of my HP models, this one included. For home use, its ideal. I am waiting for the prices to drop a little further before I step up to my next one.
Enjoy!
32 of 33 found the following review helpful:
 Beauty & Brains...Mar 04, 2008
By Mom, Me.
Love, love, love it! After three Sony Vaio laptops, I decided to branch out a little and I am so glad that I did! Not to knock Sony or anything, it's just that now I see that there are just as good options (if not better) for as good or better pricing.
Now on to more 'technical' stuff. This laptop is very fast and runs the entire Adobe CS3 Master collection at warp speed! Amost as fast as my desktop. (I had flash, illustrator, phtoshop & dreamweaver all open at once and alternated between them for almost an hour and it never missed a beat or froze up once!)
Vista still irritates me a bit but I am going to be a little more patient with it than I was with my desktop (I ended up loading XP pro after 3 days) because I use the laptop a lot less for work type stuff. But just because Vista is annoying at times, I wasn't going to ding the laptop on it.
PLUS...it's beautiful! Gives you that Apple style and look with all the familiarity of Windows.
So all in all, I am very satisfied with the purchase. Even if you do heavy design or video editing etc, this machine can definitely handle it.
40 of 47 found the following review helpful:
Excellent notebook!!!!Jan 15, 2008
By Arnyshua D. Scott
"Computer Nerd"
I just purchased this note book and love it. Between the 3gb of ram, GeForce 8400 256mb video card and 250 gb hard drive, who could ask for more. You have a high definition screen and a duo core intel processor. I've seen no laptop with this much hardware for such a low price.
I use this notebook at work and for a litte internet game play. With the GeForce 8400 256mb video card both run smooth as silk.
Whether you are looking for a gaming laptop or a strong personal/business laptop, this is the one for you.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Very pleased!Feb 07, 2008
By E. Fiorello
Amazing computer. I'm incredibly happy with this product. The price is rediculously cheap for what comes in this computer, and I shopped around extensively before making my purchase. Anything is a step up from my last Dell laptop, but this HP truly exceeded my expectations with it's style and specks. This computer has way more space and memory than I probably need, and yet it was CHEAPER than some of the other computers with less to offer, so buying it was a no-brainer! I recommend this for everyone. :)
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Perfect for everything !!Jan 31, 2008
By Chinh Duc Nguyen
"Open minded consumer"
I bought this laptop from Fry's Electronics and very satisfied with it. It has a big Ram (3G ram integrated), fast CPU (which can run almost any current games), a a dedicate Video card (8400GS NVIDIA). Right after I bought it, I ran couple games like Age of Empire 3, Bioshock and it ran smoothly. It would be nice if you upgrade to 4G ram but it is unnecessary. Personally, I think if you want a gaming PC around 1000 dollars, this should be a right choice.
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