Laptops are popular devices that are becoming a priority over PCs due to their portability and good performance. Among the models there are budget devices that are suitable for picky users. There are premium models that are designed for businessmen and those who care about their status. There are gaming laptops, which have now become especially popular due to their power, which is not inferior even to desktop computers, and, of course, there are universal laptops.
This type of gadget has always been popular. Some wanted not only an office assistant, but also a gaming partner. Therefore, already in 2009, a similar model HP Pavilion dv6 was released onto the market. Its characteristics made it possible not only to work with Word, “surf” the Internet, but also to enjoy newfangled toys.
Equipment
HP has never spared packaging and contents for its customers. The manufacturer placed this model in a durable, convenient box with a handle for transportation. There was practically nothing depicted on it. That is, it was difficult to find out from the packaging what the characteristics of the device were. In English there were only metaphorical functions that could tell the buyer little.
Inside the box was everything you needed. A removable battery that was easy to insert into the laptop case. There was also a power supply, clear instructions, a cloth for the display since it is glossy, and a remote control for the DVDPlayer.
Design
HP Pavilion dv6 has quite attractive appearance characteristics. It cannot be said that now this model could become very popular due to its design, but in 2009 it could easily attract the attention of any buyer.
The body is made of gloss black. There is a chrome frame around it. Built reliably and firmly. There is a manufacturer's logo on the cover, which lights up while the device is operating. There are also simple figured elements, which, although they do not play a big role, look nice. By the way, the napkin included in the kit may also be needed for the case itself, on which fingerprints also remain.
Operating life without recharging
Considering the external characteristics of the HP Pavilion dv6, it should be noted that the weight of this laptop is 3.1 kg. The power supply is La-ion type. Charging time is 6 hours, which is an excellent parameter for a laptop. The battery is very powerful, you can use several applications at the same time. Due to the absence of computational load, this model allows you to enable energy-saving mode.
The device has a 110 to 220 v power supply, as well as an HDMI extension. An HP Pavilion dv6000-Wi-Fi network has been installed, which provides a fast and uninterrupted connection to the wireless Internet. Bluetooth and modem functions are also provided as standard features of any modern laptop.
In addition, there is a TV-Out: + extension (S-Video), a VGA connector is also present, and USB ports are installed - three of each 2.0. Firewire is available, which makes the HP Pavilion dv6 have very decent performance.
Elements
Before we look at the characteristics of the HP Pavilion dv6, we need to decide on the placement of all the elements on the body. All ports are on the side faces. There are laptop operation indicators on the front. There is also an infrared port, which has long since lost its meaning; in this model it is designed to work with the remote control. Nearby there are jacks for headphones (two at once) and a microphone.
By the way, using the remote control is quite useful. It’s easy for them to switch movies, adjust the volume, etc. The right end of the case is occupied by a disk drive, next to it there are two USB connectors, a security port and a place for connecting the power. Interestingly, there is a space allocated for the Internet connection cable, but it is tightly closed with a plug.
There are also many ports on the left side. There is a VGA video output, also a place for connecting a docking station, a network output, an eSATA connector, HDMI, ExpressCard, a universal card reader and another port for a flash drive. There is nothing on the back end. Only the ventilation grille is visible.
The HP Pavilion dv6 laptop has excellent build characteristics. Buyers have talked about this more than once. The body construction is strong and reliable. There are no backlashes anywhere, and no parts have failed over time. The number of connectors is more than sufficient. It’s easy to get to the system itself to thoroughly clean everything and, if necessary, lubricate the cooler.
Working panel
The keyboard does not have an island design, so if it breaks, it can be easily replaced with another one. The keys are located conveniently, and your fingers can easily rest on the necessary buttons. Both the Latin and Cyrillic alphabet are made in white colors, which, of course, is not convenient for everyone. Although those who own “blind” typing will not even notice this drawback. As usual, in addition to its direct function, the F1-F12 keys have additional options: turning off the screen, turning off wireless networks, adjusting the volume or brightness, etc.
The touchpad looks quite attractive. It is made of polished metal, which stands out on the work area, especially among the black gloss. By the way, a similar graphic element is used here, as on the laptop lid. The touchpad will not be able to slide freely due to the material used. In addition to the touch panel, it also has RMB and LMB buttons.
Display and other elements
The HP Pavilion dv6 laptop has good characteristics. Its size reaches 15.6 inches. At the same time, the display surface is glossy. The resolution is good - 1366 x 768 pixels. There is LED backlighting. This is not to say that the screen turned out particularly good. The glossy finish is not protected from glare, so it is inconvenient to use the laptop outdoors. It does not have very good viewing angles, so you will have to watch movies in a certain position. Still, this resolution easily allows you to realize the gaming capabilities of the laptop.
Above the display is a standard 1.3 MP webcam. There is special software for it. The audio system also performed well. This is a strong point of HP laptops. The sound is loud, with a good margin.
What are the advantages of the HP brand?
HP laptops have been produced for a long time and are distinguished by great diversity in their series. If you want to purchase a laptop from HP manufacturers, it will not be difficult for you to choose the right model. Each model contains certain functions for any task. In 2011, the HP Pavilion dv6 laptop model was released, the characteristics of which allowed it to become the most popular among users.
The cost of this gadget ranges from 700-800 dollars on average, and it is completely justified. In addition, the parameters make it stand out among other devices.
Characteristic
The HP Pavilion dv6 laptop has strong technical characteristics. Of course, this model has several modifications. Some of them even look different. Therefore, we will consider several options for the “filling” for this device.
The most versatile and popular model was based on a quad-core Intel Core i7 processor. Its frequency is 1.6 GHz. 4 GB of RAM, which is a lot for a 2009 laptop. The RAM operates at 1.3 GHz. Video card from nVidia GeForce GT 230M. It has almost 3 GB of memory. At one time, “viduha” was very powerful and easily coped with all games. Now she is unlikely to handle new items.
The hard drive has a capacity of 250 GB, which, in principle, was also enough for the average user. The 4200 mAh battery lasted 3 hours of battery life. A fairly average indicator, which, although it allowed the device to be disconnected from the power supply, still made the laptop quite dependent on the outlet.
HP Pavilion dv6-2019 series laptop
The following models are supported
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ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 integrated video card drivers
OS:
Windows 7 32/64-bit
Size:
111.26 Mb
Version:
8.635
IDT High-Definition sound card drivers
version 6.10.6140.0
OS:
Windows XP, Vista
Size:
24.56 MB
version 5.10.6162.12 Rev. A
OS:
Windows XP, Vista
Size:
25.55 Mb
version 5.10.0.6162 / 6.10.0.6162
OS:
Windows XP, Vista
Size:
26.30 MB
version 6.10.6159.0A
OS:
Windows Vista 32/64-bit
Size:
21.2 MB
version 6.10.6225.0
with Windows 7 support
OS:
Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
Size:
21.45 Mb
Network card drivers
Wireless Broadcom Controller
OS:
Windows XP
Size:
6.71 MB
Version:
6.20 REV: E
OS:
Windows Vista 32/64-bit
Size:
18.73 MB
Version:
7.20
OS:
Windows XP / Vista (32/64-bit)
Size:
15.96 Mb
Version:
7.10-7.20
OS:
Windows 7 32/64-bit
Size:
19.74 Mb
Version:
5.30.21.0 REV: A
Wireless Atheros Controller
OS:
Windows XP
Size:
20.15 MB
Version:
7.6.0.200
OS:
Windows XP
Size:
27.51 MB
Version:
7.6.1.149
OS:
Windows Vista 32/64-bit
Size:
20.64 Mb
Version:
2.00 B
OS:
Windows 7 32/64-bit
Size:
20.63 Mb
Version:
3.00 A
Wired LAN Realtek
OS:
Windows XP 32/64-bit
Size:
305.50 KB
Version:
5.720.0327.2009
OS:
Windows Vista 32/64-bit
Size:
5.01 MB
Version:
6.207.606.2008 A
OS:
Windows 7 32/64-bit
Size:
10.58 Mb
Version:
7.3.522.2009
LSI High-Definition modem drivers
OS:
Windows 2000, XP
Size:
10.28 MB
Version:
1.00A
OS:
Windows Vista 32/64-bit
Size:
4.42 MB
Version:
2.1.91.0
OS:
Windows Xp, Vista, 7 32/64-bit
Size:
5.84 Mb
Version:
2.2.100.0
Touchpad Synaptics Drivers
OS:
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Size:
27.74 Mb
Version:
13.2.6.2 REV: E
Bluetooth Drivers
OS:
Windows 2000, XP
Size:
91.54 Mb
Version:
5.5A
OS:
Windows Vista 32/64-bit
Size:
56.74 Mb
Version:
6.2C
OS:
Windows 7 32/64-bit
Size:
57.8 Mb
Version:
7 REV: C
Card Reader Driver Realtek
Realtek Card Reader Driver
OS:
Windows XP
Size:
5.66 MB
Version:
V3.0.1.0
OS:
Windows Vista
Size:
7.22 MB
Version:
6.0.6000.20091 A
OS:
Windows 7
Size:
7.46 Mb
Version:
6.1.7100.30094 Rev. A
JMicron 5-1 Card Reader Driver
Validity Fingerprint Reader Driver
OS:
Windows 2000 / XP / Vista
Size:
19.1 MB
Version:
1.3.1.183 A
ENE CIR receiver driver
OS:
Windows XP, Vista
Size:
4.78 Mb
Version:
2.6.0.0 A
OS:
Windows Vista
Size:
1.1 MB
Version:
2.6.0.0 A
ACPI Driver HPQ0004
OS:
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
Size:
18.48 Mb
Version:
V1.0
Utilities
HP Quick Launch Buttons - hotkey programming utility
OS:
Windows XP, Vista 32/64-bit, Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
Size:
23.37 Mb
Version:
6.50.4.2 REV: A
HP Wireless Assistant - a utility that allows you to turn Bluetooth and WLAN modules on/off with one click
OS:
Windows 2000, XP/Vista/Win7 32/64-bit
Size:
3.80 Mb
Version:
3.50.11.2
Digital Persona - fingerprint reader software
OS:
Windows 2000, XP
Size:
23.41 MB
Version:
4.0
OS:
Windows Vista/Win7 32-bit
Size:
22.15 MB
Version:
4.0.1.3749
OS:
Windows Vista/Win7 64-bit
Size:
26.84 MB
Version:
4.0.1.3749
Modifications
Another version of the HP Pavilion dv6 has different characteristics. Firstly, the design has become somewhat different. There is no graphic design on the lid; the gloss has been replaced with matte plastic. The ends were also cleared of unnecessary ports, which over time became useless. The working surface received corrugated plastic, the touchpad no longer stood out with its silver polished metal. But during operation, it is illuminated around the perimeter, which looks very nice.
This HP Pavilion dv6 laptop has updated technical specifications. This is due to the fact that this model appeared in 2011. The AMD Phenom II N660 processor operates at 3 GHz. The video card is also from AMD - Radeon HD 6650 is discrete, and there is also a built-in Radeon HD 4250 adapter. In the first case, the memory is 1 GB, there is support for the 11th version of DirectX. In the second case, the RAM is only 256 MB.
The RAM in the laptop, as in the previous modification, is 4 GB. The hard drive runs at 7200 rpm. Its volume is 320 GB.
At the beginning of 2012, another modification of the HP Pavilion dv6 appeared. Technical characteristics, in principle, did not differ much. The processor was AMD A8-3510MX at 1800 MHz. The graphics were handled by a dual AMD Radeon 6755G2 system. The hard drive has become even larger - 500 GB.
HP Pavilion dv6 - technical specifications
The gadget runs on the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. The device cache is 512 KB.
The laptop display is available with a resolution of 1280x800, and the device matrix size is 15.4. The 15.6-inch screen allows the image to be bright and clear; watching movies on such a screen is a pleasure.
Speaking about the internal characteristics of the HP Pavilion dv6 model, it should be noted that the gadget’s processor is a 2-core Intel Corei3 2330M with a frequency of 2.2 GHz. There is 4GB DDR3 RAM with AMD Radeon Hd 6490M graphics. It allows you to switch to integrated graphics with support for the Intel HD GRAPHICS 3000 chip. As you can see, the device has quite decent power.
The characteristics of the HP Pavilion dv6 laptop in terms of sound effects are also impressive - the IDT 92HD81 audio card provides clear sound, there are built-in speakers and a microphone.
Reviews
Reviews about this model are quite contradictory. Everything, of course, depended on the modification that the buyer chose. In addition, there have been unsuccessful builds of the HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC. His characteristics, although sometimes pleasing, still did not always manifest themselves correctly.
So, some users complained that the device burned out. There were a lot of reasons: improper operation, when the ventilation grilles were blocked, as well as some defects in the device itself.
Someone, on the contrary, praised the stable operation of the HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC. The technical characteristics made it possible not only to work with standard programs, but also to perform more complex tasks. For example, this model suits many novice programmers.
By the way, at one time one of the most popular modifications could be purchased for 30 thousand rubles. The amount, of course, is not small, but many gamers received stable and high-quality images in games.
