Laptop Overview
If you want advanced digital entertainment coupled with leading-edge mobile performance and communication features, our HP Pavilion dv6500t Entertainment Notebook PC delivers! Its highlights: a 15.4″ Brightview display and a dazzling new high-gloss design.
Genuine Windows Vista for smooth operations
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Excellent processor options
Intel’s Core Duo processors will speed up performance of single apps. And if you run multiple apps on a regular basis, they’ll keep your system from boggind down, so you can stay productive.
Sleek look, simple controls
The dv6500t shows off our glossy, black resin finish and Radiance pattern, plus incorporates latch-free closure. In addition, you can control the volume and launch buttons on this 6.3 lb. notebook by simply tapping or swiping your finger across a strip on the keyboard.
Fingerprint security (optional)
Goodbye multiple passwords. Simply swipe your finger across the optional integrated reader on the side of the panel to log on to your dv6500t and to password-protected Web sites and documents.
Easy videoconferencing
Stay in touch with friends and family using the optional integrated low-light VGA webcam and two omni-directional microphones.
Made for entertainment
This notebook’s 15.4″ high-definition widescreen facilitates viewing; the BrightView option provides a higher contrast ratio and better viewing with DVD movies and games. An Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS graphics card with 128MB dedicated video memory delivers best-in-class video for games and multimedia, and you also get integrated Altec-Lansing stereo speakers. The integrated HDMI port (available only with discrete graphics option) lets you view high-definition content on your HDTV (cable sold separately).
Equipped for games and movies
Configure your dv6500t with an optional HD DVD1 drive for astonishing, 1080p resolution when viewing on an HD TV with HDMI notebook connection. HD DVD resolution is far superior to that of regular DVDs, and even superior to what you’ll see on most HD TVs.
Music, photos, and videos
The dv6500t features HP QuickPlay 3.2, which lets you launch DVDs, music, and photos at the touch of a button. An included remote, which tucks away in the ExpressCard slot, lets you control QuickPlay from up to 10 feet. Transfer photos from your camera to the dv6000t via the optional 5-in-1 digital media card reader, then use our Photosmart Premier software for editing, printing, organizing, sharing, and storing of photos. If you pick a SuperMulti DVD±RW/R drive, you can turn your photos into movies, plus edit video and create CDs and DVDs. Choose the LightScribe option on the DVD±RW/R drive to laser-etch labels on CDs and DVDs as you create them.
Easy connections
The HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base (sold separately) connects your dv6500t to peripherals, including a monitor if you want a desktop experience. As for ports, you get three USB 2.0, an ExpressCard/54, an RJ-11, an RJ-45, an S-Video, a Consumer IR, a headphone, and an external microphone. 5-in-1 digital media card reader, an IEEE 1394 FireWire, and a second headphone with S/PDIF. Intel Pro/Wireless 4965AGN WLAN with Bluetooth is optional. And you can get connected in more places, without having to hunt for hotspots, with the optional Verizon Wireless V740 1XEVDO PC ExpressCard.
Superior support
Our one-year limited warranty includes coverage for parts and labor along with toll-free, 24 x 7 support, on-line chat with support agents, and e-mail response in about an hour.
Laptop Specs
Intel(R) Celeron(R) Processor 530 (1.73 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
15.4″ WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
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I bought this customed killer machine from HP website. I had it customized till the max. Having 200GB Hard disk, 4 GB of RAM, 384 MB of Nvdia Graphics, Intel Duo 2.0 GHz,Windows Vista Ultimate, 12 cell n 6 cell battery and being priced at US$2200, I feel that this is an awesome deal.
It’s graphics are far more superior than any earlier machines i had. I even tried it on Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars. It ran extremly smoothly with max graphic selection.
I must say that HP had done an extremely excellent job. The support teams responded very quickly and always cleared any doubts i had.
I also had the flexibility of choosing a 6 cell or 12 cell (extended battery), I bought both though. Each for a suitable situation. 6 cell for mobility and the 12 cell for gaming and long trips.
On a fully charged 6 cell battery, It lasts up to 2.5 hrs for me. Whereas for the 12 cell battery, it lasts up to 5 hrs on a single go!
As usual, HP speakers from Altec Lansing are totally awesome. It seems like a sub woofer n amplifier built in.
As for security, it has finger printing capability. No more need for anymore long and forgettable passwords. This one works very fast and reduces work load. No special button pressing required. When it is locked, Just a slight slide through will allow access to owner. You can also allow several fingerprints to have access to the computer and set limitations to these sub-users.
Only problem is it’s kinda pricey when upgraded to max. Still i feel it was worth it and would recommend it to whoever who has spare cash and looking for a worth it laptop!