Customer Reviews

HP Pavilion DV6-2157SB 15.6-Inch Black Laptop - Up to 4.25 Hours of Battery Life

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This is a great laptop with a big screen and good definition. It does not get close to 4.25 hours of battery life and I don't think it would get 4.25 hours even if configured differently. It does charge quickly. It should be noted that some of your software will need upgrades due to Windows 7 being the operating system and I have replaced some of the HP stuff with more up to date, easier to use software, at minor cost. I was warned that the surface shows fingerprints easily and that turns out to be true. Easily cleaned as well.

All in all, a great computer with the next step in operating systems. Personally, I was happy with XP, but once you get use to Win 7 it's great.

I can't say enough for the rugged survivability of HP Laptops. As an IT Professional, I expect laptop computers to last about three years before they become obsolete. HP does it better!

This is a very good laptop. Light and fast! It offers digitalPersona for extra protection and the 10 key is a plus! It's a wonderful price for all that you get. Plus Windows 7 is such an improvement to Vista!! The only thing that Windows 7 still has that is as annoying as Vista is all the security questions. Sure you can set the security lower but then you run more risk. So far the laptop is doing very well. It also had more UBS ports than I though. The volume is ok but doesn't go as loud as my old HP laptop. Adding some speakers may be good idea if you want to listen to music on yours.

I am a software engineer who has used a variety of brands. I got a 3 month old DV6t-2000 i7 quad core with 8GB RAM for development purposes. I trusted in HP brand and bought this computer to see that there is absolutely no support. The computers GET issues from time to time, a well performing computer does not necessarily mean that it is a good product.

The support department is going to offer you to replace the whole panel and reformat the PC if one of your key-caps(in my case up arrow) gets loose or broken. You will have to leave your PC to service department for at least a month if you have warranty, and if your warranty is over may God help you since your will have to pay several hundred dollars. There is absolutely 0 initiative, and prepare to talk to human robots. I went up to their CEO! and could not get a resolution. Managers are arrogant and chooses to fight with the customer instead of offering solutions.
I am an IT expert and strongly suggest advanced and novice users to stay away from HP as far as possible...

05/27/2010
After sending several emails and hours spent on the phone calls, I could get the support department to resolve the issue. However, they sent a whole keyboard panel. So, it seems, once the warranty period is over, I would have to pay for the panel. It is a powerful computer , yet the support is still weak.

I bought this laptop for my daughter for school, she loves it! I had researched for several days before I decided on this model. It has everything she needs and then some. The price was reasonable also. Highly recommend this product!!