HP Pavilion dv6-3020us 15.6-Inch Laptop

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 9.6 x 1.4 inches ; 5.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003KN3HRM
• Item model number: WQ677UA#ABA
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,555 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 5, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Keep your data safe and your entertainment in sync. Manage your passwords and log in to secure websites using the integrated fingerprint reader and exclusive HP SimplePass software on the HP Pavilion dv6-3020us Entertainment Notebook PC. Plus, sync this notebook to other digital devices using integrated Bluetooth® and browse the Web using built-in Wi-Fi. This sleek and stylish HP laptop has the brushed aluminum finish with the stream design in argento. It’s pretty impressive on the inside, too. Watch DVDs on the 15.6-inch diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display and video chat in low-light environments using the integrated HP webcam. With the HP Pavilion dv6-3020us Entertainment Notebook PC, you can launch common apps using one-touch action keys. Burn custom labels onto CDs and DVDs using LightScribe Technology and transfer photos from a memory card directly to your HP laptop. Count on great performance with a powerful dual-core processor. Plus, play music in premium audio and enjoy up to 5.5 hours of battery life when you’re on the go.

IDEAL FOR

Entertainment. Enjoy music in premium audio, edit photos and high-definition videos, plus play games using the mid-size HP Pavilion dv6-3020us Entertainment Notebook PC. Work in multiple applications at the same time and easily navigate this laptop PC using the large HP ClickPad and full-size, island-style keyboard.

SPECIFICATIONS

Processor VISION Technology from AMD - Premium with AMD Phenom™ II Dual-Core Mobile Processor N620 Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Display 15.6" diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768) Memory (RAM) 4GB DDR3 Hard Drive 500GB (5400RPM) SATA with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Weight & Dimensions (w x d x h) 5.46 lbs; 14.88" x 9.65" x 1.21"/1.37" Battery Life Up to 4 hours Wireless Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN & Bluetooth® Optical Drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support Video Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4250 Graphics with 128MB Display Cache Memory with 128MB DDR3 (sideport memory) with up to 2045MB total graphics memory Finish Brushed aluminum finish with the stream design in argento

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FEATURES

Fingerprint Reader Manage passwords easily using your fingerprint LightScribe Technology Burn labels directly onto CDs and DVDs Built-in HP Webcam Video chat live using your HP Pavilion dv6-3020us Entertainment Notebook PC 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader Transfer photos from a digital camera to your laptop PC without using cables Bluetooth® Save time with wireless synching and printing INCLUDED

Fingerprint Reader

EXCLUSIVE HP SOFTWARE

HP SimplePass Identity Protection Keep passwords and important data safe HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Help prevent data loss due to bumps or short drops HP QuickWeb Access your favorite websites fast HP MediaSmart Create, share and enjoy multimedia entertainment in one stop

Exclusive HP Software

MORE INFORMATION

Datasheet (PDF)

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Product Description

Now there's a notebook PC made for the way you play. In fact, the HP Pavilion dv6 comes with software that lets you start playing right out of the box. With amazing graphics, audio, and video, plus a wide array of options, the HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment series notebook delivers power and performance to match your fast-paced lifestyle. Exclusive HP MediaSmart software gives you instant access to the music and movies you love. Immerse yourself in videos, games and 3D graphics on the high-definition 15.6" diagonal HP BrightView LED display. Look your best in any light with the HP TrueVision Webcam and sound great with integrated dual-array digital microphones for improved noise reduction.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Laptop, love it, love it, love it!, October 2, 2010

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G twin "G twin" - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP Pavilion dv6-3020us 15.6-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

I have been using this laptop for one month and I am absolutely amazed. It is sleek and stylish and much lighter than I expected of a 15". What can I tell you? The keyboard is nice and spacious for typing. Before I got it I was a little concerned about the function of the touch pad but this baby is second to none, it is very accurate and has tons of functions...2 finger scroll, 3 finger scroll the list goes on.

I use this laptop extensively and I have had no problem with heat. Be careful not to block the vents at the side, I guess if it's blocked it would become hot.

Cons (if any)
1. The battery runs for approximately 2 1/2 hours on hp recommended power setting and this is while downloading, playing videos, games, browsing and organizing photos and files.
2. The Keyboard, while awesome, is not back lit. This would have been a nice addition for me.
3. The viewing angle is not great but then again it's not like I am laying down to use it.

Pros (there are many)
1. WiFi easily connects
2. Bluetooth - superb, picked up and paired my devices immediately.
3. Speed - the laptop boots up super fast, there is the option to start with the hp quick start or windows 7.
4. Finger print reader - very accurate and convenient, it works with I.E and Firefox.
5. Webcam - I really could not ask for more and the software has quite a bit of editing options.
6. The sound on this is much better than I expected. I have a dell latitude and my kids are not able to watch movies on it without the use of an headset. This requires no headset unless you need privacy.
7. DVD drive - While I've only used it twice to burn a set of recovery disk and another project, the drive it very quiet and fast. While I'm not a fan of Light scribe, I tried it and it works great.
8. I love HP Media Smart
9. Windows 7 - I am impressed, it really makes life easier.

I was worried buying a laptop with an AMD processor but it's fast and cool, no overheating here.

Ratings on the Windows Experience Index (scale of 1.0 to 7.9) is 4.5, this is based on the lowest score.

Processor - 6.3
Memory (Ram) - 5.9
Graphics - 4.5
Gaming Graphics - 5.4
Primary Hard Disk - 5.8

I researched long and hard to find the perfect laptop for my needs and a good price... this did it for me. No regrets.
I have recommended this to my friends and I recommend it to you....you won't regret it...I don't work for HP or Amazon.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best out there!, September 27, 2010

By 

Subtain Zia - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HP Pavilion dv6-3020us 15.6-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

UPDATED: 1/28/2011

I bought this laptop about 4 months ago. As of right now, it has been extremely smooth and not a single crash or issue.

Pros:

The multitouch trackpad is great.
--use 3 fingers to go back and forward
--use 3 fingers to launch a specific app by tapping
--2 fingers to scroll, rotate, and zoom
--no friction like those chrome plated trackpads
--enough room to scroll, no need to buy the mouse really in my opinion
--Trackpad can be turned on/off by double tapping on the indicator light in the upper left corner of the trackpad.
--1/28/2011- Scrybe is the must have app for this track pad...you can use gestures to open websites, shortcuts, copy, paste...very cool
--1/28/2011 You can use the 3 finger gesture to go back in all browsers including chrome but need to google it to make it work....i just use ie9 :)

Camera is 2MP and is fairly good with a nice suite of applications.
--HP Webcam software adds some nice additions
--Used skype to talk to one of my relatives and it was about 90% good when compared to my brothers macbook pro 13...but then again I didnt pay $1200+

Fingerprint Reader
--Extremely accurate
--Dont swipe way too fast because it gets difficult to identify for obvious reasons
--Get Internet Explorer 9/Mozilla Firefox and work like a champion

Keyboard
--Great island style keys
--Dedicated quick launch keys on the left which I use all the time (calc, internet, hp key to open webcam, etc)

CPU, Memory, and HD
--More than enough because higher specs would require more battery
--1333mhz memory
--AMD Phenom II 2.8, it is not bad at all compared to my i7 920 in Alienware (It is comparable to the core i3-330M)
--Nothing less than 500GB should do now a days
--Dedicated graphics card...I dont play games on it. Have a Alienware for that but handles HD media really well.
--DVD Drive is great (not much to talk here :)

Design
--I've never seen anything like it.
--My friend was so jealous and he has a macbook.
--Screen size is great. Anything less than a 15" is really hard to see
--This weighs lighter than my sister's 2009 macbook pro 15"
--Enough USB's and HDMI, VGA

Windows 7
--Enough said, keep in mind i already had windows 7 on my Alienware but this windows is great for laptops.
--Pinning important shortcuts, dragging windows to compare, etc.
--Just used the printer attached to the laptop in the other room through my alienware (same homegroup)

CONS:
Screen
--A little bright due to LED
--Blacks are not exactly black but tune the settings and it should be fine (UPDATE: At a certain angle like many other LED's the black is fairly black but still not like the plasma obviously)
--Resolution could have been higher

Battery
--About 3 hours when I was using MS word to type and IE for browsing. Brightness at like 30%.
--Funny thing I never unplug it...its just me...also my brother with his macbook 13 pro with 10 hours supposed battery keeps it plugged in :)

Fingerprint Reader
--Only mentioning this because I got hooked on Google chrome and IE is different but just as fast now due to IE9.

Keyboard
--No backlit (have no preference really because its distracting to me in low light)
--Screen brightness is more than enough for me.

Seriously, the price that I paid and what I got...I still cant believe it (isnt that a song? :) You will love it. Any more questions, shoot me a message and I'll try my best to reply. I love HP and Windows 7 for this product...:)

Disclaimer: I dont work for either Microsoft, HP or Apple. I mentioned my brother and sister's mac to make a point here for comparison purposes.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Bad keyboard design, crashed after 2 months, October 5, 2010

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D. Ross - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP Pavilion dv6-3020us 15.6-Inch Laptop (Personal Computers)

When it works and once you've realized that there's an extra column of keys to the left of the keyboard then it's a good computer.

The extra keys (print, calculator, and 2 others) are useless. I'm use to the far left keys being the ctrl key, etc. These extra keys just get in the way.

However, after having it for only 2 months the hard drive died. I turned it on in the morning. It ran slow. I turned it off. When I got home that evening I turned it on. It said the "hard drive not exist" (that's the verbatim message).

Now I need to return it to get servicing. I've had other HP computers that lasted years and haven't had any problems. I don't know what's wrong with this one.