HP Pavilion dv6629us - Athlon 64 X2 TK-55 1.8 GHz - 15.4" TFT

Intro: The HP Pavilion dv6629us is a 6.2-pound, mainstream notebook computer.Compared to other general-purpose notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $750.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Noteworthy Features: Comes with Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Vista Home premium OS, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the typical cost of a product with a comparable set of OS is $1,390.Also, this notebook has 2 GB RAM, which is more than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this ample a RAM is $1,585.

Weaker Features: Only has a Athlon 64 X2 processor.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less efficient than the average notebook on the market today.

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Archive your digital videos using this laptop's DVD recorder.Comes with advanced word processing software; whether you regularly create tables of content, elaborate footnotes, or complex newsletters this software can handle it all.Even the best photographers benefit from some editing; bring out the best in your digital images by using this laptop?s included photo editing software.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, this economy-class model lacks sex appeal, but budget-minded consumers will like the low price.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) For help in deciding if this is the right computer for you, see CNET's buying guide for notebooks.