HP Pavilion dv6871us Entertainment - Core 2 Duo T5550 1.83 GHz - 15.4" TFT

Intro: The HP Pavilion dv6871us is a 6.2-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,005.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.Features NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS graphics with 256MB of video memory.

Noteworthy Features: Has a 320GB hard drive, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this large a hard drive is $1,215.Also, this notebook has 3 GB RAM, which is considerably more than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this ample a RAM is $1,275.

Weaker Features: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Preserve favorite home movies for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this computer's DVD writer.Comes with advanced word processing software -- capable of producing all the complex documents you may need to publish.With 256MB of dedicated video RAM, this machine will do very well compared to most other notebooks, when it comes to multimedia applications and games.Develop your digital darkroom savvy using the photo editing software bundled with this computer.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of consumer level products with a comparable screen size is considerably more -- right around $1,167.Generally, it should be considered by serious bargain hunters.

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.