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 consumer notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,040.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.Features NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS graphics with 256MB of video RAM.

Noteworthy Features: Has a 320GB hard drive, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this large a hard drive is $1,360.Also, this notebook has 3 GB RAM, which is somewhat more than some similarly priced notebooks.

Weaker Features: Has a 6.2-pound weight.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is heavier than the average notebook on the market today.

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Preserve home movies for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this laptop's DVD writer.Includes office-grade word processing software -- fine for most serious business or academic writers.With 256MB of dedicated video RAM, this machine will do a lot better than most other notebooks, when it comes to multimedia applications and games.Develop your digital darkroom savvy using the photo editing software bundled with this notebook.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web 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.Generally, given the trade-offs between performance and low price, this item will likely only appeal to 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 notebook for you, see CNET's buying guide for notebooks.

• Manufacturer: HP
• Part number: KN931UA#ABA

• General

• Recommended Use Home use
• Platform Technology Intel Centrino
• Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
• Width 14.1 in
• Depth 10.1 in
• Height 1.7 in
• Weight 6.2 lbs
• Localization English / United States
• Notebook type Game-friendly laptop, Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
• Screen type High-gloss/Anti-glare screen, Wide-screen
• Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11 pre-N

• Processor

• Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 / 1.83 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Data bus speed 667 MHz

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 2 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 3 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
• RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150

• Storage

• Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD?RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM
• Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Card Reader

• Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
• Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card

• Display

• Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Features BrightView

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
• Video Memory 256 MB
• Total Available Graphics Memory 1535 MB

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio Output Features Altec Lansing speakers
• Audio Input Microphone

• Notebook Camera

• Camera Type Integrated

• Multimedia Functionality

• TV Tuner Type None

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type QuickPlay, Keyboard, Touchpad

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem
• Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
• Data link protocol IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
• Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 2 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - HDMI, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Remote control - Infrared, 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Headphones, Remote control
• Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Power-on password

• Power

• Power device form factor External

• Battery

• Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
• Software Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Works, HP QuickPlay Software, HP Total Care Advisor, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (Trial), Muvee autoProducer, Norton Internet Security 2008 (60 days subscription), CyberLink DVD Suite, AOL, HP Photosmart Essential

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.3
• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7

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