HP pavilion dv6700t. Review on HP Pavillion TX 1003AU

HP pavilion dv6700t

This is my 2nd laptop as my 2004 bought pentium M loptop was very older and outdated . So here is its good and bads>>

HP's entry-level multimedia laptop, the pavilion dv6700t has some excellent show-biz genes, such as media buttons and a TV tuner option. But it's also a strong, well-designed, and highly mobile performer. The Windows Vista refresh only enhances the earlier XP version's strong points.

The 5-pound dv6700t is not the lightest laptop in its class, but it's still quite travel friendly. Pricing is flexible, starting at$749( I configured and bought at 749), and the design is excellent in red. The dv6700t has 3 USB ports, among other connections, ports, and card slots. Its 15.4-inch WXGA screen is extraordinarily bright and inviting, and the well-laid-out keyboard requires no ramp-up time. And with the unit turned off, one press of the keyboard's MediaDirect button launches a movie, music file, video clip, or photos slide show located anywhere on the notebook. Though the dv6700t is a medium notebook with small-sounding speakers, it comes with two headphone ports on the front so two people can plug in and listen at the same time.

Last year HP added an'Instant office' option to the MediaDirect menu; after selecting it, you can flip through your PowerPoint slides, contacts, and calendar entries, without waiting for Windows to load.

The Mobile Media Guru configuration, included on our review unit, further broadens your entertainment and communications horizons. An external USB TV tuner and a remote control enable you to watch and record live TV on the dv6700t's  screen. HP also includes an excellent Webcam and an integrated broadband antenna at this price level. The notebook's'WiFi Catcher' switch makes it easy to scan for any type of wireless signal-Wi-Fi, broadband, or Bluetooth.

Configured with Windows Vista Home Premium, a 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7200 processor, and 3GB of RAM, its the best to buy at this time with a dual-layer DVD writer and a 5400-rpm, 250GB hard drive; you can increase the storage to a maximum of 320GB.

When work takes you away from electrical outlets, the dv6700t's 5.3-hour battery life  saves the day.

A thick, illustrated printed user manual accompanies the laptop.

With its plethora of media-oriented features, the dv6700t is probably the best sub-5-pound entertainment notebook on the market. But it also has just every laptop feature that a consumer or small-business shopper could want, plus power, ease of use, and a not-so-much weight. If you're looking for top comfort and full features in an ultraportable, you'll find them in the dv6700t.

basic   config:

Windows Vista Home Premium(32-bit)

Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5450(1.66GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB)

15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display(1280 x 800)

3GB DDR2 System Memory

NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS(256MB dedicated memory)

HP Imprint(Clay) Finish+ Webcam+ Microphone

Integrated Altec Lansing stereo speakers

Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection

250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive

LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support

12-Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Dimensions(with 12-cell battery, including feet): 14.1"(L) x 10.1"(W) x 0.75"(min H)/2.0"(max H)

Weight: 6 lb 10 oz(6.625 lb)

65W AC adapter

Pros

Your choice of Core 2 Duo processors

Solid dedicated graphics option for occasional gamers

Still one of the best designs on the market(see below)

Excellent build quality

Great keyboard and touchpad

Responsive media buttons and nice remote

Cons

Glossy Imprint finish is a magnet for fingerprints

Only three USB ports with dedicated graphics option

Overall design is starting to look dated after two years

Did HP really need to put eight stickers on the palm rests?