Product Description

This notebook features Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, a version of Microsoft's latest operating system, that has built-in features to increase your productivity and enhance your enjoyment of creative and entertainment applications. Windows Media Center allows you to enjoy all of your digital media in one location - in your living room on your TV. The brand-new Aero desktop is more than just a new 3D interface. For example, Flip 3D is a new and unique way of browsing through open programs. You see images of each program and can cycle through them with your mouse's scroll wheel. You also get Windows Mobility Center for a one-stop location to your laptop's mobile device settings, and Windows Meeting Space, which allows you to simultaneously collaborate on file from anywhere. Combining this functionality with powerful hardware, this notebook has what you need to compute in style when you're on the road. NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 Graphics with up to 288MB of shared memory (memory is taken from the main system) 160GB 5400RPM SATA HDD LightScribe Super Multi 8x Dual-Layer DVD Writer (supports DVD-/+R, DVD-/+RW, & CD-R/RW media) 15.4 Widescreen LCD Native Resolution - 1280x800 HP Pavilion WebCam with an Integrated Microphone Built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless Network Support 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader - supports Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture Cards 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34) Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0, 1 4-pin Firewire, 1 S-Video Out, 1 VGA Out, 1 Microphone In, 1 SPIDIF Digital Audio Out, & 1 Stereo Headphone Out Unit Dimensions - 14.05 (l) x 10.12 (w) x 1.56 (h) Unit Weight - 6.8 lbs. Note - When you first turn this machine on, you will have to wait up to 25 minutes before you can use it. After this, the wait time will only be approx. 3 minutes.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2786 in Personal Computers
• Brand: Hewlett-Packard
• Model: DV6255US
• Dimensions: 1.56" h x 14.05" w x 6.30" l,
• CPU: AMD Turion 64 1.8 GHz
• Memory: 2000MB DDR2 SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 160GB
• Processors: 2
• Display size: 15.4

Features

• Entertainment-centric notebook PC with 1.8 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-56 dual-core processor
• 160 GB hard drive, 2 GB installed RAM (max), multi-format/dual-layer LightScribe DVD drive
• Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, expansion port 3 connector, ExpressCard 54/34, 5-in-1 memory card reader
• 54g Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g), 10/100 Ethernet, Nvidia GeForce Go 6150 video card with up to 288 MB shared memory
• Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities)

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for fast access to your entire entertainment library, the HP Pavilion dv6255us notebook PC is a great choice for both families and business travelers on the go. The 15.4-inch high-definition BrightView display looks good even in direct sunlight, and you'll enjoy movies or music in seconds with the external DVD or music buttons to launch HP QuickPlay (which bypasses the boot process). Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the Express card slot. Easily manage your digital photo library and share with friends and family using the included HP Photosmart Premier software. This stylish laptop also features a high-gloss, durable HP Imprint finish with an inlaid design.

It's powered by the 64-bit 1.8 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-56 processor, which allows you to easily run multiple programs without slowing down your productivity. This notebook also features a 160 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (maximizing capacity), built-in tri-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g), multi-format/dual-layer LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), and ExpressCard slot. It also has an integrated 1.3-megapixel WebCam (and integrated microphone), enabling easy video conferencing via VoIP and video IM chats.

This laptop also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The Basics

• Processor: The 1.8 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-56 processor offers a dual-core architecture, which delivers additional computing resources to help expand your PC's capabilities by providing higher throughput and simultaneous computing--increasing your performance by up to 80 percent. You'll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly thanks to the innovative Direct Connect Architecture. And it's designed to handle simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. You'll enjoy long battery life thanks to the AMD PowerNow! power management technology, which delivers performance on demand and can extend system battery life up to 65 percent. And the AMD Digital Media XPress technology delivers stellar multimedia performance and playback on digital entertainment such as games, streaming video and audio, DVDs, and music.

  Each processing core has a 512 KB L2 cache (for a 1 MB total), and this processor can deliver up to a 1600 MHz system bus for lightning quick computing reflexes. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

• Hard Drive: The 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
  
• Memory: The 2 GB of built-in memory maximizes the capacity of this notebook, which is par for the course for multimedia-centric laptops (though small in comparison to multimedia-oriented desktops). But you'll be able to handle immersive 3-D video games, video editing, graphics-intensive presentations, and multiple open business productivity applications right out of the box.
  
• DVD/CD Drive: This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 4x DVD-R DL Write Once, 2.4x DVD+R DL Write Once, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM speeds.

  This LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch silkscreen quality text and images on to CDs and DVDs . Your software, PC and discs work together for a no-hassle way to burn just the labels you want. After you burn content, just flip the disc over, reinsert and burn your label--anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.
  

• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a 101-key keyboard and a touchpad with on/off button and dedicated vertical/horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad. It also includes two quick-launch buttons (HP QuickPlay Music and DVD).

Screen, Video & Audio
You'll enjoy razor-sharp graphics and widescreen movies with the 15.4-inch WXGA high-definition screen, which displays an 18 percent larger picture than standard 15-inch screens and offers up to an 18 percent improvement in contrast ratio. It has a widescreen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels--perfect for watching DVD movies the way they were meant to be seen. Video is powered by an integrated Nvidia GeForce 6150 graphics/video card with up to 288 MB of shared video memory. It features Nvidia's PureVideo technology--which provides great picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for video content--and full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 for stunningly realistic cinematic effects for all DirectX-compatible applications. It also offers an integrated audio card and built-in Altec Lansing speakers.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (though no standard PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. You get a good offering of connectivity options:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 S-Video port for connecting to a TV
• 1 ExpressCard 54/34
• 2 headphone jacks (1 with S/PDIF digital audio compatibility) and 1 microphone jack
• 1 notebook expansion port 3 (for use with the HP xb3000 Expansion Base or the HP Notebook QuickDock)
• 1 consumer IR (infrared)
• 5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card)

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect to your favorite Wi-Fi hotspot.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Includes Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), Muvee autoProducer DVD Edition, Sonic Digital Media Plus, HP PhotoSmart Premier, PC Recovery, and Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update).

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.05 x 10.12 x 1.56 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 6.8 pounds.

Power
This notebook is powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which offers up to 2 hours of battery life (dependent upon computing conditions).

What's in the Box
This package contains the HP Pavilion dv6255us notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, IR remote control, earphones, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase as well as technical telephone assistance for one year. Software is also covered for 30 days from date of purchase.

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Customer Reviews

Lemon refurb!!
Well i thought i might get my son a new laptop for christmas, bought this from amazon and have had nothing but grief since. No follow up to my e-mails asking for an explanation as to why, when sold as "new" i checked the serial number for warranty only to find a "refurbished" sticker on the bottom of the unit and "3 months" warranty. The wireless has never worked and i have had to reload the system 5 times.

Never again. and BE AWARE OF THE SUPPLIER

GREAT NOTEBOOK!!
I've owned my hp dv6255us now for about 2 weeks, and it is the best notebook I've ever used. The 15.4" screen is superb, Vista works great, the microphone and webcam all work perfectly!

I have literally only one complaint, the battery life. It lasts roughly 2 hours, but because I'm always near an outlet/power source, that doesn't really apply to me so much.

However, all of its functions, the fantastic screen, the great laptop speakers, the very enjoyable touchpad are all part of the reason that I HIGHLY recommend this notebook. hp truly outdid themselves!

Location of power cord and usb port
I really like the new notebook and the vista windows premium. The only feature that I do not like is the location where the power cord and one usb plugs in on the right side. You need to be carefull to not accidently damage them . My mouse pad and the cd player puts a lot of risk to these plug ins. They would be better located at the back of the notebook. My previous Toshiba notebook did and worked well for 4 years. Other than that I like this computer.