Features
- Entertainment-centric notebook PC with widescreen 15.4-inch LCD and stylish high-gloss finish with wave imprint
- 64-bit 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 dual-core processor, 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB RAM (4 GB max), LightScribe dual-layer DVD drive
- 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g); Bluetooth; 10/100 Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce Go 7150 graphics (up to 799 MB of available memory)
- Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, ExpressCard 54/34, 5-in-1 memory card reader
- Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities); includes remote control
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Editorial Reviews
Product Description:
HP Pavilion dv6745us Notebook PC You’ll love our new HP Pavilion dv6745us notebook PC. With its 15.4-inch High-Definition BrightView widescreen, innovative entertainment, and communication features, this notebook PC is the perfect mobile companion. Running on Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium, this 6.06-pound notebook comes loaded with a 2.0GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core TL-60 CPU, 2GB of DDR2 memory, a 250GB 5400RPM HDD, an NVIDIA GeForce 7150M graphics engine, and a LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW optical drive with Double Layer Support. This high-performance notebook PC also features Bluetooth, a 802.11b/g WLAN network connection, superior sound with Altec Lansing speakers, 101-key compatible keyboard with 2 Quick Launch buttons, 5-in-1 integrated digital media reader, One ExpressCard card slot, three (3) USB 2.0 ports, FireWire, and Consumer IR. Also included - a WebCam with integrated microphone, mobile stereo earbud headphones, and a HP mobile remote control.
Amazon.com Product Description:
Designed for fast access to your entire entertainment library, the HP Pavilion dv6745us 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 Essential software. This stylish laptop also features a high-gloss, durable HP Imprint finish with the Radiance pattern of concentric waves.
Optimized for mobile performance, it’s powered by the 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 dual-core processor, which offers 64-bit computing capability and higher throughput for simultaneous computing tasks. This notebook also features an extra-large 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), 54g Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g), 8x dual-layer DVD±RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard slot, Bluetooth connectivity, and Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M video/graphics card with up to 799 MB of total allocated video memory. It also includes an integrated Webcam in the LCD’s bezel and an omnidirectional microphone for easy video chats.
It 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 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 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 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive is more than double the average size for notebook PCs, and it offers a fast 5400 RPM disk speed–an improvement over other notebooks with extra-large hard drives. It provides more than enough capacity for storing documents, digital media files, and video editing software. This 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 installed RAM (2 x 1024 MB DDR2) is an excellent start, but this notebook’s two DIMM slots have a maximum 4 GB RAM capacity–perfect for high-end video editing and 3-D gaming.
- 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 an improved 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 the integrated Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M graphics/video card, which provides up to 799 MB of total graphics memory as allocated by Windows Vista. 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.
The Altec Lansing speakers provide exceptional sound, and a pair of stereo earbud headphones with volume controls is included. You’ll be able to privately share enjoyment of multimedia with a friend via the dual headphone jacks.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that’s fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. With the Bluetooth connectivity, you can communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones. 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
- Video out: 1 VGA monitor port and 1 S-Video port for connecting to a TV or projector
- 1 ExpressCard 54/34
- 2 headphone jacks 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)
- 10/100 Fast Ethernet
- 56K modem (V.90)
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 via Wi-Fi.
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
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (60 days of complimentary live update), HP PhotoSmart Essential, Muvee autoProducer, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial)
Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 14.05 x 10.12 x 1.56 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 6.06 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 dv6745us 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.
Reduce your impact on the environment with this Energy Star-certified system and HP’s innovative take-back options, including trade-in, recycling and donation.
Customer Reviews
 Perfect for everything !! by Chinh Duc Nguyen
I bought this laptop from Fry’s Electronics and very satisfied with it. It has a big Ram (3G ram integrated), fast CPU (which can run almost any current games), a a dedicate Video card (8400GS NVIDIA). Right after I bought it, I ran couple games like Age of Empire 3, Bioshock and it ran smoothly. It would be nice if you upgrade to 4G ram but it is unnecessary. Personally, I think if you want a gaming PC around 1000 dollars, this should be a right choice.
One of the best laptops I’ve ever used!! by Reviewer3T
I recently purchased this laptop and it is everything I needed in a notebook. It comes accommodated with all the features I need, and the price I purchased it for was very modest. For me this computer was great for all my needs. Plus, it has best quality screen, and the webcam quality is phenomenal. It runs so smoothly and I would recommend this laptop to anyone in the market for one!!
Excellent notebook!!!! by Arnyshua D. Scott
I just purchased this note book and love it. Between the 3gb of ram, GeForce 8400 256mb video card and 250 gb hard drive, who could ask for more. You have a high definition screen and a duo core intel processor. I’ve seen no laptop with this much hardware for such a low price.
I use this notebook at work and for a litte internet game play. With the GeForce 8400 256mb video card both run smooth as silk.
Whether you are looking for a gaming laptop or a strong personal/business laptop, this is the one for you.
 Don’t buy into the HP hype…Dell PCs are still better by Steve
Buy a Dell. Hp is good, but if you play 3D games, edit video/images, or run large programs, the Dell Inspiron is the way to go. I own the dv6707us and there are no problems, but there’s not too much to boast about either. It’s a plain pc with some asthetic features.
Don’t get me wrong, I recommend this PC to simple internet and Email users, but if that is all you do, the dv6707us is too expensive.
Your best option is to configure your own PC based upon your personal needs. That way, you can guarantee yourself that you will not be disappointed. If you don’t know what parts to include, ask someone who does. Also, it is a good idea to own a desktop computer and not just a laptop. Desktop PCs are easy to upgrade and are very reliable.
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