Sale at Bestbuy $900

Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-56 - Silver-on-Ceramic-White
Model: dv6338se
This sleek entertainment notebook is outfitted with a crisp high-definition display that lets you experience movies and games with brilliant color and intricate detail. Keep the lines of communication open with the built-in HP Pavilion WebCam and integrated microphone, and do more before needing to recharge with the high-capacity battery.
Windows Vista Home Premium preloaded
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AMD Turion™ 64 X2 mobile technology TL-56* for AMD dual-core technology in a thin-and-light design; HyperTransport™ and AMD PowerNow!™ technologies and improved security with Enhanced Virus Protection**
1GB DDR2 SDRAM for multitasking power, expandable to 2GB
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media; also supports LightScribe direct-disc labels using compatible LightScribe media
Product Feature
AMD dual-core technology enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing; 512KB + 512KB L2 cache memory for efficient processing
15.4" WXGA high-definition widescreen display with BrightView technology and 1280 x 800 resolution
160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA) graphics with up to 288MB shared video memory; S-video TV-out
QuickPlay music and DVD buttons; HP mobile remote and ear bud headphones included
Built-in HP Pavilion 1.3-megapixel WebCam with omnidirectional microphone makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends
5-in-1 digital media reader supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer
Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g); 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; 56 Kbps high-speed modem; Expansion Port 3 connector
Weighs 6.8 lbs. and measures just 1.6" thin for portable power; high-capacity 12-cell lithium-ion battery and AC adapter
Long-lasting high-gloss finish with a silver-on-ceramic-white design; backlit media control panel
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system preinstalled; software package included with HP Photosmart Essentials, muvee autoProducer DVD Basic Edition, Roxio Creator 9 Basic and more
AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Turion, AMD PowerNow!, HyperTransport and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

*Model number indicates relative mobility and performance among this AMD processor class.
**AMD's Enhanced Virus Protection provides additional protection against buffer overflow viruses. AMD and its partners strongly recommend you continue to use third-party anti-virus software as part of your total security solution.
Product Details
Warranty Terms - Parts 1 year limited
Warranty Terms - Labor 1 year limited
Product Height 1.6"
Product Width 10.1"
Product Weight 6.8 lbs.
Product Depth 14.1"
Processor Brand AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2
Processor Speed 1.8GHz
Display Type WXGA high-definition widescreen with BrightView technology (1280 x 800)
Screen Size 15.4"
System Bus Up to 1600MHz
Cache Memory 512KB + 512KB on die Level 2
System Memory (RAM) 1GB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To 2GB
Type of Memory (RAM) DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Type SATA (5400 rpm)
Hard Drive Size 160GB
Optical Drive Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Optical Drive Speeds Drive speeds not available
LightScribe Compatibility Yes
Digital Media Reader or Slots Yes, digital media card reader
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA)
Video Memory Up to 288MB (shared)
Personal Video Recorder (PVR) No
TV Tuner No
MPEG Yes
Modem 56 Kbps*
*Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.
Networking Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Networking Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
S-Video Outputs 1
Additional Audio/Video Connectors 1 SPDIF digital audio out
Audio Altec Lansing
PCMCIA Slots 1 ExpressCard/54
USB 2.0 Ports 3
IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports 1
Parallel Ports None
Serial Ports None
Game Ports None
Notebook Weight Standard (more than 6 lbs.)
Battery Type Lithium-ion (12-cell)
Pointing Device Touchpad with on/off and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
Included Software Microsoft Works; Adobe Acrobat Reader; Hewlett-Packard QuickPlay, Photosmart Essentials; muvee autoProducer Basic Edition, Roxio Creator 9 Basic
Included Accessories HP mobile remote and ear bud headphones


Will Vista run ok on only 1 gb of ram for me. Need honest opionions. I really have no use for the 2 512 ram if I need too spend extra $200 for 2 gb of ram too replace...

I like the 12 cell battery, the graphics card will be ok, not big on gaming. want a web cam so this is good option for me, seems like a good processor, unless you guys have other opionions...

Thanks in advance on opionions...Will take all opionions

 

is it possible to get an intel core duo or core2duo as these are much faster. Vista should run fine on 1gb of ram

 

I have the slightly higher end version of that computer. vista should be fine with 1 gig, but 2 gigs would be ideal.

While some may complain about the AMD processors because they are not as speedy as their intel counterparts, this really is irrelevant when it comes down to everyday use. For what you need the computer for, this seems like a fine system.

 

mrXniick

Seems like you do have the same unit I am looking at but with the added ram, how do you like the computer you have, yes, extra ram would be nice, but like i said, i would have too buy two sticks of 1 gb, then take out the 2 512 sticks..Just wondering what you think of amd turion

 

Just a month ago the DV6233SE TL-50 with 120GB and 6-cell bat was $899 regular in BestBuy and luckily I got it on president's day 2-day sale for $699 instead. At the time it was even $599 in some outlets, depending on your location. ( http://bensbargains.net/deal/20857/)
The general approach with all the retailers is that the real market price is only reflected when they go on special sale...
PS. I too, had to get rid of the 2x512MB and buy 2X1GB which I got from newegg.
edit: similar machine with Intel C2D and same price here: http://www.officemax.com/max/soluti...odBlockOID=1611550908&expansionOID=-536879891

 

If you do decide that you need more RAM, buy two of these. I'm getting by with 1GB but Vista would be much snappier with 2GB. WinXP was fine with 1GB. Other than that it looks like a nice deal.

There's a small difference between the X2 and the C2D and a huge difference between the GeForce 6150 and the Intel GMA series GPUs. Plus the AMD CPUs are cheaper. Most of the time I recommend the AMD platform notebooks.

 

The Dv6255us is $200 off now at circuitcity, sale price of $999

AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-56
160GB hard drive
2GB of DDR2 memory


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Seems like a nice system - price isn't particularly attractive, in my opinion. I got a very similar system in October at Best Buy for $899. I have the slightly slower processor (TL-50) but 17" screen (which I love) instead of 15", and 120 GB drive instead of 160 (can't imagine what I'd do with 160, especially once I get rid of the XP partition - am currently dual-booting).

In any case, the machine runs Vista very well, even with my slower processor. The 6150 seems like a fine option, especially if you're not a gamer (I am not). I did add a second GB of RAM last week ($149 shipped from newegg), and that improved the overall performance - especially on boot and resume from sleep - considerably. (To that end, if anyone wants to buy my now redundant 2x512MB sticks of RAM, send me a PM!)

Brgds

Evan

 

Ok, I have been kicking this idea around for couple days now. I am comparing this notebook too others with all the specs. I think it is pretty good with the idea of not gaming on it, and the 12 cell battery, web cam, amd 64x 2 processor of 5600 higher end my understanding 1 gb ram.

My only question I am in doubt is, all this driver down loading and the web cam not working on alot of HP notebooks.... Am I just worrying too much or what. I just want too plug computer in and use it....

Help me out here guys...If I buy, I want too get today...

Thanks...