Final thoughts and rating
The HP Pavilion dv6 is a well-rounded and versatile mid-range laptop that looks good, performs well and is, for the most part, enjoyable to use.
A basic 1,366x768 display resolution limits the laptop's potential as a productivity tool, but the large bright display, full-size keyboard and ultra-responsive trackpad make it convenient for everyday home use.
An Intel Core i5 configuration will offer greater CPU performance, but the reviewed AMD model offers a unique set of benefits. The Pavilion dv6-6c04ea features a nippy AMD CPU that's joined at the hip with halfway-powerful AMD graphics. The combination delivers a good level of overall performance - including a drop of gaming potential - and with 6GB of memory, a 750GB hard disk, and over four-and-a-half hours battery life, it covers the requirements of most users.
The Good
Good CPU and GPU performance
Great full-size keyboard
Excellent trackpad
Pleasant design
The Bad
Limited display resolution
Lacks USB 3.0
HEXUS Rating
HP Pavilion dv6
(dv6-6c04ea)
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