- Inexpensive
- Excellent Storage Features
- Integrated Graphics
- Relatively Thick
- Intel Core 2 Duo T5200 Dual Core Mobile Processor
- 1GB PC2-4200 DDR2 Memory
- 160GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
- 8x DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Burner with LightScribe
- 15.4" WXGA (1280x800) Widescreen LCD
- Intel GMA 950 Integrated Graphics
- v.92 56Kbps Modem, 10/100 Ethernet and 802.11a/b/g Wireless
- Three USB 2.0, One FireWire, ExpressCard/54 and 5-in-1 Card Reader
- 14.1" x 10.1" x 1.7" @ 6.1 lbs.
- Vista Home Premium, MS Works, Digital Media Plus, AutoProducer DVD, Norton Internet Security
5/14/07 – Two things stand out very quickly to consumers with the HP Pavilion dv6245us thin and light notebook. The first is the price. This notebook computer is priced not much more than many budget notebook computers making it a great find for a bargain hunter. The second is its size. Although it doesn't weigh much more than the average thin and light notebook, it is a bit thicker at nearly one and a quarters inches thick, larger than the average thin and light notebook.
Powering the HP Pavilion dv6245us is the Intel Core 2 Duo T5200 dual core mobile processor. This is definitely a step up from the older Core Duo T2000 series processor because it can support 64-bit software, but the 5200 model is on the bottom scale in terms of speed for these processors. It will do fine for most applications but those needing more performance should look for a higher model T5000 or even move up to the T7000 series processors.
Storage is one of the strong points for the HP Pavilion dv6245us. Most notebooks in its price range still use smaller 80 or 100GB hard drives. HP instead has packed in a large 160GB hard drive with a strong spin rate of 5400rpms. This should provide plenty of space for applications and data for consumers. The system also packs a dual layer DVD burner which is fairly standard for notebooks now. The difference is that it supports LightScribe compatible media for burning labels directly to the disc.
Like most notebooks, HP has decided to go with the integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics. This may help keep the costs of the notebook down, but it does limit the 3D performance of the notebook and restricts the system from really taking advantage of the new Vista Aero interface.
