HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition & dv6 Series Coupons
HP dv6tqe Quad Edition Core i7-2670QM, Radeon HD 7690M 2GB, FREE 8GB RAM, FREE Blu-ray
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| total savings: | $404.25 |
| coupon code: | for $404.25 off |
| HP: | $820.74 w/ CouponFeb 08, 2012Video Explanation |
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HP dv6tqe Quad Edition Core i7-2670QM, Radeon HD 7470M 1GB, FREE 8GB RAM, FREE Blu-ray
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| total savings: | $379.50 |
| coupon code: | for $379.50 off |
| HP: | $770.49 w/ CouponFeb 08, 2012Video Explanation |
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| shipping: | Free shipping |
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Best deal to date on the 15.6-inch HP dv6t Quad Edition laptop. This price ties the Black Friday/Cyber Monday low and comes with a free Blu-ray player upgrade and new Radeon HD 7000 series graphics. At these specs this laptop is cheapest ever by $35.
Why do they put blue-ray players with 1366x768 screens?
HP did not mention much about the GPU. Only GPU memory size is listed on the website. So what's the difference between the "1GB" and the "2GB" card. It could be that the "1GB" was only 6490M and that could be huge difference. Anyway the upgrade from "1GB" to "2GB" costs 75 bucks not 35
Hey Shawn, yeah the price has changed since for the GPU upgrade, plus HP did away with the GPU model # description due to an AMD embargo. But its most likely two different variants of the 7690M XT (and maybe 7670M). If both the 1GB and 2GB card is the same, I'd advise going for the 1GB since the 2GB isn't going to make that much of a difference in most mid-range GPU.
this is a very good point. I ordered a dv6t quad thanks to the deal I found on this website under the impression that it would be the 6770m now I find there is confusion about if it is the 6770m or if it's the 6490m. The 6490m is a very poor graphics card. It's very close to integrated :-/.
A quad-core i7 for a little bit over $700 is always a good buy. Grab one of the last deal of the year with the newer dv6 with mystery Radeon GPU (just kidding... most likely a 7690M XT in this dv6t quad edition). We highly recommend you spend the extra money on the GPU upgrade or the faster hard drive.
What are the differences between Select Edition and Quad Edition? Do all the models have metal finish?
Yup all the dv6 models listed here at Dealzon have metallic finish. You can opt for the steel grey color for another $25 vs the standard dark umber color. Biggest difference between the select and quad edition would be the processor choices, where the dv6t QE gets Intel Quad Core i7 processors, while the select have dual-core i5 and i7 (there are dual-cores i7, for those that didn't know). Basically you're paying for more performance, which in some instances when the prices are so close, are well worth it.
Cyber Monday discounts continue with the giant $430 coupon code on HP's best selling laptop, the 15.6-inch dv6 Quad. Now $75 cheaper than it's been in over a month and beats its all time low price by $28. With the newest Core i7-2670QM, decent graphics, and a free upgrade to 8GB of RAM this machine will do pretty much everything for a solid price.
I called HP just now and they said that this is actually a system mistake. They say the notebook rebate is repeated, and the order will be cancelled, since the price is inaccurate. Did anyone tried to order? And did it go through?
Darn sorry to hear that. We haven't received any other reports of it going thru (or being cancelled), but if thats the case then looks like it was a pricing mistake. Real bummer. The cheapest you'll find similar config is at about $775 from HP, which is about $50 more.
HP dv6-6c48us Quad-Core AMD A8-3520M, 6GB RAM
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| total savings: | $200 |
| rebate: | $50 rebate instructions |
| Office Depot: | $499.99Feb 08, 2012 |
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| shipping: | Free shipping |
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Pretty darn good dv6 laptop deal spotted at Office Depot. The AMD A8-3520M processor combined with the 6gigs of RAM should deliver solid mid to upper mid range performance. Getting these exact specs at HP would be about $75 more (bear in mind this Office depot deal requires a $50 mail in rebate).
HP dv6t Select, Core i5-2430M (2nd Gen), FREE 8GB RAM
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| total savings: | $200 |
| coupon code: | for $50 off |
| HP: | $649.99 w/ CouponFeb 08, 2012Video Explanation |
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The slightly lower-end config of a HP dv6 is the Select model with a 2nd Gen Sandy Bridge Core i5-2410M. This particular config is perfect if you won't be donig any heavy intensive gaming or graphical work. The integrated Intel HD 3000 is perfectly fine to stream full 1080p HD movies, whether its from the Blu-ray drive you added on or on YouTube. This can be a good option if someone just wants to power through school work on a decently sized laptop with decent balance of battery life and performance. Anytime you can get this configuration for under $700 and you'll be scoring a pretty solid cheapest deal.
On Oct. 16th HP gave the base config a processor upgrade from Core i5-2410M to i5-2430M.
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HP dv6t Select is the best value ever by $92. This week HP gave it 3 free upgrades: 1) CPU upgrade from Core i5-2410M to Core i5-2430M, 2) 6GB RAM to 8GB RAM (usually $60 extra), 3) 640GB hard drive to 750GB HDD (usually $40 extra). The lowest price ever for this laptop w/ out these upgrades was $565 (only $7 less).
Good price on the dv6t select which usually doesn't have 8GB of RAM and cost a bit more for a Blu-ray config. Coupon for $75 off expires later next week and was extended through Labor Day weekend. Practical cost 15-inch entertainment laptop? This is it.
HP launched a coupon code making the best prices ever on several HP laptop models. This 15.6-inch dv6t select recently got a free Blu-ray player upgrade along with free 6GB of RAM. Currently at its lowest price ever as typically this machine sells for around $680 ~ $700. It'll be very hard for you to find similar 2nd Gen i5 laptops in this class and for this price.
is this quad core?
Ah unfortunately no. The 2nd gen i5 is a dual-core processor, but its still no slouch when compared to other things on the market in the same price range. Definitely one of the better bang for the buck processors out there. If you want a quad core, take a look at the dv6t quad edition or even the dv6z quad edition (although the dv6z quad edition is about as fast as a dual-core i5).
HP dv6z Quad Edition AMD Quad-Core A8-3550MX, 6GB RAM
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| total savings: | $150 |
| coupon code: | for $50 off |
| HP: | $569.99 w/ CouponFeb 08, 2012Video Explanation |
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Really nice price for this week's dv6z Qaud Edition after $200 coupon. You get a speedy quad-core A8-3530MX with the capable Radeon 6620G integrated GPU, a clearly faster GPU than 2nd Gen Sandy Bridge's Intel 3000 HD. You'll be able to run most modern 2011 games at low/medium settings at native resolutions of 1366 x 768 without too much of a sweat. Don't forget for $600 you get a Blu-ray player in this config too! Deal ends Oct 30th.
Super price on the dv6zqe with the quad-core higher-end A8. This might be a Today-only deal as the coupon doesn't usually stack with this much instant savings. The 3500M as as fast as a dual-core 2nd gen i7 in many benchmarks, and the integrated Radeon HD 6620G is an absolute no slouch in the new Llano AMD Fusion A8 series, letting you play most modern 2011 games at medium settings without too much problems.
This week's HP dv6z coupon savings is actually pretty interesting because you can upgrade to the 1GB GDDR5 Radeon HD Dual Graphics, which, as far as we can tell is basically the fast mid-range Radeon HD 6700M series of GPU. For $700, this is a pretty solid deal since the quad-core AMD A8 is basically almost the same speed as a 2nd Gen Intel Core i5.
Deal doesn't seem to be working anymore. Bummer because I planned on purchasing today...
Bummer sorry to hear that. Try setting a deal alert for this page or just check back later next week to see if HP releases any new coupon for the dv6z w/ the A8-3530MX. If you don't mind springing for about $75 more though, the dv6tqe with i7 is a relatively decent deal too.
Thank you. I'm gonna save up a few more weeks & get the 3D Envy when I spot another coupon. I read the specs & fell in love. This site is great. Thanks for everything dudes...
Not a problem. This week's coupon for the dv6z quad actually isnt so bad, you pay $7 more but you get more battery, more RAM, more HD space and a slightly faster CPU. This might be a Sunday fluke though because the coupon carries over from last week's promotion, come Monday it may change up a bit again. Not rushing you to buy or anything, just letting you know whats up. But waiting for 3D Envy is probably a solid move, especially if you want a sexier laptop (it definitely looks a whole lot better!)
HP dv6t Core i3-2330M 2nd Gen, 6GB RAM
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| total savings: | $150 |
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| HP: | $529.99 w/ CouponFeb 08, 2012Video Explanation |
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Entry-level version of the dv6t is at a decent price, since coupon savings have been relatively light on it lately. No frills 15.6-inch that'll handle most computing task without a sweat clocks in at $550. You can even do light gaming with the 2nd gen Sandy Bridge CPUs. Integrated graphics has come a long way.
The dv6t base configuration is now available for the cheapest price ever thanks to a new HP coupon code. Even better, you'll get a faster Core i3 (2.53Ghz vs 2.40Ghz) along with Bluetooth --- for less money! Faster processor, more connectivity option, and more cash left in your wallet: Win.
HP dv6z Quad Edition AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M
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| total savings: | $125 |
| coupon code: | for $25 off |
| HP: | $524.99 w/ CouponFeb 08, 2012Video Explanation |
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Dirt cheap price for a quad-core AMD Fusion A6 series equipped processor thanks to HP's current aggressive coupon. The coupon use count is pretty limited so if you want a cheap budget laptop that isn't terrible slow, along with Blu-ray, this is a great option. Expect performance similar to a dual-core 2nd gen i5, and ability to play light/medium games, even if they're games from this year.
Best price ever for this 15.6-inch HP dv6z Quad Edition laptop by $45. Comes with the new AMD A-series processor upgradable to A8-3510MX. It's not a high end computer but a good buy for the price and comes w/ a free blu-ray upgrade. People who bought this unanimously like the battery life. The $75 coupon code that makes this best ever price (launched Sunday) has a max redemption limit of 450 so it's not likely to continue much longer.
The refreshed dv6z with the newer AMD quad-core A6 processor is a very interesting buy for those looking for decent performance on the cheap. You'd get 2nd gen i5 comparable performance with more processing core and graphics capability via the better integrated Radeon 6520G GPU. Blu-ray included makes this an easy buy for people that needs a cheap but capable multimedia laptop.
How to Figure Out Which DV6 to Buy
The HP Pavilion dv6 series of laptops are the current "flagship" mainstream HP laptop, consistently being one of the most popular selling model due to its price point and size factor. Refreshed numerous time through its lifespan, the current 2011 lineup for this laptop series comes in many different edition, configuration, and model number naming conventions (some of which can be quite confusing). But worry not, this buying guide and full review on models such as the dv6tqe will help you figure out what exactly the differences are between each models.
If you're thinking about buying a HP Pavilion dv6 laptop, the information below will help you sort through the numerous choices available. With the dv6's high range of customization and upgradable component options, you'll get a laptop with a good range of performance and great bang for the buck. In fact, many times these 15-inch laptops are one of the best value you'll find for laptops with the latest Intel Core i7 Sandy Bridge processors.
Savings amount from a HP dv6tqe coupon and the regular dv6t coupon will range anywhere from between about 21% to 33% off the listed price (some of the coupon codes will stack with instant savings while some won't stack). HP will release their HP coupons base on a set schedule (usually during the weekend) and during certain inventory situations, they will release different sets of discounts. For example, one of the best discounts that HP will occasionally release is 30% off total order price (vs. a flat amount off such as $300 off $1200). The percentage based coupons are the best bet since you'll be able to scale your laptop configuration up to your liking and still get the best price even after tackling on a beefier graphics card, SSD, or other options and addons.
Model Numbers and Specifications Explained
What are the difference between the dv6 models? As of 2011, the series of laptops are currently divided into about five different models:
- HP dv6tqe Quad Edition
- Reintroduced in 2011 and currently the fastest dv6 laptop available, powered by quad-core Intel Sandy Bridge Core i7 processors. Speed choices ranges from 2.0Ghz to 2.3Ghz (Turbo Boost from 2.9Ghz to 3.4Ghz, respectively). Coupons for the dv6tqe is usually around 25% up to 30% off.
- HP dv6t Select
- Intel dual-core processor equipped customizable laptops. Choices for the dv6t Select are mostly dual-core Core i5 with one dual-core Core i7. Speed options are from 2.3Ghz to 2.7Ghz. The Core i7 has 4MB of L3 cache vs 3MB on the Core i5s. HP dv6t coupons are usually around 25% off.
- HP dv6t
- Intel processor equipped customizable laptop, the non "Select" are equipped with less powerful Intel processors. Current choice is the dual-core Core i3 at 2.4Ghz.
- HP dv6z
- AMD processor equipped customizable laptop. Choice from dual-core Phenom II to triple and quad-core options. Speeds from 1.8Ghz to 3.0Ghz. HP dv6z coupons are usually a flat rate of $30 to $75 off.
- HP dv6-####
- These laptops are non-customizable pre-configures that are usually found at third-party retailer sites (Best Buy, Newegg, Amazon, etc.) Processor choices are usually the Core i3 and AMD Phenom variants.
Gaming with HP Pavilion dv6
But can it run Crysis?
Is gaming feasible on these laptops? The answer is a definite yes, especially if you opt for the dv6tqe Quad Edition model, as they come with the choice of a Radeon HD 6490M or 6770M. We particularly recommend any Quad Edition Core i7 CPUs, with the i7-2630QM being a good baseline choice in terms of price and performance.
Based on Notebookcheck benchmarks on the Radeon HD 6490M and Radeon HD 6770M, you can expect moderate gaming power with the 6490M and very decent gaming performance with the 6770M, which is a mid to high-range graphics card. Both GPU supports DirectX 11 and Shader 5.0, although at times keeping the shader settings down for the 6490M would be a good idea for frame rate, especially on latest games
Radeon HD 6490M GPU Option
For the Radeon HD 6490M, you can expect perfect performance for most modern games at low settings with definite playable frame rates in medium settings for most modern games. For example, with Starcraft 2, you can expect frame rates at about 180+ in low settings, but if you turn it up to medium settings (with more shader details/textures), frame rates will drop to about 30 to 35. A noticeable difference but the game will still be playable, especially if you have a decent CPU for when the action gets crowded.
You can expect similar performance ratio for games such as Crysis, which runs at about 90 fps in low setting on the 6490M, but drops to about 28-30 in medium settings. MMOs such as World of Warcraft will tune in at about 70 fps in medium, and 20-ish on high. Most of these big drop in performance can probably be attributed to the low 64-bit memory bandwidth found in the 6490M. Overall, the 6490M is a capable gaming GPU, and you should be able to play any pre-2009/2010 games without issues.
Radeon HD 6770M GPU Option
In regards to the Radeon HD 6770M, you can expect a lot more performance out of this superb mid-high range card. With memory bandwidth at 128-bit (vs 256-bit in high-end cards), the 6770M makes up for the middle ground bandwidth speed with a fast memory clock speed. At 1600Mhz for the 6770M's GDDR5 RAM, the GPU is more than capable of rendering modern games at higher resolutions.
For medium setting, games like Starcraft will do 50+ fps without issue, and Crysis will clock in at 60+ fps in medium settings depending on the resolution you're playing at. When you turn the eye candy up to higher settings, performance is still acceptable, with Crysis running at around 30 fps, still plenty playable. You should be able to play all modern games without major issues on the 6770M, this includes latest releases such as Crysis 2 and the upcoming Battlefield 3. High to ultra settings may be a bit sluggish, but adjust as necessary. If you keep resolution and shader level down, the games should perform on an acceptable level.
Some extra perks you can expect from both GPUs above are UVD 3 video decoder, giving you fast hardware decoding for AVC/H.264, VC-1 types of HD videos. You'll also get a built-in HD audio controller on the GPU so TrueHD audio or DTS Master Audio can pass-thru over HDMI/DisplayPort to your HDTV/receiver setup of choice.
Intel HD Graphics 2nd Gen & Radeon HD 4250 Options
For those that are looking to buy the dv6t Select edition laptop, dv6z Select, or the regular dv6t, you'll have a variety of integrated graphics in the form of Intel GMA HD 3000, Radeon HD 4250, and Intel HD graphics, respectively. The new dv6t Select comes with the 2nd generation Sandy Bridge Intel CPU, which has a newer integrated GPU, currently name HD 3000.
Like the previous Intel HD Graphics, the newer HD 3000 scales their clock speed base on system demands, with the GPU clock going from 350Mhz to 1300Mhz. Memory bandwidth is a bit higher at 21.3 GB/s, versus the previous generation's 12.8 to 17.2 GB/s. Other minor difference is support for DirectX 10.1 and Shader 4.1 in the HD 3000, while the previous Intel HD Graphics DirectX 10.0 and Shader 4.0. If you're looking for DX11 support, you'll have to opt for the discrete-class GPUs.
In terms of integrated performance, the Radeon HD 4250 found in the dv6z (AMD models) are a bit more powerful in performance, with slightly better frame rates. Regardless of which integrated GPU you have, all of them should be able to run most games at the lowest setting in acceptable frame rate. Expect sub-par performance for FPS games though, with Crysis clocking in at about 20-25 fps (depending on the GPU/CPU) in low settings, and most likely lower than 15 fps in Crysis 2 (so don't expect modern FPS games to run too well). Having said that, if you're just planning to continue your WoW raids, all the integrated GPUs above will run WoW in medium settings at an acceptable 30-38 FPS.
More Options
- 15.6" HP dv6tqe Quad Edition Core i7-2670QM, Radeon HD 7690M 2GB, FREE 8GB RAM, FREE Blu-ray
- 15.6" HP dv6tqe Quad Edition Core i7-2670QM, Radeon HD 7470M 1GB, FREE 8GB RAM, FREE Blu-ray
- 15.6" HP dv6-6c48us Quad-Core AMD A8-3520M, 6GB RAM
- 15.6" HP dv6t Select, Core i5-2430M (2nd Gen), FREE 8GB RAM
- 15.6" HP dv6z Quad Edition AMD Quad-Core A8-3550MX, 6GB RAM
- 15.6" HP dv6t Core i3-2330M 2nd Gen, 6GB RAM
- 15.6" HP dv6z Quad Edition AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M
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I tried to buy the deal yesterday for $774.99, but it kept saying "invalid coupon"
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@johna, unfortunately the coupon expired sometime last night (depending on your time zone). Sorry about that. The current coupon isn't as hot as last week, and if you really want to save $55 or so dollars, I have a feeling it will hit that price point again in about a few weeks.
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Is it worth it to get the anti-glare $150 upgrade for this model? I figure it would be if you're already getting the upgraded graphics card but I don't want to drop an extra $150 if the difference between the standard resolution and the upgraded 1920x1080 anti glare isn't that substantial.
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Only 1 day left on HP's $450 coupon for the dv6t Quad Edition Laptop. The coupon has been running for over a week, which is unusually long, and makes this high end configuration cheapest ever by $35. You're not really going to find a Quad Core i7 laptop with 2GB AMD 7000 series graphics and a Blu-ray drive for this cheap elsewhere.
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Can you tell me I am hoping to buy an Asus K53U Pentium Duel Core 6GB Ram and 640 Hard drive is this a good buy and why
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Code for HP laptops NBDV5528 is now invalid!
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This is, by far, the BEST deal on a HP dv6tqe ever. At this configuration and coupon combination, you're getting a solid gaming rig, a quad-core updated i7, the "new" 7690M 2GB GPU, free upgrade to 8GB of RAM, plus a Blu-ray drive. Its as complete of a system as you'll get for $775.
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When can I expect to see a i7 dv6/7 with 1080p for $800?
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AMD finally lifted the embargo and HP is now stating that the new dv6 quad comes with the Radeon 7690M GPU, which is basically the rebranded 6770M with 100 Mhz more memory speed (giving it a bit more breathing room for higher resolution settings in modern games). Because of the clarification on the GPU models, we highly recommend the $75 upgrade to the 7690M vs the default 7470M option (even if its the GDDR5).
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Is it possible to order to England?
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Unfortunately the deals we list is only for HP's US online retailer and it doesn't ship to international orders. You'll need to switch to the respective HP UK site.
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I haven't bought a new computer in 5 years, and I'm pretty much sold on this one. If my main productivity task here is music recording, not video editing, is 1366x768 good enough, or should I drop the extra hundred bucks for higher resolution? Also, if I'm not really a gamer, any harm dropping to the i5 in this line?
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Just a warning to you Emma - I tried to order this from Canada, they cancelled my order because they detected my IP address was in Canada. I had to drive down across the border (thankfully I live close) and order the laptop online. A Proxy server didn't work for me either.
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Is this deal still available? I'm based in Europe but want to buy and ship to a US address.
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Hey Emma, the deal's still available. Watch this video if you need any help putting in the coupon. Shipping to the US should work fine - just contact HP directly if you have any trouble.
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with this configuration, clicking 'add to cart' gives me an error 'the configuration you have selected is no longer available'. only when i change the 7200 rpm hd to the 5400 rpm hd does it let me add it to the cart. coupon code still works tho.
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Hey anon, sorry about that we're updating the deal right now and thanks for the investigation. It seems the 7200 RPM hard drive is no longer in stock O_o since this unit is selling very very fast. I'd personally go with the cheapest 5200 RPM hard drive and just upgrade to a SSD in the near future.
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This a very good laptop, but the AMD APUs are better, use less power and are less expensive. I am going with the HP dv6z with the AMD A8 APU.
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Looks like a worthy choice. Personally, I was always an AMD dude when I was in the PC game...great values, although you had to be sure they were adequately cooled since they didn't dynamically lower the clock speed like Intel's chips to compensate when they were running hot.
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geez, i've been looking for a laptop for a long time now - i don't see how i can pass this one up!
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it is a pretty solid deal for the HP dv6 quad and the coupon is ending soon
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they're offering a dual hd setup on the 14.5" envy, but not on this machine? If you want an ssd & a 7200rpm 750gb storage driver is the only option to take out the optical drive on your own?
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sorry for late reply leroy, but yeah I often wonder why HP give higher configuration option for certain models but not others. For the dv6, I believe the only solid way to get a 2nd hard drive in is buy one of the optical drive converter adapter you mentioned, unfortunately. The dv6 is actually slightly thinner than the Envy 14, I believe, so no room for a 2nd HD bay.
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hp laptop : pavilion 15.6'' screen with hd ,6gb ram,640 hard disk, Intel i3 processer.i want to be know prise above congrufication with laptop Price.
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Does this computer have capability for a second hard drive (SSD)?
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Not sure how I missed this question from before but I think there's only one slot for 1 hard drive in the dv6t quad edition. On the other hand, if you don't need a DVD drive, you can try searching for a dv6 "2nd Drive Caddy" which will let you put another SSD or HDD into your previous optical drive slot.
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Just bought this! I have been looking for a new laptopr for about a year now and finally made the purchase. Should be here in a week. This is an excellent deal. Only wish it had a backlit keyboard!
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can you load software with the blue ray/lightscrib dvd burner(on the HP dv6)
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Yes, when they say an optical drive can function as Blu-ray player and DVD burner, it also includes all the old CD-ROM reading features too. You can read or play CDs, or load software from CD or DVD discs, as well as burn CDs if you want.
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does it have a backlit keyboard?
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Oddly, HP isn't offering a backlit keyboard on the dv6 Quad Edition right now. However, it is available as an upgrade on the dv6z Select for $25.
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One of the best laptops I have used .
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This is a great deal. There was one last month I used to get this exact laptop. The total after customization and before tax (had free shipping) was about $10 less than the price listed for this deal. Despite the lack of a backlit keyboard (disappointed they didn't have this option), the mouse is back lit which I use to orient my hands for typing.
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