HP Pavilion dv6833us 15.4" Widescreen Entertainment Laptop

Mid-size laptop: The HP Pavilion dv6833us is a mid-size laptop, with above-average processing power and everything most people need for basic computing, entertainment and online communication. This model has premium features including powerful dual-core processing, a DVD SuperMulti drive, LightScribe technology and a built-in webcam.

Dual core/64-bit processing: This laptop features the dual-core 1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 processor. The Core 2 Duo has two processing engines that work together, giving this processor much more power than standard 1.83GHz processors. This processor built on 64-bit architecture, enabling it to handle twice as much information as older 32-bit processors. Intel Centrino technology enhances mobile performance and extends battery life.

* This laptop features 3GB of DDR2 system memory—enough for the most demanding users, gamers and multimedia professionals. DDR2 is slightly faster than DDR, the previous standard in system memory.

* Data travels to the processor along the frontside bus. The faster data travels, the faster everything works. This laptop features a 667MHz frontside bus.

* Processors search for the same data over and over. L2 caches keep this data neat, organized, and nearby so it can be retrieved more quickly. This 2MB L2 cache is large, providing a potentially significant boost in performance.

Hard drive: This hard drive features a 250GB capacity—perfect for robust collections of music, movies and multimedia. This drive’s data disks spin at 5400rpm. The faster they spin, the faster the data is read and written.

Blazing-fast wireless N: Built-in 802.11agn wireless LAN lets you take advantage of the speed of the latest and fastest networks, as well as networks using the most popular standards.

DVD SuperMulti drive: Use this drive to burn DVDs and CDs to share your files, music mixes or home movies. You can even burn DVD-RAM discs—specially-formatted discs that let you drag and drop, or write and rewrite your files up to 100,000 times.

LightScribe disc-labeling: Burn custom, silkscreen-quality labels and images onto your discs with the same drive that burns the data.

Widescreen display: This laptop features a bright 15.4" high-definition widescreen display with 1280 x 800 pixel (WXGA) resolution.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit): Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for homes with advanced computer needs. And Vista Premium features the elegant new Aero interface. You’ll be able to use your laptop more effectively and enjoy new entertainment experiences—all with the benefit of added security and reliability.

Audio/video: This laptop features Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with 358MB of total available graphics memory. This video memory is perfect for everyday activities like casual movie watching or gaming. The built-in Altec Lansing speakers provide compelling 3D sound.

Media card reader: Seamlessly transfer images from your digital camera or camcorder. This 5-in-1 reader is compatible with Secure Digital, xD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and MultiMedia Card.

ExpressCard/54 slot: This laptop supports ExpressCard, an emerging standard in smaller, faster PC card solutions. This slot is also compatible with ExpressCard/34—use it to add memory, graphics upgrades, security devices and more.

Built-in webcam/mic: Stay connected to family, friends or business associates wherever you go. Video chatting face-to-face is easy with the built-in camera and microphone.

Instant cinema to go: Enjoy digital movies and music within seconds with the press of an external button and HP QuickPlay. Dedicated external controls let you to navigate your movies and music easily and quickly.

Software bundle:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1, Works, Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), and Internet Explorer
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (with 60 days of live update) HP PhotoSmart Essentials
HP QuickPlay
CyberLink DVD Suite
Muvee autoProducer
Adobe Acrobat Reader
HP Games powered by WildTangent

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Manufacturer's description
HP Pavilion dv6833us 15.4" Widescreen Entertainment Laptop

Unsurpassed Style
HP innovation is most visible in its breakthrough notebook PC designs that truly integrate fashion and technology for today’s mobile, digital lifestyle. High-gloss HP Imprint Finish encases the elegant, curvilinear form and is more durable than traditional painted surfaces. It features a subtle HP-exclusive Radiance pattern that influenced by the emerging trend towards ornamental design. Building on the original design of concentric waves, Radiance is an ornate mixture of ripples on a sea of radial lines speaking to the fluid way we've come to live and connect. Encouraging more direct interaction, the backlit media control panel responds to the touch or sweep of a finger. The dv6000 won a prestigious 2007 International Red Dot design award. HP’s Notebook Design Group has been recognized by distinguished design institutions: International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards; iF International Forum Design Award; Industrial Design Excellence Awards; ID Magazine Annual Review; Good Design Awards.

Mobile Entertainment
Personal entertainment is now even easier to enjoy with an updated menu and built-in demos. Providing more choices than ever, HP QuickPlay enables access to DVDs, videos, photos, music, karaoke, games, Internet TV, and streamed or recorded TV (with an optional TV Tuner) at the touch of a button. Watch DVD movies on the full screen using simple media controls. Add music to your slide shows or videos with drag-and-drop functionality. Watch Internet TV. Throw an impromptu karaoke party or play preinstalled games from leading brands. Find and stream media from universal plug-and-play devices such as Windows® Media Connect. Listen without disturbing others with included stereo earbud headphones. And control content from up to 10 feet away with the HP Mobile Remote Control that can be stored in the ExpressCard slot for convenience. It’s time to play!

Designed for your life
For those who want advanced digital entertainment capability coupled with leading-edge mobile performance and communication features, the HP Pavilion dv6800 series Entertainment Notebook PC delivers! Dual headphone jacks with Altec Lansing audio help you to share and enjoy your entertainment. And Intel® mobile dual-core technology enables use of multiple demanding applications, such as photo editing, DVD burning and playing a game, at the same time. This 6.14lbs (starting weight) light notebook exists at the intersection of computing and entertainment with its 15.4" High-Definition BrightView widescreen display, innovative entertainment and communication features. HP innovation and technology leadership helps you work faster, connect in new ways and play more.

•HP Webcam and Integrated Microphone. Turn your next instant message into a live video chat with the integrated webcam, omnidirectional microphone and IM solution of your choice. Optimized for low-light environments, it's great for capturing short
videos or photos to e-mail to friends or share on your favorite social networking site.
•LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling. Create custom laser-etched disc labels right in the drive with LightScribe and preinstalled Roxio ExpressLabeler. Just burn data on the disc, flip it over and burn the cover image using any scanned image and/or text. Free label designs and color background discs in five vivid shades are now available. Visit the LightScribe Web site for more information.

Award-Winning Support
HP Help and Support provides best-in-class service when and how you need it.
•One-year limited hardware and software warranty with 24/7 phone support
•Toll-free phone support during warranty @ 1.800.HPINVENT (1.800.474.6836) in the U.S. and Canada
•Email and real-time chat support for the life of the product by clicking on the desktop "help" icon
•Easy-to-use dashboard for system diagnostics and updates with preinstalled HP Advisor

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Specifications
HP Pavilion dv6833us 15.4" Widescreen Entertainment Laptop
Processor
Processor brand ?
Processor brand: Intel®

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Intel®
Processor type ?
Processor type: Core 2 Duo

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Processor type: The generation/basic model of the processor.
Core 2 Duo
Processor speed ?
Processor speed: 1.83GHz

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1.83GHz
Bus speed ?
Bus speed: 667MHz

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667MHz
Level 2 cache 2MB
Memory
RAM 3GB
RAM expandable to: 4GB
Memory type (RAM) Info unavailable
Expansion slots Info unavailable
Available expansion slots N/A
Storage/Drives
Hard drive speed 5400RPM
Hard drive size ?
Hard drive size: 250GB

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250GB
Burns DVDs Yes
Graphics and sound
Screen size (diagonal) ?
Screen size (diagonal): 15.4"

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15.4"
Maximum screen resolution 1280 x 800
Video memory 358MB
Video memory type Shared
Ports
TV tuner ?
TV tuner: No

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No
Express card Yes
S-video out Yes
Media card slot Yes
VGA Yes
USB 2.0 ?
USB 2.0: 3

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3
Firewire ?
Firewire: 1

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Firewire: FireWire (or IEEE 1394) is a type of data transfer. Devices with FireWire output can transfer footage directly to a PC with a compatible cable.
1
Infrared port ?
Infrared port: Yes

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Infrared port: This port uses an infrared sensor to wirelessly transfer information to other computers.
Yes
PC card No
Internet/networking
Dial-up modem Included
Ethernet Yes
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth No
Built-in webcam Yes
General features
Operating system Windows® Vista Home Premium
Fingerprint reader No
UPC 883585943845
Manufacturer's part number DV6833US
Dimensions
Height 10.1 inches
Width 14.1 inches
Depth 1.7 inches
Weight 6.1 lbs.

Mid-size laptop: The HP Pavilion dv6833us is a mid-size laptop, with above-average processing power and everything most people need for basic computing, entertainment and online communication. This model has premium features including powerful dual-core processing, a DVD SuperMulti drive, LightScribe technology and a built-in webcam. Dual core/64-bit processing: This laptop features the dual-core 1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 processor. The Core 2 Duo has two processing engines that work together, giving this processor much more power than standard 1.83GHz processors. This processor built on 64-bit architecture, enabling it to handle twice as much information as older 32-bit processors. Intel Centrino technology enhances mobile performance and extends battery life. This laptop features 3GB of DDR2 system memory—enough for the most demanding users, gamers and multimedia professionals. DDR2 is slightly faster than DDR, the previous standard in system memory. Data travels to the processor along the frontside bus. The faster data travels, the faster everything works. This laptop features a 667MHz frontside bus. Processors search for the same data over and over. L2 caches keep this data neat, organized, and nearby so it can be retrieved more quickly. This 2MB L2 cache is large, providing a potentially significant boost in performance. Hard drive: This hard drive features a 250GB capacity—perfect for robust collections of music, movies and multimedia. This drive’s data disks spin at 5400rpm. The faster they spin, the faster the data is read and written. Blazing-fast wireless N: Built-in 802.11agn wireless LAN lets you take advantage of the speed of the latest and fastest networks, as well as networks using the most popular standards. DVD SuperMulti drive: Use this drive to burn DVDs and CDs to share your files, music mixes or home movies. You can even burn DVD-RAM discs—specially-formatted discs that let you drag and drop, or write and rewrite your files up to 100,000 times. LightScribe disc-labeling: Burn custom, silkscreen-quality labels and images onto your discs with the same drive that burns the data. Widescreen display: This laptop features a bright 15.4" high-definition widescreen display with 1280 x 800 pixel (WXGA) resolution. Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit): Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for homes with advanced computer needs. And Vista Premium features the elegant new Aero interface. You’ll be able to use your laptop more effectively and enjoy new entertainment experiences—all with the benefit of added security and reliability. Audio/video: This laptop features Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with 358MB of total available graphics memory. This video memory is perfect for everyday activities like casual movie watching or gaming. The built-in Altec Lansing speakers provide compelling 3D sound. Media card reader: Seamlessly transfer images from your digital camera or camcorder. This 5-in-1 reader is compatible...