HP Pavilion DV6-2190US 15.6-Inch Laptop

5 Responses to “HP Pavilion DV6-2190US 15.6-Inch Laptop”

1. J. Armas says:

   April 6, 2010 at 4:22 pm

   I like very much my Pavilion dv6. Just only one thing, the array charger is too heavy.
   Rating: 5 / 5
2. Manuel Compres says:

   April 6, 2010 at 7:10 pm

   exellent product interms of speed, its a litle bit huge, its not a realy carry on laptop, go for a 14 inch if you want mobility, boy it is very nice.
   Rating: 5 / 5
3. Normajeanne Bowron says:

   April 6, 2010 at 7:39 pm

   This is a Quick machine!! Internet pages are there instantly – the graphics card is exceptional and for that topic the specs on this machine are outstanding.

   I bought this to serve mainly: 1) to connect to 50″ plasma and stream Internet TV and 2) as an emergency backup to my work laptop.

   Initially had issues with network connectivity. After much time,frustration and effort learned that the HP DV6 would “break” my network each time I tried to access Internet. Turns out the setting in Networking for hardware had IPV6 box checked. What does IPV6 mean? Turns out IPV6 is a new IP address scheme and my network router did not recognize IPV6 and would cause it to crash. Since unchecking the IPV6 box, there have been no further Internet connectivity issues. Whew!!

   But, some unresolved issues remain with Mediacenter. Currently I am unable to setup Netflix owing to mediacenter, well really Netflix is setup and I see my queue but when I select from my watch instantly list it just shows “loading” and never plays. GRRR. More troubleshooting needed before I criticize. Instead of going owing to media center for Netflix viewing, I connect to internet, login to Netflix and then am able to play NF movies/progams up to the connected 50″ plasma screen. Not ideal, but a work around for now.

   Yesterday I connected a HP USB Hybrid Atsc NTSC QAM Fm High Definition TV Tuner KS523AA#ABA KS523AUSB which allows me to receive digital over-air TV channels. The video quality is very excellent. The HP USB tuner product specs state the TV tuner is compatible with Windows7. Unfortunately, the remote that is included with the USB TV tuner does not function as described in the user guide. Number keys do not change channels and other remote buttons do not work – another issue to troubleshoot. UGH!! Perhaps just a newer driver is needed for Windows7 OS?

   Some of the other mediacenter facial appearance I intend to use but have yet to test include before a live audience dvds, recording TV programs, managing photos and editing video. Although I am no computer wizard, and this could account for many of my set-up woes it seems as if there have been a significant number of problems. Yet, I am confident all will be resolved, with more time, effort and yes, frustration!
   Rating: 4 / 5
4. Ana Quezada says:

   April 6, 2010 at 9:58 pm

   This was my first buy from Amazon. After I researched laptops endlessly, I found this one on Amazon. I got a wonderful price. It would have been about 400 dollars more on HP. It runs smoothly, fantastic graphics, streams videos lacking any skipping due to a slow driver. All in all it is an exceptional laptop with a fantastic price tag.

   The only negatives about this laptop are:
   
   1. The keys are very glossy. It may take some time to get used to the feel. They also show skin oils easily.
   
   2. On the product image it shows that the RJ 11 is available, it is not.
   
   3. The buttons on the touch pad look like they will not last long. I had a dv4 and I had the same problem.
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. NSK says:

   April 6, 2010 at 11:05 pm

   Fantastic pricing at Amazon, value for cash!
   
   Array life is too small, may be due to i7. No other regrets
   Rating: 4 / 5