HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition Series Review: The new core i7 laptop by HP with the i7 Quad core is powerful and fun

The HP Pavilion dv6t Quad is one of the finest laptops out there. It comes with an Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2630QM processor which is 20% faster than other notebooks. For those in the market for a new laptop, you can't get much better than this.

This review of the HP Pavilion dv6t Quad is primarily geared for people who do not have a lot of tech know-how, but I have included the relevant specs on this HP laptop for those who want them. This is a review from a real person with a medium amount of tech skills.

As I type this sentence....I have had this laptop for about two hours. Set up was very straightforward. It comes with an easy to follow "Start Here" guide for understanding the plugs and ports and such.

Once on, the machine takes you through a series of set up procedures and registration info. The whole process took about a half hour.

I will be updating this article every so often. In fact, as I type THIS sentence, it is now day 3 of me owning the laptop. So this review is not all based on the first two hours. I am updating this review as I go along.

UPDATE:

Just to clarify: This is a review of the dv6tqe....... but the name and details got a little confusing. The model in the video below came out in early 2011, but then it was recalled for a few weeks (due to an Intel problem that is now fully resolved. Something to do with the "Sandy Bridge" chip set which affected many computers across the board. )

HP has now come out with a better version of the dv6tqe that is almost the same as the one featured here, but it does not have a touch screen and it does not have a backlit keyboard option.

It is still a great computer. No heating problems. Fast and fun to use. For more information visit the official HP website at the link below the video.

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I love it! It functions much like an IPad. You can easily use the keyboard and mouse or simply reach out your hand to use the touch capability.

You can paint, click buttons, create videos, do almost anything with the touch screen.

PLEASE SEE THE NOTE ABOVE.  THE TOUCH SCREEN FOR THE DV6TQE MIGHT NOT BE AVAILABLE ANYMORE. 

It does understand letters you write on the screen, but so far I have not mastered the use of this feature. Perhaps my writing is a little too sloppy? It sometimes thinks a "U" that I write is a "V" for example.

It seems to have some type of learning capability though, where it can learn your unique writing by giving it feedback. This must be similar to the way voice recognition software learns your voice.

Overall, I am glad I got the touchscreen and am looking forward to years of innovative applications for it.

The Operating system
is The main control program of your system.

You have a few Choices:
You can decide upon Genuine Windows Seven Home Premium edition with 64-bit
Or you might choose Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Or you can choose this: Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

Processor
A faster processor supports more efficient operations and applications performance.

Choices:
2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2630QM (2 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.9 GHz
2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2720QM (2.2 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.3 GHz
2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2820QM (2.3 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.4 GHz

The Graphics card is the latest and best:
You can bring your most-loved applications and games to life

Choices:
Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000 [HDMI, VGA]
1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 6570 graphics [HDMI, VGA]

If you want the touch screen you will need the 1gb

Memory
You can use many programs at once and make them run faster with more memory

Choices:
4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
in some cases you can get a FREE Upgrade to 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
4GB DDR3 System Memory (1 Dimm)
8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)

I got 6gb and that is plenty, but you should remember you can always upgrade the memory later if you want to.

Hard drive

The size of the hard drive is important to consider when you want to keep a lot of data stored. You can store your applications, notes, pdf's, digital music files and digital photos on your hard disk drive

Choices:
640GB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
FREE Upgrade to 750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
640GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
1TB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
160GB (Solid State Drive Flash Module)

You have the option of purchasing software with it. I will leave these choices up to you, only to say there are MANY good alternatives available at download.com once you have bought your machine.

Office software
You can get the productivity software you need to save time and improve your results

Choices:
No Additional Office Software
$20 OFF!! Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2010
$20 OFF!! Microsoft(R) Office Home and Business 2010
$20 OFF!! Microsoft(R) Office Professional 2010
Security software
Stay protected from the latest online threats when connecting to the Web.

Choices:
No additional security software
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2011 - 15 Month Subscription (activation required)
Norton 360(TM) - 15 Months (activation required)
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2011 - 2 Year Subscription (activation required)
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2011 - 3 Year Subscription (activation required)

Battery

It is a wise idea to get a 9 cell. It gives the laptop a comfortable tilt, does not weigh that much, and gives you much more battery life.

Primary battery
The best battery will keep you and your Notebook PC working longer

Choices:
6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 6.0 hours of battery life +++ If you plan to use your laptop like a desktop, the 6 cell ought to be good enough. It is the standard.

Or consider the High Capacity 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 6.75 hours of battery life +++
9-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (over-sized) - Up to 10.0 hours of battery life +++
One 6 Cell and One 9 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery

The Display

I love the display.  It is big enough without making the laptop too bulky or awkward to carry around. 

One thing that seems strange to me is that the default settings upon first getting the laptop are not great. There are all kinds of toolbars pre-installed on the laptop that give you less screen space. They make the display smaller than it needs to be.

All you have to do is click "view" and you can change the toolbars and status bars to give you more screen space.

Choices:
15.6" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366x768)

You can get a Touchscreen
Use your fingers, keyboard and mouse to create things, connect with friends, explore, and get your work done

Choices:
No TouchScreen (this still includes the HP TrueVision Webcam)
TouchScreen with HP TouchSmart's intuitive multi-touch applications (includes HP TrueVision Webcam)

I'd go for the touch screen! It's fun.

Primary optical drive
Optical drives can be used to store data, play music and movies, and burn your own CDs or DVDs

Choices:
SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner
Blu-ray player & Lightscribe SuperMulti DVD burner
Blu-ray writer & SuperMulti DVD burner

Networking
This HP laptop PC includes a network port for broadband Internet connections. Internet access sold separately of course.

Choices:
Intel 802.11b/g/n WLAN
Intel 802.11b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth(R)

I had an easy time connecting to the net using an old router that is fifty feet away and has two walls between us.

Keyboard
It is a stylish design that will meet the needs of your personal and professional lifestyle. It is centered on the laptop.  it has a good, solid feel to it. 

You have two Choices:
Standard Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard with Fingerprint Reader

The backlight on the keyboard is a wonderful feature. Great for those late night work times!

There are many possible Accessories available. Not sure how important they are. It depends on your plans.

You will get the most from your new system with high-quality, tested accessories.

Choices:

Consider an extra HP Pavilion additional 90W AC Adapter

You might want Photo & Movie Editing Software though it comes with basic software for doing this. These basic programs will be sufficient for most users.

You can bring your pictures to life or create videos and movies.

Choices:
Cyberlink DVD Suite Premium 7
Roxio PhotoShow
CyberLink PowerDirector 8 Platinum
Adobe(R) PhotoShop(R) Elements 9
Roxio Creator 2011 (with 3D glasses)
Adobe(R) Premiere(R) Elements 9
Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Elements 9 & Adobe Premiere(R) Elements 9
Roxio Back Up Software

Protect your valuable files. Sync up with mobile devices and convert media.
Help me decide.

I have a Zen Mosaic (an iPod clone) from a few years ago and it synced up easily to the laptop for transferring my music.

The laptop also has a standard slot for a laptop lock. This is a little slot on the back right. You can buy something that looks like a "bike lock" and lock your laptop to a chair or table for example.

Protect your files:

Choices:
Roxio BackOnTrack 4
Roxio BackOnTrack 4 Deluxe
Usage Business
Type Style with substance
Battery Life Up to 6.0 hours of battery life (6 cell)+++
Memory card reader 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
Accessible memory slots 2
The Maximum Memory Expansion for this machine is 8GB
Ports 4 USB (4th shared with eSATA port), HDMI They are conveniently located on both sides.

There are additional Ports VGA, RJ-45
Chassis brushed aluminum in stream argento (made of metal)
If the laptop accidentally drops, there is Hard Drive Protection HP ProtectSmart protects the hard drive & data

Audio Dolby(TM) audio + Altec Lansing speakers

Is it ENERGY STAR Qualified? Yes it is.
DLNA Certified Yes it is.
Adapter 90W AC (Dual Core Graphics) / 120W AC (Quad Graphics)
Dimensions 14.88" (W) x 9.65" (D) x 1.21" (min H)/1.37" (max H)
Thinness 1.21"

Weight 5.53 lbs I am pleasantly surprised by the weight.

Network Card External 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN RJ-45 connect
The Optical Drive is Internal
Backlit Keyboard Optional Again, I recommend this
Blu-ray Drive Optional
Webcam HP TrueVision Webcam

I did a video test and it came out well.

Security SW Norton Internet Security 60-day subscription -Not needed in my opinion. Better to go with another anti virus.

Included SW HP Games, Comes with chess, card games, and array of other fun games

HP Photo Creations
Warranty 1-year limited hardware support: This is good. I spoke to HP and they said it is a generous year. and during that time if something is broken they will replace the part at no charge, plus help you do it through tech support

You do get Support. You get thirty-Days Free Limited Software support, plus One-year limited hardware.

 I decided to go ahead and use the finger print feature.  It totally works.  It took me a little while (20 minutes) to get it set up and learn the ropes.  At first I was sliding my finger too slowly.

But now that it is set up, it really works!   With one slide of my finger I can log in to gmail, for example.  Just by sliding it fills in my email and pass word AND logs me in.  So one swoop saves two steps.  Occasionally you need to slide twice before it will read, but even then it is still pretty fast.

A comment on the Build:

As far as build goes, this laptop is very sturdy and scratch resistant. 

Three small things I would prefer were different about this laptop:

Although the track pad works well, the "right click" and "left click" buttons are very stiff. I am sure I will get used to them, but for now I prefer using an external mouse.

Sadly, Windows 7 is probably not compatible with my old printer. I have a great HP printer from about nine years ago and there does not seem to be a driver for it. I have no idea which printers will work and which ones will not with the dv6t. Most printers probably do work, but if yours is very old, realize it might not be compatible.

Hmmmm... I am trying to think of a third thing I don't like about this laptop, but I am having trouble.

Okay, here is something: The free video editing software that comes with this computer is Windows Live Movie Maker. It is okay, but not great. If you are used to Windows Movie Maker, Windows Live Movie maker does not have as many features.

The solution: I found pout it is possible to get Windows Movie Maker and use it with Win7. You have to get a slightly older version which was made for Vista but also works with Win7. Get Windows Movie Maker 2.6 and it works also for Win7.

If you are looking for something zippy, intuitive and well built, this may be the perfect laptop for you. It is great for video editing, handling large amounts of music, organizing photos and general web surfing.

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