Description:
The HP Pavilion dv6985se is a 6.8-pound, consumer level notebook computer.
Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $990.
Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Pros:
Has 4 GB RAM, which is considerably more than some similarly priced notebooks.
In fact, the typical cost of a product with this ample a RAM is $1,530.
Also, this notebook has a 250GB hard drive, which is larger than some similarly priced notebooks.
In fact, the average cost of a product with this large a hard drive is $1,205.
Cons:
Has a 6.8-pound weight, which is somewhat heavier than some similarly priced notebooks.
For example, the
HP Business nc4200
, at around $970, has only a 4-pound weight.
Integrated graphics controllers that rely on shared RAM are sometimes an acceptable trade-off for budget-minded users.
Suitability:
Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.
Comes with a DVD recorder, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital Handycam onto DVDs.
Includes office-grade word processing software; it comes with well-rounded features for most document authors.
Also, this notebook comes packaged with photo editing software to help you select, crop, and print the photographs from your digital camera.
If you have a
wireless network
at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.
Value:
Given its relatively inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.
Generally, given the trade-offs between performance and low price, this item will likely only appeal to serious bargain hunters.
Suggestions:
(1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a
wireless access point
for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.
(2) For help in deciding if this is the right notebook for you, see CNET's
buying guide for notebooks
.
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