HP Pavilion dv6500t

Notebook specifications

Notebook: HP Pavilion dv6500t
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (1800 MHz)
Graphics adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (128 MB)
Display: 15.4 inch 16:10 (1280x800 pixels)
Weight: 2.9 kg
Average score: 79.75% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 5 reviews)

Reviews in English

HP Pavilion dv6500t Review
Source: Notebookreview
The HP Pavilion dv6500t is a “Santa Rosa” equipped update to the very popular dv6000t series of mainstream laptops, which topped the NotebookReview.com Most Popular Laptops chart for quite a while. A 15.4” widescreen, consumer-oriented laptop, it delivers a solid, well-rounded package that updates the HP lineup nicely. If you need something that can last at least two hours on a charge to take notes during class, the dv6500t’s 6-cell battery more than accomplishes that. Rather than select the 12-cell which lifts the back and adds about an inch to the thickness, I opted for the “high-capacity” version of the standard 6-cell, which has a 16% increase in capacity. While word processing and moving a few files around, with wireless off and screen brightness at a lower but acceptable level, the battery lasted 4 hours and 1 minute. The 6-cell lasted for about 3 hours while watching a DVD with the screen at half brightness.
Date: 07/17/2007
Rating: price: 80% performance: 70% display: 95% mobility: 80% emissions: 50%

85%HP Pavilion dv6500t
Source: PC World
This well-designed multimedia notebook performs well, thanks to one of Intel's latest mobile processors. A beautifully crafted consumer notebook, the new HP Pavilion dv6500t has backlit media controls and a stylish case that's made for showing off. Capable of serious work as well, it's a strong performer, yet fairly light (6.2 pounds) and easily totable. The keyboard is a tad bouncier than that of its predecessor, the dv6000t. And though bright and readable, the 15.4-inch screen tends to reflect overhead lights. Also, HP downgraded the dv6000t's 1.3-megapixel (1280-by-1024-pixel) Webcam to 0.3 megapixels (640 by 480 resolution) on the dv6500t. These are minor nits, however. Multimedia junkies still have the HP QuickPlay feature that was found on the dv6000t. This entertainment menu launches with one tap or a swipe of the touch-sensitive strip at the top of the keyboard, letting you enjoy DVD movies, music, personal videos, and photo slide shows without booting Windows. Meanwhile, fantastic stereo speakers pump out the sound. An ExpressCard TV tuner is remains a $130 option.
Date: 07/11/2007
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 90% performance: 82% features: 80% display: 50%

69%HP Pavilion dv6500t
Source: CNet
The good: Includes HD DVD drive and HDMI port; touch-sensitive media controls; 802.11n Wi-Fi; good component mix for the price. The bad: Some options (including HD DVD drive) not available yet; disappointing battery life. The bottom line: HP's attractive Pavilion dv6500t is a well-designed 15-inch multimedia laptop that stands out from the mainstream crowd with touch-sensitive media controls and an HDMI output, but the standard battery could be better.
Date: 06/05/2007
Rating: Total score: 69% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 70% mobility: 40%

85%HP Pavilion dv6500t
Source: PC World
A beautifully crafted consumer notebook, the new HP Pavilion dv6500t has backlit media controls and a stylish case that's made for showing off. Capable of serious work as well, it's a strong performer, yet fairly light (6.2 pounds) and easily totable. This well-designed multimedia notebook performs well, thanks to one of Intel's latest mobile processors.
Date: 05/09/2007
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 90% performance: 82% features: 80% display: 60%

80%HP Pavilion dv6500t
Source: Laptop Mag
HP has scored big with its piano-lacquer Pavilion design, and the new HP Pavilion dv6500t sticks with it, adding minimal visual upgrades. The subtle wave-pattern pinstriping has been replaced by a more circular imprint, but the glossy black exterior and silver keyboard deck look as sharp and sleek as ever (fingerprint smudges notwithstanding). The biggest draw, however, is its Santa Rosa chipset, which churned out good performance numbers and very good battery life. (View our photo gallery.)
Date: 05/08/2007
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 50% display: 80%

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Comment

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100 is an integrated (onboard) graphic chip on a Mobile Intel 965GM chipset (for Merom = Core 2 architecture). It is the successor of GMA 950. Most interesting is the integration of a fully programmable pipeline. Due to the integration of DirectX9 features, HDR and Hardware Transform & Lighning (T&L) - predecessor only had Software T&L - should be ready for Windows Vista Premium (support Aero Glass fully). Respective the data, the peformance should be clearly better than GMA 950.
>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core 2 Duo: The Core 2 Duo is a successor of Core Duo and Core Solo with a longer pipeline and up to 20% speed increase without to spend more current. 64-Bit EM64T command upgrade and 2 or 4 MB L2 cache characterize this processor with its 291 millions transistors, which are finished in 65 nm.

T7100:
>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

15.4": 15 inch display-variants are the standard and are used for more than the half of all notebooks.  15.4 inch display with 16:10 are the standard for notebook displays.
The reason why so many people like displays with medium size is, that this size is not exhausting for the eyes, does not need too much current and the laptops can be kept quite compact.
>> To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

2.9 kg: This weight is average for notebooks. Therefore the numerous mass of laptops with 15 inch display fits in this class of weight.

HP: Hewlett Packard is one of the biggest international manufacturers according market shares and reviewed models at the German- and English-speaking market. HP notebooks are often in top positions according price/value ratings.
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