Laptops originally got called this way because you would usually place such computers on your lap. As laptops became more and more powerful, they also became hotter, quite often so much so that the lap would be the last place you put a laptop. However, the HP Pavilion DV6-6116NR is one laptop that should be a more than comfortable lap placed computer due to it’s new Coolsense technology while providing powerful laptop performance at the same time.

Design:

Unlike some other laptop makers, HP has always made very solidly designed laptops and the HP Pavilion DV6-6116NR is no exception. Featuring a stylish HP Imprint latticework design on the cover and keyboard bezels this laptop looks good in black with some silver trim on the sides. Build quality is good with a curved lines and rounded edges. The keyboard is comfortable with more than enough space for all the keys including the integrated keypad but because of this some of the keys are a little smaller than usual.

Features and Specifications:

Since the HP Pavilion DV6-6116NR is an entertainment laptop, it packs in a beautiful 15.6” screen with a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution. Since it is running on the built-in Intel HD 3000 graphics you can expect smooth 720p HD video and media playback. The laptop itself is running on a Sandy Bridge Intel Core i5 2430M processor going at 2.4GHz, although it can go to 3.0GHz on Turbo Boost. The dual-core processor is complemented by 4GB worth of DDR3 memory and a large 640GB hard disk drive. The laptop also packs in a Blu-ray combo drive along with four USB ports, one HDMI port, one VGA port, one RJ-45 LAN port and an SD card slot. Some models may just include a Super multi DVD burner instead.

Apart from the technical specs, this laptop also offers the ability to sync to smartphone or print wirelessly via Bluetooth as well as the Coolsense technology which regulates its thermal temperature. It is this technology which keeps the laptop from becoming a lap scorcher while providing optimal performance at the same time. A low-light webcam makes video chatting in dimmer areas easier while the wireless-N Wi-Fi ensures that Internet performance is fast.

Performance:

In terms of performance the HP Pavilion DV6-6116NR can handle pretty much everything you can throw at from the office. However, due to the built-in graphics that it is using you are limited by what sort of games you can play on it and what type of media you can watch. Generally, you can play most casual games and some 3D games such as World of Warcraft or Starcraft II on lowered settings but you are limited to just 720p HD media. For those of you with the Blu-ray combo drive, this is meant more for a hook-up via HDMI cable to your HDTV so your laptop can act as your Blu-ray media player as well. The laptop delivers good battery life with 6.5 hours worth of wireless performance on a single charge, although watching a movie may only offer about 5 hours or so.

Conclusion:

Overall, the HP Pavilion DV6-6116NR is a very good entertainment laptop that actually keeps your lap cool or at least far from scorching while delivering good quality performance at the same time. As far as entertainment is concerned the laptop does everything well, but due to its size may be better off as a desktop replacement unit, especially considering the additional integrated keypad for the number crunchers out there.

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