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HP Pavilion DV6589US 15.4" Widescreen Laptop Computer

Model #: HP DV6589US

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• Intel Core 2 Duo T5250
• 200GB hard drive
• Built-in 802.11agn wireless

• 4GB of DDR2 memory
• Burn DVDs and CDs
• Windows Vista Ultimate


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HP Pavilion DV6589US 15.4" Widescreen Laptop Computer

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Mid-size notebook: The HP Pavilion dv6589us is a high-performance, mid-size notebook—perfect for light traveling or staying at home. This model features a powerful dual-core processor as well as premium features such as a built-in webcam, advanced NVIDIA® graphics, blazing-fast wireless-N and Windows Vista Ultimate.
64-bit/dual core processing: The 1.5GHz Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 has two processing engines that work together, giving this processor much more power than standard 1.5GHz processors. This processor can also handle 64 bits of information at once, twice as much as older 32-bit processors. Intel Centrino™ technology further enhances mobile performance and battery life.

• This notebook features 4GB of advanced DDR2 system memory—enough for the most demanding users, gamers and multimedia professionals.

• Data travels along the frontside bus. This notebook has a 667MHz frontside bus.

• L2 caches keep data neat, organized and nearby so processors can retrieve it quickly. This 2MB L2 cache is large, giving the processor a potentially significant boost in performance.

Hard drive: The 200GB drive capacity offers more than enough space for the average collection of multimedia and software. This drive’s data disks spin at 4200rpm. The faster they spin, the faster the data is read and written.
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit): This is the operating system for homes with demanding computer needs. Vista Ultimate provides advanced networking, making it easier to use the notebook more effectively at the office, on the road and at home. It also comes with everything you need to enjoy the latest entertainment, and Vista Ultimate takes full advantage of the 64-bit processing power.
Widescreen display: This 15.4” high-definition widescreen features 1280 x 800 pixel (WXGA) resolution, providing sharp detail and plenty of room for whatever you want to view.
Blazing-fast wireless N: Built-in 802.11agn wireless LAN lets you take advantage of the speed of the latest and fastest networks, as well as networks using the most popular standards.
DVD SuperMulti drive: Use this drive to burn DVDs and CDs to share your files, music mixes or home movies. You can even burn DVD-RAM discs—specially-formatted discs that let you drag, drop, write and rewrite your files up to 100,000 times.
LightScribe disc-labeling: Burn custom, silkscreen-quality labels and images onto your discs with the same drive that burns the data.
High-performance graphics/audio: Enjoy vibrant scene rendering for 3D gaming and video editing with NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS graphics and 895MB shared video memory (128MB dedicated). Built-in Altec Lansing stereo speakers kick out great sound.
Built-in webcam: Turn your next instant message into a live video chat with the webcam optimized for low-light environments and omnidirectional microphone.
Easy access to music and movies: Dedicated external media and menu controls enable you to navigate your film and music files easily and quickly. You can even control playback from up to 10 feet away with the included ExpressCard remote.
Media card reader: Seamlessly transfer images from your digital camera, MP3 player or camcorder. This 5-in-1 reader is compatible with Secure Digital, xD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro and MultiMedia Card.
Fingerprint reader: Use individual fingerprints in lieu of standard passwords to access online accounts, such as banks and email. If more than one person uses the notebook, each can use a fingerprint to logon to a computer user account and access preset preferences and files.
ExpressCard/54 slot: ExpressCard is an emerging standard in smaller, faster PC card solutions. This slot is also compatible with ExpressCard/34. Use it to add memory, graphics upgrades and security devices—or to store the remote control.
Gigabit Ethernet port: If you’ve got a lightning-fast Gigabit Ethernet network, this notebook has a port that can keep up.
Elegant design: The high-gloss HP Imprint finish in the Radiance patternen cases the elegant, curvilinear form and is more durable than traditional painted surfaces.
Software bundle:
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Works, Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial) and Internet Explorer
Norton® Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of live update)
HP PhotoSmart Essentials and QuickPlay
Muvee autoProducer Basic Edition
Adobe® Acrobat Reader®
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HP Pavilion DV6589US 15.4" Widescreen Laptop Computer

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</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Processor brand Processor brand: Intel®

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</td> <td width="66%"> Intel® </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Processor type Processor type: Core 2 Duo

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Processor type: The generation/basic model of the processor.

</td> <td width="66%"> Core 2 Duo </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Processor speed Processor speed: 1.50GHz

The number of calculations that the processor can handle in one second measured in millions of cycles (MHz).
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Processor speed: The number of calculations that the processor can handle in one second measured in millions of cycles (MHz).

</td> <td width="66%"> 1.50GHz </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Bus speed Bus speed: 667MHz

The maximum rate of communication between the processor and the rest of the system, measured in millions of cycles (MHz).
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Bus speed: The maximum rate of communication between the processor and the rest of the system, measured in millions of cycles (MHz).

</td> <td width="66%"> 667MHz </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Level 2 cache </td> <td width="66%"> 2MB </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="pd_td_head"> Memory

</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> RAM </td> <td width="66%"> 4GB </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> RAM expandable to: </td> <td width="66%"> 4GB </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Memory type (RAM) </td> <td width="66%"> 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="pd_td_head"> Storage/Drives

</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Hard drive speed </td> <td width="66%"> 4200RPM </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Hard drive size Hard drive size: 200GB

Hard drive space is typically measured in Gigabytes (GB) or storage; the larger the number, the more programs, games and data you can use on your computer.
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Hard drive size: Hard drive space is typically measured in Gigabytes (GB) or storage; the larger the number, the more programs, games and data you can use on your computer.

</td> <td width="66%"> 200GB </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Burns DVDs </td> <td width="66%"> Yes </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="pd_td_head"> Graphics and sound

</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Screen size (diagonal) Screen size (diagonal): 15.4"

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Screen size (diagonal): TV screens are measured diagonally, from corner to corner. HDTVs often look smaller than SDTVs with the same screen size because of the wider 16:9 aspect ratio.

</td> <td width="66%"> 15.4" </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Maximum screen resolution </td> <td width="66%"> 1280 x 800 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Video memory </td> <td width="66%"> 895MB </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Video memory type </td> <td width="66%"> Partially shared </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="pd_td_head"> Ports

</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> TV tuner TV tuner: No

A TV tuner lets you watch broadcast TV on the system.
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TV tuner: A TV tuner lets you watch broadcast TV on the system.

</td> <td width="66%"> No </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Express card </td> <td width="66%"> Yes </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> S-video out </td> <td width="66%"> Yes </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Media card slot </td> <td width="66%"> Yes </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> VGA </td> <td width="66%"> Yes </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> USB 2.0 USB 2.0: 3

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USB 2.0: USB is a standard connection port on most PCs. This will allow you to quickly and easily connect and sync the device with your computer.

</td> <td width="66%"> 3 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Firewire Firewire: 1

FireWire (or IEEE 1394) is a type of data transfer. Devices with FireWire output can transfer footage directly to a PC with a compatible cable.
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Firewire: FireWire (or IEEE 1394) is a type of data transfer. Devices with FireWire output can transfer footage directly to a PC with a compatible cable.

</td> <td width="66%"> 1 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Infrared port Infrared port: Yes

This port uses an infrared sensor to wirelessly transfer information to other computers.
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Infrared port: This port uses an infrared sensor to wirelessly transfer information to other computers.

</td> <td width="66%"> Yes </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> PC card </td> <td width="66%"> No </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="pd_td_head"> Internet/networking

</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Dial-up modem </td> <td width="66%"> Included </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Ethernet </td> <td width="66%"> Yes </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Wireless </td> <td width="66%"> 802.11a/g/n </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Bluetooth </td> <td width="66%"> No </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Built-in webcam </td> <td width="66%"> Yes </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="pd_td_head"> General features

</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Operating system </td> <td width="66%"> Windows® Vista Ultimate </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Fingerprint reader </td> <td width="66%"> Yes </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Additional Features </td> <td width="66%"> Video card: NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> UPC </td> <td width="66%"> 883585353255 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Manufacturer's part number </td> <td width="66%"> DV6589US </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="pd_td_head"> Dimensions

</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Height </td> <td width="66%"> 10.1 inches </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Width </td> <td width="66%"> 14.1 inches </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Depth </td> <td width="66%"> 1.7 inches </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> Weight </td> <td width="66%"> 6.1 lbs </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <!-- category glossary begins --> <!-- 194377 --> Not sure what something means? Look it up in our <!-- 194375 --> glossary.





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Fairly high end machine for a decent price.

If it were me, I'd avoid Vista & stick with XP, but with 4gb of ram, you should be fine.

I know, 4gb's is Very nice for this price IMO.

TTinco...If I didn't want vista, can I tell them to take it off and put XP on? Or how does that work??

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got the same ride jasin. 2 things...for some reason it takes vista for fucking ever to load when you start the computer. i mean more than a minute or so as opposed to 30 seconds or less on others. this will piss you off when you are in a hurry to get on the net. also, the pavilions have had issues with the wireless internet driver. i had to send mine back to hp after a few months because the driver went out and they had to hook me up with another one... was told this is the single biiggest problem hp has. besides that, great comp. that has all the bells and whistles. trend micro antivirus and spysweepser work excellent and super fast together for me.

Good computer

the hp laptop i had sucked...
dell much better laptop imo than hp

jasin4000 said:

I know, 4gb's is Very nice for this price IMO.

TTinco...If I didn't want vista, can I tell them to take it off and put XP on? Or how does that work??

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Maybe-you'll just have to ask. It's pretty much a crapshoot as to what they will & won't do for you.

raydog said:

also, the pavilions have had issues with the wireless internet driver. i had to send mine back to hp after a few months because the driver went out and they had to hook me up with another one... was told this is the single biiggest problem hp has. besides that, great comp. that has all the bells and whistles.

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I don't understand. Are you sure it was the driver that was the problem?

FYI - you may have compatibility problems with a 64-bit operating system

Timetopay said:

PO will be here shortly

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God damn that is alot of money for a laptop!


I would hope that at least you can store every single porn movie made on that damn thing! You must into some serious porn! Maybe you are producing the movies instead of watching them with this computer.


You know that you will buy another laptop in 2 years anyway

PO69 said:

God damn that is alot of money for a laptop!


I would hope that at least you can store every single porn movie made on that damn thing!

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That would only hold about 10 hours of HD porn.

mims, thats what they told me. they said that they have been replacing them left and right (this was 3 months ago)...i dont know shit about it but thats what they said. still under warranty so i didnt give a shit what they did to it, as long as the fuker was back to normal. took about a week.

raydog said:

mims, thats what they told me. they said that they have been replacing them left and right (this was 3 months ago)...i dont know shit about it but thats what they said. still under warranty so i didnt give a shit what they did to it, as long as the fuker was back to normal. took about a week.

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Interesting. Glad they took care of it

MIMS said:

FYI - you may have compatibility problems with a 64-bit operating system

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What exactely do you mean by this.

jasin4000 said:

What exactely do you mean by this.

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Depending on what software programs you use, your computer might shit itself when it encounters a 64-bit architecture. I'm sure most of the compatibility problems have been worked out, though.

Word of advice: Don't get 4GB RAM unless you get a 64-bit operating system. The max you will be able to use is a little over 3GB with a 32-bit system. So you would just be wasting money on that extra gigabyte.

MIMS said:

Depending on what software programs you use, your computer might shit itself when it encounters a 64-bit architecture. I'm sure most of the compatibility problems have been worked out, though.

Word of advice: Don't get 4GB RAM unless you get a 64-bit operating system. The max you will be able to use is a little over 3GB with a 32-bit system. So you would just be wasting money on that extra gigabyte.

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Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.

So in the end, would you buy this one or is there a better deal out there for about this price max spending..?

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I didnt check the specs.........

http://www.shopping.hp.com/notebook...0?jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/notebooks

for a grand thats a waste of money, lower end intel cpu and onboard graphics at a grand price point is fuckin horrible.
4 gigs of memory only costs about 70 bucks by the way, dont let some numbers fool you.

get a Mac, everything else is crap