HP Intros dv6z 16" Notebook

[Charles P. Jefferies]

HP Intros dv6z 16" Notebook

The new HP dv6z, the AMD-based version of the dv6t, is now available on HP's website. Starting at $599.99, it features a 16-inch display and AMD dual-core processors. The full specifications include:

• Windows Vista 32- or 64-bit
• AMD Athlon X2/Turion X2/ Turion X2 Ultra dual-core processors
• Up to 8GB of DDR2 RAM
• 250GB - 500GB hard drives
• ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics (standard); 512MB HD 4530 or 1GB HD 4650 optional
• 16-inch widescreen display (16:9 aspect ratio, 1366x768 resolution)
• 6- or 12-cell battery
• One-year limited warranty
• Weight: 6.34 pounds

The dv6z is offered in two colors: Espresso Black (standard) or Moonlight White ($25).
Please see the product page on HPShopping.com for additional information.

[Clutch]

At least HP keeps the names simple

[floydpink7]

Wow. This thing looks really nice!

[Red_Dragon]

amazing to here about the 1gb 4650 option

I want to see the performance of these new AMD's

[ZaZ]

They're not offering the WUXGA, lame.

[Red_Dragon]

lol i know its been a long time since the ""dv6" has been on the market and for some reason they cant seem to go all the way on the res.....

[optimustarzan]

lol i know its been a long time since the ""dv6" has been on the market and for some reason they cant seem to go all the way on the res.....

I think they do that on purpose. They saved the higher resolutions for the HDX16.

[mobius1aic]

I like how it's an AMD, as I've never had a bad experience with an AMD computer. However, the 4650 *knowing HP* is probably DDR2, not good 'ol GDDR3, and in comparision to Asus' own N81 (comparing because of the 4650), I'd rather have the smaller size, and what is going to be a better and more efficient processor: the C2D T9550, not to mention the warranty benefits of buying an Asus and the fact it's an LED backlit screen. The Asus should have better battery life too. However this is a pretty good computer especially if you looking for one in that size range, but for the components you're getting, there are better deals. Needs higher available screen resolution too.

On another note: it's about time AMD supported up to 8 GB of RAM on two slots in their laptops.

[Rustican]

I like how it's an AMD, as I've never had a bad experience with an AMD computer. However, the 4650 *knowing HP* is probably DDR2, not good 'ol GDDR3, and in comparision to Asus' own N81 (comparing because of the 4650), I'd rather have the smaller size, and what is going to be a better and more efficient processor: the C2D T9550, not to mention the warranty benefits of buying an Asus and the fact it's an LED backlit screen. The Asus should have better battery life too. However this is a pretty good computer especially if you looking for one in that size range, but for the components you're getting, there are better deals. Needs higher available screen resolution too.

On another note: it's about time AMD supported up to 8 GB of RAM on two slots in their laptops.

The Intel version of the dv6t has been confirmed to use DDR3 for the ATI 4650. I would assume the same would be true here but you never know.

The screen resolution kills it for me. Looks like HP is trying to keep their "premium" HDX16 systems from being cannibalized. I laugh since the ATI 4650 in the Dv6t and Dv6z are better than the Nvidia 130s in the HDX16. It is an utter fail by HP buy not putting premium parts in their premium systems.

[siLc]

They're not offering the WUXGA, lame.

They could not possibly offer WUXGA, which is a 16:10 ratio resolution, on a screen which is 16:9
Typical of cheap(er)-end consumer laptops, the only choice is the "industry standard" 1366x768.