The newest 16-inch notebook from HP promises to deliver great performance at a low price and might be very popular in 2009. The HP Pavilion dv6z features the latest AMD dual-core processors, your choice of integrated or discrete graphics, and all the ports and features you need. At a starting price of just $599.99 it might just be the most competitive desktop replacement notebook on the market. Keep reading to find out if this notebook is as impressive as it sounds.


* Processor: 2.1GHz AMD Athlon X2 QL-64 dual core processor
* Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4530 512MB
* Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium with SP 1 (32-bit)
* Screen: 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Brightview Display (1366x768)
* Memory: 3GB DDR2 (up to 8GB configurable)
* Storage: 250GB SATA HDD (5400rpm)
* Optical Drive: Lightscibe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
* Wireless and Communications: 802.11b/g WLAN with Bluetooth
* Battery: 6-cell Li-Ion (10.8V, 47Wh)
* Dimensions: 14.9" (W) x 10.2" (D) x 1.4" (min H)/1.7" (max H)
* Weight: 6.36lbs
* Warranty: 1-year
* Price as configured: $774.99