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Laptop HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec

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The HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec is a versatile laptop designed to meet the daily needs of users. Equipped with a Intel® Pentium® T4400 dual-core processor running at a frequency of 2.2 GHz, it delivers smooth performance for multitasking and common applications. With 4 GB of DDR3 memory and 320 GB of HDD storage, this device allows you to easily manage your files and programs.

Its 15.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and LED backlighting ensures a pleasant visual experience, ideal for work and entertainment. The stereo audio system, featuring two Altec Lansing speakers, provides immersive sound quality for movies and music.

The HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec also comes with several connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and various USB ports, allowing for easy integration with other devices. Its compact format and sleek black design make it suitable for both home use and on-the-go.

Finally, this model runs on Windows 7 Home Premium, ensuring a user-friendly interface and features tailored to modern needs. With its 6-cell battery and nickel-metal hybrid battery technology, it offers considerable battery life for extended use without interruption.

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Editorial note

The HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec stands out for its good performance for everyday tasks, thanks to its Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor and 4 GB of DDR3-SDRAM memory. This allows for smooth management of basic applications and light multitasking. Its 15.6-inch LED-backlit display offers a decent visual experience, ideal for work and leisure, while its stereo audio system, designed by Altec Lansing, ensures immersive sound quality. However, this laptop has some limitations. The processor, while effective for basic uses, can quickly prove insufficient for more demanding software or intensive multitasking sessions. Additionally, the 320 GB storage capacity may seem limited for users with many multimedia files. The lack of USB 3.0 ports and a high-definition display may also disappoint those looking for modern performance and fast connectivity. In terms of design, the Pavilion dv6-1420ec is understated and elegant, but it lacks innovation with the absence of recent features like a Thunderbolt port or a touchscreen. The price-to-quality ratio is reasonable for an entry-level computer, but the limitations in memory and processor may not satisfy users looking for more power. Overall, the HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec is a good choice for those with basic computing needs, but it may not be suitable for more demanding users.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is satisfactory thanks to a 15.6-inch screen and quality stereo sound system, but the lack of modern features like a touchscreen may disappoint some users.

Performance

The Intel® Pentium® T4400 processor at 2.2 GHz is adequate for basic tasks, but it can quickly show its limits when running resource-intensive software or during heavy multitasking.

Battery life

The nickel-metal hybrid battery technology ensures decent battery life, but the exact specifications for battery life are not provided, which could raise questions for some users.

Design

The design is simple and elegant with a black finish, but it lacks innovation with the absence of modern ports like Thunderbolt.

Value for money

The price-to-quality ratio is reasonable for an entry-level computer, but the limitations in memory and processor may disappoint users looking for more power.

Features

The features include comprehensive connectivity with multiple ports, but the absence of USB 3.0 and a high-definition screen limits its appeal compared to other recent models.

Advantages

High-performance Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor

4 GB of RAM for efficient multitasking

320 GB hard drive for ample storage

15.6-inch screen with HD resolution

Full connectivity with various ports

High-quality Altec Lansing stereo audio

Disadvantages

Limited processor for heavy tasks

Insufficient RAM for intensive multitasking

Hard drive too small for storage

No available USB 3.0 ports

Low resolution screen for HD

Lack of modern options like touch or Thunderbolt

Technical Specifications Pavilion dv6-1420ec

General Information

Processor

  • Processor frequency
    2.2 GHz
  • Processor family
    Intel® Pentium® dual-core
  • Processor model
    T4400
  • Number of processor threads
    2
  • Processor socket (processor receptacle)
    Socket 478
  • System bus processor
    800 MHz
  • Processor cache type
    L2
  • Processor cache memory
    1 MB
  • Number of processor threads
    2
  • Processor lithography
    45 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    64-bit
  • Stepping
    R0
  • Bus type
    FSB
  • Processor code name
    Penryn
  • Parity FSB
    No
  • Thermal envelope (TDP, Thermal Design Power)
    35 W
  • Processor series
    Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile
  • Parity FSB
    No
  • Tjunction
    105 °C
  • Number of Treatment Transistors Die
    410 M
  • CPU Multiplier
    11
  • Size of the processing chip
    107 mm²
  • Processor manufacturer
    Intel

Representation / realization

  • Motherboard chipset
    -

Memory

  • Internal memory
    4 GB
  • Type of internal memory
    DDR3-SDRAM
  • Memory configuration (slot x size)
    2 x 2 GB
  • Memory locations
    2x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    8 GB
  • Memory support
    SO-DIMM

Storage support

  • Hard drive capacity
    320 GB
  • Storage media
    HDD
  • Number of installed hard drives
    1
  • Hard drive capacity
    320 GB
  • Hard drive interface
    SATA
  • Hard disk rotation speed
    7200 RPM
  • Built-in memory card reader
    Yes
  • Compatible memory cards
    Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
  • Optical reader
    DVD Super Multi DL

Screen

  • Screen size
    15.6 "
  • Screen resolution
    1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touch screen
    No
  • LED backlighting
    Yes
  • Display area
    Glossy
  • Image format
    16:9

Graphique

  • Graphics adapter model included
    Intel® GMA 4500MHD
  • Distinct graphics adapter model
    Unavailable
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    1.695 GB
  • Integrated graphics card
    Yes
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    No
  • Integrated graphics adapter family
    Intel® GMA

Other features

  • Power adapter included
    Yes
  • Power adapter included
    Yes

Audio

  • Audio system
    SRS Premium Sound
  • Number of built-in speakers
    2
  • Speaker manufacturer
    Altec Lansing
  • Built-in microphone
    Yes

Network

  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Wifi standards
    802.11b, 802.11g
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate
    10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Wiring technology
    10/100/1000Base-T(X)
  • Network standards
    IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Connectivity

  • Welcome connector
    -
  • Quantity of USB 2.0 Ports
    4
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • Number of IEEE 1394/Firewire Ports
    1
  • Number of IEEE 1394/Firewire Ports
    1
  • Number of IEEE 1394/Firewire Ports
    1
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • Number of IEEE 1394/Firewire Ports
    1
  • Number of IEEE 1394/Firewire Ports
    1
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • Headset output
    2
  • ExpressCard Port
    Yes
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • ExpressCard Port
    Yes
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • Connection of a microphone
    3.5 mm
  • Connection of a microphone
    3.5 mm
  • Charging port type
    DC-in jack

Keyboard

  • Keyboard layout
    -
  • Pointing device
    Touchpad
  • Windows keys
    Yes
  • Windows keys
    Yes

Software

  • Installed operating system
    Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Operating System Architecture
    64-bit
  • Drivers included
    Yes

Design

  • Product type
    Laptop
  • Product color
    Black
  • Format
    Clamshell
  • Country of origin
    China

Battery

  • Battery technology
    Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Number of battery cells
    6
  • Maximum battery life
    - h

Power

  • AC power adapter
    65 W

Security

  • Cable anti-theft lock
    No

Weight and dimensions

  • Weight
    2880 g
  • Width
    378.5 mm
  • Depth
    258 mm
  • Height (front)
    34 mm
  • Height (rear)
    42 mm

Packaging contents

  • Warranty card
    Yes
  • Cables included
    Sector
  • Warranty card
    Yes
  • Warranty card
    Yes
  • Warranty card
    Yes

Packaging information

  • Package width
    450 mm
  • Package depth
    160 mm
  • Package height
    345 mm

Environmental conditions

  • Operating temperature
    5 - 35 °C
  • Temperature out of operation
    -20 - 60 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    10 - 90 %
  • Relative humidity rate (storage)
    5 - 95 %
  • Operating altitude
    -15 - 3048 m
  • Non-operating altitude
    -15 - 12192 m

Special features of the processor

  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Idle States
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Idle States
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Idle States
    Yes
  • Idle States
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Processor packaging size
    35 x 35 mm
  • Processor code
    SLGJL
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No
  • Processor ID ARK
    40739
  • Idle States
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    No

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors influence download speed on the Internet?
Download speed on the Internet is determined by the type of connection you are using. For example, a 25 Mb/s connection means that you should theoretically be able to download 25 MB per second.
What are the dimensions of my laptop screen?
The size of your laptop screen is generally measured in inches, with each inch equivalent to 2.54 centimeters. This measurement corresponds to the diagonal of the screen, which you should measure from the bottom left corner to the top right corner.
What does the acronym HDMI stand for?
HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. An HDMI cable allows for the transmission of audio and video signals between different devices.
What is the best method to clean my laptop?
A clean, slightly damp cloth is ideal for removing fingerprints. To dust hard-to-reach areas, it is recommended to use compressed air.
How can I clean my keyboard?
To clean your keyboard, tilt it and use a can of compressed air to remove dust. You can also clean the keys with a damp cloth.
What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth allows for wireless data transmission between electronic devices via radio waves. Generally, the range between connected devices can reach up to ten meters.
What is the weight of the HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec?
The weight of the HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec is 2880 g.
What is the screen size of the HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec?
The screen of the HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec measures 15.6 inches.
What is the resolution of the screen of the HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec?
The resolution of the screen of the HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec is 1366 x 768 pixels.
What is the width of the HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec?
The HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec has a width of 378.5 mm.
What is the depth of the HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec?
The HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec has a depth of 258 mm.
Is the manual for the HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec available in French?
Unfortunately, the manual for the HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec is not available in French. It is only offered in English.

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General Information

The HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec is a laptop from the HP brand, known for its reliability and innovation in the technology sector. This model, identified by the code VY126EA, offers an enhanced user experience thanks to optimal performance. The EAN code, 884962652640, allows for precise identification in the distribution system.

Processor

Equipped with a Intel® Pentium® T4400 dual-core processor, the HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec operates at a frequency of 2.2 GHz, ensuring smooth execution of daily tasks. With 2 cores and 2 threads, it is capable of handling multitasking efficiently. The system bus at 800 MHz and a L2 cache of 1 MB optimize communication between the processor and other components. Its 45 nm lithography contributes to acceptable energy efficiency.

Representation / Implementation

The HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec features a motherboard integrating a high-performance chipset, allowing for efficient resource management for enhanced performance.

Memory

With 4 GB of DDR3-SDRAM, configured as 2 x 2 GB, this laptop ensures smooth and efficient usage. It is possible to expand the memory up to 8 GB thanks to SO-DIMM slots.

Storage Support

The HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec offers a storage capacity of 320 GB on a HDD running at 7200 RPM, ideal for storing documents and multimedia. Its SATA interface ensures fast data transfer. Additionally, it features a memory card reader and a DVD Super Multi DL optical drive.

Screen

The 15.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels provides a decent visual experience, although limited by the absence of features such as a touchscreen. The LED backlighting enhances visibility, while the gloss surface reduces glare.

Graphics

The integrated graphics adapter model is Intel® GMA 4500MHD, providing adequate graphics performance for common multimedia tasks. The maximum graphics memory is 1.695 GB.

Audio

The stereo audio system, designed by Altec Lansing, ensures immersive sound quality thanks to its two speakers. It also includes a built-in microphone for clear communications.

Network

The HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with standards 802.11b and 802.11g, offering reliable wireless connectivity. It is also equipped with an Ethernet/LAN port for stable network connections.

Connectivity

This model is equipped with 4 USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI port for connecting to external displays, and a VGA port. However, it does not include USB 3.0 ports, which may limit transfer speeds with modern devices.

Keyboard

The HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec features a touchpad for intuitive navigation, accompanied by a keyboard with Windows keys, facilitating access to operating system features.

Software

It runs on Windows 7 Home Premium with a 64-bit architecture, allowing for efficient resource management and satisfactory overall performance.

Battery

Its hybrid NiMH battery with 6 cells offers sufficient autonomy for daily use, although the exact usage duration is not specified.

Weight and Dimensions

Weighing 2880 g, the HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec measures 378.5 mm in width, 258 mm in depth, and 34-42 mm in height, making it a relatively portable device.

Packaging Contents

In the packaging, you will find a power adapter, a user manual, and a quick start guide, facilitating the setup of the device.

Environmental Conditions

The HP Pavilion dv6-1420ec operates optimally within a temperature range of 5 to 35 °C and can withstand a relative humidity of 10 to 90 %.