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Laptop HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca

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The HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca is a versatile laptop that combines performance and modern design. Equipped with an Intel® Core™ i5-430M processor running at a frequency of 2.26 GHz, it provides a smooth experience for a variety of applications, from web browsing to word processing, as well as more demanding multimedia tasks.

This model features 4 GB of DDR3 memory, expandable up to 8 GB, allowing for easy multitasking. With 640 GB of HDD storage, it offers ample capacity for your files, photos, and videos. The 15.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels ensures a pleasant display quality for work and entertainment.

For graphics, the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca integrates the Intel® HD graphics card as well as the NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 230M, ensuring enhanced performance for multimedia applications. In terms of connectivity, it has several USB ports, an HDMI port, and an Ethernet connection, making it easy to connect various devices.

This laptop is also equipped with a quality stereo audio system, providing an immersive sound experience, as well as a built-in webcam for video conferencing. Its sleek design in black and espresso and its weight of 2880 g make it a practical choice for users on the go.

In summary, the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca is a reliable, high-performance laptop suitable for everyday use, whether for work or entertainment.

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Editorial note

The HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca is a laptop that stands out for its solid performance thanks to its Intel® Core™ i5 processor, offering a frequency of 2.26 GHz and up to 2.53 GHz in Turbo mode. This makes it an ideal choice for multitasking tasks, although the maximum memory capacity of 8 GB may prove insufficient for advanced users who require resource-intensive applications. In terms of storage, this device offers a generous capacity of 640 GB on HDD, allowing for the backup of a large amount of data, applications, and multimedia files. The 15.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and LED backlighting provides a pleasant visual experience, although the display quality may seem inferior compared to current standards. However, there are a few drawbacks to note. The lack of Bluetooth limits wireless connectivity options, and the 5400 RPM hard drive may lead to longer loading times compared to 7200 RPM hard drives or SSDs. Additionally, the weight of 2880 g may make it less convenient to carry, especially for users on the go. In terms of design, the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca has a modern look with its sleek black color, but its weight may be a hindrance for mobile use. Despite these limitations, the value for money remains satisfactory, offering good performance and a reasonable storage capacity for its price.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is positive thanks to the user-friendly interface of Windows 7 Home Premium and the pre-installed software, allowing for immediate use.

Performance

The Intel® Core™ i5 processor offers good performance for multitasking tasks, but the maximum memory capacity of 8 GB may be limited for advanced users.

Battery life

The NiMH hybrid battery technology provides reasonable battery life, but the lack of details on maximum battery life raises doubts about durability during prolonged use.

Design

The design is modern with an elegant black color, but the weight of 2880 g may make the laptop less convenient to carry.

Value for money

With a good price-to-quality ratio, the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca offers solid performance and generous storage capacity for its price, despite some limitations.

Features

The product features a 15.6-inch screen with LED backlighting and quality audio system, but the lack of Bluetooth and a 5400 RPM hard drive are notable limitations.

Advantages

High-performance Intel® Core™ i5 processor

640 GB HDD storage

15.6-inch LED screen, good resolution

Stereo sound with Altec Lansing speakers

Compatible with Windows 7 Home Premium

Disadvantages

Maximum memory of 8 GB insufficient

Lack of Bluetooth for limited connectivity

5400 RPM hard drive slow

Weight of 2880 g impractical

Screen resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels low

Technical Specifications Pavilion dv6-2154ca

General Information

Processor

  • Processor frequency
    2.26 GHz
  • Processor family
    Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    i5-430M
  • Processor Turbo Frequency
    2.53 GHz
  • Number of processor cores
    2
  • Number of processor threads
    4
  • Computer bus
    2.5 GT/s
  • Processor socket (processor receptacle)
    BGA 1288
  • Processor cache type
    Smart Cache
  • Processor cache memory
    3 Mo
  • System bus processor
    - MHz
  • Processor lithography
    32 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    64-bit
  • Stepping
    C2
  • Bus type
    DMI
  • Processor code name
    Arrandale
  • Parity FSB
    Non
  • Thermal envelope (TDP, Thermal Design Power)
    35 W
  • Processor series
    Intel Core i5-400 Series
  • Parity FSB
    Non
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    16
  • Version of PCI Express locations
    2.0
  • PCI Express Configurations
    1x16
  • Tjunction
    105 °C
  • Number of Treatment Transistors Die
    382 M
  • CPU Multiplier
    17
  • Size of the processing chip
    81 mm²
  • Processor manufacturer
    Intel
  • Processor generation
    Intel® Core™ i5 4th generation

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

Other features

  • Maximum internal memory (64-bit)
    8 GB
  • Power adapter included
    Yes
  • Power adapter included
    Yes

Storage support

  • Hard drive capacity
    640 GB
  • Storage media
    HDD
  • Number of installed hard drives
    1
  • Hard drive capacity
    640 GB
  • Hard drive interface
    SATA
  • Hard disk rotation speed
    5400 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

  • Integrated graphics adapter family
    Intel® HD Graphics
  • Distinct graphics adapter model
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 230M
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    2.815 GB
  • Base frequency of integrated graphics card
    500 MHz
  • Dynamic frequency (max) of integrated graphics card
    766 MHz
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • Integrated graphics adapter family
    Intel® HD Graphics

Audio

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

Network

  • Bluetooth
    No
  • 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
    3
  • Number of CardBus PCMCIA Housing(s)
    0
  • Number of IEEE 1394/Firewire Ports
    1
  • 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 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
  • Provided software
    - HP MediaSmart Suite
  • Drivers included
    - HP Setup
  • Testing software
    - HP Advisor
  • - HP Support Assistant
  • - HP ProtectSmart
  • - Cyberlink DVD Suite
  • - Windows Media Center
  • - Windows Live Applications
  • - HP Games Console
  • - EasyBits Magic Desktop
  • - Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • - Windows Live Messenger
  • - Adobe Reader
  • - Adobe Flash Player
  • Yes
  • Norton Online Backup, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009

Design

  • Product type
    Laptop
  • Product color
    Black, Espresso
  • Format
    Flap
  • Country of origin
    China

Battery

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

Power

  • AC power adapter
    90 W

Security

  • Cable anti-theft lock
    Yes

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 weight
    4720 g
  • 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

Sustainability

  • Sustainability certificates
    ENERGY STAR

Special features of the processor

  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
    1.0
  • Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
    No
  • Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
    No
  • Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
    No
  • Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Processor packaging size
    rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28 mm
  • Supported instruction set
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2
  • Processor code
    SLBPM
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Physical Address Extension (PAE)
    36 bit
  • CPU Configuration (max)
    1
  • Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
    No
  • Graphic lithography and IMC
    45 nm
  • Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    Yes
  • Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
    No
  • Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
    No
  • Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
    No
  • Processor ID ARK
    43537

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors influence download speed on the Internet?
Download speed on the Internet is determined by the type of connection you have. For example, a 25 Mb/s connection means that, theoretically, you should be able to download 25 MB per second.
What are the dimensions of my laptop screen?
The size of your laptop is usually indicated in inches, where 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters. This measurement corresponds to the diagonal of the screen, taken 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?
To clean your laptop, use a slightly damp cloth or a soft, clean cloth to remove fingerprints. For dust in hard-to-reach areas, a can of compressed air is recommended.
How can I clean my keyboard?
Turning the keyboard upside down and using a can of compressed air is effective for removing dirt. 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. The range of this connection typically reaches up to ten meters.
What is the weight of the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca model?
The weight of the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca is 2880 g.
What is the screen size of the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca?
The screen of the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca measures 15.6 inches.
What is the resolution of the screen of the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca?
The resolution of the screen of the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca is 1366 x 768 pixels.
What is the width of the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca?
The width of the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca is 378.5 mm.
What is the depth of the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca?
The depth of the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca is 258 mm.
Is the manual for the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca available in French?
Unfortunately, the manual for the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca is not available in French. It is only available in English.

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General Information

The HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca is a laptop from the HP brand, known for its quality and innovation in the technology sector. This model, identified by the reference Pavilion dv6-2154ca | WA789UA, is designed to deliver robust performance and an enhanced user experience.

Processor

Equipped with an Intel® Core™ i5 processor of type i5-430M, the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca operates at a base frequency of 2.26 GHz, with the ability to reach 2.53 GHz in Turbo mode. This dual-core, four-thread processor ensures smooth execution of applications and efficient multitasking management. The system bus operates at 2.5 GT/s, while the 3 MB cache allows for quick access to frequently used data.

Representation / Implementation

The motherboard of the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca features a high-performance chipset, allowing for optimal resource management and device performance.

Memory

This model is equipped with 4 GB of DDR3-SDRAM memory, configured as 2 x 2 GB. It supports a maximum capacity of 8 GB, providing flexibility for data and application storage.

Other Features

The product includes a power adapter, allowing for immediate use. It also supports LightScribe technology for label burning on discs.

Storage Support

The HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca has a 640 GB (HDD) hard drive, allowing for a large amount of data storage. Its interface is of type SATA, with a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, providing quick access to files.

Screen

The computer features a 15.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, offering decent display quality. It is equipped with LED backlighting, improving visibility in low-light conditions.

Graphics

The model includes an integrated Intel® HD Graphics card as well as a dedicated NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 230M graphics card, ensuring good performance for multimedia applications. The maximum graphics memory is 2.815 GB.

Audio

The stereo audio system, consisting of two speakers from Altec Lansing, provides a quality sound experience. An integrated microphone also allows for clear audio recordings.

Network

The HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca is equipped with Wifi compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g standards, but does not support Bluetooth. It also has an Ethernet port for a stable wired network connection.

Connectivity

For connections, it offers 3 USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI port, and one VGA port. However, it does not include USB 3.2 or eSATA ports. An ExpressCard slot is available for additional expansions.

Keyboard

The touchpad allows for intuitive navigation, while the keyboard is designed to provide a pleasant typing experience. It includes Windows keys for quick access to operating system features.

Software

It comes pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Premium in a 64-bit architecture, and includes various utility software to optimize the user experience.

Design

With a black color and modern design, the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca is both stylish and practical. Its bar format makes it easily portable.

Battery

The hybrid nickel-metal (NiMH) battery with 6 cells ensures sufficient autonomy for daily use.

Weight and Dimensions

Weighing 2880 g, the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca is relatively light for a computer in this category. Its dimensions are 378.5 mm in width, 258 mm in depth, and 34 mm to 42 mm in height.

Environmental Conditions

It operates within a temperature range of 5 to 35 °C, and can withstand humidity conditions of 10 to 90 %.

Durability

Certified ENERGY STAR, the HP Pavilion dv6-2154ca meets high energy efficiency standards.