“The Computer is personal again”. True as the quote is, not only for the computers these days, but also for the laptops and notebooks. The HP Pavilion series are pretty recognisable among the HP notebooks and also among the emerging notebooks of various other companies. Basically, the notebooks are in their early stages of development and this means that there might be few drawbacks in the design and usage of the notebooks in general. This particular one, the HP Pavilion dv6-2112sa is one that has been built with all the essential features in mind. Well, it is a known fact that the HP Pavilion has indeed got its hallmark in quality!

The HP Pavilion dv6-2112sa Notebook has a neat design, pretty look, a good number of ports, facilitates both wired and wireless connection, has the latest Imprint design on it and what not it has the best of all the components that have been utilized to bring out this machine. But how better is it than all its counterparts? Read further to know our evaluation of this 15.6” beauty!

HP Pavilion dv6-2112sa Notebook PC

Design:

The HP Pavilion dv6 2112sa is a 15.6″ notebook that has an attractive black attire with an Imprint Expresso design. This imprint design is one of the latest decorations that HP has been applying for most of its products recently and it has indeed succeeded in achieving the expected response from the people. For all the black lovers, this 2112sa is going to be a feast to their eyes for it has such an elegant and charming look. The silver and black combination of the imprint design on the black notebook, appeals well to the notebook and it gives it an “extra pretty” look. But then, there is one big disadvantage with the design. The notebook is glossy which means that the finger prints can be easily detected. Also, glossiness is sensitive to light. So, the users might have a tough time while reading the web pages or doing any sort of work in the presence of extra light. This nuisance can however be avoided by working in areas where the flow of light is less.

The screen is a neat and big 15.6” and this implies that movies can be watched on a comparatively bigger screen. The resolution of the screen is about 1366 x 768 pixels which is expectable of a 15.6” notebook and the aspect ratio is 16:9. The length and width of this notebook are about 25.8 cm and 37.85 cm, while the height ranges from a minimum of 3.4 cm to a maximum of 4.2 cm. Weighing nearly 2.94 Kg, this 15.6” notebook is neither thin nor light, but definitely not heavy or thick to be disappointed. It has moderate and suitable measures that would be comfortable for all the users.

HD BrightView:

Since the screen is 15.6″ big with an aspect ratio of 16:9, HD Movies can be watched at the coziness of your couch or any place of comfort! Such is the clarity and the size. So, all the movie crazies will find themselves hooked up to this wonderful notebook and beware, you might want to watch more and more.

Keyboard:

The keyboard of the 15.6″ inch  dv6 2112sa Notebook PC is full sized and the keys are really smooth to work with. The users will have no trouble in typing and also, it is integrated with a numeric keypad. The indicator buttons for the volume and wireless connection are present in the keyboard on the top. These buttons are made of LEDs so the users can easily identify the condition at use, that is, whether it is on or off with the glow of the LED.

The Simple and Stylish Touch Pad:

The touch pad of the Hewlett Packard dv6 2112-sa is a very neat and comfortable one that has two buttons, one for left and the other for right click options. Also, there is the scroll pad on the right side corner to scroll through a page from top to bottom. The touch pad has an on/off button which means that the users need not fear of unknowingly placing their wrists on the touch pad. The pad is quite large for easy operation and thus it works fine without any grudges.

Camera:

The Web camera is the one that functions as the connector between the distanced relationships! Yes, these days, for parents whose children are far away and busy with their studies or work or for friends to have a light video chat, this camera is the sole comforter as it links them all and make their presence felt. This 15.6” notebook has a 1.3MP HP web cam at the top bezel of the screen. It is used most widely for video chatting and also for important video conferences.

Headphone and Microphone:

This HP Pavilion dv6-2112sa 15.6 inch Laptop notebook has 2 headphone jacks and this means that two people can listen to the audio or watch movies together at the same time and it is splendid. For two siblings, there is no room for any fights because of these 2 headphone outs! There is a single microphone jack at the side and this can be used to speak while chatting or conferencing.

Speaker:

Most of the laptop and notebook manufacturers these days prefer the Altec Lansing Speakers and so did HP. This HP Pavilion dv6 2112sa has integrated speakers and they give an outstanding performance in terms of the loudness as well as clarity of speech. It satisfies what is expected of a notebook.

Available Ports:

The dv6 2112 receives an A++ grade in the number of ports that it has! In detail, it has 4 USB ports! The fourth port is shared with the eSATA Port though and this is even better. The eSATA port facilitates easy transfer of data which is most suitable and this port can be used as an USB 2.0 port also. There is the 15 pin VGA port for connecting to the external monitor, a port for getting wired connection, the RJ45 ethernet port and one expansion port. There is a 5-in-1 Memory Card reader that can read the data, most widely photos, from cards like, SD, Memory Stick, MMC, Memory Stick Pro or XD. This memory card reader is very useful in transferring photos or videos from one media to the other. Moreover, there is an Express Card 54 slot which is used to plug-in sound cards or SSDs.

HP Pavilion dv6-2112sa 15.6 inch Notebook

The Remote Control:

On flipping out the Memory Card, the users can find the neatly laid out remote control on the reader. This remote control is used to control the audio or video that is being played on the notebook. This means that, even if the notebook is at a distance, with just a touch on the remote the songs or videos can be controlled or changed as required. So with the remote control, enjoy the extra comfort that HP has for you.

Connectivity:

The HP Pavilion dv6 2112sa is provided with both wired and wireless connection for accessing the Internet 24 x 7! So if you are in a café or in office, you would have no trouble in getting hooked to the internet and it can be done in a matter of few seconds. For the wired or traditional method of connection, there is an ethernet port available and once the wire is plugged in, they are done! For people who can not afford to stay connected to the internet using the trivial wired mode, there is the wireless technology! With the help of the 802.11 b/g/n connectivity wireless connection is achieved. So with this dv6, using the internet would be like eating a delicious cake!

HP Media Smart Software:

The HP Pavilion dv6 2112sa comes preloaded with the Media Smart Software created by the HP. This software is really interesting and pretty innovative too. It provides assistance to the user in all the fields, DVD, Music, Photos or Video. You can search the songs with the artists or the author name, listen to the songs of your favorite type, jazz or rock or melody and also create your own playlists! With the photos, the users can play slide show, or tag, rate, share, and print the photos and even more!

Memory and Processor:

Memory is one of the key factors that decide the rank of a notebook. This dv6-2112sa 15.6″ notebook has 4 GB of DDR2 RAM. This memory space is quite adequate for the normal usage and the hard drive capacity is about 320 GB which is big enough to hold all your favorite music or videos or documents. The 2112sa is made of the AMD Turion II Dual Core Processor M520 with a speed of 2.3 GHz. This processor works well and performs the assigned tasks within the time limit.

Battery:

Most of the notebooks these days come with a 6 cell battery and so does this HP Pavilion dv6 2112sa. The 6 cell lithium ion battery is rechargeable and comes in handy when the users have to go on a few hours journey either by flight or any other mode, because this 2112sa can work well for nearly 5 to 6 hours.

Energy Star:

The HP Pavilion dv6 2112sa is Energy star qualified and this means that this product has been designed in such a way that it satisfies not only the customers, but also the environment. At present, when the whole world is affected by the drastic changes in our ecosystem due to the green house gas emissions and also due to the increase in consumption of energy, HP has tried its best to support the nature. Hence, this dv6 2112sa is “Eco-friendly”.

Performance:

The audio and video performances of this notebook are really good and also, this notebook provides wired and wireless internet connection. Overall, the performance in all the fields is really good and laudable.

Warranty:

The HP Pavilion dv6 2112sa has warranty coverage of nearly 1 year. This time period is inclusive of the services of parts and labour too. Normal yet sufficient!

Verdict:

Now we are in a world where, every man at some stage in his life seeks the products of technology, more particularly, the laptops and notebooks. This HP Pavilion dv6 2112sa is one of the many notebooks that are out in the market and it has all the features that function well and above all, it has 4 USB ports, one combined with the eSata Port, has many other ports, facilitates fast connection to the internet and what not, it also has the Energy Star! So if you are someone who is on the look out for a neat notebook with an Imprint Design and also good number of ports to perform your tasks perfectly, then make a note of this HP Pavilion dv6 2112sa!

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HP Pavilion dv6-2112sa Notebook PC – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer HP
Model Name HP Pavilion dv6-2112sa
Dimensions: (L x W x H) 25.8 x 37.85 x 3.4 (min H) / 4.2 cm (max H) in cm
Weight 2.94 Kg
Type Notebook PC
Display
Screen Size 15.6 inch
Screen Type High-Definition LED HP BrightView Display
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Internal Components
Processor AMD Turion™ II Dual-Core Mobile Processor M520
RAM 4GB DDR2 (Extendable up to 8GB)
Hard drive 320GB SATA Hard drive
Keypad Easy to work and full size
Touchpad Yes
Multimedia
Graphics ATI Radeon™ HD 4200 Graphics
Speakers Built-in Altec Lansing speakers – SRS Premium Sound
Communication Setup
Wireless support WLAN 802.11 BGN
Memory card slot SD card reader built-in
Connectivity 3 USB 2.0 ports, 1 SATA Port, 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot,
5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for SD cards,
MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick,
Memory Stick Pro or xD Picture cards
Warranty 1 Year complete warranty

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