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I'm about to get this Laptop n Thanksgiving. Check It out.

Features

Mid-size notebook: The HP Pavilion dv6449us is a mid-size notebook, perfect for light traveling or staying at home. This model features a powerful dual-core processor as well as premium features such as a built-in webcam, remote control, LightScribe disc labeling and blazing-fast wireless-N.

Dual core/64-bit processing: The 1.8GHz AMD Turion™ 64 X2 TL-56 has two processing engines that work together, providing much more power than standard 1.8GHz processors. This processor can also process 64 bits of information at once, twice as much as older 32-bit processors. AMD PowerNow! enhances mobile performance and extends battery life.

* This notebook features 2GB of advanced DDR2 system memory—enough for all but the most demanding users, gamers and multimedia professionals.

* HyperTransport technology works like a fully-integrated frontside bus that increases bandwidth, reduces bottlenecks and enables processors to work more efficiently.

* L2 caches keep data neat, organized, and nearby so processors can retrieve it quickly. This 2 x 512KB L2 cache will give the processor a little boost.

Hard drive: The 160GB drive capacity offers more than enough space for the average collection of multimedia and software. This drive’s data disks spin at 5400rpm. The faster they spin, the faster the data is read and written.

Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ Home Premium: This is perfect for homes with advanced computer needs. And Vista Premium features the elegant new Aero interface. You’ll be able to use your notebook more effectively and enjoy new entertainment experiences—all with the benefit of added security and reliability.

Widescreen display: This 15.4” high-definition widescreen features 1280 x 800 pixel (WXGA) resolution, providing sharp detail and plenty of room for whatever you want to view.

Blazing-fast wireless N: Built-in 802.11abgn wireless LAN lets you take advantage of the speed of the latest and fastest networks, as well as networks using the most popular standards.

DVD SuperMulti drive: Use this drive to burn DVDs and CDs to share your files, music mixes or home movies. You can even burn DVD-RAM discs—specially-formatted discs that let you drag and drop, or write and rewrite your files up to 100,000 times.

LightScribe disc-labeling: Burn custom, silkscreen-quality labels and images onto your discs with the same drive that burns the data.

Graphics and audio: This notebook features NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 graphics and up to 559MB of shared video memory, drawn from the main system memory. You’ll be ready to enjoy fast-moving games and video. Built-in Altec Lansing stereo speakers, an S/PDIF digital audio port and stereo earbud headphones kick out great sound.

Built-in webcam: Turn your next instant message into a live video chat with the integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam, omni-directional microphone and VoIP solution of your choice. Or take still photos and short video clips that you can edit and email.

Easy access to music and movies: Dedicated external media and menu controls enable you to navigate your film and music files easily and quickly. You can even control playback with the included remote.

Media card reader: Seamlessly transfer images from your digital camera, MP3 player or camcorder. This 5-in-1 reader is compatible with Secure Digital, xD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro and MultiMedia Card.

ExpressCard/54 slot: ExpressCard is an emerging standard in smaller, faster PC card solutions. This slot is compatible with ExpressCard/54 as well as ExpressCard/34. Use it to add memory, graphics upgrades or security devices.

Elegant design: The subtle, HP-exclusive Wave pattern was inspired by Zen rock gardens and Japanese wood block prints. Flowing lines create concentric waves crashing into each other in a cool, stylish fashion.

Get connected: One FireWire, one S-video and three USB ports let you connect to TVs, cameras, peripherals and more. Use the expansion port to connect the HP Expansion Base (sold separately).

Software bundle:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Works, Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial) and Internet Explorer
Norton® Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of live update)
HP PhotoSmart Essentials and QuickPlay
Muvee autoProducer Basic Edition
Adobe® Acrobat Reader®
Roxio Creator 9 Basic
Real Rhapsody


My question is..

Is it ok for gaming and stuff?
 
How much are you paying for this laptop? The processor is going to be a little slow for gaming - but dont get me wrong i love AMD and i like the turions, however if playing games is what you want consider two things: Why get a laptop for gaming? and also - you may want to look into the HP dv6000t as they come with core2 duo processors which is going to be better for gaming. Also relaise that a 6150 go is not a great graphics card so you really wont be playing games at detail. The 6150 is at the very bottom of the serries which is now 2 generations old. Everything is of course up to you but since you asked thats how I see it.

Processor good for gaming? - no
Video card good for gaming? - no
RAM issues? - probably. Dont be fooled, when it says you can have lots of video ram that subtracts from system ram. you want 2GB minimum to play games on vista - so you wont be able to afford some of it to go to video.

Will it play games? - sure
well? - in comparison to what?
 
Just so people know in the future, Blackout and I had a chat over steam friends about this topic. Things are up in the air so responding I dont believe will help anyone right now. He is no longer thinking about the above laptop anymore.
 

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