Specifications for an HP Pavilion DV6-1053CL
The HP Pavilion dv6-1053cl is an entertainment notebook from Hewlett-Packard. Released in 2009, the dv6-1053cl was designed for customers who needed an affordable, mid-level entertainment-focused computer. The notebook is based on the Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system. As of April 2011, HP has stopped manufacturing the dv6-1053cl, although a few online retailers still offer refurbished versions of the computer.
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Processor and System Memory
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Each HP Pavilion dv6-1053cl has a dual-core processor called the Core 2 Duo P7450 from semiconductor company Intel Corporation. It has a processing speed of 2.13 gigahertz, data transfer speed of 1.06 GHz and a 3-megabyte secondary memory bank or L2 (Level 2) cache. The pre-installed memory is 4 gigabytes, although users can expand it to 8 GB.
Storage and Media
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With a middling rotational speed of 5,400 revolutions per minute, the HP Pavilion dv6-1053cl's hard disk drive offers 320 GB of storage space. The optical drive is a CD/DVD player and burner with SuperMulti designation, meaning that it supports both "plus" and "minus" DVD recordable formats. It also provides double-layer disc support and LightScribe technology for laser-etched disc labels.
An Altec Lansing sound driver provides the notebook's audio, while an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD controller -- using up to 1.72 GB of the computer's RAM -- provides the video and graphics. Both components are integrated onto the motherboard, and the notebook also features an integrated web camera.
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Modem, Networking and Connectors
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The HP Pavilion dv6-1053cl has a high-speed modem with up to 56 kilobits per second in data transfer. An integrated Ethernet card with up to 100 megabits per second in data transfer is included for wireless local area networking, while wireless LAN is provided by the Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN adapter.
An RJ-11 and RJ-45 jack come with the modem and Ethernet, respectively. Other connectors include four USB 2.0 ports, external monitor connector, HDMI input, two headphone jacks and one microphone jack. The laptop's 5-to-1 digital media adapter accommodates Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro and xD Picture Card flash memory formats.
Physical Characteristics, Display and Power
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With a weight of 6.34 lbs., the HP Pavilion dv6-1053cl measures 14.9 inches in length, 10.15 inches in depth and 1.33 to 1.61 inches in height from front to back. Its 16-inch HD screen has HP's BrightView glossy-finish technology and 1,366 by 768 pixels in native resolution. Included in the packaging are a 65-watt AC power adapter and six-cell lithium-ion battery.
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