The hp envy m6 belongs to the envy range of hp laptops that is known for its luxurious touch. It comes with an AMD A10 processor, 750GB HDD, 6GB of ram. It is a pretty powerful computer for its price. It comes with a keyboard backlight which makes late night work very convenient and the dre beats sub woofer even though not as loud as we had expected for the dre beat hype is very impressive and gives it a sense of class. It is in high competition with the dv6t and dv6z but if you are looking for a dependable laptop that fits into a budget, the envy m6 is your best bet.
The 2.3GHz A10-4600M runs fairly well for an everyday pc. It is great for web browsing, photo editing. It is not the highest end processor but fairly dependable. It has a very good battery life and great connectivity. The A10-4600M has a Radeon HD 7660G graphics processor dedicated coupled with the in-built HD 7670M GPU in Hybrid Crossfire which makes gaming very enjoyable. It has a fingerprint sensor for secure log in and hp coolsense to regulate the fan speed
However when it overheats, it is able to automatically shut down. While some may seem it as a good thing, we found it a little unnerving sometimes and fear it may be more frequent as the pc get older. Nonetheless this technology is very innovative for a pc in this price range. The envy m6 is thin and looks very much more beautiful for its price.
Height | 1 inches | |
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Width | 14.9 inches | |
Depth | 9.9 inches | |
Weight | 5.3 pounds | |
Processor Brand | AMD | |
Processor Platform | AMD VISION A10 APU | |
Processor | AMD A10-Series | (Also known as the CPU). The part of the computer that interprets and executes instructions. Think of it as the brain of the computer. |
Processor Speed | 2.3GHz | How fast a computer processor carries out instructions. In general, faster is better, but processor speeds across brands may not be equivalent (i.e., a 3.0GHz AMD processor may not be the same speed as a 3.0GHz Intel processor). |
Battery Type | 6-cell lithium-ion | |
Display Type | High-definition widescreen LED-backlit with BrightView technology (1366 x 768) | Technology used to display text and images on the screen. Computer monitors are available in 2 types: CRT (traditional tube displays) and LCD (flat-panel liquid crystal displays). Notebook computers, PDAs, mobile DVD players and other devices use LCD screens. |
Screen Size (Measured Diagonally) | 15.6″ | Size of the screen, in inches, measured diagonally from corner to corner. |
System Memory (RAM) | 6GB | The memory a computer uses to run its operating system, applications and active data files. Greater amounts of RAM improve speed and enable more applications to run at once. |
Type of Memory (RAM) | DDR3 SDRAM | |
Computer Hard Drive Size | 750GB | Capacity for storing programs, photos, video, music and other electronic information. Hard drive capacities range from a few gigabytes to several hundred. |
Optical Drive | DVD±RW/CD-RW | |
Optical Drive Speeds | Drive speeds not specified | Fastest speeds at which the drive can write, rewrite and read data. |
Direct-Disc Labeling | No | |
Digital Media Reader or Slots | Yes, digital media card reader | |
Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 7660G discrete-class | Type of graphics (video) adapter (usually built into the motherboard), identified by manufacturer and model. |
Video Memory | Up to 3053MB total available | Manages display functions, including screen refresh rates, resolution and color. The more video memory a computer has, the better graphics and video will look. |
TV Tuner | No | Enables reception of TV programs. |
MPEG | Yes | A group of digital video formats created by the Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG) to compress high-quality video into file sizes small enough to be transmitted over the Internet. |
Built-in Webcam | Yes | |
Modem | None | Device that allows a computer to send and receive information over telephone or cable lines. |
Networking | Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) | Ability to connect to other devices on a network using Ethernet, Wi-Fi (wireless; 802.11), Bluetooth, etc. |
Wireless Networking | Wireless-B+G+N | |
Bluetooth-Enabled | No | |
S-Video Outputs | None | Connections that deliver separate color and black-and-white video signals through a single cable. S-video connections provide better picture quality than RF and composite video connections but not as good as component video, DVI and HDMI connections. |
Audio | Beats Audio | |
Speakers | Internal | |
PCMCIA Slots | None | Slots in notebook computers that accept credit-card-size upgrade cards. Type I is used mostly for memory, Type II for modem, fax and network cards, and Type III for hard drives. |
USB 2.0 Ports | 3 USB 3.0; 1 USB 2.0 | Ports that allow high-speed (up to 480 Mbps) data transfer between compatible devices. |
IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports | None | (Also known as FireWire, Apple Computer’s trademarked name for IEEE 1394.) High-speed connection that supports data transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps or 800 Mbps (depending on port version). |
Parallel Ports | None | Older and relatively slower interface most commonly used to connect a PC to a printer. |
Game Ports | None | Jacks for connecting video game controllers. |
Laptop Weight | Ultraportable (5.5 lbs. or less) | |
Battery Life | Not available | |
Pointing Device | Touchpad with multitouch gesture support and on/off button | |
HDMI Output | Yes | |
Blu-ray Player | No | |
Operating System Platform | Windows | |
Operating System | Windows 8 | The master software that controls hardware functions and provides a platform on top of which any software applications will run. Commonly used systems include Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X for computers and Palm OS and Microsoft Windows Mobile for PDAs. |
Included Software | CyberLink Power2Go, CyberLink PowerDVD and more | |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. |
Best Buy PC App | No | |
Graphics Chip | AMD/ATI | |
Product Depth | 9.9″ | |
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | |
Drive Capacity | 750GB | |
Graphics Card | AMD Radeon HD 7660G discrete-class | |
UPC | 887111932785 |