HP Pavilion dv6z Select Edition series

Expertly handle your daily PC and media needs—plus make your life more fun—with our Pavilion dv6z Select Edition. You'll want to take this sleek-looking laptop everywhere.

Stylish and powerful

The dv6z Select is packed with cool functionality and features, including:

• The latest AMD processors, including optional quad-core power for intense multimedia¹
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
• A 15.6" (diagonal) high-definition² Brightview LED display
• A sleek, brushed aluminum metal finish
• An intuitive island-style keyboard
• Vertical one-touch keys for common tasks like e-mailing and Web surfing
• A large, easy-to-use, button-free keypad
• A fingerprint reader with enhanced security for accessing passwords and accounts
• An HP logo that lights up when you turn on the PC
• Optional touch-screen technology plus HP Touchsmart software
• An optional backlit keyboard

That's entertainment

Bring new life to your movies, music, games, and more. This series features:

• Built-in Wi-Fi⁴ with Wireless-N
• Our exclusive MediaSmart software for enjoying movies, photos, music, and videos in one place ¹⁰
• An HDMI 1.3c port for connecting a monitor or HD TV^{2, 3}
• A low-light webcam with dual-array microphone
• Dolby Advanced Audio for vibrant listening
• An optional integrated Blu-ray ROM/DVD writer for high-def Blu-ray viewing, plus traditional DVD and CD reading/writing ⁵

Additional features

The PCs in this series bring together everything you do online and on the go. You'll get:

• Built-in HP ProtectSmart, which detects if your notebook is being dropped and locks your hard drive to help protect your data
• The ability to remotely lock down your PC if lost or stolen with Intel Anti-Theft Technology (available with Intel Core processors; enabled with purchase of Lojack for Laptops)
• The latest hard drive speeds and storage capacity of up to 1TB^§
• Quick access to files via high-speed eSATA combo port, which also serves as a USB 2.0 port
• Optional Lightscibe⁶ technology for designing and printing silkscreen-quality labels directly on DVDs and CDs⁷

Security and support

This series is backed by a one-year limited warranty⁸ on hardware with award-winning service and support. You'll get:

• Real-time chat and e-mail (with a response in about an hour)
• Access to on-line support by clicking on the desktop icon
• Access to our on-line classes, FAQs, and other resources through HP Total Care
• 60 days of complimentary live updates to Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010, which has been optimized for your PC

Visit our Consumer Support Forum at HP.com/support/consumer-forum to exchange insights and tips, and get answers to questions.

1. Intel Turbo Boost technology requires PC with processor with Intel TBT capability. Intel TBT performance varies depending on hardware, software, and overall system configuration.
2. Intel HT Technology requires computer system with processor supporting HT Technology and HT Technology enabled chipset, BIOS, and operating system.
3. As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. In order for some Blu-ray titles to play, they may require a DVI or HDMI digital connection and your display may require HDCP support. This Blu-ray drive does not support writing to ultra-high speed CD-RW media (16X to 32X advertised performance). HD-DVD movies cannot be played on this PC.
4. Wireless access point, Internet service req., not included. 5. Internet access required, sold sep. HD content required for HD performance.
6. Do not copy copy-right protected materials.
7. Not available with touch option.
8. LightScribe creates a monochrome image. LightScribe media required, sold separately.
9. Support avail. for one year from date of purchase/lease. Dated sales or delivery receipt is proof of purchase/lease; you may be required to provide it as condition of receiving support. Support avail. only for software preinstalled by HP.

Operating system The main control program of your system. See Productivity Software category for Office applications. Help me decide		Choices: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SAVE $20! Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
OS and recovery media Feel at ease with an OS backup CD at your fingertips. Please choose the same OS as selected above. Help me decide		Choices: System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor A faster processor supports more efficient operations and applications performance. Help me decide		Choices: AMD Phenom(TM) II Dual-Core Mobile Processor P650 (2.6GHz, 2MB L2 Cache) AMD Phenom(TM) II Dual-Core Mobile Processor N660 (3.0GHz, 2MB L2 Cache) AMD Phenom(TM) II Triple-Core Mobile Processor P860 (2.0GHz, 1.5MB L2 Cache) AMD Phenom(TM) II Triple-Core Mobile Processor N870 (2.3GHz, 1.5MB L2 Cache) AMD Phenom(TM) II Quad-Core Mobile Processor P960 (1.8GHz, 2MB L2 Cache) AMD Phenom(TM) II Quad-Core Mobile Processor N970 (2.2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Graphics card Bring your favorite applications and games to life Help me decide		Choices: ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 4250 Graphics with 128MB Display Cache Memory [HDMI, VGA] 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 6370 DDR3 switchable graphics [HDMI, VGA] 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 6550 DDR3 switchable graphics [HDMI, VGA]
Memory Use more programs at once and make them run faster with more memory Help me decide		Choices: 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) FREE Upgrade to 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Hard drive Store your applications, data, digital music and digital photos on your hard disk drive Help me decide		Choices: 640GB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 640GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 1TB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Office software Get the tools you need to save time and improve your productivity Help me decide		Choices: No Additional Office Software Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2010 $20 OFF!! Microsoft(R) Office Home and Business 2010 $30 OFF!! Microsoft(R) Office Professional 2010
Security software Stay protected from the latest online threats when connecting to the Web. Help me decide		Choices: No additional security software Upgrade to Norton Internet Security(TM) 2011 15 Month Subscription for ONLY $10(activation required) $15 OFF!! Norton 360(TM) - 15 Months (activation required) FREE Upgrade to Norton Internet Security(TM) 2011 - 3 Year Subscription from 2 Year Subscription Norton Internet Security(TM) 2011 - 2 Year Subscription (activation required)
Primary battery The right battery can keep you and your Notebook PC working longer Help me decide		Choices: 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 4.5 hours of battery life +++ High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard) 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (over-sized) 50% OFF! One 6 Cell (standard) and One 9 Cell (over-sized) Lithium Ion Battery
Display The window to applications, the Internet and more Help me decide		Choices: 15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Display (1366x768)
Touchscreen Use your fingers, keyboard and mouse to create, connect, explore, and get things done Help me decide		Choices: No TouchScreen (includes HP TrueVision Webcam) TouchScreen with HP TouchSmart's intuitive multi-touch applications (includes HP TrueVision Webcam)
Primary optical drive Optical drives can be used to store data, play music and movies, and burn your own CDs or DVDs Help me decide		Choices: SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner Blu-ray player & Lightscribe SuperMulti DVD burner
Networking PC includes a network port for broadband Internet connectivity. Internet access sold separately Help me decide		Choices: Wireless 802.11b/g/n Card Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n Card (Dual Band) Wireless 802.11b/g/n Card with Bluetooth Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n Card with Bluetooth (Dual Band)
Keyboard Stylish design that can meet the needs of your personal and professional lifestyle. Help me decide		Choices: Standard Keyboard with HP SimplePass Fingerprint Reader Backlit Keyboard with HP SimplePass Fingerprint Reader
Accessories Get the most from your new system with high-quality, tested and approved accessories Help me decide		Choices: 25% OFF! HP Pavilion additional 90W AC Adapter
Photography software Software that helps you make the most of your digital cameras and brings your pictures to life! Help me decide		Choices: $10 OFF!! Roxio PhotoShow $10 OFF!! Adobe(R) PhotoShop(R) Elements 9
DVD/CD burner, movie software Feature-filled upgrades from the basic software included with your system Help me decide		Choices: $10 OFF!! Cyberlink DVD Suite Premium 7 $20 OFF!! CyberLink PowerDirector 8 Platinum $20 OFF!! Adobe(R) Premiere(R) Elements 9 $30 OFF!! Roxio Creator 2011 (with 3D glasses) $30 OFF!! Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Elements 9 & Adobe Premiere(R) Elements 9
Roxio Back Up Software Protect your valuable files. Sync up with mobile devices and convert media. Help me decide		Choices: $10 OFF!! Roxio BackOnTrack 4 $10 OFF!! Roxio BackOnTrack 4 Deluxe
Usage		Home
Type		Life without limits.
Battery Life		Up to 4.5 hours of battery life (6 cell)+++
Memory card reader		5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
Accessible memory slots		2
Maximum Memory Expansion		8GB
Ports		4 USB (4th shared with eSATA port), HDMI, VGA, RJ-45
Hard Drive Protection		HP ProtectSmart protects the hard drive & data
Audio		Dolby(TM) audio + Altec Lansing speakers
ENERGY STAR Qualified		Yes
DLNA Certified		Yes
Adapter		65W AC (Shared Graphics) / 90W AC (Dedicated Graphics)
Thinness		1.21"
Weight		5.46 lbs
Network Card		10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Optical Drive		Internal
Backlit Keyboard		Optional
Blu-ray Drive		Optional
Webcam		HP TrueVision Webcam
Security SW		Norton Internet Security 60-day subscription
Included SW		HP Games, HP Photo Creations
Warranty		1-year limited hardware support
Support		30-Days Free Limited Software, 1-year limited hardware