HP Pavilion g6-1300 Notebook PC

The HP Pavilion g6-1300 Notebook comes with Intel Core-i3 processor, 500 GB Hard Drive and 2 GB RAM. It has Windows7 Home Basic already installed which is a plus point. Another feature that worth mention, considering the price, is the 1 GB Graphics Card for better graphics experience. It also has 15.6" wide screen display, Altec Lansing Speaker Kensington, MicroSaver lock slot and Notebook keyword with home roll keys. It is priced at Rs. 32,371 in India which may vary depending upon the available offers and where you purchase it from.

HP Pavilion g6-1300 Notebook PC - Specifications

System Features: First let's get to the system features of this laptop. This notebook is packed with Intel Core-i3, 2.3 GHz processor and Intel HM65 Express Chipset. You get Windows 7 Home Basic already installed for no extra cost.

• Operating system - Genuine Windows 7 Home Basic 64
• Processors - Intel Core™ i3-2350M, 2.3 GHz
• Chipset - Intel HM65 Express

Memory: My first words will go with I am not satisfied with the standard memory provided in this laptop. They could have added at least 1 more GB to the 2 GB of already installed RAM. Anyway that's my personal opinion, you can expand it up to 8 GB if you wish. There are 2 user accessible slots to access the memory.

• Memory, standard - 2 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 (1 x 2 GB) 
• Memory, maximum - Supports up to 8 GB DDR3
• Memory slots - 2 user accessible

Storage: Here they go fare with the users by providing 500 GB of storage space, which should be enough for the medium laptop users. One more thing in this category is the SuperMulti DVD±R/RW optical drive.

• Hard drive description - 500 GB SATA (5400 rpm)
• Optical drive - SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

Graphics: The one thing which I like most in HP Pavilion g6-1300 Notebook is the 1 GB graphics card. We don't usually get to see a laptop with 1 GB graphics card in this price range. It has a 15.6" HD display for the better graphic performance. You would like these 2 features combined if you like to watch movies on your laptop.

• Display - 15.6" HD BrightView LED-backlit Display (1366x768)
• Graphics - AMD Radeon HD 7450M (1 GB DDR3 dedicated)

Expansion Features: I don't think there is much to talk in this category. Since, the expansion features of this laptop are limited to what is required to run this notebook. There are a total of 8 slots and 1 port in this product.

• Ports - 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Headphone-out (Stereo), 1 Microphone-in, 3 USB 2.0 and 1 RJ45
• Slots - Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader for Secure Digital cards & Multimedia cards

Media Devices - Media devices of this laptop are ok considering the price. There is a VGA and Altec Lansing Speakers to make your video-chatting and music listening a better experience.

• Webcam - HP Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone (VGA)
• Audio features - Altec Lansing speakers - SRS Premium Sound

Input Devices - The HP Pavilion g6-1300 laptop has a generally used notebook keyboard with home roll keys included and a TouchPad with on-off button.

• Pointing device - TouchPad with on/off button and support for multitouch gestures
• Keyboard - Notebook keyboard with home roll keys

Communications - It includes all the generally required features for a good communication experience. There is an integrated Ethernet LAN and Bluetooth. Being an average user, you won't need anything more than that.

• Network interface - Integrated 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN
• Wireless - 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth

Dimension and Weight - The dimension and weight of this laptop is good but you won't always want to carry this if you hate adding some extra weight to your luggage. The average weight of this laptop is 2.3 Kg but it may vary by configuration.

• Weight - Starting at 2.3 kg (Weight will vary by configuration)
• Dimensions (W x D x H) - 37.4 x 24.5 x 3.63 cm

Power - This laptop has an ENERGY STAR qualified battery. The power supply type required is 90W AC Adapter.

• Power supply type - 90W AC Power Adapter
• Energy efficiency -  ENERGY STAR qualified; EPEAT Silver

Security Management - It has lock slot and Power-on password features which will be enough unless you are Ethan Hunt. And if you are, it also accepts 3rd party security lock devices.

• Security management - Kensington MicroSaver lock slot; Power-on password; Accepts 3rd party security lock devices

What's included - You will get 1 year warranty included with this laptop. There are also a pack of software which comes already installed with the operating system. You can get this laptop in grey colour, which I think you would love.

• Warranty - 1 year, parts and labour
• Software included - Multimedia and Entertainment: Cyberlink Youcam, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Shockwave Player, HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, Recovery Manager, HP Launch Box. 
• Productivity and Lifestyle: Adobe Reader, Windows Live Essentials, Microsoft Office 2010 (trial), Skype (Available in certain countries.), Rara Music (Available in certain countries.), HP Setup, User Guide Documentation, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2012 (60-day trial), Evernote
• Product colour - Charcoal Grey