Way more than just fun and games.
The HP Pavilion g6 gives you everything you need to keep in touch, get it done, and have some fun, all in a distinctive design. It delivers the HP innovation you expect, for a whole lot less.
More protection. Cool running. Great looks!
Yes, you can have it all. The HP Pavilion g6 gives you everything you need to keep in touch, get it done, and have some fun, plus stay cool on the go. Load up your music and download pictures with room to spare and built-in protection from bumps. Watch HD movies on a brilliant widescreen display with Dolby Advanced Audio. Turn heads with the HP Pavilion g6's distinctive curvature, chrome speaker accent and textured touchpad.
- HP CoolSense: Get automatic air conditioning for your notebook, so you stay comfortable.
- Audio: Enjoy crystal clear audio with Dolby Advanced Audio and Altec Lansing speakers.
- Altec Lansing Speakers: Enjoy clear conversations and full sounding music.
Brilliantly engineered.
HP PCs deliver optimal performance through meticulously engineered designs. Each series undergoes at least 140 rigorous tests defined by HP Labs to ensure they can survive extreme conditions and use over the long haul. And each includes components and software from world-class partners.
- Windows 8
- Live life in high definition on a 15.6-inch diagonal HD BrightView LED-backlit display (1366x768)
- Edit photos and videos in brilliant HD - fast - with automated performance boosts from VISION A4 Technology from AMD powered by the Next Gen AMD A4-4300M Accelerated Processor and AMD Radeon HD 7420G Discrete-Class Graphics.
- Store up to 116,000 photos, 105,000 tracks or 210 HD movies and get protection from bumps with a 500GB hard drive and HP ProtectSmart.
- Watch movies, record music and video, plus load apps with the SuperMulti DVD burner.
- Award-winning HP Imprint finish in HP Imprint finish with the modern mesh design in linen white.
- Stay connected to friends, family, and colleagues at wireless hotspots with Wi-Fi 802.11.
Thoughtful design.
Influenced by everyday objects like stacked ceramic bowls, comfort and style come together in a simple design with standout details. Like the curved, beveled edges defining the body and repeated in the inset curvature around the keyboard deck and touchpad. The textured touchpad finish and an island-style keyboard that feel as good as they look. And an exposed speaker bar with a chrome edge.
Exclusive experiences.
- HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection: It senses motion and plans ahead, so a single bump won't delete your entire digital life.
- HP Connected Photo: Picture what's next. Sync photos across your PC, smartphone, and tablet. Crop, rotate, add captions, and more. Then share in seconds with friends and family through your social networks. Picture the fun.
- HP Connected Music: Your music. Your collection. In perfect harmony. Get the most out of the tunes you love today and discover more music in a whole new way. Enhance your experience by browsing your CDs, downloads, Internet radio, and streaming services - all together in one place.
- HP MyRoom Premium: Make HP MyRoom Premium your online meeting place! Your free 12-month subscription lets you meet with up to four people for IM, text and video chat, and to share photos and files in a private virtual room. Send video and voice mails, share your desktop and access files from your PC or Box account.
- Cyberlink YouCam DE: Enhance your video chat with effects, gadgets and avatars - even amazing 3D augmented reality! Upload your webcam videos directly to YouTube or Facebook in HD.
- Cyberlink PhotoDirector and PowerDirector: Fast, feature-rich and easy to use, powerful sets of integrated tools let you create spectacular photos and movies like a pro, plus easily enhance, manage and share them.
Help save more than the earth.
Save time and money, too. Now recycling your HP and Compaq products is more convenient than ever-and totally free! Get your recycling voucher online, then drop products off at a FedEx Office (more than 1,700 US locations) for packing and shipping. Or, get cash back, a gift card or options to donate computer hardware (any brand) with residual value, plus the option to recycle it. Responsible recycling has never been easier!
Your Windows 8 experience. Make it better with HP.
HP, a world leader in PCs and touch technology, now brings you Windows 8 on a full range of products designed to fit your needs. Experience exclusive innovations like HP CoolSense, and HP ProtectSmart. And, introducing HP Connected which links you to your photos, and music. Your Windows 8 experience. Make it better with HP.
Here to keep you happy.
Our customer support team wins awards for doing what they do best: helping people like you. Visit online to learn about services and support options that supplement or extend your standard coverage. Check the label placed on the bottom cover (or inside it if removable) for your PC's warranty period.
During your limited warranty period you get:
- 24 x 7 technical assistance via online chat, email, or phone
- Parts and labor coverage, including customer-replaceable parts, return of equipment to HP, and authorized service provider options
- 24 x 7 toll-free technical and limited software support in English or Spanish
In addition, and at no charge, you get lifetime access to:
- HP Support Forum in English, French, or Spanish - and now accessible on your smartphone
- HP Support Assistant: You can access HP Support Assistant by clicking the ? icon in your taskbar or by selecting the HP Support Assistant app on the Start Screen. You can schedule automatic updates and boost your PC's performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING SYSTEM
- Windows 8
PROCESSOR
- Next Gen AMD A4-4300M Accelerated Processor
PROCESSOR SPEED
- 2.5GHz up to 3.0GHz
PROCESSOR CACHE
- 1MB L2 Cache
MEMORY
- 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (1 DIMM)
ACCESSIBLE MEMORY SLOTS
- 2
VIDEO GRAPHICS
- AMD Radeon HD 7420G Discrete-Class Graphics and up to 2029MB total graphics memory
HARD DRIVE
- 500GB 5400RPM hard drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
FINISH AND FEATURES
- HP Imprint finish with the modern mesh design in linen white
- HP TrueVision HD Webcam with integrated digital microphone
MULTIMEDIA DRIVE
- SuperMulti DVD burner
DISPLAY
- 15.6-inch diagonal HD BrightView LED-backlit display (1366x768)
NETWORK CARD
- 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
WIRELESS OPTION
- 1x1 802.11b/g/n WLAN
DIGITAL MEDIA
- Multi-format digital media card reader for Secure Digital cards and Multimedia cards
AUDIO
- Altec Lansing dual speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio
KEYBOARD
- Full-size island-style keyboard with numeric keypad
POINTING DEVICE
- Touchpad supporting multi-touch gestures with on/off button
EXTERNAL NOTEBOOK PORTS
- 2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0
- 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
- 1 HDMI
- 1 VGA (15-pin)
- 1 RJ-45 (LAN)
- 1 Headphone
- 1 Microphone in
DIMENSIONS
- 1.20 in (min H)/1.43 in (max H ) x 14.8 in (W) x 9.61 in (D)
WEIGHT
- 5.46 lb
SECURITY
- Kensington MicroSaver lock slot
- Power-on password
- Accepts 3rd party security lock devices
POWER
- 65W AC adapter
- 6-cell 47WHr 2.2 Ah lithium-ion battery
WARRANTY AND SUPPORT
- 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty with Toll-Free Support (NA)
- 1-Year Free Hardware Technical Support
- 30-Days Free Limited Software Support with 1-Year (from date of purchase) with Product Registration.
SOFTWARE
MICROSOFT
Windows 8 Store Apps:
- Calendar
- Mail
- Messaging
- People
- Photos
- SkyDrive
Windows Live:
- Movie Maker
- Photo Gallery
- Writer
COMMUNICATION AND CHAT
- Free 12-month HP MyRoom Premium subscription: 4-way IM, text and video chat, plus file sharing from PCs or box.net in a private virtual room.
- Skype
- Cyberlink YouCam DE: Chat live and capture video or photos. Be yourself or a favorite avatar!
GAMES
- Mahjong
- Solitaire
- HP Games powered by WildTangent: includes 10 free rental sessions of "Plants vs. Zombies", 2010 Game of the Year, and 1 free game Farm Frenzy valued at $19.99 MSRP.
HP HELP AND SUPPORT
- HP Online User Guide
- HP Support Assistant: Update your PC, troubleshoot problems and get technical support.
- HP Registration
SHOPPING AND SERVICES
- Netflix
- eBay
- HP+ Best Offers
BOOKS, MUSIC, PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
- Kindle e-reader
- CyberLink PowerDirector
- CyberLink PhotoDirector
- Dolby Advanced Audio
- iHeart Radio: Listen, explore and customize a commercial-free station.
- HP Connected Photo powered by Snapfish: Sync photos snapped on your smartphone or tablet; edit and share through social networks in seconds.
- CyberLink PowerDVD and Power2Go
- HP Connected Music powered by Meridian: Experience music through downloads, streaming services, CDs and internet radio all in one place.
PRODUCTIVITY AND TOOLS
- Microsoft Office 2010: Buy Microsoft Office to activate Office software on this PC.
- Getting started with Windows 8
- HP CoolSense: Turn on or off the automatic air conditioning that runs when your laptop senses motion.
SECURITY AND PROTECTION
- Free 60-day Norton Internet Security subscription
- HP 3D DriveGuard (HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection): Hard drive locking to help prevent file
loss in case of a bump.
- HP Recovery Manager: Recover, restore, and create recovery media for, your PC.
