Background

The HP Pavilion g6-160us was released in 2011 by Hewlett Packard. While it is no longer available through the HP website or other retailers, it can still be purchased second-hand online.

This model features a 15.6" HD BrightView display with LED backlighting and a 16:9 aspect ratio, offering a resolution of 1366 x 768. It uses an integrated AMD Radeon HD 6480G graphics card with up to 2037MB of graphics memory. The laptop is powered by a dual-core 1.9GHz AMD A4-3305M processor and runs on the Windows Operating System.

For audio, the Pavilion g6-160us includes SRS Premium Sound. It includes a 10/100 Ethernet jack and 802.11n Wi-Fi for connectivity. It has a built-in webcam with an integrated digital microphone for video conferencing. The 6-cell battery provides up to 7 hours and 15 minutes of runtime.

HP notebooks, including this model, are designed to adhere to US Department of Defense standards for durability. It can handle conditions such as high temperature, humidity, shock, and vibration. They are also Energy Star certified and EPEAT Silver registered for energy efficiency.

The HP Pavilion was initially introduced as a desktop in 1995. Over the years, it has evolved through various iterations, including PC, Notebook, and Mini models. Today, HP Pavilions are still available in the market in different sizes and computing power configurations. Their compact size renders them susceptible to heating problems. In 2009, HP issued a recall for 70,000 faulty batteries due to this concern.

Identification

To identify the HP Pavillion g6-160us, locate the red and black sticker on the bottom right of the laptop. Small lettering should also be at the top right of the keyboard that says ‘HP Pavillion g series’. The HP logo is on the bottom middle of the top screen.

Technical Specifications

Screen Size: 15.6”

Features:

  • 1.4" x 14.7" x 9.7" (HxWxD)
  • Built-in microphone
  • Built-in webcam
  • Built-in speakers
  • Track Pad
  • 1.9GHz AMD A4-3305M Dual-Core
  • 4GB of DDR3 RAM
  • 640GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
  • AMD Radeon HD 6480G Graphics

Source: HP Pavilion g6-1d60us Technical Specifications

Additional Information

Instruction Manuals

Quick Overview of HP Pavilion g6-1d60us 15.6

History of HP Pavilion

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