The 6.5-pound HP Pavilion dv6000 updates the Pavilion dv5000 with the latest AMD processors and media-friendly features. Buyers have their choice of either an AMD Sempron or a Turion 64 X2 processor at speeds from 1.6GHz to 1.8GHz; up to 2GB of 533MHz or 667MHz RAM; 5,400rpm hard drives in capacities from 60GB to 120GB; and either discrete Nvidia GeForce Go 7200 graphics with 64MB of dedicated VRAM or an integrated GeForce Go 6150 video card. The system's 15.4-inch wide-screen display has a native resolution of 1,280x800, and its entertainment features include multimedia controls, QuickPlay software, dual headphone jacks, and an HP Mobile Remote Control. Other features include S-Video out and FireWire ports, 802.11a/b/g wireless, Bluetooth, a dual-layer DVD burner, and a 5-in-1 memory card reader. A Webcam, an ExpressCard slot, and dual microphones are available as options.

Pricing for the HP Pavilion dv6000 starts at $929 - pretty good for such a strong set of component options and most of the features that a basic home user will want.