HP Pavilion g6-1c77nr

HP Pavilion g6-1c77nr Review

Priced to move, the $499 HP Pavilion g6-1c77nr is designed to offer good performance for everyday tasks such as surfing the web, social networking, email, and watching online video. And to do that HP loads this 15-inch laptop with a last-generation Core i3 processor, 4GB processor, and a relatively large 640GB hard drive. Those looking for a capable and affordable notebook should put this system on their short list, but is it the best value out there?Editor's Note: Portions of this review were taken from the Pavilion g6x review.Click to EnlargeThe all-plastic g6-1c77nr looks friendly, with smooth and rounded corners and a laminated countertop-like shine. The notebook's shiny lid resists fingerprints and feels sturdy for this price range. Inside, the Pavilion g6-1c77nr's screen and deck are framed with a darker gray, save for the lighter hue of the wrist rest and the recessed keyboard well. A lone oval power button with a subtle light sits above the keys.One helpful addition is the bright LAN indicator LED--yellow for off, white for on--on the Function 12 key. It shines like Polaris in the night sky to reassure you that you're connected.Measuring 14.7 x 9.7 x 1.4 inches and weighing 5.2 pounds, the Pavilion g6-1c77nr is fairly light and compact for a notebook with this size display.