Part of the HP dv6000 series, the HP Pavilion dv6700t comes with Windows Vista and has a huge 15.4 inch screen encased in a dazzling high-gloss design. It comes with the powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5450 (running at 1.66 GHz) and 3GB DDR2 RAM.

The amazing HP Pavilion dv6700t laptop
 

You'll find the nVidia GeForce 8400M GS card and integrated Altec Lansing stereo speakers great for playing games, while the 250 GB SATA hard drive will give you more space than you'll need. Throw in a Blu-ray DVD player, and we've got almost the perfect, versatile machine.

First up, we look at the design. The HP Pavilion dv6700t has dimensions of about 14 x 10 x 0.75 (LWH). It weighs about 6 pounds and is considered quite light for the features it delivers. With a sleek look, simple controls and a glossy, black resin finish, the HP Pavilion dv6700t really does look pretty cool.

The chassis of the HP Pavilion dv6700t looks real cool

The HP Pavilion dv6700t has a 15.4 inch high-definition widescreen. With the BrightView display option, you get higher contrast ratios and also much viewing with DVD movies and games. The colors are rendered very vividly and certainly look very good indoors and even outdoors.

The keyboard on the HP Pavilion dv6700t is top-notch. Typing is really comfortable with the keys depressing just to the right level as you type away. Other interesting controls include the latch-free closure, and the ability to control the volume and launch buttons by simply tapping or swiping your finger across a strip on the keyboard. There's also an optional fingerprint security module if you're into that sort of thing.

Those who spend a lot of time chatting on the Internet will love (optional) HP webcam that is integrated into the HP Pavilion dv6700t. The integrated low-light VGA webcam complements the two omni-directional microphones for a great chatting experience.

In terms of ports, you don't have to worry. The HP Pavilion dv6700t comes with USB 2.0, an ExpressCard/54, an RJ-11, an RJ-45, an S-Video, a Consumer IR, a headphone, an external microphone, 5-in-1 digital media card reader and an IEEE 1394 FireWire! You also get an Intel Pro/Wireless 4965AGN module for wireless network connection.
 

You get an impressive array of connection options

In terms of battery life, the HP Pavilion dv6700t comes with a standard 6-cell battery and a 12-cell battery for extended life. With the screen brightness set to about half and wireless on, the Pavilion dv6700t lasted an amazing 6 hours. That's one of the longest lasting battery lives I've seen. If you buy the 12-cell battery, you're gonna be able to use it for almost half a day without a recharge.

There are virtually no shortcomings in the HP Pavilion dv6700t. Perhaps the only complaint is that the glossy imprint attracts fingerprints. Also, the design is just starting to be a little dated compared to newer, sexy models out there.

The HP Pavilion dv6700t is certainly an impressive laptop. It is also priced very reasonably. What you get is a combination of performance, stylish design and very durable construction. The vast array of media controls also makes it one of the best amongst 15.4 inch widescreen laptops.