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    8560w or 8560p?

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by JoshK42, May 6, 2011.

  1. JoshK42

    JoshK42 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey All,

    So after reading about the 8460, I decided I'd rather have something with a better screen. I'm on the go a lot (train, planes, trips etc) and I also use my laptop in classes when I'm away etc. All in all I need something that can handle just about anything. For me, the biggest feature I want is the ability to watch videos and movies and some gaming (though I reformed the habit I do like to play every now and then).
    Also I have everything networked both at home and in the office. I currently have a HP Pavilion 6500CTO which has been repaired many times by HP. The warranty is finally up and the plastic is gone yet again, so I decided time to go with a business laptop.

    While I'd love a i7 quad, I don't' want to sacrifice the battery life (i need about 6hrs).

    Should I go with the 8560p with discrete graphics or wait for the w? The W is .25 inches wider than the p. Currently, my laptop is 15.4 inches but 14 inches wide. I already am worried about jumping up to 14.76 wide. But I like the idea of the back lit keyboard.

    What are your thoughts? Also is the 8560 portable (not ridiculously heavy and just have a good feel on your lap or on the plane)?

    Thanks,

    Josh
     
    JoshK42, May 6, 2011
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  2. kevin1987bj

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    defintely going for 8560w if you need an IPS panel with high performance

    but that of course costs much more
     
    kevin1987bj, May 7, 2011
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  3. JoshK42

    JoshK42 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do I need IPS? I do occasional gaming (I built an incredible gaming rig so this is only for when I travel) and for watching movies and tv shows on my laptop (again when I travel).

    Also, do you think the extra weight and width is noticeable as compared to the p? Is it worth it just for the backlit keyboard?
     
    JoshK42, May 7, 2011
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  4. Yoshimeow

    Yoshimeow Notebook Consultant

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    You don't need ips but it's nice to have. Going tots u a few hundred extra though. The regular display is pretty decent. See my review on here.
    The 8560 is big enough. Any extra weight would suck heh
     
    Yoshimeow, May 8, 2011
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    TechAnimal Notebook Evangelist

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    If intgrated graphics is available combined with discrete(Optimus, etc) then you can hit 5-6hrs even with a quad core CPU. See the review of the Lenovo W520 on this site.
     
    TechAnimal, May 11, 2011
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  6. Yoshimeow

    Yoshimeow Notebook Consultant

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    i get about 5-6 hrs on my 8560p using the web and word
     
    Yoshimeow, May 11, 2011
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    Yeah after looking at Yoshi's photos I think the 8560p is the way to go.

    Here's what I'm planning on buying:

     
    JoshK42, May 11, 2011
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  8. Yoshimeow

    Yoshimeow Notebook Consultant

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    glad i was able to help.
    I recommend just getting the 1499 preconfig model and adding 4GB of ram yourself. It's what i did. Much cheaper than going thru CTO and a lot faster delivery. Got mine in a week
     
    Yoshimeow, May 11, 2011
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  9. JoshK42

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    hmm. I was only gonna get 2gb of ram through them and get 8 from NewEgg (saves hundreds) but I need the 6300 (3x3 wifi). Plus this whole config + nbd accidental 3yr for 1600
     
    JoshK42, May 11, 2011
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    paying the extra $30 for the i7Q is worthless right? I don't plan on doing graphic or movie editing. Mainly gaming and movies is what will kill my cpu
     
    JoshK42, May 11, 2011
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  11. Yoshimeow

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    Id get whatever is closest to your requirements on a preconfig and getting the ram seperate. You save a bunch and dont have to wait 3-4 weeks CTO
     
    Yoshimeow, May 11, 2011
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  12. wii

    wii IPS Rules

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    I wanted the 8560p, but the full HD screen is not available, so I will wait for the 8560w.
     
    wii, May 11, 2011
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