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    6500t or 2500t?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Crispy1805, Jul 19, 2007.

  1. Crispy1805

    Crispy1805 Notebook Consultant

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    I am thinking of getting either one, but im not sure which. Besides a bigger screen, is there any general performance boost from 2500t to 6500t if configured the same? I would want a smaller laptop, but if it is worth it I would go for the 6500t....
     
    Crispy1805, Jul 19, 2007
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    I guess with bigger screen you get better Video Card options I thinks.
     
    f15hp, Jul 19, 2007
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    honestly, if u want smaller size, definately go for the 2500t, the 2500 and 6500 have the same exact video card options, in fact, they both have 6 cell batteries, there's absolutely no reason to get a 6500t when u can get everything that it offers in a smaller package (but for 100 dollars more for the 2500t)
     
    spookoman, Jul 19, 2007
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    i carry my laptop around a lot, so i settled on the 6500. the 9500 is a major pain to carry around (this i know because my roommate has a 9000z). the 2500 was too small for me, thats why i got the 6500
     
    Sid1, Jul 20, 2007
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    I looked at the HP dv2500t in Best Buy yesterday and simply fell in love with it. Absolutely love the feel of the keyboard.

    I too am concerned about a 14" screen that may be to small for hours of work. I have a home based business and work at my computer about 6-7 hours a day, in 2-3 hour spurts.

    Anyone use a 14" like this and, if so, are you sorry you didn't get a 15" screen? I do not travel a lot.

    Also, does anyone know if the 6500 models have the same keyboard as the 2500?
     
    digicamhelp, Jul 20, 2007
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    If you're unsure about going with the 2500 or the 6500, listen up.

    You can always purchase a 20 inch LCD monitor to hook up to when you're at home. That way, you have the mobility of a 14 inch on the road when you need it, and comfort of a 20 inch when you're watching a movie.
     
    ATR90, Jul 21, 2007
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    j-dogg Notebook Evangelist

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    i just bought the dv2500t its amazing i work at an engineer firm and we are awaiting a new pc mine was rediculisly slow so i decided to bring my laptop into work. i draw using a program called Autocad i don't know if you've herd of it but i can draw comfortable on my 14.1 screen and everything looks so clear compared to the crt monitor. i got the 2500 because im starting college in a month so i needed something light weight but this laptop is great its small and the screen is beautiful but its really up to you head over to a best buy or circuit sity and open up word and see if its comfortable for you

    by the way at work im staring at the screen for 8 hrs straight and its great
     
    j-dogg, Jul 22, 2007
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  8. Crispy1805

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    I actually have a DV6000T and absolutely love it, despite some problems I have had with it. I just want a smaller laptop, but I am not sure how much I could sell my DV6000t for. It has pretty good specs....does anyone know any good places to sell?
     
    Crispy1805, Jul 23, 2007
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