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    9500t question

    Discussion in 'HP' started by sandiskuser, Sep 4, 2007.

  1. sandiskuser

    sandiskuser Notebook Enthusiast

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    Heya guys.

    Im interested in Dv9500t and need some info from owners..
    I'll type here the spec. of my costumize.

    Vista Home Premium
    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7700 (2.40 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition Ultra HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
    2 GB RAM
    511MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
    HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
    Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
    120GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
    LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
    HP ExpressCard Digital/Analog TV Tuner
    High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

    Hows that?
    Who tried the T7700 processor?
    (I ask because in your sigs I never saw Dv9500t with T7700...)

    Is it a good deal? (tell me if I can ask here a comparing question)

    Thank you very much!
    This site is very helpful!
     
    sandiskuser, Sep 4, 2007
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  2. mujjuman

    mujjuman Notebook Deity

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    the T7700 is fairly new as far as i know. i havent tried it on the 9500t but i have used it on a mac. lets just say its a great processor ;)

    get the screen with the higher resolution if you can. the TV Tuner is great btw
     
    mujjuman, Sep 4, 2007
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    If you're asking us if it's a good deal, it'd be wise to actually post how much it costs. Also what are you using it for?
     
    Lithus, Sep 4, 2007
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  4. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    THe processor is very fast, but it would only be fast in processor dependant applications. In day to day usage, you won't notice any difference between a T7700 and a T7100. That sort of processor is expensive, and most people will never use the full power of it. If possible, its better to downgrade to a slightly "slower" processor, and spend the saved money on other components, wuch as the RAm r hard disk.

    For example, you could save enough money by downgrading to a T7300 processor, to buy yourself 3 GB of RAM, and a larger hard disk.
     
    Zero, Sep 4, 2007
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  5. sandiskuser

    sandiskuser Notebook Enthusiast

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    My ram is 2gb and I can upgrade only from 2gb to 4gb which
    is very high and...I don't think it will be usefull for me, hehe.

    I dont need a big hard disk, 120 is enough.
    How many games will I put on it - 3, 4 maybe.
    I need it for a great performance and the speakers are thing I'll care.

    The price as I remember is about 1800$..
     
    sandiskuser, Sep 4, 2007
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  6. orev

    orev Notebook Virtuoso

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    I would cut the processor down to T7500. As others have said, you are paying a huge premium for that processor and getting only very minute advantage from it.

    I also recommend the 1680x1050 screen. The letters will not be too small and you will enjoy the higher definition of it.

    Finally, you can get 4GB RAM aftermarket for about $200 now. HP charges +525, so you can see how much they are inflating the price. I would get 1GB from HP, then buy 4GB from somewhere else. It will not void the warranty.
     
    orev, Sep 5, 2007
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