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    Any review for this model?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by The_Observer, Apr 9, 2011.

  1. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Hello Guys,

    I came across this HP Dv6-3104eg notebook.Looks like an Acer 3920TG but a bit bigger.

    Does any one know how much battery life it has with Intel graphics?Or a link to a review for this or a similar model?

    Thanks
     
    The_Observer, Apr 9, 2011
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    Bag3l Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there a reason why you aren't ordering the newest Pavilion model?
     
    Bag3l, Apr 9, 2011
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    taxmantoo Notebook Evangelist

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    $1400 for a SE with the previous generation i5 in it?
    I don't know what prices are like in Germany, but that computer would be worth about $600, maybe $700 in USA.
     
    taxmantoo, Apr 9, 2011
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    Bag3l Notebook Evangelist

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    Companies are going to want to clear their inventories. I'll give it a month before they start going 550 or so.
     
    Bag3l, Apr 9, 2011
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    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Unlike in US the market is pretty conservative in Germany.I found one of this model for 500Eur and was thinking of snapping up one because:
    1)It has switchable graphics.Similar to Acer 3820TG and I hoping a similar battery life as well.
    2)Backlight keyboard
    3)Finger print reader

    I could not find any information about the newer models in Germany.And all I need him is for light gaming, movies on go etc.

    Would the latest models make a big difference in battery life?

    Rgds
     
    The_Observer, Apr 10, 2011
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    taxmantoo Notebook Evangelist

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    The new models would be faster. I don't believe there is much difference in battery life.

    The new ones are not available with backlit keyboards. 500€ sounds much better than 999€.
     
    taxmantoo, Apr 10, 2011
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    abaddon4180 Notebook Virtuoso

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    It gets about 4-4.5 hours of battery life on integrated graphics. Here is a good review.
     
    abaddon4180, Apr 10, 2011
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    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Thanks guys! Rep"d.

    Does any one know why Acer 3820TG with similar specs has a lot more battery than this model?
     
    The_Observer, Apr 10, 2011
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    Well seeing that they're similar, they are not the exact same. Most likely, the battery isn't the same, but some battery draining features include the CPU, GPU, and your Screen.

    Higher Resolution = Higher battery drain.
    Powerful GPU/CPU = Higher battery drain.

    I'd compare those features and see which ones are different. You may just find your answer.


    EDIT:

    As I suspected...

    Battery -

    HP Dv6-3104eg
    Built-in 6-cell battery has a capacity of 55 Wh and a notebook with her in our standard editorial * test lasted for 4 hours and 48 minutes, which is a very nice result for such a laptop. At maximum brightness, active Wi-Fi and Web browsing, I got slightly over 3 and a half hours.

    Acer Aspire 3820TG-334650MN
    67 Wh Lithium-Ion, 6 cell, 10.8V, 6200mAh

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    The batteries they use are different.
     
    Bag3l, Apr 10, 2011
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    Not to mention the screen size. The 3820TG is 13.3'', the dv6 is 15.6''.
     
    abaddon4180, Apr 10, 2011
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    And this leads to a big difference!
     
    The_Observer, Apr 10, 2011
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    33% off HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition Laptop Coupon Code: NB8095

    Just buy the new one.
     
    Bag3l, Apr 10, 2011
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    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Thanks Ba3l,

    Rep'd.

    Unfortunately in Germany, the perks that you guys have in USA does not exist.Could not find a Sandy bridge model in HP site.

    :mad:
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    The_Observer, Apr 11, 2011
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