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    Buying HP dv5t - Need opinion

    Discussion in 'HP' started by JTM0320, Jun 30, 2010.

  1. JTM0320

    JTM0320 Notebook Consultant

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    I think I found the best deal. Not needing anything crazy, just looking for the most bang for the buck. Surfing the web, email, word documents.

    Is this a good deal? Is this model any good?

    HP Pavilion dv5t customizable Notebook PC

    EPP_00_WE887AV

    •black cherry
    •Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    •Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-370M Dual Core processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
    •FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    •FREE Upgrade to 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    •Intel(R) HD Graphics
    •14.5" diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
    •SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
    •HP TrueVision Webcam + Digital Microphone
    •Wireless 802.11b/g/n Card
    •Full-size backlit keyboard
    •High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard)
    •Microsoft(R) Office Starter 2010
    •HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

    Price after savings: 687.19

    Think any sales would be coming up that I could benefit from?
    Just an opinion would be great. Thanks!
     
    JTM0320, Jun 30, 2010
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  2. matt_jiyan

    matt_jiyan Newbie

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    My suggestion to you not to buy HP with AMD ....
     
    matt_jiyan, Jun 30, 2010
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  3. JTM0320

    JTM0320 Notebook Consultant

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    HP at all or HP with an AMD processor...

    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-370M Dual Core processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)

    Maybe you read it wrong..
     
    JTM0320, Jun 30, 2010
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    Skhope Notebook Consultant

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    I bought this same laptop for my dad earlier this month, almost the same specs. He really likes it so far 0 heat issues and it is fast for surfing the web and other basic stuff. I got it for $550 at the time with 25% BCB so it was a really nice price. My sister may buy the same thing also. I think it is a nice buy.
     
    Skhope, Jun 30, 2010
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  5. abaddon4180

    abaddon4180 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I was at BB the other day and decided to check one out and I liked it a lot. Build quality was above average and the case seemed cool to the touch despite being on all day. I also liked the the design. For the price it offers a pretty good overall package, providing you don't plan on doing anything graphically intense.
     
    abaddon4180, Jun 30, 2010
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    JTM0320 Notebook Consultant

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    I couldnt find it at best buy. They had the dv4, dv6, dv7, and dm4 model.. Can someone explain the BCB when I checked it was only 10% and can I use it with EPP?
     
    JTM0320, Jun 30, 2010
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    davidzvi Notebook Guru

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    HP Pavilion dv5t customizable Notebook PC

    •Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-370M (2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
    •FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    •FREE Upgrade to 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
    •Intel(R) HD Graphics
    •14.5" diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
    •HP TrueVision Webcam + Digital Microphone
    •Full-size backlit keyboard


    HP Pavilion dm4t customizable Notebook PC

    •Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-450M (2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)Turbo Boost 2.66 GHz
    •4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    •FREE Upgrade to 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
    •Intel(R) HD Graphics
    •14.0" diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
    •HP TrueVision Webcam + Fingerprint Reader + Digital Microphone
    •Full-size island-style keyboard

    The Dv5t seems like a good machine and I seriously considered it, but I need the resolution of the Envy 14. If you have an extra 60-70 bucks you might want to look at the Dm4t as well. For that extra you get a little better CPU (picked the 450 for this config) and little bigger disk. You also get a smaller and lighter machine. You do give up a bit of screen realestate (which is noticeable to me) and the backlit keyboard (also something I wanted) is not an option on the Dm4t. Oh and the extra cash.
     
    davidzvi, Jul 2, 2010
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