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    Buying dv6000t

    Discussion in 'HP' started by 1uigi, Aug 31, 2006.

  1. 1uigi

    1uigi Notebook Guru

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    Operating System Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
    Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7200 (2.00 GHz)
    Display FREE Upgrade to 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen!!
    Graphics Card 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
    Personalization HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone + Webcam
    Memory 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (2x256MB)
    Hard Drive 100 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
    Primary CD/DVD Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
    Networking Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
    Primary Battery 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    Productivity Software Microsoft(R) Works/Money
    TV & Entertainment Experience No TV Tuner w/remote control

    so far these specs are $1,512.99 without counting the savings yet. Should I upgrade the RAM here or should I buy a 1GB one off newegg? Is it easy to upgrade the hard drive? Which upgrades here are worth paying for and which aren't.
     
    1uigi, Aug 31, 2006
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    Pretty nice specs you got there.
     
    MasturB, Aug 31, 2006
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    for your questions, upgrading the RAM is cheeper to do by yourself, like buying off newegg. however upgrading the hard drive is a bit more tricky, since you might need to format the hard drive...in not sure on that one.

    cheers,
     
    Ur ex-wife, Aug 31, 2006
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    You will definitely have to format the new hard drive if you upgrade. You can't use an unformated hard drive.
     
    burningrave101, Aug 31, 2006
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    How much would it cost to upgrade the ram? Its $275 on the HP site for 2 GB.
     
    Crispy1805, Aug 31, 2006
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    ok thanks. i don't know if it is worth buying the 12 cell battery. should i upgrade to 120 gb HD? and which RAM from newegg are compatable wit this laptops?
     
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    How much battery life do you need?

    Do you need 120GB HDD (Only you can answer that)

    When buying RAM, make sure it is a DDR2 200 pins SODIMM, prefferably at the speed of 667 MHz. Choose a brand name such as Crucial or Kingston.
     
    MGS2392, Aug 31, 2006
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    prob ~3 hrs of battery. do HP coupons that are directed by this site work? and is student discount a better way to save compared to the coupons?
     
    1uigi, Sep 1, 2006
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    I think the coupons are a better deal because there is not a 100 dollar instant savings going on for the dv6000. I built it with the student discount and found out that it was more expensive than using the coupon. So, I bought it with the coupon and I can't wait for it to come. :)
     
    urboianthony, Sep 1, 2006
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    I got the same thing. I got the TV tuner. i paid 1400 for everything. I got the core 2 duo 1.83 and 1 gig ram.
     
    megafire455, Sep 1, 2006
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    ok. i think if my laptop settings are over 1400 then using the coupons would be cheaper. and when using student discount, can u combine it with other coupons?
     
    1uigi, Sep 1, 2006
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    o, i see. r those brands reliable though?
     
    1uigi, Sep 1, 2006
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