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    Couple Questions!!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by gc240, Dec 10, 2008.

  1. gc240

    gc240 Notebook Enthusiast

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    just ordered a hp dv5t, should be getting it soon but its stuck in CLEARANCE DELAY in Alaska!!!
    * Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
    * Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26 GHz)
    * 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 800)
    * FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    * Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
    * FREE Upgrade to 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    * Webcam Only
    * HP Color Matching Keyboard
    * Wireless-G Card

    this is my first laptop...is there anything i should do when i first start it up ??
    thank you
     
    gc240, Dec 10, 2008
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  2. POH

    POH Notebook Consultant

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    Let it warm up from Alaska before you turn it on. :D
     
    POH, Dec 10, 2008
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  3. Infamous22

    Infamous22 Notebook Deity

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    First, congratulations! Notebooks are awesome and the thought of portable computing is even more amazing.

    That notebook is extremely powerful and should handle almost everything you throw at it.

    When you first take it out of the box, it is HIGHLY recommended to let it charge completely the first time. When you get around to booting it up, connect to the internet and down PC Decrapifier. It's a program that automatically gets rid of bloatware and things that will slow down your computer.

    Other than that, have loads of fun!
     
    Infamous22, Dec 10, 2008
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    danjaboy Newbie

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    i also bought the dv5t and should get it next week, and if i download the PC decrapifier do i still need to do the clean vista install?
     
    danjaboy, Dec 10, 2008
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