Problems? See this thread at archive.org.
VERY NICE looking unit. Size is exactly what I was hoping as far as compromise between portability and functionality. The unit is very attractive both opened and closed, and the keyboard/controls are quite slick looking. The quickplay feature is GREAT, and I'm happy to find mp3s & CDs continue to play even if you close the monitor (the remote still works too).
Brightview - Overall the monitor is VERY crisp, rich and bright. The glossiness might take a little getting used to, but I don't really notice it much after powering on. However, I DO notice what others have mentioned about negative colors when viewing DVDs from an angle. After doing some testing, it appears this happens when you view the monitor from any angle that is BELOW a zero degree vertical plane. If you tilt the monitor to where it is straight up and down, or even angled sligthly towards you at the top the effect goes away. When it's tilted back at all, the inverted colors (especially with blacks) become VERY noticeable...even when looking at it straight on. The effect is there even when NOT watching DVDs, but that's when it's most noticable. I'm going to give it a few days to see how I feel about it...but it's definitely there.
Something else I find a bit strange is the media volume controls. They seem to control volume in PowerDVD & iTunes...but DON"T affect the main Windows volume level when in other applications. However, the MUTE does work in both. I hope there is a way to change this, since a lot of times I would want quick access to a hw volume control...not just in those apps.
For anyone looking for a neoprene sleeve for the dv1000 or v2000, check out the "second skin" - "nine dot series" G4 powerbook sleeve from Tucano. Grabbed one at Fry's this morning and it is a PERFECT fit.
One final note for now...I also ordered a V2000 for my wife which should be here in a week or so. As soon as that arrives I hope to prepare a detailed "head-to-head" comparison of both these units for everyone trying to decide which one to buy.
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Yes, Im still interested. Is it possible to wait till Monday so I can have the weekend to do final testing of my dv1000 and v2000 (arrived today)? I'm about 95% sure I will be keeping at least one of them, in which case I definitely want the battery.
BTW, expect a detailed dv1000 vs v2000 comparison early next week
Thanks,
Mitch
DV1000 arrival! First Impressions.
Discussion in 'HP' started by spiderhole, Oct 18, 2004.
