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    DV4: Good idea or stay away from?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by MTHall720, Sep 10, 2010.

  1. MTHall720

    MTHall720 Notebook Consultant

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    My family's experiences in the last 3 yeas with HP Laptops has been very unpleasant. However, I'm wondering if I would be ill advised to consider a DV4 if it looks well cared for.
    Any thoughts on this model in general?
     
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    What chipset does it have
     
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    Not sure but will check. Is there one particularly bad one to look out for?
     
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    I would avoid nvidia's 8600, 8400, 7600, 6100. They suffer from overheating issues that cause the solder to crack over time.
     
    nikeseven, Sep 11, 2010
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    Thanks very much. For this model do you think it is the Nvidia then,rather than just HP having quality issues?
     
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    If its one of those chipsets don't buy it. The problem was with Nvidia's solder not HP, but you're better off listing what it would come with and the price if you want advice on whether its worth it
     
    nikeseven, Sep 11, 2010
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