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    DV5T vs. HDX16 For multimedia?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by MTHall51, Nov 18, 2008.

  1. MTHall51

    MTHall51 Notebook Evangelist

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    Between these two models, for use as digital photo editing, watch movies, and all office apps, is there much difference between these two? Just a little light gaming, but nothing like Crysis.
     
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    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    id say HDX16 the screen quality is great and the wide form factor is a pleasure to view/looks at it and since you are doing multimedia that may matter more to you.
     
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  3. MTHall51

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    Thank you. Is there a substantial price difference (I mean if the specs were similar like say the base config for both)?
     
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  4. Goshax

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    HDX series hands down. i was going to purchase the DV5T but with its heating issues i looked elsewhere. 16" screen is such a gem to look at, i have a buddy with a 15.6" and love it to death. I just like everything about HDX16t that Dv5T does not have, screen being the best feature. Color scheme is another thing i like
     
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  5. MTHall51

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    Did you get yours at HP Direct, or through Best Buy?
    I keep hoping before or after Christmas that BB could have a spectacular sale on it. I think they have the HDX
     
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    no i got it directly from HP, on the 10th i ordered it, should be here this week. I used a 30% coupon so i couldnt pass such a good deal on it. Reason i would not recommend getting it form BB is they dumb their versions down and fill it with hardware thats inferior and sell it for almost the same ammount...

    Unless i am wrong but thats usually the case with store only laptops.
     
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    I'm not sure where you are getting your information that inferior components are used for brick and mortar stores. However, buying from a B&M doesn't allow for customizing. You are stuck with what they have, and most of the laptops I've seen at B&M's have the lower screen resolution which for the HDX16 is one of the product highlights.
     
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  8. Vehement

    Vehement Notebook Consultant

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    Remember you want an accurate screen for your photo editing needs, such as accurate colors, on the screen at least, in print it's a different story.
     
    Vehement, Nov 19, 2008
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