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    Exactly why should anyone get the dv2020ca (Canadian model)?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by cy007, Aug 23, 2006.

  1. cy007

    cy007 Notebook Deity

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    Compaq V3030CA: $1199.99, Turion X2 TL-52 processor, 1GB RAM, 100GB HDD, lightscribe DVD-RW

    HP dv2020CA: $1199.99, Turion X2 TL-50 processor, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, non-lightscribe DVD-RW

    Now, unless HP posted its information wrong regarding the V3030CA, I don't see why anyone would get the dv2020CA. Specs-wise, the Compaq has the HP beat in about every category. Could anyone please tell me the reasons of getting the dv2020CA instead? If you're wondering why I posted this, I'm trying to decide between the two. Thanks!
     
    cy007, Aug 23, 2006
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    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    they are both the same manufature so go with the higher specs.
     
    yuio, Aug 23, 2006
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    The hp model has a remote and a built-in webcam.
     
    algonaut, Aug 24, 2006
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    It also has Quickplay which lets you listen to music and watch DVDs without booting up the computer.
     
    KrispyKreme50, Aug 24, 2006
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Compaqs these days do get Quickplay as well.

    But as was mentioned above, the dv2020 should have the webcam and remote as extras. I would say either should perform similarly. The difference between the TL50 and the 52 is not noticable during everyday usage.
     
    miner, Aug 24, 2006
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    I just got the dv2020ca today. I THINK it has lightscribe, as the lightscribe program comes with the bloatware and it also had a brochure.

    The mouse buttons, although a little on the loose side, don't seem THAT bad.
     
    acornah, Sep 22, 2006
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