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    HP DV2500t

    Discussion in 'HP' started by steven2909, Oct 23, 2007.

  1. steven2909

    steven2909 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I intend to buy a new hp dv 2500t but I have heard that this laptop is too hot, is it true? Can I use it on my lap? Second, I have heard about webcam problem, what was that?
     
    steven2909, Oct 23, 2007
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    3DViRuS Notebook Consultant

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    that's right it generates a little heat i use it on my lap for the webcam i didn't face any probs.
     
    3DViRuS, Oct 23, 2007
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  3. Envision

    Envision Notebook Deity

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    Small laptops don't have the best heat dissipation because everything is crammed together so it will fit. It will run a little hotter, but if it was too hot where it would hurt you or damage the hardware, they wouldn't sell it.
     
    Envision, Oct 23, 2007
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    spookoman Notebook Consultant

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    with nvidia graphics it gets uncomfortably hot at times, would recommend integrated x3100 gfx, harddrive is a major source of heat in the 2500t, maybe config the lowest hd, and swap in a better brand (seagate or wd instead of the cheap hitachi's .
     
    spookoman, Oct 23, 2007
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    getmore2000 Newbie

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    If you use it for browsing / web processing / viewing photos, set the power setting to "Power saver" and it runs just fine (a little warm, that's all). I don't know about playing movies / games, but if you can do it with reduced power (the power settings are customizable), heat is not an issue.
     
    getmore2000, Oct 24, 2007
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    mykelala01 Notebook Enthusiast

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    its normal But not to the extend it will burn you
     
    mykelala01, Oct 25, 2007
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    ru1thirst Notebook Consultant

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    I have the integrated graphics in my dv2500 and I don't know if that makes any difference or not but I have a 12 cell battery and use the machine on and off all day in my car for my business and it never gets hot to the point of being annoying. It gets warm but not hot at all. My Asus get hotter than this hp but still not to the point of being uncomfortable. As far as the web cam problem, I haven't had any problems but many have. Also if you run a search, I've seen a few fixes out there.
     
    ru1thirst, Oct 25, 2007
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    kotiledon Newbie

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    What is your harddisk brand ? Hitachi, Seagate or other ???

    I have Hitachi 160 GB with Nvidia 8400 graphics,
    it is really getting hot sometimes, especially left-bottom part because of harddisk heat...
     
    kotiledon, Oct 25, 2007
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    It gets a little hot but as long as you have a laptop cooler you should be ok
     
    gridtalker, Oct 25, 2007
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    usuarioxyz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I replaced wd160gig with a hitachi 200gig 7200rpm drive in my dv2500 and it rocks. The heat is about the same as the other drive, and the battery lasts about the same as before the swap. But you can tell the performance jump. My config is 2.2ghz proc,2gig ram, 8400gs.
     
    usuarioxyz, Oct 27, 2007
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    ChaseD316 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you use RmClock and undervolt your computer you can lower the temp by almost 15 degrees celcius. I have a dv2500t and my roommate has a dv6500t and now on both computers the fan generally can never be heard and the computer is luke warm at best. Search the forum for the guides to undervolting. It's safe and pretty easy.
     
    ChaseD316, Oct 30, 2007
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