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    HP DV5000z.......Just Purchased Opinions Please?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ComputerChallenged, Jun 4, 2006.

  1. ComputerChallenged

    ComputerChallenged Newbie

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    HP Pavilion dv5000z

    AMD Turion(TM) 64 ML-40 (2.2GHz/1MB L2 Cache)

    15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)

    128MB ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M w/Hypermemory(TM)

    1.0GB DDR SDRAM (1x1024MB)

    80 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive

    Genuine Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

    LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer



    I'm a bit anxious over my purchase would like to know some input to calm my worries. I have heard great things about these computers as well as some bad things. Any opinions and Advice would be Greatly Appreciated. Thanks
     
    ComputerChallenged, Jun 4, 2006
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  2. deedeeman

    deedeeman Notebook Deity

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    ok.

    Pros:
    Powerful processor
    64-bit ready
    good ammount of RAM
    large midspeed HardDrive
    CD/DVD writer with LS
    Media Center
    Good Screen
    Hp

    Cons:
    ATI X200m
    graphics stink (but ok for light gamming)

    I think thats about it
     
    deedeeman, Jun 4, 2006
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