HP DV5T Longevity and care.. some questions

1) I had my last laptop for nearly 4 years before the backlight went out. Sure it was not able to run games in its final years but worked great for web browsing, chating, word processing ect... Can I expect the same from my new DV5T?

2) I use a laptop backpack to carry my laptop around. It sides on its side, not its back. Will this be a problem for the DV5T? I noticed the LCD does not latch to anything when closed.

 

1) If you treat it carefully, don't let it overheat all the time, it should be fine.

2) Shouldn't be a problem, just make sure the area in the bag, where the laptop is, is padded properly.

 

Ya it has a lot of pading. It was a 60$ alienware backpack.

And if I prop up the back the chances of overheating are minimal right?

 

^ it certainly helps but i would still keep an eye on the temps. i prop up the back of my dv7t, and when playing unreal 3, the temps dont go past 69/70C.

 

Then it should be fine. It has a magnetic closing system, I think.

And yeah, propping up the back helps.
In this post:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=3695508&postcount=244
You can see Chaz had a 10* drop, so it's helpful.

 

I've been reading this forum for awhile but never posted anything until now. I have to say, if Xythil's new DV5T makes it past a week with him, it will be a miracle.

 

lol why is that? Problem with him, or with the dv5t?

 

Honestly, hard to say at this point. The DV5 is relatively new - no real long term data, so all you can do is really keep is dust free (with a blow can), don't drop it or kick it, and try to keep it as cool as possible.

 

Let's just say I think the DV5T is a great laptop that many will enjoy for a LONG time.

 

If you want you can always get those laptop USB cooling pads. Don't have to be a high-end one. I got this 2-year-old laptop which runs hot and the screen goes haywire when it overheats, but with the cooler turned on I never ran into any problems.

I got one at a local bookstore at just S$30, but this one had a 4-port USB hub included so it would be more expensive. If you convert to US dollars I doubt it would cost much.

 

Ya I might invest in a cooling mat.

I had one for my old Alienware.

 

i know i love mine. well, not love love,,, but you know.. like a whole bunch. ok,, i love it.

 

I ended up returning my dv7t after less than a week because the fan running on high 24/7 grated on my nerves! But I must say that these new HP models seem to be built using quality materials and are pretty solid overall.

To minimize heat buildup, raise the back edge of the notebook with a book, CD case or anything similar. You might even want to consider getting a notebook stand or notebook cooler to further improve airflow and cooling. The stands elevate the entire system by an inch or so to allow airflow underneath and around the system at all times (which improves heat dissipation). Notebook coolers use one or more fans to actively pull heat away from the system's case. I've used a two-fan model from Antec to keep my old Toshiba from overheating and it works really well.

Hope this helps.