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    HP DV6- Everyones thoughts?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by pjn5000, Jan 21, 2009.

  1. pjn5000

    pjn5000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looked at the HP DV6 today at circuit while browsing liquidation sales. Looks like a nice laptop. 16inch screen is nice, looks like less vertical screen but web pages look nice. Whats everyones thoughts on it? Just a DV5 with a bigger screen?
     
    pjn5000, Jan 21, 2009
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  2. Andrew Baxter

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    Pretty much so the case, what price did they have?
     
    Andrew Baxter, Jan 21, 2009
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  3. Huskerz85

    Huskerz85 Notebook Evangelist

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    Superfulous (next to the G60 and HDX16t)
     
    Huskerz85, Jan 21, 2009
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    seasalt29 Notebook Consultant

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    It depends on whether you prefer a wider but shorter display. Personally, I would not want to give up almost a half inch of screen height vs. my 15.4" dv6500t.
     
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  5. pjn5000

    pjn5000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The deal on office depot is hard to pass up
    T6400, 400gbHDD, 4GB ram, 64bit VHome Premium, ABGN Bluetooth, Brightview 16inch display, DVD burner, Integrated graphics.
    800-100instant=700
    50 hp mail in
    50 office depot mail in
    $599 all said and done. This model, DV6 1030us retails $800 anywhere else.

    What you guys think?
     
    pjn5000, Jan 21, 2009
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  6. Huskerz85

    Huskerz85 Notebook Evangelist

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    Does sound pretty good.....if you like the specs, go for it ;)
     
    Huskerz85, Jan 21, 2009
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    is the 1366x768 a decent resolution?
     
    pjn5000, Jan 21, 2009
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    It's low for my taste, like 1280 x 800 on a 15.4. I would prefer at least 1600 x 900, but it's a matter of preference. Go to the store and try for yourself, and also take a look at the Inspiron 15 at best buy for $650. They're both good deals. Although I will say HP's bloatware is less of a nuisance to get rid of :p
     
    anothergeek, Jan 21, 2009
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