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    HP Dv5z

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ZvengeanceN, Jul 1, 2008.

  1. ZvengeanceN

    ZvengeanceN Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, I just recently joined here and i have a question about this notebook, it seems well priced and just within my range, and there was just a few things I wanted to know about it. First off is its gaming capablilities, this is what i have configured it to be on the website

    Operating system Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit) edit
    Processor AMD Turion(TM) X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor ZM-80 (2.1 GHz)
    Display FREE Upgrade to 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Infinity Widescreen (1280 x 800)
    Memory FREE Upgrade to 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)!!
    Graphics Card 256MB ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3450 Graphics
    Personalization HP Imprint Finish (Mesh) + Microphone + Webcam for HP BrightView Infinity
    Networking 802.11b/g WLAN
    Modem Port No High speed 56K modem port
    Hard Drive 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    Primary CD/DVD Drive SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
    TV & Entertainment Experience No TV Tuner w/remote control
    Primary Battery 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    Productivity Software Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
    Keyboard HP Color Matching Keyboard

    And well I am curious to know how well this would run games such as battlefield 2, I am aware of this crossfire technology or something, I dont understand much about it, and any help to this question would be appreciated :)


    On one last note i've heard about the tv tuner not actually being in the computer, is this true?
    any other ideas or your thoughts on the computer will be welcome too. Thanks so much for any help :)
     
    ZvengeanceN, Jul 1, 2008
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  2. Dabman

    Dabman Notebook Consultant

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    I can confirm the lack of the possibility of a tv tuner on this model. I talked to HP directally and they said that they would remove that info from the website. If I were you I would wait untill July 14th to see what HP does with the realease of Centrino 2.
     
    Dabman, Jul 1, 2008
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