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    HP HDX 16T OR DV7T Quad Edition

    Discussion in 'HP' started by the_boogie, Oct 20, 2009.

  1. the_boogie

    the_boogie Newbie

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    Hi, I'm looking for a high end laptop which provide great entertainment, like audio&video feature, and gaming. Which one of these you think is better, HP HDX16T or new DV7T Quad Edition Series?

    HDX16T :

    # Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
    # Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
    # FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    # FREE Upgrade to 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    # 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M
    # 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
    # Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
    # Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid)

    Cost : $1,549.99

    DV7T Quad Edition Series :

    # Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    # Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB)
    # FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 3GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    # FREE Upgrade to 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    # 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M
    # 17.3" diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1600 x 900)
    # Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
    # Webcam + Fingerprint Reader

    Cost : $1,324.99
     
    the_boogie, Oct 20, 2009
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  2. Jonathan360

    Jonathan360 Notebook Evangelist

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    I personally would pick the DV7t because it's newer. I never like buying a computer new when it's been out a while. Plus, as for the options, the DV7t is more powerful. That's not even counting the fact it's cheaper.
     
    Jonathan360, Oct 20, 2009
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