*HP HDX16 Owners Lounge*

Thanks bro. Gonna order it unless seelk wants to sell me his.

 

I just ordered mine with the 30% off coupon. I saved 150$ extra over the $400 off deal from last week.

Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz)
FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
FREE Upgrade to 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive from 250GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M
16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid)
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
No TV Tuner w/remote control
Full Size Backlit Keyboard
12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
No Productivity Software
HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

$1474 minus the $70 printer rebate. I feel a little guilty for splurging (this cost more than my flat panel tv and desktop combined) but hopefully I'm getting a good, powerful piece of hardware I can take around. I didn't get a blu-ray because I don't watch that many movies anyway, but I do game a bit. Maybe next time around I'll get it. Also, the warranty seems really expensive. I don't know if I should have gotten it or not. I decided not to.

 

Looks like a great setup to me. You got all the essentials. I opted for the 2 year warranty but yeah its alittle expensive. As for blu-ray I got read only. I don't think I'm gonna burn blurays as blank blurays are still high.

 

CAN ANY ONE TELL HOW TO OVER CLOCK MY HDX 16 BOTH CPU AND GPU OVERCLOCKING......THE SPECIFICATION IS AS FOLLOWS

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P9550 (2.66GHz)
FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5600RPM SATA Hard Drive from 250GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M
16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (720p)
LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid)
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
hp hybrID TV Tuner w/remote control
Full SizecolouR matching Keyboard
6Cell Lithium Ion Battery
No Productivity Software

 

At first I thought the mouse was small because I was only used to regular size mice. But I have gotten used to it and I like it. For everyday use (web browsing, word processing, etc) I think it's fine, however, I wouldn't recommend it to a hardcore gamer.

 

I can sell you the defective one I still have it .

 

What surface/pad are you using with this mouse? I think the mouse pad I'm using might be causing skipping.

 

I use a cheap Dell mouse pad that came with my XPS730 with my HP BT mobile mouse

 

Speaking of Blue Tooth , i bought these HP Bluetooth Stereo Headphones
http://www.hp.com/canada/products/landing/consumer-accessories/desktops/#stereo P/N GW470AA#ABA . they are awesome sound is wonderfull noise canncelling good BT flawless.. i use them with my HDX 18 my i pod , PSP , PS3

 

Is the pad's surface plastic, rubber, or cloth? What about the color? I'm trying to determine whether I should get a different pad.

 

Dell , mouse pad is cheap plastic , surface is not smooth , the BT mobile mouse works well with my 3M Precise Mouse Pad Surface that is rubber i beleive and is not a smooth surface , flawless

 

Interesting, under Mouse Properties my firmware version is 0.0. This might be a problem? Did you upgrade the firmware? If so, can you please provide the link?

 

Finally I bought a HDX 16t!!!
So excited now!!

Anyway it's a refurbished unit; I'm just a poor student

here's the specs:
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26GHz)
3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid)
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Bought at ebay, after Live rebate is about $840.
Been comparing to HP direct after 30% off still run me about $1000+, and I don't like to wait more than week long.

Anyone has experience with HP refurbished laptop?

 

Seelk , i did not update the firmware for my HP BT Laser Mobile mouse thats the way the software installed , the Installation Disc P/N is 541048-0002 , the disk contains , mouse driver , Easy Pair Software , user Guide , on the CD slip cover is this , Versato S/N 21120112-1285 149746
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...detail&product_code=FR165AA#ABA&lang=en&cc=us
i could not find driver or firmware at HP

 

I have a question about the processor upgrade for the HDX. The ONLY upgrade I can afford is from the T6600 to P7450 ($50). Is this worth it? I don't want to spend that money if I don't need to. I'm just gonna be playing some not-so-graphics-intensive games and I may decide to delve into Crysis... Should I do it?

 

Anyone know where i can get this coupon?
And I can't seem to get this laptop from HP Canada, does anyone know how to tell HP us to ship up to Canada?

 

I would say go for it if its only $50 more. Crysis is one of the most demanding games specs wise so.

 

The coupon is not on this website. It is on others. Do a google search for "hp coupons".

 

Can someone tell me the difference between the HDX and the dv6t? What makes the HDX be $500 more?

 

The HDX16 is considered as a premium laptop. It comes with stand things like the infinity display standard, which is an option for the dv6t. The d6 also uses cheaper AMD processors and has a crappier graphics card.

There are also options not avabile on the dv6 such as backlit keyboard.

 

The trick will be to create a U.S. mailing address using a remailer and have HP US send to a U.S. mailing address that will then send it on to you.

The problem will be that HP Canada will not recognize your warranty.

 

Well now I don't know if I should do the dv6t. I really want the backlit keyboard.... If I use the 30% of coupon or a better one I guess I can get the HDX for about the same price. It's prettier anyway.

 

Hello there I'm trying once again to find someone who could help me with the following issue:

I'm looking for someone who has a backup of the original MBR (Master Boot Record) of his/her HP HDX 16 - 1060 model (320gb Hardrive) made with the EasyBCD program.

The reason I'm looking for this is that because of installing XP and playing with partitions and boot options my recovery partition is not recognized anymore by HP software and it doesn't boot up when pressing the F11 button on startup. Vista boots instead. However, the recovery partition is still there because I tried setting it as the active partition and it functioned flawlessly. Made the complete recovery but it doesn't return the MBR to its original state.

So I'd very much appreciate if someone can provide me with the backup of the original MBR of their HP HDX 16 laptop (not altered). If someone has it already or is willing to take 15 min to make a backup you could let me know and I'd send you my email address.


Thank you very much!

Namik

 

I have a recovery disc, vista ultimate 64bit. Is that the same?

 

hey i find many success fully installed xp on their hdx..so it would be best if u post me the links for the driver of xp.plzzzzzzzzz..i hav started a thread but no responses plz post here..i need these drivers deliberately coz my office uses xp only........plz post them here ..i would be greatful for u guyz http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=381772

 

Well, you're professionals! did not know and tell! this notebook has 2 fan, the one on the graphics card. and the sound was from a grid against the dust.

 

Hmm really? How do you know?

 

I just ordered my HDX!

HP HDX16t Premium Series customizable Notebook PC

* • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
* • Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P7450 (2.13GHz)
* • FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* • FREE Upgrade to 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive from 250GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
* • 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)
* • Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth
* • No TV Tuner w/remote control
* • HP Color Matching Keyboard
* • 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* • No Productivity Software
* • HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

 

That looks almost exactly like the system I'm looking at... post your impressions when you get it!

 

Hello there guys...I believe I'm going to get myself an HDX 16t soon...that's why I'm posting my queries in here...hope to get the right answers soon...

First of all...I'd like to know about the real battery life of this laptop. I'm hearing and reading lots of bad things about it and want to make sure. How much time does the (6 cell) battery actually give? Can it be enough for using wi-fi and surfing the net (not doing anything else) for 2:30-3:00 hours?

And secondly...does the 9600M GT that comes with this laptop contain DDR3 memory or DDR2? I'm kinda confused about it seeing the vista score on graphics.

http://www.notebookreview.com/picture.asp?f=39469

Actually one of my cousins owns an ASUS G1S-B1 which contains an 8600M GT with 256 MB DDR3 memory and it gets even better scores in vista (5.5 for aero and 5.9 for gaming).

So please enlighten me on these things.

Thanks guys...

 

hey guys..
does anyoone here have a problem using the card reader?

i tried downloading the drivers from hps website but i still get nothing when i stick my sd card in the reader..

any help?

THANK YOU!

 

HP is offering a free upgrade for the Blu-Ray ROM right now. I just ordered mine on the 12th when it wasn't free. I called them tonight and they credited the difference back to my credit card. I saved an extra $110 and got it for $1093. Hell of a deal.

 

1st question= Yes
2nd question=ddr2
why=talked about b4. Forum search is your friend.

 

I do not. Try I different card?

 

hey guyz i couldnt get any rely regarding xp drivers for hdx 16... y is this http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=381772

 

I'll let you know!

 

just got mine ordered yesterday. 30% off and free upgrades to most of the things i wanted in it, couldnt hold out any longer... cant wait to get it!

 

lol I know what you mean I did the same thing

 

hey guyz y do u always skip my ques..cant someone help me

 

does anyone know how long the 5-7 business day shipping actually takes? Is it truly 5-7 days or could it be less?

Mine shipped last night and I hoped to have it by friday!

 

Both of the systems I tried took no more than 3 days to arrive. However, this could vary so I suggest you track your package.

 

Hy guys! I have a HDX 16 and today I reformated and started to install Win7 RC and after the computer rebooted it just hangs at the HP boot logo...I cant enter BIOS or do anything else. What must I do in this situation? Is there a way to reset the BIOS? Any sugestions?

 

Quick question. If the screen gets dust in it, does the warranty repair this or do I need to pay for it?

 

T9400 (2.53GHz 6MB L2)
4GB Dual channel DDR2667
16" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra Brightview Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
GeForce 9600M GT
Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer

1360 USD inc shipping

Would this be a good deal?

 

I think it's a great deal. I have the same setup with the exception of processor, P8700 (2.53GHz 3MB L2). I also got the backlit keyboard and HD TV Tuner. It cost me $1430.

 

They consider this as user's fault. Therefore they will not fix it for free.

 

Not bad. Would this be before or after the 30% off coupon?

 

thanks hopefully it will be here soon then!

 

very nice deal. I pretty much got the same thing with one downgrade on the processor and an upgrade on the graphics card

 

Hi Folks!

I just bought an HP HDX16T laptop a few weeks ago and am VERY happy with it. It runs smoothly, looks great, and is a nearly perfect machine. Here are the specs, just to get that out of the way:

HP HDX16T-1200 CTO
- Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
- Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0GHz)
- 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
- 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView Infinity Display (1366x768)
- Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
- Intel Wireless-N Mini-card
- 12 Cell Lithium Ion Batt

My only complaint, whose remedy would make this the perfect computer, is a slight fan noise I've detected lately. It may have always been there and I never noticed it. When I say slight, I don't mean the movement of air out of the machine. It's a gentle buzz, much like a hard drive at work, coming out of the machine at the back-left side (almost under the screen). The fan will not make this noise when the machine first boots up and it will only become noticeable after heavy use in a quiet room (if I'm playing loud music of any kind I can't hear it, nor do I hear it during movies most of the time).

I've shut the "fan always on" option OFF in BIOS and when I do this, the noise also goes away. I would prefer to leave this option ON, however, and protect the computer's temperature as much as is possible.

Has anyone else detected a noise like this? Is it normal? It's not a particularly worrisome or bothersome sound, but if it means my fan might be goofed up or something else, I'd like to take care of it.

Also, has anyone turned their "fan always on" option OFF? Is this safe? Recommended?

Thanks for your help!