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    HP Pavilion dv4t vs dv5t

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Stevoreno, Dec 8, 2008.

  1. Stevoreno

    Stevoreno Notebook Consultant

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    For a computer to be used for basic computing needs, email, surfing the web, etc. which computer by HP is better? The Pavilion dv4t or the Pavilion dv5t? I see where NBR has the dv5t rated high but the dv4t is rated low. I noticed a banner on this site earlier indicating the dv4t is on sale at HP. I've read the reviews on the dv5t which have been very good but I haven't done any research on the dv4t.
     
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  2. Melody

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    The dv4t is more portable than the dv5t, but at the cost of performance. Ratings should be similar since it uses the same architecture as the dv5t, just on a smaller scale.

    The dv4t is more portable so if you're moving it around, it'd be a good idea to get the dv4 :D
     
    Melody, Dec 8, 2008
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    They are basically the same laptops, except for the dv4 being a smaller version and costing a bit more.
     
    ahl395, Dec 8, 2008
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  4. Stevoreno

    Stevoreno Notebook Consultant

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    I'd like something I could use in the bed if needed. Last year I got the flu but with my Dell Inspiron 1300 I could still surf and send emails while in bed with the flu but I wouldn't want anything heavier than my old 1300 Inspiron Dell. Thanks for the comments.
     
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    Thanks for your comments.
     
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    I like smaller laptops for portability. It is a matter of personal preference. My brother got the dv5t and I got the dv4t. I would have liked it to be smaller than this, but of course, the price goes up exponentially as you get smaller. 15.4" is the sweat spot cheap for computers. I like 14.1" and less computers.
     
    professorman, Dec 11, 2008
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    Actually the money wasn't a issue for me when I chose between the DV5T and DV4T. It was teh graphics card... the dv4t had a much lower and inferior video card (9200m) compare to the 9600m (on the dv5t)
     
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    The dv4t has been priced higher than the dv5t from their introduction...until very recently. At the moment, a dv4t configured with 4GB RAM, 320GB Hard Drive and Wireless-N costs $75 less than a dv5t with the same specs (via HP.com).

    Unless the nVIDIA 9600M GT graphics card is a MUST (and/or the WSXGA+ resolution display), the dv4t is the way to go for most users. The dv4t also offers an option that the dv5t doesn't- an LED-backlit display.
     
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    A dv4 with an integrated graphics card and LED screen will cater to your needs better.
     
    flipfire, Dec 11, 2008
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    dv4 all the way
     
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    I don't know about the dv5t, but I know the dv4t...

    I hate to say I don't recommend the dv4t.
    HP's BIOS support is terrible....
     
    PlanetEarth, Dec 11, 2008
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