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    HP Pavilion dv6-1390 or HP Pavilion dv6-2020ev

    Discussion in 'HP' started by double_entity, Nov 3, 2009.

  1. double_entity

    double_entity Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys,

    I'm not sure which one to buy so just thought I'd come here for advice, below are the important specs. There is a price premium for the dv6-202ev of around $300.

    dv6-1390

    Processor: Core 2 Duo P8800 2.66ghz
    Memory: 4096 MB
    Hard drive: 500 GB 5300rpm
    Screen: 15" (1366x768) High Definition HP LED Brightview Display
    Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4650 1 GB DDR3

    dv6-2020ev

    Processor: i7-720qm 1.60ghz
    Memory: 4096 MB
    Hard drive: 500 GB 7200rpm
    Screen: 15" (1366x768) High Definition HP LED Brightview Display
    Graphics: GT230M 1GB DDR3

    Just a few areas that need clearing up:

    1. If any of you own either of the machines, could you pls comment on the:
    a. Build Quality
    b. Screen Quality
    c. Sound Quality
    d. Heat and Noise

    2. Gaming potential (mainly games like: Battlefield 2142, Left4Dead 2, World in Conflicet etc.)

    3. Does the i7 offer better speed than the P8800? What about the heat build up in each, I think the P8800 is supposed to run fairly cool right?

    4. Overall recommendation.

    Thanks for any and all info!
     
    double_entity, Nov 3, 2009
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    double_entity Notebook Consultant

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    Hmmm maybe I'm being too specific with my questions. In general how is the build quality for the dv6 series? In addition which of the two would you recommend for mid range gaming (bearing in mind the i7 comes with a $300 price premium) thanks.
     
    double_entity, Nov 3, 2009
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  3. dr.ziad

    dr.ziad Newbie

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    hi

    i have HP Pavilion dv6-1390 since 2 weeks

    really it is very very nice, i advise everyone to buy it

    the screen is magic , and Hp program is giant

    u can work in it safely, the recovery make u able to restore any deleted program ( only factory program ) without to restore all system

    also u can restore and recovery very easily to factory recovery or to any backup u choose ( it is easy and 100% effective and u will not need any recovery programs )


    i am from Syria, it costs me 1225 $

    i am ready for any question about it


    regards
     
    dr.ziad, Nov 12, 2009
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  4. nader.23

    nader.23 Newbie

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    i've had the dv6-1390 for almost a month now,
    i believe its brilliant :)

    1.
    a. till now its perfect
    b. perfect as well :)
    c. honestly not that good at high volumes. :\
    d. not heat or noise at all ;D

    2. didn't try but i expect it to be awesome.

    3. i didn't try the i7, but i believe it is never gonna be than the P8800.

    4. u should definitely buy the dv6-1390

    i'm from Egypt and got it for 1250$

    wish u the best.
    Regards. :)
     
    nader.23, Nov 21, 2009
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