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    HP Pavilion dv6t or dv7?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by lmaestro, Jul 1, 2011.

  1. lmaestro

    lmaestro Notebook Guru

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    should i go for the dv 6 or 7?is the switchable graphics in dv7 fixed yet?
     
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    debee1jp Notebook Guru

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    The switchable graphics is only for a few games and pure OpenGL based software, like Photoshop or something along those lines.

    The dv7t has 2 hard drive bays, which I think is really nice because you can have an SSD for speed and apps, and an HDD for media, but it's 17" as opposed to 15.6".

    So in exchange for the 2nd hard drive bay and some screen real estate is a smaller laptop.

    Personally, I chose the dv6t instead of the dv7t for that reason, I will be using my laptop for college and taking it with me a lot of places and having a smaller size and less weight was appealing to me.
     
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    AudiKenny Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just received my dv6t q.e. about a week ago.

    I am glad I went with the 15 screen and any bigger may be difficult to fit into a backpack, etc.

    If you go with the 15 (or either HP) I would highly recommending getting the upgraded screen. The higher resolution screen will allow more to fit on the screen and also looks much nicer.
     
    AudiKenny, Jul 1, 2011
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    Jerohm Notebook Evangelist

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    If lugging it around is secondary, the dv7t has better sound and space for a second drive
     
    Jerohm, Jul 2, 2011
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    The switchable graphics problem exists on both the 7 and the 6 right?

    Personally, I love my dv6t quad. But whatever decision that you make, make sure you find a good coupon. Could save you up to 500-600 dollars.
     
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    thanks im leaning towards the dvgt
     
    lmaestro, Jul 7, 2011
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    I think 15" is the ideal size for a laptop. any bigger and it starts to become very unwieldy
     
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    Pretty true, but it really does depend on the laptop, the user, and their intended use.

    The dv7 is actually only as big as the Sager NP 8130/50 (Clevo P151hm/150) by volume and by weight.

    dv7 = 1.42" thick x 16.38" wide x 10.83" deep = 251.90 cubic inches and 6.72 lbs
    NP8130 = 1.69" thick x 14.8" wide x 10.08" deep = 252.12 cubic inches and 6.83 lbs

    The dv7 is wider, slightly longer, but thinner and lighter than a very popular 15.6" Sager/Clevo. Compared to the dv6, the dv7 is an inch longer, 1.5" wider, and only a pound heavier. I would consider that pretty reasonable to throw on a lap desk and use on my lap. Other than potentially needing a larger bag, it isn't so big that it would hard to transport.

    Now granted, these machines should not be compared if you are looking for gaming performance; the Clevo crushes it, hands down. I only make the comparison because not all 17" laptops are all that bad in terms of size. It's not like we're talking about an M17x here. She big and heayyyyyyvy (426.53 cubic inches)...
     
    everythingsablur, Jul 7, 2011
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