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    HP dv series good choice around $1,200.00?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by MTHall51, Jul 4, 2008.

  1. MTHall51

    MTHall51 Notebook Evangelist

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    After looking at many different laptops at the usual places like Best Buy, CC, etc. I think I have settled on the dv line.
    For a full size lcd 15 - 17 inch, which will have nice sound and picture quality for watching movies, in addition to digital image processing/display, Internet and Office 2007 applications, are there any real good choices which I could probably find at Best Buy (on sale?) for not more than about $1,2000.00 tops, or even under $1,000.00 with 3 gigs RAM, and a dedicated graphics card?
    I may be somewhat unrealistic in my price expectations, but I want something that I don't feel will drown me in payments, yet will give me something I will be happy with too.
    Thanks VERY much for all advice on this.
     
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    Let me try rewording this.

    Does anyone have a dv series laptop you like that is less than $1,200.00?
     
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    Check my sig :cool:
     
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    Thanks much. Sounds great. I will read the reviews. Hope Best Buy has that model.
     
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    dv5z, on hp.com now. Expect them at Best Buy within weeks but you'll probably have to buy direct from HP to get dedicated graphics. Get it with 64-bit Vista Home Premium, 2GB RAM, then swap in either a GSkill or Crucial 4GB DDR2-800 SODIMM kit. Wait a bit and the dv7z will be out.
     
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