HP dv1000 series

I am confused as to what the difference is between the dv1000 and the dv1170. I was looking at HP site and they have a dv1170 ready to ship with a 725 chip or I can customize the dv1000 with the 725 or 735. Or am I better getting the new sonoma chip in a different laptop? Thanks.

 

the dv1170 is simply a preconfigured version of the dv1000...it's a way HP uses to confuse all of us [ ]

It's usually cheaper to configure a PC through HP for whatever reason. You're not necessarily better going with a Sonoma based laptop if the dv1000 fits your needs, but you'd need to tell us what your needs are!

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Hi. Thanks for the reply. I use my desktop as my primary computer for photo editing, etc. The laptop is basically for surfing the internet while connected to my wireless hub. One of my main concerns is battery life. I looked at the dv1170 at Comp Usa today and really liked it but their configuration is very expensive and I don't need what they are offering--100 gig harddrive, 12 cell battery, 1 gig ram, 725, etc. Their price is $1700 plus $500 for a 3 year warranty. Much too expensive for me. What configuration would you suggest that would be best for me?

 

All you really want to do is web surfing? Is there anything else you'd like to do with it? If so, that would give us a better idea of what specs to recommend to you.

I agree with abaxter, you should customize one on hpshopping.com, so you can pick the perfect components for your needs.

Also, what is your budget anyways? You could also look at the Compaq V2000, which is just like the DV1000 and can come in cheaper configurations.

 

You could also try configuring with the Student discount, gets around 10% off the original price. Moreover HP does not check wheather you are a student or not.

 

There is an audit process. If they cannot confirm your status, based on the agreement/fine print, you will be charged for the remainder of the balance.

I would stay away from buying a 3 year warranty. By the time 3 years run by, you would have seen 5 generations of computer processor upgrades and will likely buy something again rather than fixing a dinosaur.

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