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    HP dv6 vs G62

    Discussion in 'HP' started by freefallin, Oct 17, 2010.

  1. freefallin

    freefallin Newbie

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    I'm trying to buy a laptop and i've narrowed it down to these 2 models...dv6t and G62. Thing is...they both look "almost" identical. Im not sure which one to go for.... In other sense...which one is better?

    Ps. the dv6t's screen is LED whereas the G62 is BrightView. Is there a difference here? I played a short video clip on both of them side by side and honestly....i dont see any difference.

    Thanks for any input guys.
     
    freefallin, Oct 17, 2010
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  2. Ramzii

    Ramzii Notebook Evangelist

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    Im not knowledgeable enough to answer your questions.

    But what you might wanna do i search the forum for any discussions relating your questions, i think i remember people making the same comparison
     
    Ramzii, Oct 17, 2010
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  3. mrniceguy

    mrniceguy Notebook Consultant

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    So you're referring to off the shelf models? Doesn't the dv6 have an optional backlit keyboard whereas the G62 does not? I'm actually limiting myself to the HP models with backlit keyboards but the G62 units are pretty nice!

    EDIT: After trying to customize a dv6, there seems to be no backlit option (non SE models) but one of the quick ship models has it so I'm a bit puzzled!
     
    mrniceguy, Oct 18, 2010
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  4. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    dv6 feels (is) metallic outside, G62 plastic. Looks the same on pictures, sure did not feel the same when I tried them on shop yesterday :)
     
    KLF, Oct 19, 2010
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  5. City Pig

    City Pig Notebook Virtuoso

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    There is a (totally forgotten on these forums) plastic dv6-3000 you know...


    Get the dv6. It's a higher quality laptop. The G62 is a budget model.
     
    City Pig, Oct 19, 2010
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  6. nateratm

    nateratm Notebook Geek

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    Two words: backlit keyboard
     
    nateratm, Oct 19, 2010
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