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    HP dv6700t or dv5z- both $541.75 shipped- which one???

    Discussion in 'HP' started by allfiredup, Sep 2, 2008.

  1. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've been shopping around for a decent (but cheap) laptop for my best friend's mom. The budget is $500 max, but one of these two are better than anything else I've found (by far) and I'll kick in the extra $41.75 myself. (Note- I'd normally laugh at a $500 budget, but she is a cancer patient and money is really tight).

    She will only be using it for casual internet surfing, paying bills, etc. Which of these two will be the best choice?

    HP Pavilion dv6700t
    Vista Home Premium
    1.86GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390
    2GB RAM
    160GB Hard Drive
    b/g Wireless
    DVD SuperMulti
    No Webcam

    HP Pavilion dv5z
    Vista Home Premium
    1.9GHz AMD Athlon X2 QL-60
    3GB RAM
    160GB Hard Drive
    ATI Radeon Mobility HD 3200
    b/g Wireless
    Webcam

    dv6700t
    PRO- Better processor performance, effective heat management, no "bugs" to work out (been around for a while)
    CON- Inferior graphics performance, no webcam, design is aging

    dv5z
    PRO- Stylish, excellent integrated graphics, webcam, 3GB RAM
    CON- AMD QL-60 processor, concerned about reports of heat issues

    How do the stack up?....input appreciated!
     
    allfiredup, Sep 2, 2008
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  2. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    for internet it doesn't matter, they both should run fairly cool as there will be very little stress on the CPU. I would (Assuming the exactly same price) get the DV5z as it is a new model... and it would help keep AMD alive to keep intel in-check.

    Not to mention a Web cam might be something your friends mom might like to use...?
     
    yuio, Sep 2, 2008
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  3. Boomerz

    Boomerz Notebook Enthusiast

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    DV5z is a better overall value. You would not have to attach any other than a wireless mouse.
     
    Boomerz, Sep 2, 2008
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    sendmarksmail Notebook Evangelist

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    dv5z. The heat difference won't be much. Plus it's an ATI card, not Nvidia. Besides the dv6700t is old, might as well get the newest look. AMD/Intel. It won't matter if you're not gaming. Plus you can get a webcam with the dv5z.
     
    sendmarksmail, Sep 2, 2008
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