*HP dv6t & dv7t (70XX / 71XX series) IVY BRIDGE Owners Lounge*

Pakii... I have seen your signature on previous posts, and trust me - I feel your pain!

 

haha i just recently bought an extended battery for the laptop (one with the bulge) to try to prolong its life. I get 3 hrs with lowest brightness and wifi off. yay!

how many hours do the dv6's with extended (9cell) battery get?

 

lolz the speakers are on the lid. That's funny.

 

The coupons have expired
When will new coupons come ?

 

Which means that new better coupons are coming. Do you really think that these laptop are worth their "pre-coupon" price?
It's a typical marketing scheme, when store inflates prices first so they can put 50% discount on the window to increase their sales.

 

You sure .?

 

Are there any other review out for this DV6t besides the one on CNET Asia?

 

A lengthy review from the Italian branch of Tom's Hardware :

Google Translate

Sadly though they tested the version with the GT 630m and the 720 P screen

battery test while doing static reading on the internet

 

99% of this is wrong. I don't know where you get your information from, but that is almost COMPLETELY wrong.

@The Person who was Asking

These coupons come up every once and a while and they usually result in the same amount of money saved, i.e. around $300-$500 in discounts. However, once or twice a year there will be a massive discount and you will be able to score a high-spec-ed dv6 or dv7 for around $600 to $800. Don't worry, coupons like the $450 one are not rare, there will be a similar coupon in a week or two.

 

I'm a fish out of water in the laptop world but I would imagine that 'massive' discount wouldn't come out so soon after a release. No?
Also to the person that said the computer isn't worth it without a coupon go to apple.com and look at MBP prices.

 

The previous gen dv6's and dv7's (6000 series, 6100 series) had 30% and 35% coupons offers within days and weeks during their initial release.

Hell I even got HP to give me an additional 15% off my laptops (each one) with an already used 30% coupon because they sent the wrong colors and they screwed around for days having no idea that they were even using two different colors in those series laptops.

The coupons will a commeth, just be patient. It may take a few weeks.

Just watch Dealigg and others, as well as this forum:

Dealigg

Best HP Home Coupons & Deals | LogicBuy

HP® Coupons, Coupon Codes, Promo Code

HP Pavilion Notebooks

 

Massive Discounts on the Pavilion Laptop Line usually occur around the next Spring after a laptop is released. The Sandy Bridge DV6TQE was on sale for around $600 with 1080p, 2GB of Vram, etc. about a year after it was released.

The DV6TQE and DV7TQE are extremely popular right now just look at how many people are in this thread. It's basic business principles. Why lower a price if is already being bought like crazy?

 

The dv6 3000 and 2000 got 30-33% discounts as well. + More when you complain a bit to HP.
And these are within a few weeks after their initial release. The 5000 got theirs after their initial week.

Why stop at the 7000 series?

 

Hi all, I think the current $400 coupon is just too good to pass up for this '3rd gen' dv6t-qe. Here's my order configuration:

dv6t Quad Ed
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 3rd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3610QM Processor (2.3 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache)
• NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GT 650M Graphics with 1GB GDDR5 memory [HDMI, VGA]
• FREE Upgrade to 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
• 750GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
• 32GB mSSD Hard Drive Acceleration Cache
• Microsoft(R) Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word/Excel(R) only, No PowerPoint(R)/Outlook(R)
• FREE Upgrade to Norton Internet Security(TM) 2012 - 15 Months Subscription (activation required)
• 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery - Up to 6.0 hours of battery life +++
• 15.6-inch diagonal Full HD Anti-glare LED-backlit Display (1920 x 1080)
• FREE Upgrade to Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner
• HP TrueVision HD Webcam
• Intel 802.11b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth(R)
• Backlit Keyboard
• HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

Scheduled to arrive May 21. Can't wait to play with my new baby!

 

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I can prove it easily by pointing to similarly speced Clevo laptops that cost the same without any discount. And yes, HP coupons are coming and going pretty much every week. So tell me again how is this 99% wrong?

 

You didn't say "HP coupons are coming", you said "Better HP Coupons" are coming. From the way your post was worded, it was as if you were saying that there was going to be a super-reduction in price or a 50% coupon.

Yes HP coupons are coming, but there isn't going to be a major reduction in price at least until cyber monday. The HP coupons that are coming will be along the lines of $250 off, $350 off, $400 off, $450 off, 30% off. All along the lines of around $250-$450 off the configuration.

Businesses don't "hook" you with a "pre-order" price and then lower it. No smart business does that. They lower a price drastically if sales are doing poorly or to compete. Currently, the HP DV6TQE and DV7TQE are the cheapest for their Ivy & Geforce Configurations, so competing is also not necessary. The DV6 and DV7's are also being sold very well, just look at the thread.

Your theory of "better" coupons is completely false. All the coupons give around the same discount and stay in that range for about a year ($300-$450). There may be a $450 off coupon coming soon, but is that "better"? Not by much.

Your 1st post:

 

did they move all the annoying light around or let ppl turn them off?
Logo light
HDD/power light on the side
touchpad light

 

We've always had the ability to turn that stuff off.

Logo Light: Turned off in BIOS
HDD/power light: doesn't exist (at least not in the Sandy Bridge model)
Touchpad Light: Alt + FN

 

1- As far as I am aware you cant turn off the Logo light from the BIOS,quoting a member here in the forums (BBGus):
"The new HP models logo light on the lid of the notebook can not be turned off. It is like a the power light. As long as you have the notebook turned on and the power wire connected internally, it is going to turn on. The only real way to turn it off would be to completely open the laptop and disconnect the wiring to that part of the LCD, but I would advise caution as you may mess with the wrong wire and affect your LCD output.

BBGus"

2-The HDD/power light does exist in the sandy bridge (right side of the laptop)

 

Wht is the problm with Logo light ??
Doesn't it look good .??

 

A lot of people find it to be too bright. (I like it, personally, like the Apple logo light).

 

Lol i thought toughpad light was Fn + space

 

How many days does it take after shipping date (may 18) to US?

 

Anyone know for sure?

 

And I never said anything about '50% HP coupons'. I gave an example of how coupons are used by HP. Your should read again my first post and try to understand what I said instead of thinking for me and stating that I'm "99% wrong".
And I said before: Yes, better HP coupons are coming, 30-35%/$500 is better than $400 in most cases. And my "theory" (as you put it) is correct. Your inability to see that $450/$500 off is better than $400 off is amusing. Even if it's just $50 better coupon it is still better.

Your statement that DV6/DV7 are the cheapest is wrong. As I said Clevo W150ER/W170ER are priced similarly, but at the same time are giving much more configuration flexibility, so make sure you check your facts before making these claims.

And btw, there is no such thing as being "99% wrong", the same way you can't be "a little pregnant". It is binary - you are either wrong or not.

 

5-7 for standard shipping, 2 for express

 

...and you usually get upgraded to express anyway due to customs issues.

Also, anybody else like that the speaker bar is integrated into the display? I know I do.

 

If that's true, i will be a very happy camper.

 

First of all, the 30% coupon would only be worth it if it was used on a $1500+ configuration and then it would still only be $450 off a $1500 config. I have been a member of slickdeals for 3 years and keep track of most HP and Newegg deals and coupons. I have yet to see a 35% coupon on a Pavilion laptop. Again $450 off a $1500 config isn't better than a $400 off a $1400 config. So, again no it is not better.

As for the Clevo/Sager models you mentioned, an equal config to match the $1000 DV6TQE w/$400 off would cost about $1120 before tax. I have seen that Sager and it is heavier, it's a 17"-er, and it is not viable for a mobile laptop. I also don't pay extra money to have someone put Retail-Priced components in my laptop. If you like that "flexibility", go for it. I'll buy a better SSD, etc. for half the price and install it myself.

I don't know why you're equating being wrong to being pregnant, but the two subjects have nothing to do with each other. You can be semi-correct and semi-wrong, aka 99% correct or 99% wrong. I don't know how you equated being pregnant to being wrong, but that's weird. Go talk about being pregnant somewhere else, this is a laptop thread.

mmmm Same thing. haha

 

Hello All. I'm new to this forum and wanted some feedback on a laptop I purchased for my son who's starting college in Mechanical engineering. He'll be using some memory intensive CAD programs so we went for alot of RAM and a fast processor. I'm not very tech savvy, so feel free to tell me what I did right and what I did wrong with the following configuration. Not that there is anything I can do about it, since it is shipping on May 8, just wanted to hear what you have to say. Thanks.

HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition customizable Notebook PC
•Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
•One 6 Cell and One 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
•3rd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3820QM Processor (2.7 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache)
•NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GT 650M Graphics with 2GB GDDR5 memory [HDMI, VGA]
•12GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
•750GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
•NO mSSD Hard Drive Acceleration Cache
•Microsoft(R) Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word/Excel(R) only, No PowerPoint(R)/Outlook(R)
•Norton Internet Security(TM) 2012 - 3 Year Subscription (activation required)
•15.6-inch diagonal Full HD Anti-glare LED-backlit Display (1920 x 1080)
•FREE Upgrade to Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner
•720p HD video streaming webcam supports Skype + FingerPrint Reader
•Intel 802.11b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth(R)
•Backlit Keyboard
•HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
Estimated ship date: May 8, 2012
No tracking number available
This product is covered by the standard HP warranty

 

Nothing wrong with this as far as I see. Only I would get him an SSD (aftermarket) since he'll need it although, the 7200RPM is fine.

 

Can he add an internal SSD, or would it replace the HDD?

 

Anyone planning to do an in-depth review when their unit arrives?

 

It would replace the HDD, but it's well worth it. I'd probably replace the RAM with 16 GB of 1600 mhz too. I don't know about ME majors, but I know that Civil Engineering uses Excel a lot, so you might pick up a copy of office for him, or have him look into getting it at the university (usually for a significant discount). He'll need Word for most GE classes anyway.

 

How come your $1400 config suddenly became $1500? Why not $2000? It would make your point that $400=> than $450 off even stronger. Since you been with Slickdeals for 3 years, but can't remember 35% or $500 for Pavilion laptops here are couple links for you
http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/272207
http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/293957

You don't pay tax on Clevo in most states, so prices are comparable (or even better).

Your argument that you can install components yourself for half a price makes no sense since Clevo is much easier to upgrade yourself than HP. It was created to be upgradeable unlike HP. I can order one with HDD caddy and no ODD (which is useless for me), get nice SSD and save even more.

You used wrong as quantitative category with arbitrarily assigned numerical value. If I claim that 2+2=8 and someone else says that 2+2=6 does it make me 33.3% more wrong? No, it makes us both wrong. "A little pregnant" was a joke to show you why you can't be 1% wrong or 1% right, the same way you can't be 1% pregnant, 1% dead etc.

 

With that monster of a CPU his RAM speed is irrelevant. He/She can just get the cheapest RAM that will work with the laptop and He/She will be fine. The SSD will replace the normal HDD (of course, they can always buy a caddy for the HDD) but an SSD is a well worth upgrade.

 

^^This
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If you read what I typed, you would understand where the $1500 came from. I am honestly getting sick of this convo, as it stopped being about the laptop, but more about your beliefs about how being "99% wrong" isn't possible. Thus, I have less respect for you than I did before.

As for the Clevo point, you wouldn't save more than me by buying retail priced components from Clevo. All Laptop and Computer manufacturers charge MSRP for their components or even higher. For example, Clevo might charge $400+ for a 256GB SSD. I can get one for $200.

Anyways, this conversation has drifted more away from laptops and components, as you are running out of thin arguments. I see no more point in arguing with you because you have nothing left to dish. Have a good day. /Convo

 

That config will be more then enough power for any engineering program, Its the exact same config as i have, except nortan and you have 4 more gb of ram then i do. 8 gb should be more then enough for most college programs but more never hurts. I am going to college for engineering as well next year.

Also for SDDs, i know their really really nice, i would never put them down as necessary for anything really. 7200 rpm HDD is good. Plus im always afraid of not having enough space with one. (my 250 gb desktop has 12 gb left on it lol, but im a gamer so i have a bit of stuff installed) If you can afford it though, and your son or you don't think you'll have an issue with space (most people don't), then go ahead and buy one.

Also, this is a really bias thing to say, but ive had really bad experiences with Norton. I would have recommended ESET, but its too late now.

 

anyone's order say shipped yet??

Mine still says Order in Production and should ship by May 9th. I was being REALLY optimistic and hoping it shipped tomorrow and I got it end of the week.. but I know that'll never happen

 

Lol i feel you on this.

 

It's your reading comprehension that needs improvement. I didn't ask for your respect and honestly it's your problem who you respect or don't.
You can't say anything that will change the fact that I was right about the coupons and you were wrong. I linked examples of 3% and $500 off that you can't seem to remember.
Also, I don't have to buy anything from Clevo except barebone if I wanted to. I could buy the same SSD for exactly the same $200 online and install it in any laptop I want, so again, your point is moot.
So next time when you call someone "99% wrong" make sure you have your facts straight.
And good night to you, too.

 

Mine shipped on Friday...but it was the Quick Ship model

 

Which, not surprisingly, is out of stock.

 

I found this on youtube... HP IVY BRIDGE dv6-7010tx Laptop REVIEW
720p HP IVY BRIDGE dv6-7010tx Laptop REVIEW 3rd Generation Intel Core i7 Processor 3610QM,GT 630M HD - YouTube

 

Perhaps I am misunderstanding, but wouldn't purchasing cheaper memory simply bottleneck the CPU at the memory? I have seen quite a few reviews stating that 1333 runs as fast as 1600 on the Sandybridge series processors, but running 1600 memory is the whole point of using Ivybridge, is it not? The primary components of Ivybridge are tri-gate transistors, native 1600MHz memory controller, and improved onboard GPU performance due to the die shrink. I build a couple desktop boxes a week, mostly LGA2011's on quad channel or LGA1155 i7 2600k's. I generally don't run 1600 on production environments because it isn't native to the CPU, and I've been pretty excited about the release of Ivybridge for just that fact - 1600MHz without the potential instability of an overclock. Please, if you have any documentation that states that there is only a marginal or no improvement from performance on Ivybridge, let me know. Otherwise, it seems the RAM speed would be highly relevant.

 

Had a good look at one in-store today. My impression is that it is generally a similar aesthetic impression to the previous version (which was alongside.) In my personal opinion its ok, not standout. I was unsure about the HP branding strip along the exterior bottom edge of the screen. The model I saw only had the 768 screen.
Its good tho, enough subtle differences to differentiate it from the 'typical' laptop designs stacked up around it, just in a similar way to the previous version.

Sorry, NZ retail store.

 

It looks so sexy in person. Can't wait to get it! Is it worth it to get Wi-Fi with Bluetooth? Will the network card have more range?

 

If he will be using the system at school, I would definitely replace the 750GB HDD with a 120-250GB SSD. I've found Intel SSDs (the 510 series) to be the most widely compatible, but I personally use a set of OCZ's - they give you a lot of bang for the buck. Look for the Vertex 2 or 3 series if you're interested. The SSD would provide better battery life, less heat, much better speed, and less worry if the laptop is shaken (no moving parts). Expect something in the range of $200-$300. That 750GB drive can be tossed into an enclosure ($35) and he can use it as a portable hard drive.

The memory would be the next consideration. Running 12GB (called FLEX) is probably enough memory, but the stock memory from HP appears to be 1333MHz, and if he is running a lot of image rendering (such as CAD), texture mapping, or other CPU/GPU intensive activities (like video games), faster RAM tends to show a significant improvement. I would recommend either an 8GB or 16GB kit of DDR3 1600MHz memory. Make sure you get a set with CAS Latency at 9-9-9-24 or below if you can, it can make a difference working with large programs and large numbers of files. One of the main points for the Ivybridge series is native 1600MHz memory support - and memory tends to be a significant bottleneck for anything that is CPU/GPU intensive. Plus, memory is pretty cheap (even the good stuff is under $100 for an 8GB kit).

Lastly - good luck to your son. Mech can be tough - the calculus is a lot of fun, though.