*HP dv6t & dv7t Select Edition / Quad Edition (6XXX series) Owners Lounge*

No - I had to return the dv6t-4000 and HP will ship the replacement laptop ONLY AFTER they have received the old one. So, I do have a very sound reason to bash HP. If you have not already returned the old laptop, you are not going to get the replacement. You can confirm that by calling their customer support.
Another thing - by letting you keep the old laptop (with flawed chipset) they are taing chances of letting you spill some coffee or scratch the body so that it is yours to keep. Moreover, many of the customer may avoid the hassle of returning and waiting for a new one.

 

Well that's dumb, though I guess not completely unexpected. Unfortunately, I'll probably be stuck holding my breath on this one because there's not another notebook that can touch the dv6t quad's specifications for the price.

While I am chomping at the bit to get it, I'm not in a desperate situation where I absolutely, positively have to have something.

 

Check out the IdeaPad Y650P if that changes your mind. There coupon floating around for $600 off of the original price which brings the laptop at around $900 some dollars and you get a Rapid Drive which HP doesn't have

 

I ordered teh HP dv7t Quad on March 22 and the estimated build date was April 5, so far, no update email or anything from HP. Safe to say it will be delayed but not sure when.

So if the information that someone posted earlier about supply shortage from Intel is true, then how do you explain some people already received their dv6tqe or dv7tqe as we speak?

 

1) i am keeping the dv6t-4000 for now until i receive the dv6t-6000. you can do this just as easily if you are ordered with credit card: time the ordering date so that the first day of "order in production" and when you return the laptop are all in the same month (aka, place the order around the day of the statement cutoff). this way, you can receive the dv6t-6000 then return the dv6t-4000 for refund, which pays off in credit for ur new laptop before the payment is due (you have a month of leeway).

and there you go, no extra $$$ out of your pocket and u get to keep both at the same time so you dont have any down time. of course if you have enough $$$ to buffer a second purchase for the time being, the timing doesn't even matter.

2) really??? they extend the return period just so you can mess it up and never return it again? oh HP please have mercy and rid me of this annoying return period!!!!

i dont think anyone have received 2720qm yet. so far we've gotten 2630qm (probably ran out as well), and 2820qm (low demand).

 

Well, if anyone is interested, I do have my DV6TQE on hand. I plan on sending it back to HP next week. I paid $866.24 and would ask that plus shipping costs for it, and if PayPal is used, whatever extra it takes to make up for their fees. I'm a verified PayPal user and am relatively active on eBay (alabaster57ha). PM me, or I guess (mods) warn me if this is out of the question for this thread. Just trying to help people out who actually want the DV6, as mine was a case of not being able to cancel the order on time.

dv6t Quad Ed
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 2nd generation Intel(R) Quad Core(TM) i7-2630QM (2.0 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) w/Turbo Boost up to 2.9 GHz
• 1GB Radeon(TM) HD 6770M GDDR5 Graphics [HDMI, VGA]
• FREE Upgrade to 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
• 640GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
• No Additional Office Software
• No additional security software
• 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 5.5 hours of battery life +++
• 15.6" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366x768)
• SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
• HP TrueVision HD Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone and HP SimplePass Fingerprint Reader
• Intel 802.11b/g/n WLAN
• Standard Keyboard
• HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

 

I just got off the phone with an HP CSR about getting a refund for the 8gb RAM upgrade that they're now offering, and he told me that he could make a one time exception for me and refund me $30 after the laptop shipped. He made it sound like since I used a 30% off coupon when I ordered the machine, that he wasn't supposed to give me any further discounts. BUT, since they "valued me as a customer," he could do me this enormous favor and refund me $30.

Anyway, I took it, since it's better than nothing.

 

Very easy . HP has a certain amount of SBs. They built systems and shipped them (this is a couple weeks ago). Now they are out.
On the Envy production line, nothing has been shipped for about 2-3 weeks. On the dv7 and dv6, they might have had a bit more SBs lines up, but they did ran out about a week ago, so nothing has been shipped for about a week.
If you look around on the web and talk to some insiders, you find that intel has problems suppliying to system builders, since they also have to satisfy the replacements. Yes, you can go out and buy a single processor without any trouble, but try to buy in the 10 thousands.

 

WOOOOW I JUST SAW THAT TOO. That's ridiculous, offering free 8GB RAM merely days after i ordered mine with free 6GB RAM. Anyone think i could get the upgrade/ a compensation if i called them today? /RAGE OMG

 

They won't be able to upgrade, unless you cancel your current order and place a new one. Looks like they're not offering the juicy $60 refund for current orders anymore, but I got a $30 one. I'd rather have the $30 refund and have my laptop sooner (and with 6gb) than cancel and reorder only to wait another (at least) month.

 

You mean the Y560p, but that was the other system I had considered. I actually did place an order for it, but was able to cancel when the dv6 came out cheaper (by about $100) with better specs (more powerful GPU, more RAM, built-in USB 3.0, and larger, faster hard drive).

I just returned a Y460p, which had several build quality and hardware issues. The IdeaPad line is not built to anywhere near the standard of the ThinkPad. As I said before, I'm not desperate to have the dv6 immediately. I can use my wife's Toshiba laptop in the meantime. It'll also give me a chance to play through some of my PS3 backlog, plus much of my time in the next several weeks will be spent watching the NHL playoffs.

I realize I'm rationalizing, but I'm still happy with my decision to go with the HP. If I have to wait a while for it, so be it.

 

That is exactly how I'm going to spend my time waiting for my Dv7tqe (go wings).

 

It sucks they can't just correct orders. I had to cancel my initial order to get what I want even though I'd been willing to settle for a credit 2 weeks ago. I placed my order on the 4th for a dv7tqe and got the 8gb upgrade and upgraded the video card which had been left off my initial order on 03/21. The date I was given for build/ship was 04/25.

I just spoke with a representative and they assured me the 25th date is accurate and she said "Everything will be alright don't worry. However, under our update as of today, everything is in full motion right now to stay away from delays."

They also extended my delay credit to my NEW order. I'm VERY happy about that. That should keep them complaint free until I don't get my laptop by May >.<

 

I wouldn't want to give up a 6770m for a 6570m.
I'd consider a 6750m, which is just an underclocked 6770m.

As for the Rapid Drive, isn't that just a SSD that's 100GB smaller than the one HP uses? (not that there's anything wrong with a 64GB SSD on a two drive computer, I bought a Nova 64 yesterday)

 

If you hadn't have asked I was going too! lol

 

I am sorry, yes I am hoping (begging) that this might be true, but seriously, do you really believe them? They tell you whatever they want.

 

Rapid Drive, IIRC, is a dedicated mSATA connection for a small SSD that you would use for the OS and a traditional platter drive for data. It's a nice system to be sure, but I would much prefer to have built-in USB 3.0. I also like that the HP has a keyboard with a number pad, which the Lenovo does not.

De-troit sucks!

I'm a die-hard Hawks fan, but I have a feeling they're going to lay an egg this week. If they happen to squeak into the playoffs, they won't last. That being the case, I'm pulling for Nashville in the West and Tampa in the East.

 

via chat, I was promised $60 credit once the machine shipped. But mine was configured with 8GB already, so no build changes needed to be made.

As for Lenovo Ideapads, the back of my case is broken and mounted on plastic, so you can't even fix it if you tried. It is somewhat shoddy build quality.

 

Nah, I think the Hawks will make the playoffs, and could make it past first round. I'm thinking Vancouver or Detroit for the west, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh for the east.

/off topic

 

Maybe that's why I was only offered the $30 refund - I ordered the free 6gb upgrade, not the 8gb.

 

Those numbers looked okay to me. Not impressive, but average. Only issue would be if the cooling system gets worse over time. I think in 2 years my Asus has gotten marginally worse (still similar to those numbers, but maybe 10c hotter than it was in late 2008). If THOSE went up 10c, they might be too hot, but as is they're okay.

Yeah...geez do I miss desktops. Cooler running. Easy to replace/upgrade stuff. ABSURD hardware for cheap. I mean when I look at how the high end notebook stuff is maybe like a $150 desktop part, and on desktop's I'd be getting over 2x the performance in the $300 range...

*sigh* Oh well, having just a single notebook instead of managing two desktops has been a huge time saver.

 

In all honesty, I'm holding my breath, closing my eyes, and trying to cash in a few of my good deeds to make this true lol.

I personally think that taking over a month to provide a custom built laptop is unacceptable and if they are intentionally misleading us or irresponsibly taking orders they will be unable to fill is just inexcusable. It would be poor business practice, poor PR, and just plain old crappy. I'm aware it wouldn't have been the first time some corporation misled consumers, but I really hope it's not happening to us right now.

 

Guess what? My drive hardware, ordered the 4th, has shipped and is supposed to be delivered on the 8th.

Order status Completed
Your order has been completed.
Order date 4/4/2011

641306-001
Hard drive HARDWARE KIT

The computers themselves, ordered the 23rd:
Order in production
(Estimated to ship on April 8, 2011)

 

That is exactly what is happening to all of us waiting for a laptop since over a month now and still no assurance of being delivered in near future. I really believe HP came out with this lucrative deal to lure all potential customers who were waiting on the Sandy Bridge, took so many orders and and now not able to support the demand causing all these delays. The discounts / credits being offered will only be given AFTER the laptop is received by the customers. If the customers out of frustration just cancels the order HP will just refund the charged amount and really has nothing to lose but the customer lost over a month waiting and inconvenience caused. Sigh!
Totally unacceptable but can hardly do anything about it other than complaining to the reps who don't know nothing about what is happening.

 

The article about the shortage one page back was published on 3/21. I think the shortage was the week of the 3/21 and because of that it has delayed everyones computers that ordered that week and after that week.

 

Well I just got off the phone with HP, and they're giving me the $60 credit for the memory upgrade too. I guess I can continue to wait, this deal just got too good to pass up: $880 shipped isn't too shabby for the laptop that I'm (allegedly) getting.

 

You just need to re-thermal paste the CPU and GPU.

 

HP is letting me keep the laptop. I had a defective dv6t-4000 and they processed the return already, but ordered me a new one. So when I get the new one, all I do is call for a shipping label and return that one for a full refund of the original. Old one cost $1083, new one is coming in for $1050. $33 savings with a lot of brand new features.

 

Just Got My Dv6tqe !!!!

 

This might be pretty random and I have no idea if anyone have brought it up before.

White and black models of the DV6?

 

Weird. Where did you find that picture of the white dv6?

 

Humblebeast, congrats!

Any hi def pics that I can look at to keep me satisfied till mine comes

 

HP Pavilion dv6-6000 Entertainment Notebook PC-serien översikt produkter - HP Hem och hemmakontoret

I agree with Onelove, give us many pictures from each and every angle! Or even better, a video review!

 

congrats! tell us how it is!

 

If you look closely at the picture you can see that there is also a black version. So white, umber, and black are going to be the colors offered. Damn I should have waited for black lol

 

Just got off the phone with a HP rep. She checked my order and said it wasn't part of the "delay" group, and I haven't gotten an e-mail or anything yet. Does that mean I can hope it'll ship out within the next few days? Original build/ship date was 04/05.

 

At the bottom of that page it says : Colour : Express Black

Seems like us in Europe are getting different colours....

 

Not necessarily. I was told the same thing... about 45 minutes before I received the email outlining the latest delay.

 

Ah, thanks for the realistic answer, that's what I figured =/
She seemed awfully in a hurry to get off the phone with me, even forgot to ask me to stay on the line for the survey.

 

Yesterday got the email about the additional delay/10% off... This afternoon got shipment confirmation!!! Still no tracking info but I just got the email alittle while ago.

 

More White and Black. I can see all of the specifications of every model if I choose Swedish but not with any other language. Maybe it's just a glitch for me.

hp dv6-6

Edit: Maybe White and Black will be a budget version of the Dark Umber and Grey one. Neither have the Fingerprint reader or Beats audio.

 

When did you order?

 

I was accused of buyers remorse for trying to claim any sort of compensation for getting the 6GB RAM free upgrade rather than the now standing 8GB. What was i supposed to say? Can someone tell me how to do it? Thanks!

 

Call again. You'll get someone different next time, and they might be able to do something for you. Took me two tries.

 

Unlikely - it only means that the rep herself knows nothing and is simply delaying the inevitable. At least that's my 2 cents.

 

Grats humble!! I hope it's everything you want it to be and much much more. Pics are always appreciated.

whodeymaster -- could you post your laptop's specs? And when did you order it?

 

First day, March 13.

 

What was your reasoning/what did you say?

 

For those who understand, I bet this is an excellent review! At least nice to see some decent moving pictures of the machine.

YouTube - hp pavilion dv6 6000 dv7 6000

 

March 13.

Intel i7 2630qm, ati 6770m, 6th ram, 640 gb 7200 rpm hdd, intel wireless, standard keyboard,