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

What are you using it for? That's basically the only deciding factor, because there aren't any features that really would make one laptop outshine the other.

 

Same here.

 

the dv6t wins in gaming performance (due to lower native resolution), portability and battery life.

The dv7t wins in expandability(2 HD bays), warranty(2 years instead of 1), productivity (due to higher native resolution)

 

Dv7 alo has a sub woofer.

 

Just worked out a deal on the HP 3 year accidental coverage warranty. I called and said I wanted to add the warranty, and the guy said it would cost like $210 because I didn't purchase it when I bought the computer, so I was not eligible for the $60 rebate. I said, "awe you can't help me we out with this, I just got the computer last week." He came back with,"ok, let me talk to my supervisor and see what I can do since you just got it last week." Then I came in real quick with, "well I was actually hoping to also use a couple of these rebate codes I have here." He says,"ok, give me the rebate codes and I'll go and try to get you the best deal I can on the warranty." After a couple minutes on hold he comes back and lays out the deal. He takes the full price, subtracts the 15% coupon then credits me back $60 making it $118.49. I'm not usually an extended warranty guy, but with this thing seemingly being rushed out and all, I figured I'd take the saving I got on the machine and put it towards a little bit of piece of mind.

Dealing with HP is like dealing with a car salesman. You and your neighbor bought the exact same car from the same dealership, yet one of you payed more. With that said, I may have paid a bit more than some people, but at least I have my computer right now. It is ridiculous the way HP keeps offering better deals before your unit even ships though. I'm just glad to be off that train, because unless they start giving these away for free, I'm cool with what I got.

 

I don't think they were identical. Last I knew, the dv7 came with the Blu-Ray drive, which was a $100 option on the dv6.
Also, the dv7 can hold two hard drives (but you have to buy a $33 hardware kit to get the SATA cable for the 2nd drive). If you want to put two drives in the dv6, you have to get a drive caddy that replaces the optical drive.

 

Well said. I don't think anyone here can state this better.

 

And yes, i would totally want to be in your shoes right now. Although i am with a functioning computer right now, i am itching for the new one. It will be the biggest technology upgrade i've done to date.

 

Hey all, I haven't checked this forum for some time. I've had my dv7 since 4/5, and so far so good. That is except for the wireless internet. I was told that my att gateway (only a few months old) was the culpret as it kept dropping the signal. I never had that issue with my 5 y/o dv5120. So I bought a netgear wndr3400 dual band router as the HP tech (who was really knowldgeable and helpful imho) suggested. Fast foreward to today. I spent at least 3+ hrs with HP techs and am still having the same issue. While reading other forums, I used suggestions and almost had it working. I was getting full signals, but with a "speed" of 1.0 to 12.0Mbps. The older laptop was fine. So far while sitting next to it, it is ok, but thats not where I use it. I expect some drop off because of walls, but poorer performance than a 5 y/o laptop? I'm still not sure what is the problem (card or router), but it seemed that others have had ssues with the Intel WiFi BGN 1000 card.

FYI I was able to get a workable signal with the router at 145Mbps, but when I put it at 300Mbps it again had full bars, but "limited or no connectivity". And have never been able to reach those speeds. (@ 145 setting = 72Mbps sitting next to router; @300 = 150 next to router)

I am totally confused and a step away from sending the computer and router back. Any clue? Anyone else having an issue? Thanks in advance.

 

Could it be a driver issue?

 

My estimated ship date is today. I was assured by a rep it would ship, but it hasn't happened yet. 1:38 left HP 1:38...

 

Thanks for the quick reply.
The driver is updated, or so it says when I click "upgrade driver" I checked hp's driver site and the one installed is something like 14.0.0.2 and the one on the site is just 14. Don't quote me on that I just remember it being a lower number. Now I'm trying to change channels to see if that works, I just have to keep walking to where I've been dropping the signal and then coming back close to the router to change it. (at least I'm getting excercise lol)

 

Haha yeah atleast the exercise is good. that's the spirit.
I mean i'm not an IT guy, but what i'd suggest is trying to uninstall the driver, have the one on the HP site loaded on a USB, and manually reinstalling it... unless you've tried that already. Make sure to make a restore point though.

 

The wireless on my DV7 works great, I think I posted that before. Maybe the antenna connection on the WiFi card is loose, you could try and mess with that. I don't think you are having a software problem, sounds like a hardware thing. You could try to have HP send you a new Intel WiFi card and replace it yourself. That way you don't have to send your unit back and have to go through a possible delay in getting a replacement.

 

hey guys. so im enjoying the speed of my new dv6, which i bought partly to use as a htpc, digital media center. But i'm having an issue i hope you can help with.

I hooked the 'puter up to the tv via hdmi, and then a spdif audio out to the receiver *its older and doesn't have hdmi* This works fine with my cable and blu ray player, but the computer only recognizes 2 channell audio and thats all it will put out. I tried updating drivings from realtek and added the k lite codec. But im starting to think that the tv won't accept 5.1 because it only has 2 onboard speakers, and the computer knows this, and won't pass through 5.1.

So i tried hooking the 3.5 mm headphone jack via toslink adapter and cable to the reciever. No go! apparently the dv6 does not have an optical out enabled jack. Any ideas? Can i get optical out somehow from the dv6? Anyone know of a way to "force" 5.1? i tried using xbmc, powerdvd, vlc, wmc, mcc, and nothing worked. all 2.0 channell audio.
thanks.

 

This was actually brought up before. You can try sifting through this thread but from what i remember, the GPU does not support 5.1 and you need to grab a driver off of AMD's website to do so. I could be wrong but it seems to make the most sense. If i find it, ill like it to you.

 

Good call, I never thought about that. I'm gonna ask them first thing tomorow morning. With all we had to wait for to get these things in the first place, I didn't want to have to go though that again. lol. Otherwise I love this laptop.

 

I have kinda a nooby question. I purchased my dv6qe on the 16th with a estimated ship date of the 30th. And of course I received the delay to the 11th email. But It never updated the HP site. Still says estimated date of the 30th. Did any of yours upstream on ho's site. Or did they all stay to the original date? Thank-you in advance

 

Good suggestion, I haven't tried that yet.

 

Best of luck to you!

 

I ordered mine on 3/21 est. Ship 4/4 delayed to 4/11. Hp also has not updated their website. I talked to them and they know it is a issue.

 

I'm in the same boat with my dv7tqe - ordered 3/23, build date 4/8, no word yet either way.

 

Just wondering: How come there are no video reviews yet? I am ITCHING to watch one with either the dv6tqe or dv7tqe... It would really help me get by.

I feel like i'm a laptop addict -.-

 

cool. thanks. i looked up the gpu and it seemed to indicate it supported 1080p /surround sound playback, but maybe that is only a partial view. in any case. if u have a tip re: amd. id appreciate it. 5.1 is kinda the point of why i got it, partially

 

Haha i just noticed a typo that i had. And yeah i'll try but apparently thread search does not work. I'm 110% sure that there was a person with the exact same problem and he fixed it. I'd say it's in the 16X pages if you're willing to look. Ill take a good search through after i get a good nights sleep. Night!

 

haha that might have been me. i asked this a few days ago and got a suggestion to download the realtek drivers, which didin't work ;( im thinking it has more to do with how the tv is interacting with the pc, sending a signal saying its only 2 channel. but who knows.

 

Agreed, assignment to fingerprints...SWEET! (Bear with me I am catching up on ALL posts...only 60+ more to go!)

P.S. This is my first forum.

 

I'm right there with you...ship date April 25th, 2011

 

Another option, if you are a banc of americ* customer (and don't currently have their credit card) is to sign up for their Cash Rewards card and get $100 back if you spend over $600 within 3 months. That's how I will save an additional $100! Just keep in mind you will take a small, non-permenant credit hit for approx 6 months due to applying for new credit.

And no I don't work for them!

 

Yes. When ordering you needed to order the "Intel 802.11b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth" option.

 

I believe you have to use HDMI for 5.1 sound.

 

Thermal paste degrades over time? Or is it restricted airflow due to dust?

 

The cool. thanks. i looked up the gpu and it seemed to indicate it supported 1080p /surround sound playback, but maybe that is only a partial view. in any case. if u have a tip re: amd. id appreciate it. 5.1 is kinda the point of why i got it, partially [/QUOTE]I believe you have to use HDMI for 5.1 sound."]thread is here. Try this link fro HP or this link from Realtek.

 

Somebody could always run them both for comparison.

 

My dv6tqe finally shipped!, Ordered 3/13, shipped 4/9.

 

Hopefully you get yours early and I get mine two weeks late! (Want that 10% discount!)

 

Well I got an email early this morning saying my dv7 has been shipped!!!

My original build/ship date was 4/4, then got an email that it had been delayed to 4/15, but actually shipped on the 9th. I chose standard shipping so it will still be a few days before it arrives, but that's okay.

QUESTION: Will someone have to sign for the package when it arrives? FedEx won't just leave it?? I see there is an option to "pre-sign" for the package....not sure what to do.

 

Finally, and Congrats !

 

Mine just shipped out too ) that is rather good news to wake up to. I ordered mine on the 15th BTW.

 

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Ordered on the 20th. Due the 1st. Delayed to the 12th but HP status still shows the 1st.

 

Fed-Ex will not leave it on your doorstep (lol that's risky). They will make three separate attempts to deliver it and if you don't get it, you will have to pick it up at their distribution center. Hope that helps!

 

Wow !!! Still shipping with the intel wifi 1000 single channel 2.4 GHz card. No option to upgrade to dual channels 2.4 and 5 GHz wifi. !!!

So if you are like me with a wifi network of 2.4 and 5 GHz you will need to upgrade the wifi card to the 5x00 or 6x00 intel card.

 

After you receive your tracking number you can also call FedEx and try and coordinate the drop, they also do have a form that you can sign so they will just drop it off, it just clears them of liability if something happens to your package while it's unattended. Just call them, either the 800 number or your local office to discuss options.

 

Yeah maybe I will call them when I get the tracking number. My husband is here most days, but if I can coordinate the delivery that would help.

I don't know if leaving a $1000 laptop on my front porch is the best thing to do

 

Quick! Someone find Compmom's address and intercept her laptop! xD
/joking

Good luck! I bet you're super excited that it finally delivered. Tell us what you think when you get it!

 

Unfortunately that is true. I found the 6000 series cards from Provantage and others for $25. I am planning on doing the same.

 

Could I please get a url? I am interested in doing the same. Also, anyone know if any of the earlier generation dv7 bluray drives will fit this notebook? I am assuming you can just switch out the face plate with the one that comes on it? I don't care if it says "bluray" on it, as long as it plays blu rays, lol.

 

Also, any links to compatible backlit keyboards and possibly even screen upgrades?