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    HP dv6t - is 1366 x 768 really the only option?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Ichinenjuu, Oct 6, 2010.

  1. Ichinenjuu

    Ichinenjuu Notebook Deity

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    Is 1366 x 768 resolution really the only option for the HP dv6t? I saw one in person today and I found the screen to be grainy/liney and just overall crappy quality. Everything else about the laptop seems great, but the screen is awful... :(

    Are they any other 15.6" HP Pavilions that are available with higher resolution than that?
     
    Ichinenjuu, Oct 6, 2010
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    cardriver Notebook Consultant

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    Envy. oh wait thats discontinued...

    I am still trying to adjust to it. i use a 1920x1200 at work and my old laptop was also 1920x1200 but a 17in beast that was a pain to lug around. its a pain to get used to but its a good carry around laptop for me. theres a guy on here trying to swap the LCD but he didnt have great luck.
     
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    I believe some of HP's elitebooks still offer higher res screens
     
    nikeseven, Oct 6, 2010
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  4. Ichinenjuu

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    :( Oh well....

    Also, I've tried the laptops out in stores and the touch pads are jumpy/skippy.

    I think I'm going to go with a Sony VAIO. Thanks anyway. :)
     
    Ichinenjuu, Oct 10, 2010
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  5. Infamous22

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    I personally think that resolution is a little low. I'm accustomed to the crispy clean and vibrant screens.
     
    Infamous22, Oct 11, 2010
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    Yeah I don't get it. I guess HP wants you to buy the Envy if you want good screen resolution. Now what's this about the Envy being discontinued? Sucks if it's true. For me the dv6's aren't bad when I don't wear my glasses, I don't really notice all the pixels and it's got decent brightness. I would not run out to buy a Pavilion but I got a sweet deal on this thing. It will tide me over for a while.
     
    xninjagrrl, Oct 11, 2010
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  7. shadowdeath9687

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    Shoehorn a higher resolution display inside.

    I took apart my HP dv9535nr and swapped the lol 1440x900 LCD panel with a 1920x1200 LCD panel. Rebooted and Windows saw the resolution and adjusted it accordingly.

    I also have done this with my dv8339US.
     
    shadowdeath9687, Oct 12, 2010
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  8. Infamous22

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    You're assuming that people know how to replace an LCD panel.

    The OP might care about his/her future warranty. He/she hasn't even purchased the notebook and you're telling them to buy it so they can spend a few hundred extra dollars on a panel (and void their warranty)?

    I believe your advice might be directed towards a person who has already purchased a notebook and seeking a cheap alternative to a replacement.
     
    Infamous22, Oct 12, 2010
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