*HP dv6t Select Edition (3XXX series) Owners Lounge*

I had a hp dv8t which was too big so i sold it to my cousin for 750, then I ordered a macbook pro 15" for a total of 2k with a ipod touch, Which I'm going to cancel first thing in the morning after I found this great deal!!!!

My config is

HP Pavilion dv6t Select Edition customizable Notebook PC

* • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* • Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-450M Dual Core processor (2.40GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)with Turbo Boost up to 2.66 GHz
* • FREE Upgrade to 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* • FREE Upgrade to 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
* • 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 switchable graphics
* • 15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768)
* • TouchScreen with HP TouchSmart's intuitive multi-touch applications (includes HP TrueVision Webcam)
* • SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
* • Intel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth
* • Full-size island-style backlit keyboard with HP TrueVision Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
* • 50% OFF! One 6 Cell (standard) and One 9 Cell (over-sized) Lithium Ion Battery
* • Microsoft(R) Office Starter 2010
* • HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

for a Grand total of $981.74. Will my config get a hdmi port? Even though I didn't chose the i7 for the other graphics card?

 

Due to them mentioning the HDMI port for one and not the other. I can confidently say no. Sorry about that.

But there's the chance the HP are just bad at labeling and it does have the port. I hope it does, for your sake.

 

No, that configuration does come with an HDMI port. Both the i5 and i7 config comes with it.

 

Hm weird. Then I wonder why HP bothers to mention it for the quad selection and not the other. Crappy marketers xD

 

Edit: Nevermind, should search before asking.

 

God damn it my laptop is sitting in the city 20 minutes away from my current city. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

BLAST YOU SATURDAY!

 

I'm torn between a DV6T Select Edition & an ENVY 14. The DV6T is perfect, sans one issue - lack of a 1600x900 screen.

Theoretically, it should be possible to swap it with a higher res screen. Does anyone know how the touch screen tech works in conjunction with the lcd? I would love to upgrade the screen resolution and still have the touch screen.

 

I'm still on the fence about the TouchSmart screen. I could use it with the $400 off coupon, but I'm not sure if I'd actually use the touch features...

 

I was in the same boat - then decided to let price make the decision. Touchscreen on one vs. 1600x900 on the other.......slightly larger screen vs, 'maybe' better battery life and a slice......was driving me crazy. And then the Bamboo Asus modesl came out with USB 3 and WiDi!

The $400 off coupon was the difference - just could not get the ENVY or Asus model to get close. I did get the touch screen - very curious about that. It may be absolutely a great addition to have, and why the DV6T is the best choice.

Only think I wish is that Costco honored the coupons. I would be great to have an MP model for up to 90 days to run through it's paces before determining that another model might work better.

 

Dv6 is 10 minutes away from me...wish fedex delivered on saturdays...

 

I did search I was looking through a lot of the pages but I didnt find anything, so I asked.... But thanks to everyone else who answered my question

 

Wow, mine just got to the sorting facility near my town. That was super fast shipping, it took less than two days from being picked up to get to NY. And I got the regular 5 day shipping. Too bad it's the weekend (probably the first time I've ever said that)

 

You guys know if its at your local fedex and their open you can just drive down there and pick the package up yourself.

 

Doesn't the shipping company's contract with most e-tailers require at least one delivery attempt at the customer's address?

 

I don't think so, I have done it with fedex and ups many times. As long as it's still there and its not out for delivery. So like if it happened to miss the truck going out. Then you just go an pick it up.

 

Hmm, maybe it depends on the shipper's contract, because the once or twice I tried to pick up a package at the local warehouse before delivery, the customer service people always give me the spiel about at least one delivery attempt. Or perhaps it's a state law thing.

 

I was not replying to your post, I would have quoted you then.

 

Anyone who has the dv6t select want to post some pictures?

 

There's so few of these out or something... too bad HP is cagey about releasing review models. I'd like to see a review and a gallery on these.

On another note, half the shipment went through customs, the other half got delayed. lolwut?

 

Anyone had their dv6t with an i5 arrive yet?


Did the new catalyst drivers work on it?

 

I've noticed that too. It seems like nobody really knows about the dv6t SE. I guess that just makes us unique

 

I've read every post in this thread. Starting from page one.

A handful of people have purchased this laptop early June. And are now nowhere to be seen.

 

They must like them so much

 

Clean installed, everything is running perfectly. How are these temps at high performance, and i'm just doing daily tasks.

I am about to apply ICE7 on it right now.

 

Mine's also stuck in Anchorage on a "clearance delay"... Morons.

 

Hey I purchased mine and am still around.

Find that poster Tex, he posted some great pictures of his DV6tSE a while back.

But I do agree with you that it's kind of weird, but I guess that's how these forums work. If I wasn't still in the process of exchanging my DV6tSE, I'm not sure if I'd still be around. Most people I think are around a lot when choosing a laptop, and then they lose interest.

Found Tex's post, with pics. Enjoy: http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-...ect-edition-owners-lounge-28.html#post6421733

Edit 2: My package arrived and left Memphis, TN as of today. It's rocking and rolling it's way here! I want my SSD!!!

 

Dude, Monday morning I'm getting mine. Screw weekends. I'll go to school on weekends just to get it now. ARGHGHHHGHGHGH

 

4saken when you say clean install what do you mean?

 

You better hope its not rocking and rolling, then it will be damaged.

 

A clean install of windows 7, no bloatware, nodda.
So any can comment on temps before I start applying this new thermal paste...

 

Wow I don't have my DV6 yet so I can't say, but that is definitely hotter than my desktop. Do laptops generally run warmer than desktops? Here's mine.

 

Your cpu temperatures aren't cooler. Their hotter.
And your overall computer case temperatures better be lower because you have lots of space inside the case, the laptop is has relatively no space inside of it.

Edit: plus 4saken has 4 cores so I'm sure the temps would be 4-5C higher.

 

I can't seem to open my dv6t laptop, ive taken all the screws out :S I don't feel like prying it open... Is there any threads here?

 

Let me find the hp disassemble link. It's a pdf hang on a sec.

This is for the dv6-3000 series so the one that was released in may.

Edit: Heres the link to the pdf. http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02073871.pdf

Look under the removal and replacement tab in the pdf.

 

Ah makes sense, thanks.

 

Could you do a stress test and post the temps after that? Temps might be high because the fan is hardly on when it's not being stressed?

Oh and also, what application are you using that is showing Feeds, System info, Network and Gmail?

 

I just called FedEx and asked about the Clearance Delay, and apparently they need paperwork from me. She said something about a clearance form. What the heck is that supposed to mean?

Those of you having this problem, I'd suggest calling 1-800-247-4747 to see what's going on.

 

Thanks!

 

That makes no sense.

I figure from other posts that if I call them I'd get about 10 different answers on 10 different calls from HP and/or FedEx. I'll wait until Monday to see if it clears.

Ngahh.

 

Here's an update:

So I called HP, and they said it's nothing to worry about, and we don't have to do anything. They will sort it out with customs.

Just keep on waiting and move along

 

so my computer is stuck in AK with the clearance delay as well... i talked to FedEx a few minutes ago and they told me that it wasn't just my package that was delayed so when one of our packages clears.. all the stuck ones should. The rep said the problem was with the broker used by HP and that department that works with customs comes back on Monday so she thought it would clear on Sunday night. let's hope because i'm getting sick of waiting!

 

Rainmeter, nvm found out.

 

Hey can you do a step by step guide on applying thermal paste to the CPU ? Because we all will be getting the same model I think this will be such a great opportunity for all to come and provide good references..


If you can do a video I would love it!! Please i ask of you!!!

 

4saken did the pdf from hp help in dismantling your pc?

 

No, its so hard to dismantle, I literally had to pry the screws out to get the middle piece off, and I pried the screws out and I still couldn't get the piece to come off. I just said F it, I was scratching my laptop bad. Its really a pain to do this, i guess I have to get a laptop cooler.

 

From How To Correctly Apply Thermal Grease | Hardware Secrets
" In case you don’t adopt a thermal solution compatible with the specific model of processor you use in your system, several problems can appear, such as random resets, freezes, reduction of processor lifespan, and it can even make the CPU burn, in extreme cases."

So what grease are you using and is it diff for laptop CPUs?

 

Hmm...here's hoping that my i5 setup will be cooler. My laptop is sitting in seattle at the sorting facility probably 20 minutes from me. Hope I get it monday and run some tests on it. Mainly bfbc2 lol.

 

Same situation man. We're war buddies.

 

Is the sorting facility in Seattle? I thought it was in Issaquah.

 

Dunno, mine says:

at dest sort facility seattle, wa.

Makes me so sad.