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

I guess that's just part of the delivery process. That clearance delay can last anywhere from a few hours to a week. Mine luckily was released yesterday after only sitting there a day.

 

Hey guys! I have a question about the touchscreen. Does it inhibit viewing angles? If so, then by how much? Also, are either of the available screens (touch and standard) brighter than the other? Thanks in advance!

 

Has anyone successfully removed the Norton Online Backup shortcut link from the hp deskbar? I already uninstalled Norton Online Backup from the control panel. When I drag its icon from the bar, it comes back after I reboot my lappy....

@MethodtotheMadness:
The touchscreen doesn't seem to affect my viewing angles.

 

Just got my laptop! And... it works too!

 

Toink you have to remove registry files associated with norton backup as well.. I used revo uninstaller and cleaned out norton backup registry files

 

Thanks, MicGoogle will do that

Any idea how to change the side key buttons' function? I really want to use the mail key to open MailWasher Pro and the browser key to open my Synology web management

 

Also in my case I uninstalled norton Internet security that can also be triggering reinstallation.. As per changing quick launch buttons it was listed earlier in the thread few pages back the software
is called Event Ghost
Tutorial of it's use can be found here http://www.digitalfusionmag.com/blo...automation-program-which-can-change-your-life

 

My laptop is stuck in clearance delay as well, but it's barely been a day so hopefully it'll get released by tomorrow.

I can't comment on the viewing angles or brightness, but I believe one noticeable difference is that the Touchscreen as an edge to edge display, unlike the standard screen.

 

Sucks to hear you guys getting stuck in clearance. Here's the rundown on how my shipping went.

Jul 9, 2010 12:01 PM
Arrived at FedEx location

Jul 9, 2010 12:42 PM
Int'l shipment release

Jul 9, 2010 3:20 PM
Departed FedEx location

 

my expected build date for my replacement is Aug16th. Hooray.

 

All our laptops must be stuck in the same shipment....mine is on Clearance Delay in Anorage, Alaska

Jul 28, 2010 7:16 PM
Clearance delay
ANCHORAGE, AK

Jul 28, 2010 3:25 PM
In transit
ANCHORAGE, AK

Jul 28, 2010 1:09 PM
Arrived at FedEx location
ANCHORAGE, AK

Jul 28, 2010 8:51 PM
In transit
SHANGHAI CN

Jul 28, 2010 7:39 PM
In transit
SHANGHAI CN

Jul 27, 2010 10:36 PM
Picked up
SHANGHAI CN

Package received after FedEx cutoff
Jul 27, 2010 6:35 AM
Shipment information sent to FedEx


My Build BTW:

HP Pavilion dv6t Select Edition Entertai
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-740QM Quad Core processor (1.73GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) w/Turbo Boost up to 2.93 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 Graphics + HDMI and VGA ports - For Quad Core Processors
• 15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768)
• No TouchScreen (includes HP TrueVision Webcam)
• SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
• Intel Wireless-N Card
• System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Full-size island-style backlit keyboard with HP TrueVision Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
• 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (over-sized)

 

here are my specs. I spent 904.99 w/o tax.

HP Pavilion dv6t Select Edition customizable Notebook PC

* • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* • Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-540M Dual Core processor (2.53GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.06GHz
* • 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* • FREE Upgrade to 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
* • 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5470 switchable graphics [HDMI, VGA]
* • 15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768)
* • No TouchScreen (includes HP TrueVision Webcam)
* • FREE Upgrade to Blu-ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
* • Intel Wireless-N Card
* • Backlit Keyboard with Fingerprint Reader
* • 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (over-sized)

 

My situation is exactly the same; dates and all. Our laptops must be in the same shipment

 

Where is yours going?

 

Mississippi, but I'm not too worried anymore after doing a bit of research...

Obviously, all international packages have to be cleared and go through customs, and apparently Fed Ex's customs or w/e operates from 7-3:30 Monday through Saturday. Our shipments arrived at customs at 3:25 and a clearance delay was placed on them later that night at 7:16. Looks like we simply missed the cut-off time yesterday, so hopefully they'll pass through customs today, or Saturday at the latest. If it's still stuck in clearance delay Monday or Tuesday, then I'll start to get frustrated.

 

Mine is going to CA, Yea I'm not too worried either. I just want to get it as I haven been w/o a computer for almost 2 weeks now.

 

About the left palm rest heat problem, do you guys think it may be a faulty card reader? or usb controller?

 

Guys.... You may find this silly... But after a week of use I completely forgot that I had the keyboard backlight option.... Now that I realize it -- how do i turn it on ?

 

there is a button in the top right corner of the keyboard that has 3 squares and a little light coming from them.. just click that

 

Well i'll be... Sweet - thanks.

 

Core Temp:

So after a week of use the MAX Core Temp I have is 92c on Core 0 and 90c on Core 1.

The above was reached when I was gaming at max settings in World of Warcraft with Turbo Boost going up to 2.8 from 2.5.

Do you guys think I should be keeping my eye out on any other stats?

Idle temp right now is in the 50c area but then I am using internet over bluetooth and doing some chatting and surfing.

How do I test my GPU; apparently that is a good barometer for gaming. I do see my GPU temperature but should I also test to see if it throttles? Is it supposed to? Does it matter?

 

hey guys ive read the whole thing and i was saying ages ago i was going to get the 3030TX but due to some mistake on the stores part i now have the 3032TX which is the special edition with i7-720 processor and 6gb ram. to be honest \, i am loving this laptop except for the battery life, im not getting anywhere near 3-4hrs like some of you guys trying it properly tomorrow though. also ive had this for almost a week and been running furmark every night as i dun have any intensive game on here but temp still around 80s and it gets fairly hot just on my laptop and surfing net and msn :S any advise that doesnt involve taking laptop apart?

Also im trying to get hold of a 9cell battery for the Hp dv6 3032TX does anyone have one they want to sel or can direct me to a link? i live in Australia so get crap all technology stuff ive looked on the Hp aus site nothing

 

My battery life isn't great either I don't think it's anything to do with a faulty laptop, but I have the 9 cell also and it helps a ton. I also tend to keep my backlight on full even on battery, so that can't help. I installed Granola and we'll see if I can see any difference.

 

Seems like most people have it, maybe not as much but I don't think it's because of a faulty part.

 

Its pretty cold on mine , should i be worried

 

Seems like my dv6t se laptop is in the same shipment as well. But mine doesn't say that the clearance is delayed..and my laptop is supposed to get here (pennsylvania) by tomorrow morning because I have the 2-day shipping. Hopefully it isn't delayed :/

 

CHECK IT NOW!!!!!!!!! Looks like I was correct in guessing there's no real delay. We simply missed yesterday's cut-off time. Mine is now listed as "Int'l shipment release", so I assume it'll say the same for everyone else.

Maybe if I'm lucky I'll get it tomorrow, the original estimated date (it switched to next Tuesday a few days ago)

BTW, does Fed-Ex deliver on Saturdays? I'm assuming no....?

 

Thanks for the answers! This is the build I'm looking at:

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
4GB 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 [HDMI, VGA]
15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768)
TouchScreen with HP TouchSmart's intuitive multi-touch applications (includes HP TrueVision Webcam)
FREE Upgrade to Blu-ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
Intel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth
Backlit Keyboard with Fingerprint Reader
9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (over-sized)
Microsoft(R) Office Starter 2010
No additional security software
HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope


Btw, for security, I recommend NOT using Norton. It bogs the computer down, and really does a crap job with protection. I've been using the free version of Avast Anti-virus and I've had no problems.

 

Sweet, I checked about half an hour ago and it was still under a clearance delay, but I just checked now and its cleared ^_^

 

Hmm mine just says "In transit".. oh well as long as it gets here tomorrow!

 

Does anyone else have a blu-Ray drive that clicks? It clicks if you push on it when closed and is a little flimsy when open. Nothing major, but just wondering if anyone else has this.

 

Mine has been cleared and will be here tuesday hopefully

 

Mine has the same delivery date as well. Wheres yours shipping to? Mines for Nc.

 

Napa, CA

10CHAR

 

Yes, mine pushes in a bit when you push on it. Curious as to why it's like that though...

Can anyone with the fingerprint reader verify that when the computer resumes from sleep, it takes about 5-10 seconds for the fingerprint reader to initiate? It's just a tad annoying. Anyway to remove the delay?

 

Was it worth it for me to get the i7-740 over the i7-720?

 

AFAIK, Fedex does not deliver on weekends. And my left palm rest stays cool, I have a SSD though, so maybe that makes a difference. I think I got the one (1) Dv6tse that they made right.

 

Regarding palm rests, sometimes mine is cold while playing BFBC2, while other times it warms up and sometimes gets uncomfortable. I'm trying to stick heat reflective tape on the under side to make the heat go down, but...it's kind of working?

 

I'm wondering this too as im trying to decide between the 2 processors.

 

I got the i7-740 in mine, computer arrives on tuesday

 

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone can tell me whether or not dv6 3000 series (3070 specifically) has embedded number pad buttons. I know they removed the number pad physically, but I couldn't find info on if it's been removed entirely.

Thanks

 

I don't have a number pad on mine.

 

Are you going to wait for a new coupon to come out?

 

Has anyone managed to get a dv6t equivalent in the UK yet?

HP had all the core i3/5/7 dv6-3000 models listed until recently on their webpage but now only show one core i3 - the rest are AMD models (ugh).

why are they doing this? some advertising promotion?

France, Germany, Portugal and even South Africa all get the core i5 models... but not the UK.

However, in the UK, some retail sites are now listing a core i5 model now.. dv6-3060 (core i5 with ATI 5470).

its similar with the dm4t - only model listed on HP is the basic Intel graphics one .. yet a few places are offering the switchable graphics model.

is the HP website accurate.. or just a complete waste of space?

seems madness that I'm tempted to import and nip across to france or germany to buy a notebook.

 

A lot of people's complaints about this laptop have given me second thoughts about getting one for myself.. should I be worried about purchasing one of these? Because specs-wise, it's got everything that I want in a laptop, especially the back-lit keyboard, which many laptops don't seem to have nowadays. Not to mention the fact that I'll be getting somebody in the States to get it for me here in Canada, since I can't customize it on the Canadian website, so returning it might be a little difficult, not to mention the warranty. So, is this laptop still any good? Are there any alternatives that I can look to if not? Thanks for any input.

 

Definitely. Oh, and with the $150 instant rebate, that build comes to $1104.99.

 

Can anybody post pictures or provide links showing the 9 cell battery? Like a shot from the side showing how much elevation it adds
Maybe also a shot from the back

9 cell's a huge improvement over the 6 cell high-capacity, right?

 

Could you elaborate on this heat reflective tape (brand name, store/website, etc?) I would like to use this on my current dv6000t, and if I'm successful in installing it maybe try it out on the new dv6tse.

 

Here's a link to a review that someone on this thread did. He shows the 9 cell in the vid. it's actually pretty small, especially compared to the picture of the over-sized battery that hp shows on their website. That pic is outdated and i think of a 12-cell, but still.
YouTube - NEW! HP Pavilion Dv6tSE Review Part 1

Oh and 9 cell is supposed to get around 6 hrs with normal use like internet browsing and some youtube vids.

P.S. - He shows a side view of the 9 cell at 2:53 in the vid

 

I'm thinking about adding heat reflective tape as well when I get my laptop, so could u tell me where you got yours and what kind it is? Thanks in advance!