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    HP dv9000 goes Hi-Def DVD... For a hefty price.

    Discussion in 'HP' started by JM, Sep 28, 2006.

  1. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    http://hometheater.consumerelectronicsnet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=69618

    (scroll about half down the story for the HD DVD related section).

    Well, it was a matter of time before we began seeing well known brand notebooks (seen a few, but from smaller computers and huges price tags) on the marking with this, but heck, $450?

    I dunno if I'll shell out that much when I order my dv9000 sometime next year.
     
    JM, Sep 28, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    For $450 I think I can wait. The jump in quality from VHS to DVD was bigger than from DVD to HD-DVD/Blu-Ray. You will need a UXGA or WUXGA screen to have it run at top resolution 1080p.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 28, 2006
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  3. brianstretch

    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, but even 720p (1280x720) looks pretty good. 1680x1050 is better than most HDTV's. FOX uses 720p for their HDTV broadcasts and I definitely notice the improvement over standard def.

    Unfortunately due to DRM infection requirements you'll probably need Windows Vista in order to play Blu-ray and HD-DVD videos, at least until someone cracks the encryption. They were going to require 64-bit Vista but I think they backed down on that.

    I want Blu-ray for its higher storage capacity but desktop Blu-ray drives are $700 right now, ugh.
     
    brianstretch, Sep 28, 2006
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    even with Vista, you'll need HDCP built into the notebook...my guess is that HP didn't do that.
     
    Greg, Sep 28, 2006
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    MGS2392 NAND Cat!

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    I wonder if you can add something like that through PCMCIA or ExpressCard.
     
    MGS2392, Sep 28, 2006
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  6. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ...probably not...I'm sure HP (and other makers) would prefer you to buy a brand new PC instead.
     
    Greg, Sep 28, 2006
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    Wasn't Sony selling a Blu-Ray drive that oh yeah won't actually play Blu-Ray movies.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 28, 2006
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    jav1856 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Actually the 7600 is one of the few cards that has the HDCP protocol. http://www.nvidia.com/object/IO_31318.html
     
    jav1856, Sep 28, 2006
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