HP Zv6000

i haven't gotten mine from costco yet. i think it really takes around 8-10 business days.. it's weird, the invoice has two shipment dates (4-6 weeks and 8-10 business days). im just hoping i wont have any dead pixels.. not sure what i'll do if i have any.

 

well, good luck to those of you who ordered from Costco, I do hope that I am just the unlucky one, other wise, that means HP is having some problem with their LCD's quality control.... which means it probably won't help me even if they replace it[8]

 

hey everyone, I got a question. this one dead pixel isn't really all that bad, and im willing to overlook it, but my friend said that if it has a bad pixel, it has a tendecy to spread from that. is this true?
TIA

oh yeah and does anyone think theirs is kinda dark too?

HP Pavilion zv6000; AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (2.0GHz); 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800); 512MB DDR SDRAM (1x512MB); 60 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive; DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive; 128MB ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M w/Hypermemory(TM); 54g(TM) Integ. Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN & Bluetooth; 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery;

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by churro

 

turn contrast up? it also might auto dim if you're running off of the battery.

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by zerodb

 

i ordered mine on the 14th.. expecting it soon.


"you get what you pay for" - yep, i paid for a fully functional notebook. i sure didnt buy a laptop with missing pixels [ ]

 

I ordered mine from costco on Apr. 8 and im still waiting for it

 

as the adage goes, "if something is too good to be true....."I could hardly believe people were getting those deals when I initially heard about them, but I think the correlation of the products people are recieving is either an indicator or a really bad coincidence...

AMD Athlon 64 4000+
2GB RAM - 80 GB 5400 HD
ATI 128mb 200M
DVD-RW w/ Dual Layer
WXGA Brightview
Wireless w/ Bluetooth
12 Cell

 

Received mine yesterday, ordered it from Tech Depot on 4/16. I feel lucky, no dead pixels and everything seems to work properly so far.
Ej

AMD Athlon 64 3200+
512mb RAM - 60 GB 5400 HD
ATI 128mb 200M
DVD-+RW WXGA Brightview
Wireless w/ Bluetooth
12 Cell

 

I got mine yesterday too. Ordered on the 16th from OD. My machine is perfect with no dead pixels. The speakers are not as dynamic/clear and loud as my R3000Z w/JBLs and I didn't see SoundMax either. I don't think these are Harman Kardons. From what I've heard HKs are better than JBLs. Damn HP for using cheaper speakers.

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Ranger

 

how much do you want for the Inspiron 6000??[8)]

 

I have no dead pixels on my laptop. I haven't really played with it yet. I have too many things going on right now but after I get some use will put a review together

I just found that the new Windows XP for the 64-bit processor will have a free upgrade from Microsoft. Instead of me typing it all out here is a link:
http://www.tomshardware.com/hardnews/20050425_090000.html

There is a HUGE downside of changing over so read the offer carefully!!!

Gary

Gary Scherler
aka "CRUZR"
[email protected]
Seattle, WA. St. USA

HP zv6000
AMD Athlon(TM) 64 3200+ (2.0GHz/512KB L2 Cache)
128MB ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M w/Hypermemory(TM)
60GB HD 5400RPM
8x DVD+/-RW & CD-RW combo drive
54g(TM) Integ. Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN & Bluetooth
12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Extra 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2

 

What do you folks think so far of the display quality on your zv6000? Please specify if you have the 15" XGA, 15.4" WXGA, or 15.4" WXGA with BrightView.

The WSXGA+ (1680x1050) screen on my Dell Inspiron 6000 seems nice, but I'm a first-time laptop owner and not sure if this screen will be superior enough to keep the Dell instead of my zv6000 which should be arriving soon. I ordered the zv6000 15.4" WXGA without BrightView.

My eyesight is good and I am accustomed to 1600x1200 resolution on my 21" CRT monitor at work, but I don't expect to be doing stuff very often on the laptop that would take good advantage of the greater resolution on the Dell laptop.

Is there reason to believe the Dell's WSXGA+ is better in ways other than native resolution - for example, clarity, color richness, brightness/contrast, etc.

I'd like to get a good idea of the comparison between the 2 displays without having to open up my new zv6000. If I decide not to keep it, I'd like to sell it as factory-sealed, never opened.

 

The display quality on my 15.4" WXGA with BrightView is very nice. Maybe just me but the screen is not as shiny or glossy as the R3000Z but it's brighter though. To me this is a good thing --> Less glaring. There was a thread earlier by another user experiencing the same thing.

 

Received my ZV6000 from OD yesterday. Love it, no dead pixel.

I like BrightView WXGA better than the WSXGA. WSXGA is good but the default font size is little small to read for a long time. WXGA is perfect for me and the BrightView looks great when watch DVD.

Before I bought Zv6000, I also checked out Inspiron 6000 at Dell direct store. It seems that the WXGA pixel on Inspiron 6000 is bigger than the WXGA on ZV6000, so the Dell WXGA font looks a little rought on edge.

XP Pro AMD 64 3200
ATI Express 200M
512MB Ram 80GB 5400 HD
b/g bluetooth

 

aaaaaaahhhh~~~~!!!!!

I hate you guys with the "perfect" LCD (j/k), but seriously how come I am so unlucky [V][V]

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by yumyum001

 

Has anyone else noticed that their zv6000 shipment was only insured by HP for $500? Maybe it's a calculated risk on their part, or else it gives us a better idea of their actual cost??

 

Thanks for the screen feedback.

What I see on my Inspiron WSXGA+ when browsing various web sites is, the text on many/all sites seems very fuzzy/distorted/jumbled. I'm not sure if this is an inherent problem with all widescreen monitors (or only if they are set to a widescreen aspect ratio - e.g. 1280x800, 1680x1050), or a problem specific to the WSXGA+ on my Inspiron.

I've tinkered slightly with the display settings (Clear Font, 96dpi font size vs. 120, etc.) but don't totally know what I'm doing. Haven't noticed much difference in text quality on web sites regardless of display settings.

If this is just the way things are when surfing the web with a widescreen monitor, then I may as well drop down to the WXGA 1280x800 on the zv6000 and forego the extra cost of the WSGXA+.

 

Well for those who ordered from costco i called customer service and they told me if your card has been charged then the comoputer is on its way.They claim they do not charge until it has been shipped or if it is in stock they charge . For out of stock they wait until it ships to charge.I bought this computer from them

HP zv6000
3200+ 512MB 80GB
15.4"WXGA DVDRW
Pro/Works
Up to $750 Off
Bluetooth
6-in-1 Card Reader
128MB ATI Radeon XPress
Price $1,049.99
plus $8.00 for CA E-WST FEE

Processor & Memory:

* AMD Athlon 64 ™ 3200+ Processor
* This processor supports HyperTransport ™ up to 1000Mhz
* 512KB L2 cache
* 512MB (2 x 256MB) DDR SDRAM;
expandable to 2048MB

Drives:

* 80GB hard drive (5400rpm)
* 8x DVD+/-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive

Graphics & Video:

* 15.4" WXGA Widescreen TFT (1280 x 800) display with BrightView
* 128MB ATI Radeon ® XPress 200M with HyperMemory (dedicated graphics)

Communications:

* Integrated 54g (802.11b/g) wireless LAN
* Integrated Bluetooth
* Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
* Integrated 56K modem (RJ-11 connector)

Audio:

* 16-bit SoundBlaster Pro-compatible audio
* Internal stereo speakers

Keyboard & Mouse:

* Notebook keyboard with integrated numeric keypad
* Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal scroll pad

Expandability:

* 6-in-1 integrated digital reader for Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD Cards, or SmartMedia cards
* One Type I/II PC card slot
* Cardbus-Enabled

Ports:

* 4 USB 2.0 ports
* 1 Parallel SPP/ECP standard interface
* 1 VGA (15-pin)
* 1 TV-Out (S-video)
* 1 RJ-11 (modem)
* 1 RJ-45 (LAN)
* 1 IEEE 1394 (Firewire)
* 1 Consumer IR (Infrared)

Operating System:

* Microsoft® Windows XP Professional Edition with Service Pack2 pre-loaded

Additional Software:

* Microsoft Works
* Microsoft Money

Additional Information:

* Approximate Notebook Weight: 7.85 lbs.
* Approximate Notebook Dimensions: 14.25” W x 11.2" D x 1.88" H
* Universal Slimline AC adapter
* 8-Cell Lithium-Ion battery

For anyone who wants to upgrade to the new windows x64
http://microsoft.productorder.com/clientx64/

But remember you will forfit use of your original 32bit version and you have to pay shipping

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by maxpower

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by bOOm

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by churro

 

I got the regular WXGA (not brightview) and the screen is great. It's so nice and big. I really like it.

Have you guys tested out the optical drive yet? It seems that when a CD is running at full speed, the door makes a loud rattling noise. The noise goes away when I apply pressure to the door for the drive.

Anybody experience/deal with this?

HP Pavillion zv6000
AMD Sempron 3000+ 1.8GHZ
512 Mb (2x256)
128 Mb ATI 200M
DVD/CDR combo/40 GB 4200 rpm
Win XP Home / 8 cell batt

Current beater: iBook 600 Mhz G3/ 384 MB / 15 GB HD / 8 MB vRam

 

Update: Nevermind. Make sure when you close the drive you push the door all the way back in.

Also, on right in front of the keyboard, there are four button slots: one is for DVD, music, and www. The one on the far left is empty. Anybody know what that button is for?

HP Pavillion zv6000
AMD Sempron 3000+ 1.8GHZ
512 Mb (2x256)
128 Mb ATI 200M
DVD/CDR combo/40 GB 4200 rpm
Win XP Home / 8 cell batt

Current beater: iBook 600 Mhz G3/ 384 MB / 15 GB HD / 8 MB vRam

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by miner

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by miner

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by calyxman

 

rc80, what's the status of your adventure to OD? any update on that??? I can't wait[ ]

 

Quick question (or to those who haven't received their's yet it's an FYI)...

Most, if not all, sites list the zv6k as having both dedicated vertical & HORIZONTAL scrollzones within its touchpad...However, I'm pretty certain that this is only the case with the r4k and not zv6k.

 

yup, you are right, there's only verticle scroll, no horizontal

 

lol, I've been wondering why the whole time seeing that Sempron 3000+
(not even 3200+) processor in your sig.
Integrated wireless w/bluetooth is a must even if you don't have a router...you are able to access free/pay wifihotspots & (maybe) your neighbors' home networks or at least use wireless bluetooth mouses w/out adding anything add'l.

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by AMDemon

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by yumyum001

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by churro

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by AMDemon

 

From what I understand, you can add the PCI card relatively easy...However, the range is key & the antenna is supposedly inserted behind the LCD screen, that can be tricky/complicated.

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Ejay

 

you can change the number and type of applications loaded at bootup in your system options.. that will decrease boot up time and increase efficiency if any of those programs are uselessly running in the background.

I have a question about Windows 64? is everyone who got the zv6000 going to upgrade to windows 64bit? if anyone has, can you report to us if there are any driver conflicts as stated in the article? i'm really ineterested in taking full advantage of a 64bit processor. Also, how much faster will it make my comp? better for heavy application (ie games, video ediitng?)

thanks.

 

Well I thought all was well with my zv6000 til I noticed my 12 cell battery wear level is at 9% after never being used (through mobilemeter). Could someone check their wear level out via mobilmeter...perhaps this battery is not supported in the software...or perhaps my battery is defective. Just looking for more info before I call HP.

MobileMeter: http://www.geocities.co.jp/SiliconValley-Oakland/8259

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by bOOm

 

One pet peeve I do happen to have is the fan noise can get quite annoying.

HP Pavillion zv6000
AMD Sempron 3000+ 1.8GHZ
512 Mb (2x256)
128 Mb ATI 200M
DVD/CDR combo/40 GB 4200 rpm
Win XP Home / 8 cell batt

Current beater: iBook 600 Mhz G3/ 384 MB / 15 GB HD / 8 MB vRam

 

Checked mine with mobile meter, and I got 12%wear level.

HP ZV6000 Athlon 64 3500+ 80GB 5400 1GB DDR 128mb ATI 200m Win XP Pro (awaiting delivery)

 

A little info on Windows X64 for those thinking of switching



Windows XP 64-bit, a virtual minefield?

Apr 27, 2005, 07:30 AM


By: Sander Sassen

Granted, you’ll have to give it to Microsoft for often being overly optimistic about their accomplishments. As honestly what other company would be pitching a product that’s been delayed by almost two years and features nothing new but for 64-bit support like it is a quantum leap from the 32-bit version of Windows XP? In truth the 64-bit version of Windows XP is far from that, at best it is a Windows kernel with 64-bit extensions that works on a handful of systems with a very specific hardware configuration, or to be specific on hardware that has working 64-bit drivers. I say this with caution as the fine print in the press release states that only a ‘limited number’ of peripherals is natively supported by the operating system, due to lack of a driver. For all of your other 64-bit driver needs you’ll have to look towards the manufacturer of your motherboard, graphics or sound card, printer, scanner, etc. to write a 64-bit driver.

Naturally the majority of these manufacturers will not be very motivated to do that unless Windows XP 64-bit gains significant market share or products can be sold at a higher price with the added 64-bit driver support, thus increasing their profit margins. Either way you’re lost for drivers unless your hardware is natively supported or the manufacturer gets his act together. Unless this manufacturer is ATI and to a lesser extent NVIDIA you’ll be hard pressed to see a 64-bit driver soon, as the majority of manufacturers issue a driver update about twice a year, so you could be in for a long wait. Until then, don’t expect your hardware to even squeak, 32-bit drivers are not going to work, and if it isn’t supported you might as well take it out.

But there’s more, Microsoft has also put into place an upgrade program for current users of 32-bit Windows XP. Unfortunately this upgrade program is only valid for PCs that came shipped with Windows XP preinstalled so most enthusiasts are out of luck. But matters get worse; by applying for this upgrade your current product key for your copy of 32-bit Windows XP will become void, so you can’t go back after you’ve installed Windows XP 64-bit, as your product key will not work anymore when you register with Microsoft. Obviously you won’t know whether you would like to keep working with this new version of Windows, and whether your applications and drivers work, after you’ve installed it.

If that isn’t a virtual minefield I don’t know what is. You risk to go from a perfectly working system running 32-bit Windows XP, to a non working 64-bit Windows XP and lose your 32-bit Windows XP product key in the process without the ability to go back. To further frustrate end users Microsoft makes very clear that the installation of Windows XP 64-bit will void any support with your PC manufacturer. One free support call will be provided by Microsoft for any installation-related issues whereas additional calls to Microsoft support will be available on a pay-per-incident basis. If that doesn’t convince you to steer clear of Windows XP 64-bit for now you must either be really foolhardy or be feeling exceptionally lucky today,

Sander Sassen.

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by yumyum001

 

What a bunch of FUD. First of all, Windows XP x64 ships with, what, 16,000 or so drivers? Unless you have something exotic like my USB HDTV box you'll probably be OK. Second, there's no mention of the tighter security (32-bit WinXP didn't enable Enhanced Virus Protection for all applications by default, 64-bit WinXP does), partially due to it being a variant of the Windows 2003 SP1 codebase. Third, they completely ignore the performance boost you get with 64-bit apps, at least when you're running a real AMD64 chip and not Intel's.

I am annoyed at Microsoft for not letting us upgrade WinXP Home licenses to WinXP x64. They do offer a free trial license of WinXP x64 though:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/evaluation/trial.mspx

 

Being negative to everything new (and improved) can be a sign of schizophrenia. [ ]

This is the way it has always been. Some people just want to highlight the negative to make them feel more secure about what they already got, so they don't need to feel they have to change anything. When things went 32 bit it was the same thing. I remember when Windows 95 came out, when Windows XP came out and so on, same ting...every time!


"Windows x64 editions will be able to both run fast 64 bit applications and traditional 32 bit software, without slowing down the latter." - Toms Hardware

Also the only benefit from 64 bit is not just from more memory like most people seams to think for some reason!

" Cakewalk, a music program that got a 40 percent gain by moving to a 64-bit system." - CNet News.com

"64 bit versions of Unreal Tournament, Far Cry and the Chronicles of Riddick are almost available; Stalker 2 and Battlefield 2 launches are not too far off" - Toms Hardware

"Power users should get their copy soon" - Toms Hardware

 

Hi,

my HP ZV6090EA has arrived today. No dead pixel [ ]

BUT

-memory runs in single mode <- what can i do? i will dual channel or is not possible?

-one vent make noise. not the normal noise i think. it "rattling". is this ok?

This is my first notebook [ ]

Greets from germany

HP zv6090EA