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    Hello Everyone

    Discussion in 'HP' started by plattnnum, Dec 5, 2006.

  1. plattnnum

    plattnnum Notebook Evangelist

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    I just ordered my dv6000z a couple of days ago! Just stopping in to say whats up. I've been trolling these forums for the last couple of days...seems to be a pretty knowledgeable group of hp enthusiasts in here... :cool:
     
    plattnnum, Dec 5, 2006
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Welcome to the forums & hope you enjoy the dv6000z.

    So, what specfication is your laptop?

    :)
     
    miner, Dec 5, 2006
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  3. FiReWoLf

    FiReWoLf Notebook Evangelist

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    Welcome :)

    Y dv6000z over dv6000t? Care to share y u choose AMD? Just curious, nothing serious :D
     
    FiReWoLf, Dec 5, 2006
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    Welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase
     
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  5. plattnnum

    plattnnum Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks guys,

    Specs:
    - AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core TL-60(2.0GHz/1MB)
    - 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
    - 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7200
    - HP Imprint Finish + Microphone
    - FREE Upgrade to 1024MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    - FREE Upgrade from 60GB 5400 RPM to 80GB 5400 RPM

    It came down to the AMD over the intel because I'm thinking of doing some gaming in the future...and the x2 edges out the core duo slightly in this department from sources i've read.

    I can't wait unit it ships!
     
    plattnnum, Dec 5, 2006
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  6. WeAreNotAlone

    WeAreNotAlone Notebook Deity

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    From what I've read the GPU - aka "the Video card" on most systems is going to be the limiting factor over one cpu to another if the cpu's are anywhere close in specs, and I think you have to have a super fast gpu (7800/8900 series)? or SLI setup to reach that limit.

    If you're "gaming" the 7200 is on the low end....

    The Mobile Graphics Card Info Page **READ BEFORE POSTING**
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=39568


    Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark -See where your card ranks speed wise

    http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html

    The Mobile Graphics Card Info Page

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=1246649


    Upgrading a Graphics Card?
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=41454

    Notebook Video Graphics Card Guide 2006
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=65548

    Gee who should I buy from :confused: , if pricing is about the same?

    Lets compare:
    COSTCO -180 day return window :D :D :D

    HP Shopping 21-day return window :eek: :mad: :mad:

    BestBuy - ??
    Circuit City =??
    CompUsa=
    Office Depot
    OfficeMax=
    Newegg=
     
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  7. niemassacre

    niemassacre Notebook Evangelist

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    It's rare a CPU would be a limiting factor in gaming - your GPU will have a much larger impact. Your Go7200 will be fine for some gaming but lacking for others - care to share what games you're interested in?
     
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  8. plattnnum

    plattnnum Notebook Evangelist

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    I understand the gpu is going to the most important component in gaming, however, I am not a serious gamer by any means...I would like to play WoW and the GTA series titles. I'm pretty sure the 7200 should be sufficent in handling these games...oblivion on the hand :eek:
     
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    plattnnum Notebook Evangelist

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    my laptop shipped today...just curious how long does the 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery last typically?
     
    plattnnum, Dec 11, 2006
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  10. miner

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    dv6000z with the 6 cell should be around 2hrs with regular use. My 14"er lasts ~2.5hr on average, so with a larger screen and the Go 7200 GPU, the battery life will be a bit lower considering HP uses the same capacity battery.
     
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  11. plattnnum

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    heh...about what I expected
     
    plattnnum, Dec 11, 2006
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    I'm typing on my new 6000z. It just arrived this morning...been busy updating the drivers and erasing all this re-installed garbage...but I am HIGHLY impressed by the screen and the overall design so far! Just wondering does anyone know of if Nvidia has released any new drivers for the 7200?
     
    plattnnum, Dec 15, 2006
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