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    Hp Dv5-1002us

    Discussion in 'HP' started by RoGuE1230, Jan 2, 2009.

  1. RoGuE1230

    RoGuE1230 Notebook Consultant

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    I've been looking around Newegg, and I was wondering if this is a good laptop. I probably wouldn't buy it unless the price goes down a little bit, but I am more concerned about its performance since it has the AMD ZM-80. The most intriguing thing about it is the ATI HD3200 since I am looking to have a laptop that can handle TF2 but I still want the best battery life.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834147768
     
    RoGuE1230, Jan 2, 2009
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Might want to consider the FAQ and post over there. I had a dv5z over the summer. It ran quite hot, though it had the 3450 card, which may have contributed to the heat.
     
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    RoGuE1230 Notebook Consultant

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    Any other opinions?

    Regardless of how the Intel Core2Duos are ahead of the AMDs, which Core2Duo would the ZM-80 be comparable to? And what video card would the ATI HD3200 be equal to?

    Also, ZaZ, what would you consider a laptop to run hot? I don't have any experience with modern notebooks as my current one is 10 years old...
     
    RoGuE1230, Jan 4, 2009
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