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    I just ordered hpdv6t qe and i have questions

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Aurizen, Jul 31, 2012.

  1. Aurizen

    Aurizen Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not gonna be gaming much on this, but my 1st question is:

    1. overall how's the heat? will it get hot? i usually have my laptop on all day until i go to sleep with my IM and browser on so would it get hot by that?

    2. How's the sound do i need to tweak the sound settings? If so could someone show me a screen shot of what the setting you recommend to get something of good quality.

    3. How's the mouse pad on this? is the touch responsive?

    4. How do i update my drivers? does HP have anything?

    I'm looking forward to my new laptop :D
     
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    lsheldon Notebook Consultant

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    1. The 3rd gen Ivy Bridge processor runs hot. It would be advisable to use a laptop cooler. Temps will settle down after a couple weeks use, and mine rarely hit 90 C now even after extended periods of gaming.

    2. Some people have had some issues with the Beats audio leveling. An alternative option to the Beats audio is SRS Audio. You can find threads about this in the forums here. I personally haven't had any issues with Beats Audio leveling on my system, and like the audio quality on my dv7tqe a lot. Its a huge improvement from the Dell XPS it replaced

    3. The touchpad on mine is fine, but does take some getting used to. Its responsiveness is different than my previous Dell XPS.

    4. The HP Support Assistant application will automatically download and install driver updates for you. The HP Support Assistant will only handle drivers available through HP however. Driver updates from any other source can still be downloaded and installed manually.

    Good luck with your new system.
     
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  3. Aurizen

    Aurizen Notebook Consultant

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    does it come with HP Support Assistant or do i have to get it from HP? and to manually install the drivers from other source than hp is there a program you would recommend me to get to update all my other drivers?
     
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    peidekun Notebook Guru

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    Maybe refer to the drive thread?

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-drivers-software-forum/660858-drivers-hp-dv6-7xxx-dv7-7xxx-intel-ivy-bridge.html

    You can also use the driver page for dv6t, but I found it updating a bit slower.

    Software & Driver Downloads HP Pavilion dv6t-7000 CTO Quad Edition Entertainment Notebook PC - HP Customer Care (United States - English)
     
    peidekun, Jul 31, 2012
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  5. Aurizen

    Aurizen Notebook Consultant

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    oh thanks!
     
    Aurizen, Jul 31, 2012
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    Aurizen Notebook Consultant

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    I have one other question, I ordered it the 30th anyone know how long it takes for them to build it and ship it out?
     
    Aurizen, Aug 1, 2012
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    I received mine a day before the quoted ship date.
     
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    hmm they told me its suppose to be shipped on the 10th so I may get it the 9th? or they will ship it that day? Usually how long does it take to make? mines says "order in production" how long will that take?
     
    Aurizen, Aug 1, 2012
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  9. peidekun

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    It depends on the time of the year I guess. But mine arrived 4 days early. It was in production for 5 business days or so.
     
    peidekun, Aug 1, 2012
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