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    Imprint finish, is it worth it?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by schnikies79, Oct 16, 2006.

  1. schnikies79

    schnikies79 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm customizing a compaq v3000z and i see an option for "IMPRINT Finish + Microphone + QuickPlay." It dosen't seem like it would be worth $38 for what it is. I don't care about having a mic and quickplay dosen't sound like a lot but I thought I would get some opinions before I decided for/against it.
     
    schnikies79, Oct 16, 2006
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    I dont like the imprint finish, i think its too flashy and it shows EVERY fingerprint on it. But thats just my opinion-
     
    bw1985, Oct 16, 2006
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    get it it looks very clean and nice! who cares bout the mic u mite need it sometime id get it and the quick play is very nice also i've got the dv4000 sorta old now i guess but very good specs and works well w/ quick play
     
    thelaxplaya7, Oct 16, 2006
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  4. schnikies79

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    well what exactly is quickplay? i read the description from compaq but it didn't make a whole lot of sense.
     
    schnikies79, Oct 16, 2006
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    Quickplay is a feature that HP has that allows you to watch DVD's, listen to music, etc. without actually having to boot up your computer. It's a handy feature if you like to watch movies and listen to music on your laptop alot.
     
    lappyhappy, Oct 16, 2006
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    Basically you won't have to boot up your computer if you want to watch a movie on the plane, road, etc. It also works with music, but its really not much more than that. As for the imprint finish, its hard to find a slicker looking laptop out there for the price range than one with the imprint finish, and the mic is always a handy option. Skype, messenging programs, and games can all use voice features, as well as being able to use other voice features on the OS. I think that for $38 it is a steal, but thats just me.
     
    Blake, Oct 16, 2006
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    Personally I don't care much about the way my laptop looks, but if you want a flashy impression, the imprint finish is very nice looking. It is also scratch resistant, and although fingerprints do collect on it, they can be wiped off easily.
     
    Yellow1, Oct 17, 2006
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    I'm not much for flash, but I like duability as I'm pretty rough on everything I own.
     
    schnikies79, Oct 17, 2006
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    fdlazarte Notebook Consultant

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    have you seen a v3000z without the imprint? i saw the dv2000 w/o imprint finish and the surface looks weird to me. it may not be a fingerprint haven but it attracts more dust and other dirt.... the surface is rough and looks cheap for me

    go to your nearest computer store and check it out.

    ... just my 2 cents
     
    fdlazarte, Oct 17, 2006
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    is imprint finish the same as the piano finish? or is piano finish just glossy black?
     
    domino2, Oct 19, 2006
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The imprint finish incorporates the piano black finish and the wave like design which is coated with a thin clear(transparent) layer of material.
     
    miner, Oct 19, 2006
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