Is the 1080p display needed for dv6t Quad?

I'm debating between the dv6t and dv7t, I don't really care that much about the size, but I think that i would prefer the dv6t. However, ive heard some negative things about the 720 display on the dv6t. Is it really that bad, or should I get the dv7t for its 900 display(the way the coupons work out the dv6t and dv7t are only like $20 different), or just fork out the $150 for the 1080p?

 

If you have the $150 to spend, it's worth it. But if you want to save money and don't care about high resolution and nicer colors, the 768 screen is as good as any other consumer screen if not a bit better.

 

Well i went for the 720p option because I'm used to it since my desktop monitor is 1280*1024. I guess with 1080p you have more space to work with and movies will look better, but 720p It's not "THAT" bad, really. Unless of course you're used to a higher resolution.

Resolution aside, I heard that the 720p panel also has worse viewing angels and less color gamut.

 

I vote 1080p. Better screen, more desktop workspace. Just may have to run some games at 720p for best performance.

 

I'm not exactly sure what my friends DV6z screen is and I guess it's not REALLY horrible, but compared to the upgrade..My friend just bought a Llano DV6z with the standard screen and compared to the screen upgrade it's night and day. The regular screen is OK when it is tilted for the perfect viewing angle, that said the 1080p screen upgrade is SOOO much better. I'm not counting screen rez, but basic viewing angels, saturation etc.

Even though the upgrade isn't a PRO screen (95% gamut and all that) It is TOTALLY worth the extra money.


Just check out the other thread with the pics, they are pretty damn accurate.

 

Just go with the dv6t if you can't afford the upgrade. The 768 screen is eh on a 15.6 screen as the 900 screen is on a 17.3 inch. If you go dv7t, you might as well trade some size and a pound for a better 1080p screen than the dv6t.

 

The 1080p Screen on the dv7 is fabulous...

 

Is the 1080p screen better on the DV7t?

 

It's 72% gamut

 

Yeah. dv6t has 60% gamut, and dv7t has a 72% gamut.

 

So the LG screen that comes with the dv6t is 60%? I thought I read that it was also 72%, but I could be wrong.

 

Yeah. 72% is only for the dv7. 60% for the dv6.

 

Here's my opinion, along with a light review of the DV6T-QE
I have a DV5 from 3yrs ago, and I got the high res screen for that one. It is of the glossy variety.
I just purchased a DV6T-QE and I was concerned that the high res would make things too small for basic use. And, I was concerned because I also recently purchase an HP Probook with standard res, anti-glare. The antiglare is nice, but with the low res screen, the screens contrast tends to change more noticeably with angle of view.

Well, NO need to worry with the high res, anti-glare screen for the DV6T.
It looks excellent. It's just as nice as my high res, glossy DV5T screen, but with the added benefit of not having to deal with glare.

The high res screen is the ONLY way to buy this laptop. The standard res should only be for those who either have to keep the cost way down, or for people who can't see smaller lettering very well.
Everyone else should simply get the high res option.
HP, Dell, and the others shouldn't be selling 15"+ laptops with such low res as 1366x768. It's very noticeably low res. Acceptable, yes, but not very good nor great. The high res is great and has no blue cast like some have experienced. My screen looks very natural, and has awesome brightness if you really need it.

This laptop is for my niece who will be using it during college studying graphic design.
System:
Silver finish-very nice BTW. Looks like brushed aluminum
DV6T Quad Edition
i7 next gen Intel quad
6GB Ram
640GB 7200rpm drive
1GB Radeon 6490 graphics card
Hi res, anti glare/matte screen at 1920x1080
Blu-ray player
9 cell battery- nicely it came with a big and powerful AC adapter

I am disappionted that it didn't come with the BIOS update for the switchable graphics.
Speaking of that, non of the drivers are the newest available.
I had to update a few of them, and definitely the ATI 6490 graphics card.

The switchable graphics was a big deal for people and for HP.
I would think that anyone ordering after the date when they finally had a fix would get an updated laptop. It isn't, and that is a big negative to me.
HP needs to do a much better job and sending updated laptops, at least with the most up to date BIOS and drivers.

The other negative is the number pad. It feels solid only for the upper 2/3 of the buttons. The lower buttons feels "hollow". You can feel the hollowness, and the buttons "bottoming" out when you press them.
They need to fix that.

I got a fantastic deal on this laptop. I spoke with a super friendly and helpful HP sales lady. I got the laptop and a 4yr warranty with accidental damage coverage, and the price was lower than the best coupons and APP discounts I could find.
By calling in and speaking with someone, you can get a fantastic deal, especially if you already have some good coupon codes.

Those of you with APP discounts; APP is NOT always the lowest price.
Often it's better to not log in to your HP account. Go with regular HP customer and web coupons. Then, call HP and speak with sales to get the best price.

My DV6T Quad was under $900 free shipping and arrived within a week of ordering. My 4yr warranty was under $190.
Excellent pricing.
So far the DV6T Quad has been excellent. Very snappy performance, excellent video and resolution.
HP did great with this DV6T.