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    Is the dv5z a reasonable, cheap, good laptop?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Cosmonaut_Roger, Jul 9, 2008.

  1. Cosmonaut_Roger

    Cosmonaut_Roger Notebook Geek

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    So now that the dv5z is out, and favorably reviewed here, do you think it will turn out to be a good, reliable, cheap latop? It's price is very competetive, which makes me hesitent about it's build quality. But at the same, it sports some very nice, and NEW specs, that aren't really field tested yet.

    So you do think it would be a good purchase at the moment? Or is it best to wait a few weeks/months for the new tech to be sorted out? I ask because I need a new laptop now, and I can the new dv5z pretty cheap with $100 discount plus my academic discount.
     
    Cosmonaut_Roger, Jul 9, 2008
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    John Ratsey, Jul 9, 2008
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    Cosmonaut_Roger Notebook Geek

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    Yep, as I said the favorable review is the reason I'm considering the laptop. But it is so new I am a little worried about any issues or problems that may pop up the first few months in on the market. Stuff like over-heating, etc.
     
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    joeyrb Notebook Evangelist

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    dude, same here...I wonder how well AMD tested out the chip set...
    They are not in a position to "take their time" in the QC/testing arena, I like AMD but I could see something happening.....
    I would hop on it if this were 6-12 months or so after release....
     
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    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    The desktop version of the chipset (AMD780G) has been out for at least a few months now and is well reviewed. The AMD780M appears to be a huge improvement over the NVIDIA chipsets HP was using. I say go ahead and buy a dv5z, but definitely read the review that Ratsey linked to.
     
    brianstretch, Jul 9, 2008
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  6. theseadragon

    theseadragon Notebook Consultant

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    Bah! Wait for the dv5 t and get an Intel processor....
     
    theseadragon, Jul 10, 2008
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  7. Jerry Jackson

    Jerry Jackson Administrator NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, and pay a premium of more than $200 extra for a better-performing Intel processor and dedicated graphics card (since the entry-level Intel processor will perform worse than the new AMD Turion X2 Ultra and Intel X3100 integrated graphics are horrible).

    ;)
     
    Jerry Jackson, Jul 10, 2008
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    ZvengeanceN Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought my dv5z already a few days ago! :) with the new AMD processer and the ATI HD 3450. Although no crossfire it seems like...:/
     
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    I can't help myself, I only ever had 1 AMD processor and it was a dog; I know there have been lots of reviews that say the new AMD processors are equal to Intel and less expensive but *shrugs* not for me.
     
    theseadragon, Jul 10, 2008
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